Upper Grand District School Board -

This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on building relationships. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11768

At an October 20th Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board, Kyle Reaburn was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

Read more here! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11803

Today is ECE Appreciation Day! Thank you Early Childhood Educators for your dedication, skills and hard work working with our youngest learners!

Explore health care careers at the CHSS Open House! Students interested in health care are invited to learn more about College Heights Secondary School’s new Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Health Care at an upcoming Parent and Student Open House (Nov. 25, 2025).
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11797

Mitchell Woods PS will continue to be closed on Monday, October 20 to allow for final testing, cleaning and preparing classrooms for students to return. We anticipate that students and staff will be able to return on Tuesday, October 21.

Students are to continue remote learning where possible. Staff will have asynchronous material for students to work through in the afternoon to allow them time to setup classrooms for students. All buses and taxis will be cancelled to the school until it reopens.

We will continue to post updates online on progress and plans for Tuesday. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11757

ICYMI: Help us name the new high school in South Guelph. Submit your recommendations via our online survey. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11624

We have determined that the fire at Mitchell Woods PS was contained to the boiler room, although the smoke and soot damage has taken time to remediate and clean. This cleaning will continue over the weekend.

We remain hopeful for a return to school on Monday, October 20, however, we are asking families and staff to have a backup plan in case an additional day is required for cleaning and testing. We will provide an update on Sunday around 5:00 p.m. to confirm the plans for Monday morning.

In the event we require an extra day, students and staff would continue in remote learning where possible. All buses and taxis will remain cancelled to the school until it reopens. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11757

ICYMI you can help us name the new high school in South Guelph. Submit your recommendations via our online survey. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11624

For the safety of students and staff, Mitchell Woods PS will remain closed for Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 to allow for a thorough cleanup and inspection of equipment and systems. No cause of the fire has been determined yet. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11757

Due to a fire in the mechanical room at the school last night, Mitchell Woods PS is closed today (October 15) to staff and students. We will provide updates throughout the day as more information becomes available. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11757

Former NHL player and current President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, George McPhee, along with author, speaker, and geographer James Raffan, were inducted into the John F. Ross CVI Hall of Fame on Friday, October 10. The Hall of Fame celebrates notable alumni who have made significant contributions or achievements on the global stage.

Friendly reminder that all UGDSB schools and offices will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.

We are thrilled to share that construction on the UGDSB’s new high school in South Guelph is well underway and we are asking for community input on the new school’s name!

The new school will open in the 2026-27 school year and is located at Arkell Road and Victoria Road South in Guelph. This is a huge milestone, as it will be the first new UG high school to open in Guelph in nearly 60 years! From October 11-24, 2025, students, staff, families and community members can submit proposed names through an anonymous online survey. Learn more here! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11624

Congratulations to Spencer Avenue Elementary School Teacher-Librarian Sandra McLarnon, who has won a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11617

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking an innovative, dynamic and agile leader to join our Executive Committee as Superintendent of Student Achievement, with duties to commence as soon as possible.

Learn more here! https://ugwp-4246896909-endpoint.azureedge.net/blobugwp4246896909/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Job-Posting-Superintendent-of-Student-Achievement.pdf

The UGDSB has launched its new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030)! Over the next five years, we’ll be reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy and water, expanding recycling and composting, and empowering students to lead in climate action. Together, we’re building healthier, greener schools and communities — today and for future generations. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/sustainability-and-climate-action-plan

ICYMI: October is International Walk and Wheel to School Month. Join the movement by walking or wheeling to and from school. Whether it's for one day, a few days, or all month long! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11458

ICYMI: We are currently seeking public input on Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions.

This policy conveys the board’s commitment to supporting students with prevalent medical conditions, such as asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy, to ensure they have full access to school in a safe, inclusive, and healthy environment. This includes fostering well-being and empowering students to manage their medical needs to the best of their ability.

To review the draft documents and provide feedback, visit the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/policy-518-students-with-life-threatening-medical-conditions