WINTER FUN AT SCHOOL – A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS Students love the snow! Please review these rules to keep everyone safe and happy:. No throwing snow – It can accidentally h...

Being authentic is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and those around us. But let’s be honest—authenticity isn’t always simple. It takes courage, awareness, and prac...

GUELPH, ON – Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6, 2026. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2026-2027 scho...

It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures. Bus Delays/Cancellations In the event of bus cancella...

Date: November 28, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementary Topics: Parent / Teacher Interviews Secondary AM Topics: Curriculum Implementation (150 minutes): Litera...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT Ms. Jones continues to recover from her concussion, and is gradually increasing her time at school as her symptoms allow. She is so...

Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: October 24, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementary AM Topics: AI Cyber Security Month (50 minutes) Keeping Schools ...

STAY IN THE KNOW! Each Friday, the ‘Brant Weekly’ update is sent by email, posted on the school website at ugdsb.ca/brantave , and made available via the UGConnect app. If yo...

October is International Walk and Wheel to School Month. It’s an annual global celebration that encourages students to travel actively throughout their school day. This October, j...

This fall we are launching the UGDSB Family Portal to all families in the board. Some families may already have access to the Family Portal as it was soft-launched last year. Th...

At the September 23, 2025 Board Meeting, trustees approved the following motions related to the new South Guelph Secondary School boundary review. 1. That Boundary Option 11 be a...

As we prepare to welcome students and staff back this fall, the Upper Grand District School Board is excited to remind families about the UGConnect mobile app – a convenient, all-...

As the 2025-26 school year begins, Paul Calandra, Ontario's Minister of Education, has prepared a message for Ontario parents, students, teachers and staff. To view the letter, p...

If your child takes the bus with the Upper Grand District School Board, here’s how you can easily access their transportation details and stay updated on delays or cancellations. ...

Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved mi...

Check your email for our back-to-school newsletter! It is also available on the Information for Families page . We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 3rd.

Professional Activity Day Description: September 2, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: September 2, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementar...

Thank you to all students, families, and staff for an amazing year! It is wonderful to look back and think about the new things learned, memories made, and connections built. Sup...

At the June 24 Board Meeting, the following updated policy items were approved: Policy 101 - Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance Policy 103 - Trustee Code of Conduct...

Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for our region, with extremely hot and humid weather expected to continue into Tuesday night. Daytime highs could reach 33–36°C, with ...