
February 23, 2026
As Black History Month comes to a close, the focus turns to action. Learning and reflection are most powerful when they lead to meaningful change, both in our schools and in our b...

February 23, 2026
For the second year, John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute will be hosting the Waterloo-Wellington National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) DramaFEST competition. NTS Dram...

February 18, 2026
Are you interested in advancing your career in Hairstyling and Aesthetics? Hairstyling and Aesthetics students at Find Your Path @ 371 learn in a salon setting and become skilled...
February 17, 2026
Grade 11 and 12 students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), and their families, are invited to attend a special online information night to learn about accessibility services...

February 17, 2026
In addition to learning and celebrating, Black History Month is also a time to pause and reflect. Beyond learning about history and celebrating achievements, February invites us, ...

February 17, 2026
Students from Upper Grand secondary schools are headed to DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this spring! Recently, UGDSB students attended the DECA Provinci...
February 13, 2026
The Ontario Traffic Council’s School Crossing Programs Committee is hosting a province-wide drawing contest to celebrate School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week. Between now an...

February 12, 2026
After spending 1.5 years as Principal of Grand Valley and District Public School, Steve Lefkos decided that the school could use an art refresh to help bring a sense of community ...

February 12, 2026
Former Upper Grand District School Board student Madison Mullin is heading to Italy in March to compete in the Paralympic games. Madison is a recent graduate of Centre Wellingt...

February 11, 2026
Every February, the UGDSB celebrates National Sweater Day, a simple reminder that dressing a little warmer ourselves can help the planet cool down. By turning down the heat by a c...

February 11, 2026
Did you know that Find Your Path @ 371 has Enhanced Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs to prepare you for Service Sector Apprenticeships and College Programs? Our Horti...
February 11, 2026
We are deeply saddened to learn of the fatal school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire school commu...

February 9, 2026
Celebration helps us honour excellence. This week, we are celebrating Black brilliance, honouring the excellence, creativity, leadership, and impact of Black individuals and commu...

February 4, 2026
Did you know that you can graduate from high school with Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) tickets after participating in Find Your Path @371? Every year, students taking the Enhan...

February 3, 2026
A Semester Is Short Secondary school semesters are only 97 instructional days long. Last year, some regions of our board had 14 days where buses were not running—that’s more th...

February 3, 2026
Celebrated on the first Wednesday of February, Winter Walk and Wheel Day (February 4, 2026) is an annual celebration across Ontario that encourages students to be active throughou...

February 2, 2026
Black History Month begins with learning. Across the Upper Grand District School Board, students and staff are building shared understanding by exploring the history, experiences,...

February 2, 2026
The Upper Grand District School Board’s MADE Urban Arts program is currently accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year. MADE Urban Arts is an offsite interdisciplina...

February 2, 2026
This month let’s remind ourselves that we deserve the same care and compassion we give to others. Taking time for yourself is not selfish; it’s essential for your well-being. H...
January 30, 2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is pleased to announce that we have received funding from the Ministry of Education to build a new elementary school in ...
