News & Announcements
ETFO Jan. 28 strike: All UGDSB elementary schools to close - UGDSB secondary schools will remain open
On Tuesday Jan. 28, all UGDSB ELEMENTARY schools will be closed to students due to the one-day ETFO strike, unless the strike is averted. Elementary schools will re-open to students on Jan. 29. All UGDSB SECONDARY schools will remain open to students on Jan. 28 and will operate as usual. Jan. 28 is an exam day in secondary schools; exams will continue as scheduled.
TRANSPORTATION: On Jan. 28, buses/student transportation for all UGDSB elementary students will be cancelled; transportation for UGDSB secondary students will run as normal.
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE: Community Use of Schools and third-party operated child care centres remain open during this labour action. Some Before and/or After School Programs may be operating and each operator will communicate directly with families.
FEB 3-7 STRIKES: UGDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Feb. 4 and Feb. 6, unless the ETFO strikes are averted. For additional details visit: http://ow.ly/iXz450y69uN
UPDATES: Please continue to check the board website for updates at www.ugdsb.ca/labour.
Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
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Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
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Winter Walk to School Day – Feb 5, 2020
Mitchell Woods PS is joining schools across the province to celebrate WInter Walk to School Day! If you normally drive to school, consider bundling up and walking or wheeling for the journey to school that morning. If your normally walk or wheel, great@ Keep being a positive example. Please click the ...Children and Youth Winter and Spring Programs
Please see the PDF for great programs offered by UGDSB Continuing Education. Everything from Dance classes to Cooking classes! Children and Youth Winter and Spring ProgramsNEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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MWPS Enters CBC’s Greatest Music Class Challenge!
A few weeks ago several classes, along with our our Senior Band and Senior Choir, joined together to perform their rendition of "Nowhere With You" by Joel Plaskett. This was Mitchell Woods' first time ever entering the CBC's Greatest Music Class challenge! Click on the link to see how much fun we had ...Read more about MWPS Enters CBC’s Greatest Music Class Challenge! »
Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?
The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.
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Booking Parent/Teacher Interviews
To book a parent teacher interview please use the following website: Website address: http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/pti You will need your child's OEN (look at a previous report card) and birthdate. Website will be open from Nov. 13 - Nov 27 at 12pm Interviews can be scheduled Thursday, November 28 3:20 - 8:00 PM or Friday, November ...Severe Inclement Weather Information
Information on where to get updates and alerts about bus delays/cancellations or school closures due to inclement weather.
Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
