Upper Grand District School Board -

REMINDER: French Immersion kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year closes on Friday, January 30 at 4 p.m. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

With the system shutdown on Monday January 26, 2026, we have revised the secondary school exam schedule: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13644

Secondary school exams scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled to Tuesday at the same time. We will send a more detailed revised exam schedule on Monday.

Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed on Monday January 26 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.

All Community Use of Schools is cancelled for Monday January 26.

This year’s national theme for Black History Month is: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme reminds us that Black Canadians have shaped our past, are influencing our present, and will continue to inspire the future through leadership, creativity, and resilience.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHMCanada #BlackBrilliance

UGDSB SCHOOLS/OFFICES IN ZONE/DIVISION 3 (NORTH WELLINGTON) CLOSED FRIDAY JAN. 23

Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Division/Zone 3 (North Wellington) 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 those affected schools.

Schools and offices in Divisions 1, 2, and 4 remain open today.
Click here to see what Division your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone

Revised exam schedule for Erin DHS, Norwell DSS, Wellington Heights SS, Centre Dufferin DHS, ODSS, and Westside SS: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13495. Due to bus cancellations in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin), the schools listed above will follow a revised exam schedule.

Looking for a way to support UGDSB Robotics Teams? Do you like cookies? We have the fundraiser for you! https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/royalcity/

Check out our spotlight on Energy - one of the key areas of the board's Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030). This month we're looking at how we use energy in our schools and board buildings, and how we can use it more wisely: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13483

We’re only a few weeks away from February, which is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time when people across Canada learn about and honour the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. Throughout the month, we will celebrate Black excellence, learn from history, and reflect on how we can continue to act, today and into the future. We’ll start with a look at the Canadian perspective, then throughout February we’ll dig into the work being done in the UGDSB.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHMCanada #BlackBrilliance

ICYMI: 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

Program offers area students therapeutic support to help transition back to class https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/program-offers-area-students-therapeutic-support-to-help-transition-back-to-class-11751913

Snow outside? That’s snow problem! Join in the celebration of Winter Walk/Wheel Day on February 4, 2026. Find activities and resources here: https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winter-walk-day/ #WinterWalkDay

Beyond Borders students surpass fundraising goal at Evolve Gala. Congratulations, Beyond Borders students! Your donation to these organizations will go a long way. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13468

ICYMI - Kindergarten Registration is happening January 6th to January 30th, 2026 until 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. deadline on January 30th is for French Immersion applications only. Learn more about Kindergarten Registration on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

UGDSB Students to come together for the 2026 Empowerment Series . Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13465

Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Division 3 (North Wellington) 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 those affected schools.
Schools and offices in Divisions 1, 2, and 4 remain open today.

Click here to see what Zone your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone

John Black PS student takes the reins on school play. Great job, Martin! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13446