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.
June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
Air Quality Health Index AQHI
Air Quality Update for June 8th As you have heard, today is forecast to have the highest levels of poor air quality as per the Air Quality Health Index AQHI: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_summary/on_e.html. Please continue to monitor the AQHI readings and forecasts for your areas and adjust activities accordingly. This would include ...2023 CANNABIS SURVEY!
WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN-GUELPH PUBLIC HEALTH HAS LAUNCHED THE 2023 CANNABIS SURVEY! Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is encouraging the community to take part in a survey about cannabis knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and the impacts of cannabis use. The answers to the survey will help us to monitor ...
Air Quality
Dear parents/guardians, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely ...Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
