PSWs are needed! Applications now being accepted for 2025-26 Living Classroom cohort. The UGDSB’s comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8244
GCVI’s Black Futures Month Assembly was a powerful celebration of Umoja (unity)! 🎶💃🏾 The event featured music, dance, spoken word, and a performance by Waleed Abdulhamid. Students came together to honour Black culture and history in an unforgettable way.
Read the full story here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8233.
March Updates from the Upper Grand DSB: Please check out the latest UGDSB Together Newsletter for updates from the UGDSB! This month we have info on Co-regulation and Declarative Language; the 2025-26 Student Trustees; Self Advocacy and more! #UGCommunity https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on self-advocacy. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8174
Students from several UGDSB high schools competed in Special Olympics Bocce on Friday - check it out! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8214
A Grade 9 student at GCVI has been invited to write the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) in March. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8209
Meet UGDSB’s new Student Trustees! 🎉 Elisa E. (EDHS) & Wreighn F. (GCVI) are ready to advocate for students & make a difference. Their leadership will help shape the future of education in UGDSB. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8211.
Students in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program at two Orangeville secondary schools are working with Habitat for Humanity to build a “tiny” home in collaboration with a First Nations community in the Saugeen area. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8130
It's election day in Ontario and at Victoria Cross PS! VCPS students participated in the CIVIX Student Vote today.
NOTICE: The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week.
The test message will be sent on Thursday February 27 at approximately 4:30pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required.
Recipients of the messages shouldn’t notice much difference from board-wide messages sent in the past, with the exception that recipients will now receive a text message, in addition to phone call and email. Recipients will have the option to opt out of receiving text messages. A reminder that the text message will come from the following shortcode: 277849.
Thank you for your understanding.
At the February 25, 2025, Board Meeting, UGDSB Trustees voted to approve Boundary Option 3 as the attendance boundary for the New Centre Wellington Elementary School. To view the full report and boundary maps, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8193
Wednesday, Feb. 26 is Canada's National Pink Shirt Day. The aim of the day is to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying initiatives. You can learn more about Pink Shirt Day on our Bullying Prevention, Intervention and Reporting page https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/bullying-prevention-intervention-and-reporting
Congratulations to the UGDSB students from Guelph Family Martial Arts who competed at the Ontario Provincial Martial Arts Championships this past weekend! The team brought home 9 gold medals and 3 bronze medals.
ICYMI: Students across Ontario between the ages of 4 and 14 can enter a drawing contest to express their gratitude and celebrate School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, which runs from June 2 - 6 this year. Deadline to enter the contest is March 31. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7539
Winter Walk Month: Do you drive your kids to school? One day this week try parking five minutes away and walk the rest together. You’ll skip the school zone traffic and squeeze in a short walk and some fresh air to start your day.
UPDATE: The hold and secure at John F. Ross CVI has been lifted. Due to this timing, educators and students will remain in a remote learning environment for the remainder of the day. The school will be open as normal on Tuesday.
SCHOOL CLOSURE: John F. Ross CVI is in a hold and secure (Monday Feb. 24). Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible.
REMINDER: Parents/guardians in Guelph are invited to attend a public information session on the new Guelph high school boundary review - happening March 6, 2025. Also check our website to see if your home address may be affected by the boundary review process. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8107
Parents/guardians in Guelph are invited to attend a public information session on the new Guelph high school boundary review - happening March 6, 2025. Also check our website to see if your home address may be affected by the boundary review process.
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8107
Why is walking and wheeling to school important? It supports: Physical activity among children; Improved student memory and focus in class; Less vehicle traffic; Safer school zones! This Winter Walk and Wheel Month, walk or wheel with your kids to the bus stop or to school, and help give students a healthy start to their school day. https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winter-walk-day/
