ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
Don't forget to come and visit the Open House for the Alternative Education program new for the 2025/2026 school year tonight. The open house will be running from 6:00PM - 8:00PM this evening.
Take care of some holiday shopping at our annual Holiday Boutique! Check out the outstanding student creations.
Grade 10 students from GCVI and John F. Ross got to experience some of the programs at College Heights' hands-on Wednesday, including 'Horticulture and Landscaping' and 'Hairstyling and Aesthetics and Health Care'.
Spirit Wear will be available for purchase beginning today through our new supplier.
There will be T-shirts, Long Sleeves, Hoodies, Zip Ups, Hats and Sweatpants.
The Online Store will only be available November 21 – December 5, 2024 for ordering, and items will not be delivered until the New Year.
Don't miss your opportunity to show off your Husky Spirit!
Don't miss out on the Winter Semi-formal dance on Thursday, December 5th from 6:30-9:00PM.
We hope to see you there!
Check out postsecondary education and work opportunities at this year's Your Future Your Choice event!
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news
updates. It's everything Upper Grand DSB, in your pocket. If
you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
Photo Retakes will be happening on Friday, November 8th.
If you missed your opportunity in September, this is your chance to get it done.
The Upper Grand District School Board will begin exploring the possibility of expanding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program in the district. Read more about it here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/5270
Attention Grade 7-12 families, important information about myBlueprint!
The myBlueprint Parent/Guardian Information Night is scheduled for November 6, from 7-8pm. It will be hosted by UGDSB and myBlueprint’s Brad Booker. This night will discuss how parents/guardians can get their own accounts, as well as some of the key tools they can use to support conversations with their child(ren). To sign up for this information night please visit: https://shorturl.at/euQZ8
MyBlueprint is a comprehensive digital Career/Life planning tool that can be accessed by students anytime, anywhere for personal inquiry, career exploration, post-secondary planning, goal setting, and financial planning, and documenting their learning to share with teachers, peers, parents, and/or future employers.
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news
updates, and even emergency notifications, right from
your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
A reminder that all UGDSB schools and offices will be closed on Monday October 14, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a great long weekend UG!
On Wednesday, October 9th, all students with an Individualized Education plan (IEP) will receive a print copy of their IEP in their period 4 classes. Included in the envelope is a letter with the contact information of your student’s resource teacher, the IEP, and a consultation form to be signed and returned to the guidance office at College Heights.
If you have any questions or do not receive this IEP package, please call (519) 821 -4510 x 260 or feel free to email marian.box@ugdsb.on.ca
Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM for Parent Teacher Interviews. The appointment booking site will be open at 4:00 PM, October 9th and will close at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15th.
https://webapp.ugdsb.on.ca/pti/Account/Login
If there are no appointment times available, please contact the main office.
School Council Tonight!
Please consider joining us virtually for our first School Council meeting tonight at 6:30pm. The link was emailed to families this morning.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Upper Grand
DSB! It's everything Upper Grand DSB, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
October 5 is World Teachers' Day! Thank you to all the dedicated UGDSB teachers the work they do day in and day out with Upper Grand students.
Don't forget that Pine River Institute's Centre for Family Initiatives Positive Parenting Webinar Series starts this October. Learn more about the October 24 webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m4vil6M0S2KM3Oet8blBJg#/registration
The province has released the 2023-24 EQAO results, and the Upper Grand District School Board continues to make achievement gains in math and literacy, while continuing to outperform the provincial results. Check out the board website for more!
