News & Announcements
IMPORTANT UPDATES
INCLEMENT WEATHER: A reminder that, as with every winter, inclement weather conditions may result in bus cancellations and/or school closures. Decisions on buses and school operations due to inclement weather are made as soon as key information is available and no later than 6:30am the morning of. To check the status of school buses each morning visit www.stwdsts.ca, and to check the status of school closures visit www.ugdsb.ca.
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.
Grade 8 Graduation Hoodies – order deadline December 9th
Grad Hoodies are available for purchase. To view the options, please click on the link below. After you choose your options, please place and pay for your order on School Cash On-Line.
To purchase on School Cash On-Line, please click on the link below.
ORDER DEADLINE: December 9, 2022
MAPS Weekly Update [December 5-9]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter Dec 5 9
MAPS Weekly Update [Nov 28-Dec 2]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Nov 28 Dec 2
MAPS Weekly Update [Nov 21-25]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Nov 21 to 25
Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools
With winter weather here, now is a great time to review the Upper Grand District School Board’s procedures for Inclement Weather Days. Updated information has been posted on the UGDSB website outlining the different procedures for bus cancellations, school closures due to inclement weather, and more. LINK: UGDSB INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES **A reminder ...Read more about Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools »
MAPS Weekly Update [November 14-18]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Nov 14 18
Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports
The Upper Grand District School Board in association with The Grove, TVOLearn, Streams Community Hub, Tutor Bright, and Reading Rocks is providing students at both the elementary and secondary levels with additional tutoring support and resources. These additional support and resources were made possible through funding provided by the Ontario ...Read more about Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports »
Tutoring Supports Available [ELEM & SEC]
Tutoring Supports Available (ELEM & SEC) The Ontario Ministry of Education has provided funding to support community based tutoring opportunities for students. This year Upper Grand DSB will be working with The Grove, Streams Community Hubs, The Learning Disabilities Association & Reading Rocks Program, and Tutor Bright. We will share tutoring opportunities ...MAPS Weekly Update [November 7-11]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Nov 7 11
MAPS Weekly Update [Oct 31-Nov 4]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Oct 31 Nov 4MAPS Weekly Update: October 24-28
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Oct 24 28
Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health
Parents/guardians are invited to join a free webinar in November on post-pandemic mental health. Join Kevin Cameron as he shares information and strategies relating to post-pandemic mental health for adults and children. A survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48 per cent) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened ...Read more about Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health »
MAPS Weekly Update: October 17-21
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Oct 17 21Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website
The Upper Grand District School Board continues to make board and school-based ventilation reports available in the 2022-23 school year. The board report and each school report is available for download on the UGDSB website at www.ugdsb.ca/ventilationreport. To access a specific school report: Download the full report (Microsoft Excel document) ...Read more about Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website »
MAPS Weekly Update: October 10-14
Dear MAPS families: Please click on link to view the Parent Newsletter. Parent Newsletter: Oct 10 14
