The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is committed to creating school and work environments grounded in dignity, respect, safety, and belonging. Every student and staff me...

Why Problem Solving Matters Every day brings new choices, obstacles, and learning opportunities. This month, we are focusing on Problem Solving—helping children and youth lear...

This year Treaties Recognition Week is November 1-7, 2026. The week provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of treaties and to deepen our understanding of treaty righ...

Stay up to date with the latest school news, events, and important information for November. Click here to read more. Happy Reading !!!

The Greenery and Poinsettia Fundraiser is now underway! Please click the link below for more information: Read More

At the October 27, 2026, Board Meeting, the following UGDSB policy updates were made: Updated Policy 105 Trustee Honoraria was approved. Updated Policy 213 Code of Conduct...

Our John McCrae Public School spirit wear is now available! Please see the flyer and ordering link below for all the details. Orders can be placed from October 23 to November 9, 2...

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...