UGDSB students had a blast in Special Olympics floor hockey today! Hosted at Norwell DSS :)
Check out the latest update on the new South Guelph Secondary School boundary review process: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8654
In the past couple years, the Terry James Resource Centre has implemented several procedures to help work towards greater environmental sustainability. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8651
A student at John F. Ross CVI was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Guelph-Humber this month. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8643
The Upper Grand District School Board will be participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, under the theme Thriving Together, Building Healthy Futures. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8641
At the April 8, 2025, Board Meeting several updated policies were approved. Also, 2 policies were released for public consultation: Policy 210 - Environmental Education, Stewardship, and Sustainability AND Policy 217 - Human Rights: Code-based Discrimination and Harassment . Review the draft policies and provide your input by May 8, 2025 www.ugdsb.ca/policy
The International Day of Pink falls on the second Wednesday of every April to take a stand against bullying and harassment. Learn more about the day and what it means at dayofpink.org.
UGDSB students shined at the Skills Ontario Qualifying Competition! From carpentry to culinary, they’ve earned their spots at Provincials in May. Big congrats to all competitors and coaches. Read the full story here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8543
#UGDSB #SkillsOntario #OYAP #SHSM
Thousands of UGDSB students in grades 5 to 8 will gather at the Sleeman Centre on May 8, 2025 for a powerful day of inspiration and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8478
Are you a parent/guardian in the UGDSB who would be interested in volunteering as a Career Coach? Check out the info here! https://lnkd.in/g7Yu8WYA
A big congrats to the Program Services Team at the Upper Grand District School Board, who won the D2L 2025 Excellence Award for their work on the “Let’s GO! UGDSB Learn” online tool. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8532
Please check out the latest UGDSB Together Newsletter for updates from the UGDSB! This month we have info on practicing gratitude, free dental health services, and more! #UGCommunity https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Congratulations to retired Superintendent of Education Peggy Blair on being named a recipient of the OPSOA Distinguished Leadership Award! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8528
Battle of the Brushes brings out the best in UGDSB artists https://www.guelphtoday.com/wellington-county/battle-of-the-brushes-brings-out-the-best-in-ugdsb-artists-10473597
Students at Wellington Heights SS helped to design and build a set of cornhole boards that will be used for Summer Day Camps and other programs in the Township of Wellington North. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8521
REMINDER: Friday, April 4 is a PA Day for all elementary and secondary UGDSB students.
Happening tonight! UGDSB students to celebrate visual arts at Battle of the Brushes: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8450
April 3 is Custodial & Maintenance Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the Upper Grand custodial and maintenance employees who work so hard to keep our schools and buildings in great shape.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on gratitude. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8441
