News & Announcements
Information about remote learning, COVID-19 updates
- COVID-19 vaccinations: Students ages 12 and up can pre-register for the vaccine. Check out the schedule for upcoming vaccination clinics
- COVID-19 Reporting: Cases in schools
- Parent Tech Help: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
- Online Student Report Cards: Instructions for parents/guardians setting up their online account
- Summer Mental Health Support Information: Mental Health supports are available to students over the summer
Material Return June 23-30
Please return your textbooks and materials!
The school will be open June 23-30 for you to return your textbooks, library books, and all other classroom materials.
Wednesday June 23 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Thursday June 24 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Friday June 25 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Monday June 28 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Tuesday June 29 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Wednesday June 30 – 10:00am-2:00pm EC Gray Foyer
Report Card and ConnectED for Parents
Parents and guardians will need to create an account with the Upper Grand before they can download their child’s report card. To create a Parent Portal account, please visit this page and click on the link for your child’s school.
Parents/guardians can create their account provided they have an email on record with the school. Once your account is activated, you will see each of your children listed. Elementary report cards will be available for downloading beginning on June 23rd. Secondary report cards will be available for downloading beginning the week of July 5th
Please visit our support page for instructions https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/report-cards-parent-portal
Daily COVID Self-Screen
This is a reminder to all staff and students to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms BEFORE leaving for school using the self-assessment checklist. To assist with screening each day, students can use the province’s COVID-19 school screening tool found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/. Screening every day before leaving for school is one of the best ways to help keep our schools and community safe.
In addition to the self-screening requirement, the Ministry of Education is now requiring secondary students to validate the completion of the self-screening when they arrive to class each day. This validation will require students to sign in and indicate that they have performed the self-screening and are clear to attend in person.
June 9, 2021 – The school screening tool has been updated to align with the Ministry of Health’s new guidance for individuals who may be experiencing post-vaccine symptoms.
Click here for the printable version: School And Child Care Screening, Staff and Essential Visitors
Norwell DSS student announced as recipient of Schulich Leader Scholarship
Daniel Weppler, a grade twelve student at Norwell District Secondary School, is a Schulich Scholarship recipient! This prestigious award, valued at $100 000, is given to 100 students across Canada each year. Dan has been selected based on his academic excellence and leadership, his exceptional involvement in our school and …
Read more about Norwell DSS student announced as recipient of Schulich Leader Scholarship »
Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school.
Read more about Board News: End of the year information (June 2021) »
WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines
On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions.
Read more about WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines »
UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Read more about UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month »
COVID-19 vaccination clinic available in our community
June 8, 2021
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics in our community this spring. These clinics are providing COVID-19 vaccine first doses to anyone aged 12 and older, as well as second doses to those currently eligible.
Please see below for information on a clinic that will be held soon in our …
Read more about COVID-19 vaccination clinic available in our community »
Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith.
UGDSB launching online report card system
Due to COVID-19, the Upper Grand District School Board is preparing to make student report cards available online for parents/guardians this spring. Keep reading for important dates coming up.
UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS)
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) for various projects throughout the district.
The UGDSB acknowledges the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario for this opportunity at the following schools: Alma PS, Central PS, Centre Peel PS, College Heights SS, Gateway Drive PS, John McCrae PS, June Avenue PS, Ken Danby …
Read more about UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) »
Province announces that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning this school year
On June 2, 2021, the provincial government announced that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. This means that all UGDSB students will continue learning remotely for the rest of this school year, with the exception of those students currently attending specialized class placements in person.
Talking About Mental Health
June 2021
What a year it has been. We have all collectively had to manage an ever changing landscape. Pressures on families, children and youth have been significant as we work our way through this global pandemic. We have, together, focused ourselves on wellness skills throughout the year. It seems appropriate that our last month together our Umbrella theme is …
Check out Norwell’s LEAF Program! 
