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
about 17 hours ago, Upper Grand District School Board
The UGDSB Family Portal Launch
CHECK IT OUT! Orangeville & Area Job Fair

Join us at our Orangeville & Area Job Fair to explore supply opportunities as a Casual or Emergency Educational Assistant.

📍 Grant Evans Education Centre: 40 Amelia Street, Orangeville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✅ Take part in on-site interviews!

📲 Click the link below or scan the QR to sign up!
🔗 https://UGDSB_orangevillejobfair_EAEEA.eventbrite.ca

🙌 Be part of a team recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025!
about 19 hours ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Orangeville and Area Job Fair flyer
POLICY UPDATES - At the September 23, 2025, Board meeting, the following updated policy was approved: Policy 111 - Use of School Board Resources for Elections. The following policy was released for public consultation: Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions. To learn more and provide feedback, click here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11294
7 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Policy updates. www.ugdsb.ca/policy
UGDSB families of students in grades K-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder are invited to access valuable resources and guidance through the upcoming virtual series, Creating Connection and Supporting Transitions. Learn more about the series here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11159
14 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
📣 Calling all Casual EAs and Emergency EAs!

Looking for a flexible way to support students this school year? Join us at one of our upcoming UGDSB Job Fairs!

Guelph & Area: October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Guelph Board Office
Orangeville & Area: October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Grant Evans Education Centre

Meet our team, explore supply roles, and learn more about working with UGDSB.

📌 Additional details to follow soon!
15 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Save the date!
The UGDSB is inviting high school students to join a Robotics Team this fall. Students in Grades 9-12 will have the chance to learn from industry mentors while designing, building, and competing in exciting robotics matches. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11050
21 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Robotics competition in progress.
Are you looking for important dates for this school year, such as PA Days and holidays? Check out the School Year Calendars posted on the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-year-calendars
23 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
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
28 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
UGDSB Together - Monthly Newsletter - www.ugdsb.ca
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 1 month ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! First day of school is Wednesday Sept. 3, 2025
Check out the latest update on the new South Guelph Secondary School boundary review process: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8654
6 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
An illustrated rendering of the new South Guelph Secondary School
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
6 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
We are pleased to share that Semester 2 IEP's are now available for viewing online in the UGDSB Family Portal. An email was sent to parents/guardians on Monday afternoon that included a link to the UGDSB Family Portal, as well as instructions on how to set up a Family Portal account and how to access the IEP. Please check Spam/Junk folder if your student has an IEP and an email does not arrive in your Inbox by end of day Monday. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Ambachtsheer at erin.ambachtsheer@ugdsb.on.ca.
6 months ago, Centennial CVI
IEP
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.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Inclement weather
Students from several UGDSB high schools competed in Special Olympics Bocce on Friday - check it out! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8214
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
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.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
We encourage all students to wear pink on Wednesday February 26th to symbolize our collective stand against bullying in all its forms.
7 months ago, Centennial CVI
Wednesday February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
Parents/guardians in Guelph are invited to attend a public information session on the new Guelph high school boundary review - happening March 6, 2025. Also check our website to see if your home address may be affected by the boundary review process. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8107
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Illustrated rendering of the future new Guelph secondary school.
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.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
inclement weather
Monday February 17th, 2025 is Family Day. Schools are closed. Enjoy your day!
8 months ago, Centennial CVI
Family Day