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

Monday, May 12 marked the official start of UGDSB's 4th annual Backyard Bird Count. This year, the invitation went out to all schools, with 10 secondary, 44 elementary and 1 ECPP program participating. This includes students in ECPP, LRC classrooms, and elementary remote learning programming. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9030

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 Sleeman Centre in Guelph was packed on Thursday, May 8, as upwards of 5,000 UGDSB students in grades 6 to 8 attended this year’s Empowerment Day. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8977

The annual CHSS Spring Sale is on! Open until 6pm on Friday and from 8-1pm on Saturday.

"Canadian soccer icon gives area students a day to remember" - Soccer icon Christine Sinclair was one of five speakers at the UGDSB's annual Empowerment Day event at the Sleeman Centre: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/canadian-soccer-icon-gives-area-students-a-day-to-remember-10634416

We're focusing on our main theme of "Thriving Together, Building Healthy Futures" for the final day of Mental Health & Education Week. Let's celebrate the power of community and collective well-being as we reflect on our week of learning, growth, and self-care. By supporting each other, we create a future where everyone can thrive in a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment.

BC-born soccer icon Christine Sinclair has the #EmpowermentDay crowd pumped!

Called 'The Godfather' of Canadian Spoken Word poetry, speaker Dwayne Morgan is the producer of the Toronto International Poetry Slam and a recipient of the Order of Ontario.  #EmpowermentDay

Chris Koch is bringing his “If I can” message to Empowerment Day

Storm chaser and global explorer George Kourounis talks about his unusual career and how he found his path #EmpowermentDay

9x TEDX speaker Blake Fly has the students engaged instantly #EmpowermentDay

Kicking off Empowerment Day 2025 in a great way!

Our Thursday Mental Health & Education Week theme is "Empowering Through Connection & Care". Building strong, supportive relationships is key to mental well-being and resilience. Take time to connect with a friend, colleague, or student today, reminding them that they are valued and supported.

The UGDSB's Terry James Resource Centre (TJRC) provides educators with access to many mental health resources. Everything from non-fiction texts providing information about mental health topics, to picture books about emotional regulation, to teacher resources with strategies for supporting wellbeing in the classroom. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8962

"Building an inclusive community at ODSS: Celebrating diversity and supporting students" - a great article from Arianna at ODSS, who is a member of the UGDSB's Student Communications Team! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8963

Wednesday's Mental Health & Education Week theme is "Wellness through Movement". Physical activity is a powerful tool for boosting mood, energy, and overall mental health. Whether it's stretching, walking, or dancing, find a way to move today and feel the benefits of an active body and mind.

West Guelph families: Our community partners are putting on a free kids bike safety event on May 24! This is a great chance for your children to learn about road safety and practice bike safety skills!