News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Reminders from Public Health (October 27, 2020)
Hello Maryborough PS Families... We have been asked to share the following information below from Public Health. 1) It is important to ensure that you are completing the Daily Screening Tool with each child. The Daily Screening Tool can be found online at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/, or a printable copy can be ...Halloween at Maryborough PS
Hello Maryborough PS Families, With Halloween fast approaching next Thursday, we would like to share some information about Halloween and how this event will be celebrated at MPS. There are some parameters that need to be followed as a result of COVID-19 and our Public Health guidelines. On Thursday, October 29th, we ...Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
Maryborough PS Virtual Open House Information (October 2nd)
Hello Maryborough Families! Below is the information to access our Virtual Open House videos and slideshows through UGCloud and your child's Google Classroom. Although it is not our usual "in-person" event, we are still very excited to showcase our school and to provide families with a "virtual" way to check out our ...UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Terry Fox 2020 @ Maryborough PS
Hello Everyone! Next Friday (October 2nd) is when we will be acknowledging the Terry Fox Run at Maryborough PS. To assist with social distancing, each class will have the opportunity to go outside during the day to have their own event. At this point in time, although we are not accepting cash ...Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
A Note About Fundraising (September 16th)
September 16th, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we continue to welcome students back into our schools and focus on new protocols to help keep students and staff safe, the Upper Grand District School Board has notified schools that school-organized fundraising will be paused at this time.
The board recognizes that ...
Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
Welcome Back – September Newsletter & Principal’s Message (September 10th, 2020)
You can see our newsletter by clicking on the following link: MPS September 2020 Newsletter.
Principal’s Message I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to school for the 2020-2021 school year! 2020 has been a year unlike any other so far, with many ...Important Information About Back to School at MPS (September 5th, 2020)
Hello Everyone! We are very excited to welcome students back to school this coming week (A to L last names on Thursday, September 10th and M to Z last names on Friday, September 11th). We have appreciated the support and patience of our MPS school community throughout this return to school ...Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.