Safe Access to Schools 2025 - 2026:
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is committed to providing a safe, secure learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors. Over the next couple of years all elementary schools are upgrading their door access systems and will consistently have their exterior doors locked during the school day.
I am writing to let you know that this board-wide project of upgrading the system used to access elementary school sites across the district is coming to our school shortly. We expect to have the system installed and live by October 15, 2025.
Parents, guardians, and volunteers are, as always, welcome to attend the school as per usual; however, they will need to use the intercom at the entrance to contact the office prior to having the doors opened. All visitors to schools are still required to sign in at the school’s main office and wear a badge/sticker identifying them as a visitor to the school once signed in.
If you would like additional information, please see the link below, which will take you to the board’s website and to Policy/Procedures 322 that outlines the management of access to school sites across the system https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/policy-322-safe-operation-of-schools-and-board-sites
As we begin this process, our exterior doors will be locked, and visitors will need to ring the doorbell at the front door or call the office. We appreciate your patience during this transition, and we look forward to seeing all of our amazing families, volunteers, and support staff. This will take place on September 5th.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and we look forward to welcoming you the next time you are at the school!
Tracy Matthews, Jeff Gonsalves & the APS Team