Taylor Evans PS embraced giving this December. Learn more on the Board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13254

Don’t hibernate, celebrate! #WinterWalkDay is happening on February 4, 2026. Grab your family and friends for the #JourneyOutside this winter! Learn more: https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winterwalk-day/

ICYMI: Kindergarten registration within the Upper Grand District School Board for the 2026-2027 school year opened January 6 for both English and French Immersion. A reminder that the on-time window for French Immersion applications is January 30th at 4pm. Get more info at ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is now accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13213
Inside the TJRC: Behind the curtain in the catalogue centre - This month is all about cataloguers - But, what are cataloguers, and what do they do? Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13083

GCVI student places in the top 5 of math competition. Congratulations, Lauren on this incredible achievement! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13202

Due to inclement weather, UGDSB Community Use of Schools is cancelled tonight (January 6, 2026) in ALL zones.
The Upper Grand District School Board Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey is now open to parents and guardians. Please visit the board website for more information: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13197

The new South Guelph Secondary School is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (January 7, 2026) at 6:30 PM. Please note that this information session will be held at Westminster Woods PS. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights

Kindergarten registration within the UGDSB for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for both English and French Immersion. The registration period is January 6 to 30th, 2026. Get more info at ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

The UGDSB’s January Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year, Winter Walk Day, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter

Don’t forget that Kindergarten Registration opens TOMORROW (January 6th). The FI on-time application window closes January 30 at 4 p.m. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Welcome back students and staff! This month for Wellness Works we will be exploring strategies to cope with stress. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13088






Classes for students resume on Monday January 5, 2026. Happy Winter Break UG!

Kindergarten Registration for next year is opening in January! Learn more about the Kindergarten Program and the UGDSB: https://www.elorafergustoday.com/spotlight/upper-grand-district-school-board-kindergarten-a-caring-start-for-every-child-11624698
Due to the continued power outage at Alma Public School, with no estimated time of restoration, and dropping temperatures inside the school, we are asking that parents please come to the school to pick up their children.

The following schools have once again lost power: Centennial Hylands ES, Hyland Heights ES, Glenbrook ES, and Centre Dufferin DHS. Students are safe and supervised. However, if you would like to pick up your child at school you are welcome to do so.

Due to today’s weather, the following schools have once again lost power: Norwell DSS, Palmerston PS, Victoria Cross PS, Wellington Heights SS, Minto-Clifford PS, and Kenilworth PS. Students are safe and supervised. However, if parents would like to pick up their child at school they are welcome to do so.

Due to today’s weather, the following schools are currently without power: Westside SS, Montgomery Village PS, Spencer Avenue PS. Students are safe and supervised. Parents are welcome to pick up their children if they are able to.


