As we get our first snow of the 2025-26 school year, here's a reminder about inclement weather procedures at the UGDSB. https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/inclement-weather-procedures
A special Remembrance Day flag will be flying at some UGDSB schools this year. The flag is available directly from the Legion and features a red poppy on a white background. Flags will still be flown at half mast on November 11.
Congrats to Wellington Heights SS Grade 9 student Flynn Wettlaufer, who won an Ontario Volunteer Service Award at a ceremony in London, Ont. on October 23. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12032
ICYMI: The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) will be hosting 150 Grade 9 students at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre on November 13 for our second ever Clima-Con! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11913
UGDSB expands Alternative Education opportunities across the district. Learn more about exciting things to come here! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11991
Copyright and fair dealing considerations impact much of the work that happens in a school board - from developing lesson materials, to using films and videos, to creating training resources. The TJRC has information and resources that will equip and empower staff at the UGDSB to navigate copyrighted materials with confidence. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11927
November’s Wellness Works Theme is Problem Solving. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11979
Centennial Hylands ES student named Shelburne Fall Fair Ambassador. Congratulations, Asha! Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11975
The UGDSB’s November Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about the UGDSB’s new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, a new PSW program, resources for parents, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
The Expression of Interest Form for GCVI's International Baccalaureate program is now available. This form is for students entering Grade 11 starting September 2026 who are interested in GCVI's IB program. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11957
Treaties Recognition Week recognizes the importance of Treaties and supports students and community members in Ontario to learn about the significance of Treaty rights, responsibilities and relationships. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11970
Happy Halloween! From the folks in the UGDSB's People, Leadership and Culture department.
Friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2 and we gain an hour when our clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m.
ICYMI: UGDSB Continuing Education opens doors to the trades. Learn more about this opportunity, including how to enroll at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11890
Rockwood Centennial Public School staff and students are making wellness a priority. To start the school year off on the right foot, each Wednesday for 6 weeks, staff and students walked through the Rockwood Conservation Area as part of a mental and physical health initiative. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11924
ICYMI: Spencer Avenue Elementary School Teacher-Librarian Sandra McLarnon has won a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11617
UGDSB hosting Clima-Con 2025 at the Guelph Arboretum this November. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11913
Congrats to Canadian economist and former Guelph CVI student, Peter Howitt, who has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11916
UGDSB Continuing Education opens doors to the trades. Learn more about this opportunity, including how to enroll at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11890
ICYMI: UGDSB Launching New PSW Program in Guelph https://thegrand101.com/2025/10/27/ugdsb-launching-new-psw-program-in-guelph/
