International Baccalaureate

Don’t hibernate, celebrate! #WinterWalkDay is happening on February 4, 2026. Grab your family and friends for the #JourneyOutside this winter! Learn more: https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winterwalk-day/

ICYMI: Kindergarten registration within the Upper Grand District School Board for the 2026-2027 school year opened January 6 for both English and French Immersion. A reminder that the on-time window for French Immersion applications is January 30th at 4pm. Get more info at ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Due to inclement weather, UGDSB Community Use of Schools is cancelled tonight (January 6, 2026) in ALL zones.

The Upper Grand District School Board Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey is now open to parents and guardians. Please visit the board website for more information: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13197

Kindergarten registration within the UGDSB for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for both English and French Immersion. The registration period is January 6 to 30th, 2026. Get more info at ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Don’t forget that Kindergarten Registration opens TOMORROW (January 6th). The FI on-time application window closes January 30 at 4 p.m. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Welcome back students and staff! This month for Wellness Works we will be exploring strategies to cope with stress. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13088

Is your child starting kindergarten in September 2026? Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6th and runs until January 30th at 4 p.m. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

ICYMI - Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6th and runs until January 30th at 4 p.m. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Wellness Works: This December we are exploring Authenticity. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12604

This fall, grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the amazing opportunities that Upper Grand DSB high schools have to offer. Learn more about upcoming UGDSB Grade 8 Information Nights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12335

Today (November 17) we start Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. This week, students and staff will be focused on the Power of Good. Learn more about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week on the board website. Don't forget to wear mismatched socks tomorrow for Odd Sock Day. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12323

The Expression of Interest Form for GCVI's International Baccalaureate program is now available. This form is for students entering Grade 11 starting September 2026 who are interested in GCVI's IB program. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11957

GCVI Info Night – Discover the IB Pathway! 🎓

📅 Date: Thursday, October 30
📍 Location: GCVI Auditorium – 155 Paisley St., Guelph, Ontario
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Attend: Families of students currently in Grade 9 or 10 interested in the iView program and learning how it leads into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Grade 11

Are you curious about what makes GCVI’s IB program unique? Wondering how students transition into the IB Diploma Program in their Grade 11 year? Join us for an engaging and informative evening where you’ll hear from students, explore program highlights, and learn how GCVI supports students in becoming global, critical, and future-ready thinkers.

Come discover the pathway. Ask questions. Get inspired.

Get to know the UGDSB’s Family Portal!
The UGDSB Family Portal puts your child’s school information in one secure place. See bus updates, IEPs, School Cash Online, reset students’ passwords, and more—anytime. It’s easy to use, with single sign-on for many tools (and we’re adding more). Get started: https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Need help? Please see this FAQ: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/family-portal-faq

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.

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.

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.

Are you interested in taking the International Baccalaureate at GCVI? The next entry date is Sept. 2026 for entrance in Grade 11. Current Grade 9 students should be aware of some Grade 10 course requirements for the IB pathway: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7207

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