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/
MADE Urban Arts Info Meeting TONIGHT!
Come out and learn more about the MADE Urban Arts program TONIGHT at 7PM in GCVI's auditorium. Meet the teachers, chat with alumni and enter to win some MADE swag!
Students at J.D. Hogarth Public School in Fergus are helping stock a community pantry thanks to a UGDSB experiential learning grant. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7593
Construction for the UGDSB's new Centre Wellington Elementary School is well underway and the board is seeking community input for the new school’s name. From February 18 to February 25, 2025, students, staff, families and community members can submit proposed names through an anonymous online survey. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8094
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
A reminder that on Monday Feb. 17, all UGDSB schools and offices will be closed for the Family Day holiday. Have a great weekend UG!
Learn more about some of the sustainability initiatives happening at the UGDSB! https://www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/sustainability-at-the-core-of-ugdsb-schools-going-solar-10232029
