about 1 month ago, Tracy Phillips
about 1 month ago, Tracy Phillips
Arthur Public School is excited to host our Carnival for a Cure on Thursday, September 18th, in support of the Terry Fox foundation. All funds raised will go directly to cancer research through the Terry Fox cancer foundation. You will receive a notice shortly from your child's classroom teacher containing information about the upcoming spirit week and the Carnival for a Cure/Meet the Teacher night. This year we are attempting something new with ticket sales. For a limited time, Wednesday, September 10 to Friday, September 12, you will be able to purchase tickets for the carnival through the Arthur Public School cash online. If you miss this brief 3-day window, you can still buy tickets at the door with cash. Tickets are 10 for $5.00. Tickets can be used for a game, a raffle, or a coffee. Next week, your child's classroom teacher will send home an envelope containing the tickets you have pre-ordered.
Thank you for your continued support.
Arthur Public School staff
about 1 month ago, Tracy Phillips
about 2 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Family Email is available now! Please check your email and the website!
about 2 months ago, Tracy Phillips
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
about 2 months ago, Tracy Phillips
The UGDSB’s September Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about registering for school, how to get school bus notifications, helpful links and resources on the UGDSB website, and more. We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!
LINK:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/communications-newsletter about 2 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
A reminder of some important dates next week. Monday Sept. 1 is a holiday, Tuesday Sept. 2 is a PA Day, and Wednesday Sept. 3 is the first day of school! We can't wait to see you!
about 2 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
about 2 months ago, Tracy Phillips
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to the freezing rain warning currently out for tomorrow, Mr. Cox has rescheduled the Terra Cotta Fundraising Cookie pick-up. Pick-up will now take place on Monday, April 7th, shortly after 4pm until 6pm. Please notify those you sold cookies to of this change.
Mr. Cox apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
7 months ago, Tracy Phillips
The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week.
The test message will be sent on Wednesday March 19 at approximately 4pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required.
Thank you for your understanding.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zones 2, 3, and 4 (Centre Wellington, North Wellington and Dufferin) are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to those affected schools. Schools and offices in Zone 1 (Guelph) remain open today.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
NOTICE: The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week.
The test message will be sent on Thursday February 27 at approximately 4:30pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required.
Recipients of the messages shouldn’t notice much difference from board-wide messages sent in the past, with the exception that recipients will now receive a text message, in addition to phone call and email. Recipients will have the option to opt out of receiving text messages. A reminder that the text message will come from the following shortcode: 277849.
Thank you for your understanding.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today (Feb. 13) to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to forecasted inclement weather for Wednesday Feb. 12, all Community Use of School Facilities is cancelled for this afternoon/evening.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
We are currently investigating a persistent issue regarding ConnectED accounts, affecting all student and parent accounts. The system is currently unavailable. We are actively working to resolve these issues.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open. Please note that the Transportation website is having technical difficulties. To confirm - buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4, but schools remain open.
9 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Provide your input on the draft School Year Calendars for the 2025-26 school year! Planning for the next school year has begun and we want your feedback! Staff, students and families in the Upper Grand are invited to take a few minutes to provide their input on the UGDSB’s draft 2025-2026 School Year Calendars via an anonymous online survey. To learn more and complete the survey, please visit
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7580.
9 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
