All buses are cancelled, but the school is open.

Information for elementary and secondary parents/guardians: January 29-30, 2026, PA Days: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13263

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/

Check out our January 2026 Newsletter for important information, links and upcoming dates.  https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/article/6898

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

EDHS Grade 12 Art Show: Alton Mill - Millrace Room (1402 Queen St W., Unit 9, Alton). Millrace Room is on the lower level. Show runs Jan. 7th - 11th. 10am until 5pm each day. The reception for friends and family is drop-in anytime between 1-3pm on Sunday! Food & entertainment will be provided and the show is free! The Alton Mill has galleries, shops and and cafe to check out as well in case you’ve never been before.

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

All buses are cancelled today. If your student is a bus student, you are not required to call in their absence. Bus students are automatically excused in our system. If your student is not a bus student, then you are required to call in their absence on our attendance line: (519) 833-9665 ext 100.

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

Classes for students resume on Monday January 5, 2026. Happy Winter Break UG!

Kindergarten Registration for next year is opening in January! Learn more about the Kindergarten Program and the UGDSB: https://www.elorafergustoday.com/spotlight/upper-grand-district-school-board-kindergarten-a-caring-start-for-every-child-11624698

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

Winter Break is almost here! The school will be closed from December 22nd to January 2nd. Please remind your student(s) to take home any food items, personal belongings, or anything they may need while we’re away. (Yes, even that mystery lunch container!)

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