The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to once again celebrate National AccessAbility Week. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9207
ICYMI: A group of students from Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) recently took part in the Astro Pi Challenge: Mission Space Lab, which “offers teams of young people the chance to run scientific experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS).” https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9024
The MADE Urban Arts program hosted a special screening of the documentary Play it Loud! at The Bookshelf Cinema in Guelph on Thursday, May 15 with star and subject Jay Douglas in attendance. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9182
Grade 2 students in Centre Wellington had the chance to enjoy a performance by DuffleBag Theatre at the Fergus Grand Theatre through a new “Theatre for Young Audiences” program. Some students became part of the performance! Thank you to CW Township and Fergus Grand Theatre for this opportunity for UG students!
UGDSB students are supporting Habitat for Humanity with an affordable housing project build in Fergus: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9101
Athletes brave chilly weather for first Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9100
Hundreds of athletes, peer coaches, and volunteers are braving the chilly weather for an amazing first Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day in Orangeville today!
The first annual Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day is now happening at Orangeville District Secondary School! #SpecialOlympics
ICYMI: Additional options presented for new Guelph secondary school boundary review https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9033
May 17 marks the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). This is a day that helps brings organizations, government agencies, and individual people around the world together to "raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ people, and to advocate for policies and laws that protect their rights." Learn more about IDAHOBIT and this year's theme "The Power of Communities" by visiting may17.org.
All UGDSB schools and offices are closed on Monday, May 19th for Victoria Day. Have a fun and safe long weekend!
Friday, May 16th is World Education Support Personnel Day. Thank you to all the UGDSB support personnel for the contributions you make to our schools!
ICYMI: An additional Public Information Session will be held for the new Guelph secondary school boundary review - May 29. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9033
Over 600 students participated in the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day at the St. James sports fields in Guelph on Wednesday. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9046
Special Olympics track and field day is always one of the best days of the year. Amazing to see the hundreds of athletes, peer coaches and volunteers out together on the field
The Parade of Athletes is done and events are about to start! #SpecialOlympics
And we're off! Our Annual Special Olympics track and field day has begun
The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to announce that Sean Hamilton has been named the recipient of the 2025 OeLC Supporting Boards and Students in eLearning Award! #UGProud https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9041
So proud of these artists! "Wellington County Museum and Archives Honours Students’ in Juried Exhibition 'Emerging Insights'" - https://thegrand101.com/2025/05/14/wellington-county-museum-and-archives-honours-students-in-juried-exhibition-emerging-insights/
Update on the Guelph secondary school boundary review - 4 new boundary options will be presented to Trustees tonight. For the report and a survey to provide feedback visit our boundary review webpage. Also, another public info session will be held on May 29. More info here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9033
