A reminder that Friday November 28, 2025, is a PA Day for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. Stay warm and safe!
Please note that Community Use of Schools (CUS) is cancelled for Zones/Divisions 2, 3, and 4 for Thursday Nov. 27.
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in 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 Zones 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
Schools and offices in Zones 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
Congratulations to this month's UG Ovation Recipients! UG Ovation was created to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of our students and staff—those whose contributions reflect the spirit, values, and excellence of the UGDSB. Congrats to student Sydney C for your incredible Terry Fox fundraising (pictured), teacher Andy Speers on receiving the 2025 OTIP Elementary Teaching Award, and teacher-librarian Sandra McLarnon (pictured) for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM!
With a special weather statement in effect for the region on Thursday, November 27, here's a reminder about inclement weather procedures at the UGDSB. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
Congratulations to Trustees Mesenbrink and O'Hara-Stephenson, who were acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair of the UGDSB at last night's Board Meeting: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12554
ICYMI: Living Classroom PSW program aims to improve senior care and student education https://www.elorafergustoday.com/local-news/living-classroom-aims-to-improve-senior-care-and-student-education-11522295
Canadian author Lawrence Hill visited Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) on Monday to share stories about his life and work with staff and students. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12551
Guelph CVI (6:30pm), John F. Ross CVI (6:00pm), and Westside SS (6:00pm) are hosting their Grade 8 Information nights TOMORROW (November 26, 2025). Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Erin District High School is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (November 25, 2025) at 6:30pm. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Mark your calendars, the Kindergarten Registration period for the 2026/2027 school year is happening January 6th to January 30th, 2026 until 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. deadline is for French Immersion applications only. Learn more about Kindergarten Registration here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12471
ICYMI: Students from area high schools gathered at Centre Wellington DHS (CWDHS) on Thursday, November 20 to compete at a Special Olympics basketball tournament. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12437
On Thursday, UGDSB and local partners celebrated the grand opening of The Living Classroom PSW program at Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12445
Please note that our Virtual Caregiver session for next week will be rescheduled. Thanks for your understanding: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11159
Students from area high schools had a fun day competing against each other at the Special Olympics basketball tournament at Centre Wellington DHS on Thursday, November 20.
ICYMI: CCVI teacher wins bronze at world judo competition in Paris. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12142
Centre Dufferin DHS is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (November 20, 2025) at 6:00pm. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
This fall, grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the amazing opportunities that Upper Grand DSB high schools have to offer. Learn more about upcoming UGDSB Grade 8 Information Nights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12335
Today (November 17) we start Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. This week, students and staff will be focused on the Power of Good. Learn more about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week on the board website. Don't forget to wear mismatched socks tomorrow for Odd Sock Day. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12323
Clima-Con 2025 welcomed Grade 9 Geography students from Centennial CVI, Guelph CVI, and John F. Ross CVI to the University of Guelph Arboretum on November 13 for a day of fun, hands-on learning. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12306