Last night's grad ceremony for the Project SEARCH cohort at the YMCA Three Rivers was incredible. There was so much joy in the room. Congrats to the Project SEARCH grads!
Friendly reminder that all UGDSB schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day.
ICYMI: Continuing Education office in south Guelph moving to a new location: One of the UGDSB’s Continuing Education offices will be moving locations this July. The Wellington Centre for Continuing Education, located at 1428 Gordon Street in Guelph, will close on July 3. The office will be moving to its new location at 371 College Avenue W., Guelph. During this transition, those looking to get in touch with Continuing Education staff are encouraged to call 519-836-7280 or email continuing.ed@ugdsb.on.ca. The UGDSB’s Continuing Education Programs provide accessible programming to allow learners to achieve their goals.
Yesterday was a wonderful celebration for the U of G cohort of Project SEARCH graduates. Congratulations!!
Year-end message to students from our Chair and Director heading into summer break. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10299
It's the official last day of the 2024/25 school year for our students! We wish everyone an amazing and safe summer break.
Outgoing Student Trustees Zechariah and Hiba had a wonderful gift for the board at last night's Board Meeting - an Eastern White Cedar and a Larch, both from Green Legacy. Thank you for all you have done this year Zechariah and Hiba!
Recently, French-Ontarian artist LeFLOFRANCO inspired over 400 Core French students through music and culture: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10181
Heat Warning in Effect – What Families Need to Know
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10101
Saturday, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Marking the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year, June 21 holds spiritual and cultural significance for many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, who see it as a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.
ICYMI: As part of the Human Rights Review currently underway at the UGDSB, a series of parent/community engagement sessions have been scheduled, aimed at hearing directly from parents and guardians about their human rights-related concerns and experiences. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9669
Grade 12 students at John F. Ross CVI held a year-end senior art show on Thursday, June 12 under the theme "Golden Hour". Check out a selection of some of the amazing student work that was on display.
As part of the Human Rights Review currently underway at the UGDSB, a series of parent/community engagement sessions have been scheduled, aimed at hearing directly from parents and guardians about their human rights-related concerns and experiences. For dates and locations, and to learn more about the Human Rights Review, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/human-rights
At the June 17, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, Trustees will receive a boundary review update on the new Guelph secondary school. The update provides details on the recent open house and survey, and includes an overview of what we have heard through the entire public consultation process to date. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9667
The Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team took home the gold medal at the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships earlier this month. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9664
Taylor Evans Public School is the latest UGDSB school to be equipped with solar panels. The new solar panels started producing power in April 2025, and within the first few weeks produced 31,860 kWh. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9655
A Westside Secondary School student has been recognized with an “Outstanding Achievement” award from the University of Waterloo. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9662
ICYMI: At the May 27 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved "Grand River Public School" as the name of the new elementary school opening in Centre Wellington in September. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9305
Session 7 in our 'Transitioning to Adulthood' in happening tonight! These sessions give families of students in grades 7-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism the opportunity to access valuable resources and guidance.
Session 7: VIRTUAL (7-8pm) - Housing Support Plans June 10, 2025 | Christine Hall, DSO Housing Navigator.
TOPICS: How to access the DSO housing navigator; Why is a housing support plan essential?; Introduction to tools and resources to reinforce the creation of a housing support plan.
All virtual sessions can be accessed by entering bit.ly/T2ASeriesUGDSB into your search engine. No registration is required. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7733
Some great moments from CCVI's improv team competing at the National Competition. Their first time at nationals and they placed 11th - amazing work CCVI!
