

October 2, 2026
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...

October 1, 2026
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 1, 2026
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 ...

September 25, 2026
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...

September 21, 2026
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 ...
September 17, 2026
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,
September 11, 2026
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...
September 8, 2026
To all students and families, Please see attached below for a letter from Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. French English Thank you.
September 8, 2026
Please find attached our First Day News post. Happy reading!
September 2, 2026
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...
September 2, 2026
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...

September 1, 2026
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...
September 1, 2026
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...

August 27, 2026
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...

August 24, 2026
Date: September 2 & 3, 2026 Length: Full Days September 2, 2026 Elementary & Secondary AM Topics: Mentally Healthy Return to School Professional Learning Sch...
July 6, 2026
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...
June 24, 2026
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...

June 24, 2026
At the June 23rd Board meeting, the following updated policy was approved: Policy 205 - School Volunteers (Note: All school volunteers require a police record check prior...
June 18, 2026
As the 2025-26 school year draws to a close, messages are being shared with all students and families, as well as with the graduating class of 2026. Please click the links below f...

June 12, 2026
Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: June 25 & 26, 2026 Length: Full Day Secondary Topics June 25 AM: School and Board Improvement Plan...