Support student learning while adding some seasonal colour to your home! The John McCrae School Council is once again offering a variety of beautiful poinsettias, wreaths, swags, a...

Date: October 26, 2026 Length: Full Day Elementary AM Topics: Curriculum Implementation (150 minutes) inclusive of: Literacy Mathematics Artificial Intelligenc...

As students settle into their classrooms this school year, forming new friendships and strengthening connections with staff, educators, and peers remains the cornerstone of studen...

Technology is an important part of how students learn, connect and have fun. Helping children and youth build safe and healthy digital habits is something we can all support. Octo...

Dear students, families and members of the UGDSB community, I am honoured to officially begin my new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Upper Grand District School Board on O...

October is here! Please click the link below to read more about the many things happening at our school throughout October. Click here to read our October updates. Happy ...

Students in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) continue to make strong gains in key areas of mathematics and literacy, according to the 2025–26 EQAO results released to...

This year, along with other school boards and organizations across the country, the Upper Grand District School Board is commemorating National Truth and Reconciliation Week from ...

Learn more about the Terry Fox Run at École John McCrae Public School. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txKJ3hqBLj6YvY1DO6P7_CirrXQeqz0R/view?usp=sharing Thank you,

As students get ready to return to UGDSB classrooms on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, we’ve put together a guide with important links and information to help families navigate the 20...

To all students and families, Please see attached below for a letter from Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. French English Thank you.

Please find attached our First Day News post. Happy reading!

As we prepare for the start of the school year, we remind families who use, or believe they may be eligible for, school transportation to log in to the UGDSB Family Portal to che...

As we look ahead to the first day of school on September 8, 2026, we would like to provide an update regarding student class placements. This year, the Upper Grand District Schoo...

Preparing for a new school year can bring up a lot of questions, especially if your family is new to the area, transitioning to a new school, or navigating the busing and registra...

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 m...

At the Upper Grand District School Board, we believe every student is different, with their own unique strengths, interests, goals, and dreams. From a child’s first days in kinder...

Date: September 2 & 3, 2026 Length: Full Days September 2, 2026 Elementary & Secondary AM Topics: Mentally Healthy Return to School Professional Learning Sch...

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is excited to announce that long-time employee Brent McDonald will be the new Director/Chief Executive Officer of the board. McDonald...

To all UGDSB students, As we approach the end of the 2025/2026 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your incredible efforts, achievemen...