A big congrats to the Program Services Team at the Upper Grand District School Board, who won the D2L 2025 Excellence Award for their work on the “Let’s GO! UGDSB Learn” online tool. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8532
Please check out the latest UGDSB Together Newsletter for updates from the UGDSB! This month we have info on practicing gratitude, free dental health services, and more! #UGCommunity https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Congratulations to retired Superintendent of Education Peggy Blair on being named a recipient of the OPSOA Distinguished Leadership Award! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8528
Battle of the Brushes brings out the best in UGDSB artists https://www.guelphtoday.com/wellington-county/battle-of-the-brushes-brings-out-the-best-in-ugdsb-artists-10473597
Students at Wellington Heights SS helped to design and build a set of cornhole boards that will be used for Summer Day Camps and other programs in the Township of Wellington North. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8521
REMINDER: Friday, April 4 is a PA Day for all elementary and secondary UGDSB students.
Happening tonight! UGDSB students to celebrate visual arts at Battle of the Brushes: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8450
April 3 is Custodial & Maintenance Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the Upper Grand custodial and maintenance employees who work so hard to keep our schools and buildings in great shape.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on gratitude. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8441
REMINDER: On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., families are invited to attend "Building Our Stretch Zone," an interactive session designed to help parents and caregivers understand the balance between comfort, stretch, and panic zones. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8373
The following schools are closed on Monday March 31 due to power outages: CDDHS, Hyland Heights, Primrose ES.
Students from across the Upper Grand DSB are coming together to celebrate the visual arts. On April 3, 2025, the second annual Battle of the Brushes will be hosted at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus, as well as the first-ever UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8450
Monday, March 31 is the deadline for students to enter the Crossing Guard Appreciation Week drawing contest. Learn more at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7539
Amazing panel discussion today with UGDSB students discussing their experiences with Generative AI, creative ways it can be used, and what AI literacy and guidance they would benefit from in school.
ICYMI: On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., families are invited to attend "Building Our Stretch Zone," an interactive session designed to help parents and caregivers understand the balance between comfort, stretch, and panic zones. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8373
The annual H2Awesome! virtual conference returns this year with an eclectic lineup of speakers presenting the many ways we interact with water. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8419
REMINDER: Applications are now being accepted for the 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
This year, 31 classes across 19 schools were registered for the Students Taking Action Reading Solo / Élèves Prennent Action en Lecteur Autonome (STARS / EPALA) program with grades K through 8 represented. The 681 students read a combined total of 54,591 minutes - equivalent to 910 hours, or 38 days! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8393
The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week.
The test message will be sent on Wednesday March 19 at approximately 4pm. 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.
Thank you for your understanding.