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...

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) announces that Peter Sovran, Director of Education and Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of September following a car...

Click here to read our last newsletter of the school year! Bonnes vacances d'été!!

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...

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...

Dear JMC Families, We would like to share an important update regarding report card distribution. As a result of recent changes by the Ministry of Education, beginning with the ...

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...

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...

With the warm weather returning, it is wonderful to see more of our students choosing to walk or wheel to and from school. We are sharing the following information regarding e-sco...

We would like to inform you of an update to report cards, as per recent changes by the Ministry of Education. Beginning with the June 2026 reporting period, all students in Kin...

As the weather becomes warmer and students spend more time outside, it felt like a good time for a tick reminder. The link below from Public Health may be helpful if you are looki...

Do you have a child who will be taking student transportation for the first time next school year? Every year our partners at the Transportation Consortium (STWDSTS) run a progr...

Every June, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) celebrates National Indigenous History Month and recognizes it as an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the rich an...

This week, the Upper Grand District School Board marks the beginning of Pride Month. As we enter this meaningful month, we are reminded that creating truly inclusive, supportive, ...

Staffing efforts will continue throughout June and over the course of the summer. We wanted to share an update related to staffing and school assignments for next year. At this...

National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is approaching. This year NAAW will be celebrated between May 31 to June 6, 2026, and is using the theme “Building a strong, accessible Canada.”...

June 1 is Ontario Day. Schools across Ontario will recognize the day through age-appropriate learning activities that help students learn more about Ontario’s history, communities...

Welcome to GCVI! Grade 9 Orientation Day will be happening on Tuesday, Sept 1st from 8:45AM to 12:45PM. GCVI is located at 155 Paisley St. in Guelph. Students should bring a wate...

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is continuing to highlight the seven focus areas of our Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030). This month, we’re focu...

In May our theme for Mental Health & Education Week is "Feel Well, Think Well, Learn Well….Together!". When we practice empathy, we help each other feel well by creating safe a...