It's the official last day of the 2024/25 school year for our students! We wish everyone an amazing and safe summer break.
Outgoing Student Trustees Zechariah and Hiba had a wonderful gift for the board at last night's Board Meeting - an Eastern White Cedar and a Larch, both from Green Legacy. Thank you for all you have done this year Zechariah and Hiba!
Recently, French-Ontarian artist LeFLOFRANCO inspired over 400 Core French students through music and culture: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10181
Heat Warning in Effect – What Families Need to Know
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10101
Saturday, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Marking the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year, June 21 holds spiritual and cultural significance for many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, who see it as a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.
ICYMI: As part of the Human Rights Review currently underway at the UGDSB, a series of parent/community engagement sessions have been scheduled, aimed at hearing directly from parents and guardians about their human rights-related concerns and experiences. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9669
Grade 12 students at John F. Ross CVI held a year-end senior art show on Thursday, June 12 under the theme "Golden Hour". Check out a selection of some of the amazing student work that was on display.
As part of the Human Rights Review currently underway at the UGDSB, a series of parent/community engagement sessions have been scheduled, aimed at hearing directly from parents and guardians about their human rights-related concerns and experiences. For dates and locations, and to learn more about the Human Rights Review, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/human-rights
At the June 17, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, Trustees will receive a boundary review update on the new Guelph secondary school. The update provides details on the recent open house and survey, and includes an overview of what we have heard through the entire public consultation process to date. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9667
The Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team took home the gold medal at the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships earlier this month. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9664
Taylor Evans Public School is the latest UGDSB school to be equipped with solar panels. The new solar panels started producing power in April 2025, and within the first few weeks produced 31,860 kWh. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9655
A Westside Secondary School student has been recognized with an “Outstanding Achievement” award from the University of Waterloo. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9662
ICYMI: At the May 27 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved "Grand River Public School" as the name of the new elementary school opening in Centre Wellington in September. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9305
Session 7 in our 'Transitioning to Adulthood' in happening tonight! These sessions give families of students in grades 7-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism the opportunity to access valuable resources and guidance.
Session 7: VIRTUAL (7-8pm) - Housing Support Plans June 10, 2025 | Christine Hall, DSO Housing Navigator.
TOPICS: How to access the DSO housing navigator; Why is a housing support plan essential?; Introduction to tools and resources to reinforce the creation of a housing support plan.
All virtual sessions can be accessed by entering bit.ly/T2ASeriesUGDSB into your search engine. No registration is required. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7733
Some great moments from CCVI's improv team competing at the National Competition. Their first time at nationals and they placed 11th - amazing work CCVI!
A great article about a recent pickleball tournament held in the UGDSB! https://www.guelphtoday.com/pursuit/is-varsity-pickleball-coming-to-guelph-high-schools-10768119
A group of students from Erin District High School ran a fundraising campaign to raise money for Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis this spring. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9640
Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility over the next few days. Outdoor activities may continue for now although we will continue to monitor air quality carefully over the coming weeks. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9554
ICYMI: Black student groups from across the Upper Grand District School Board gathered at the University of Guelph on Wednesday, May 27 for the 2025 Black Brilliance Conference. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9398
A reminder to parents/guardians that Friday, June 6 is a PA Day for all UGDSB elementary schools. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9109
