All buses in North Wellington are cancelled today. School will remain open.
A big Thank You to Edge Mutual Insurance in Drayton for sponsoring our school wide Holiday skate! Their generous donation has covered the cost of bussing and ice rental. Once again, a BIG THANK YOU!
🎄 December 2025 – MPS Community Update 🎄
Hello MPS Families, and Happy December! The holiday season is here, and we have lots of exciting news and events to share as we wrap up the year.
✨ School Cash Online is now open for ordering Pizza, Subs, and Hot Lunches for the New Year! Pepperoni Pizza is now an option in the New year. Be sure to place your orders before Thursday, December 18 at midnight.
🎁 Special Treats from MPS School Council
We’re thrilled to offer two complimentary Hot Lunches in the New Year:
🥞 Pancake Day – February 17
🍲 Soup Day – March 10
🛒 MPS Food Drive continues until December 18—thank you for helping us support our community!
🎉 Upcoming Holiday Events:
Dec 9 – MPS School Council Turkey Lunch
Dec 10 – Holiday Craft Day
Dec 16 – School Performance: A Season of Song
Dec 19 –
Shop with a Cop and a Firefighter: Our Grade 6 students will join emergency responders for a shopping trip benefiting the Drayton Food Bank. Expect bright lights and sirens!
School-wide Skate at the Drayton Arena
🎅 The last day of school before the holidays is Friday, December 19.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and community spirit!
Hello MPS Families, and Happy December! The holiday season is here, and we have lots of exciting news and events to share as we wrap up the year.
✨ School Cash Online is now open for ordering Pizza, Subs, and Hot Lunches for the New Year! Pepperoni Pizza is now an option in the New year. Be sure to place your orders before Thursday, December 18 at midnight.
🎁 Special Treats from MPS School Council
We’re thrilled to offer two complimentary Hot Lunches in the New Year:
🥞 Pancake Day – February 17
🍲 Soup Day – March 10
🛒 MPS Food Drive continues until December 18—thank you for helping us support our community!
🎉 Upcoming Holiday Events:
Dec 9 – MPS School Council Turkey Lunch
Dec 10 – Holiday Craft Day
Dec 16 – School Performance: A Season of Song
Dec 19 –
Shop with a Cop and a Firefighter: Our Grade 6 students will join emergency responders for a shopping trip benefiting the Drayton Food Bank. Expect bright lights and sirens!
School-wide Skate at the Drayton Arena
🎅 The last day of school before the holidays is Friday, December 19.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and community spirit!
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
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zone/Division 3 (North Wellington) are closed today. Staff and students should shift to remote working where possible. The closure will impact the PA Day and Parent-Teacher Interviews in North Wellington schools today. Elementary Parent Teacher Interviews will not be able to proceed in person in Zone 3. Any interviews scheduled for today may continue to be held virtually, over the phone, or rescheduled for a later date.
The MPS Holiday food drive is running for the 3 weeks of December leading up to the holiday break, Dec 1- 19th. Please bring a donation to the school if possible.
Mark your calendars, the Kindergarten Registration period for the 2026/2027 school year is happening January 6th to January 30th, 2026 until 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. deadline is for French Immersion applications only. Learn more about Kindergarten Registration here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12471
This fall, grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the amazing opportunities that Upper Grand DSB high schools have to offer. Learn more about upcoming UGDSB Grade 8 Information Nights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12335
Today (November 17) we start Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. This week, students and staff will be focused on the Power of Good. Learn more about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week on the board website. Don't forget to wear mismatched socks tomorrow for Odd Sock Day. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12323
The UGDSB’s November Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about the UGDSB’s new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, a new PSW program, resources for parents, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
A reminder that Friday October 24, 2025, is a PA Day for all Elementary schools in the UGDSB: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11629
Halloween at MPS
Our school celebrates Halloween with costume dress up or by wearing black and orange if a student chooses to participate. Costumes should not include accessories such as weapons, or masks. Please have regular clothes available for your child, as they may need to change out of their costumes part way through the day. Class specific activities may be communicated as applicable by your child’s teacher.
Our school celebrates Halloween with costume dress up or by wearing black and orange if a student chooses to participate. Costumes should not include accessories such as weapons, or masks. Please have regular clothes available for your child, as they may need to change out of their costumes part way through the day. Class specific activities may be communicated as applicable by your child’s teacher.
The UGDSB has launched its new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030)! Over the next five years, we’ll be reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy and water, expanding recycling and composting, and empowering students to lead in climate action. Together, we’re building healthier, greener schools and communities — today and for future generations. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/sustainability-and-climate-action-plan
The UGDSB’s October Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about iWALK & iWHEEL Month, the UGDSB Family Portal, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
We are currently seeking public input on Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions.
This policy conveys the board’s commitment to supporting students with prevalent medical conditions, such as asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy, to ensure they have full access to school in a safe, inclusive, and healthy environment. This includes fostering well-being and empowering students to manage their medical needs to the best of their ability.
To review the draft documents and provide feedback, visit the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/policy-518-students-with-life-threatening-medical-conditions
Get to know the UGDSB’s Family Portal!
The UGDSB Family Portal puts your child’s school information in one secure place. See bus updates, IEPs, School Cash Online, reset students’ passwords, and more—anytime. It’s easy to use, with single sign-on for many tools (and we’re adding more). Get started: https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Need help? Please see this FAQ: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/family-portal-faq
The UGDSB Family Portal puts your child’s school information in one secure place. See bus updates, IEPs, School Cash Online, reset students’ passwords, and more—anytime. It’s easy to use, with single sign-on for many tools (and we’re adding more). Get started: https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Need help? Please see this FAQ: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/family-portal-faq
CHECK IT OUT! Orangeville & Area Job Fair
Join us at our Orangeville & Area Job Fair to explore supply opportunities as a Casual or Emergency Educational Assistant.
📍 Grant Evans Education Centre: 40 Amelia Street, Orangeville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✅ Take part in on-site interviews!
📲 Click the link below or scan the QR to sign up!
🔗 https://UGDSB_orangevillejobfair_EAEEA.eventbrite.ca
🙌 Be part of a team recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025!
Join us at our Orangeville & Area Job Fair to explore supply opportunities as a Casual or Emergency Educational Assistant.
📍 Grant Evans Education Centre: 40 Amelia Street, Orangeville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✅ Take part in on-site interviews!
📲 Click the link below or scan the QR to sign up!
🔗 https://UGDSB_orangevillejobfair_EAEEA.eventbrite.ca
🙌 Be part of a team recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025!
TERRY FOX SCHOOL RUN 2025
Staff and students recently participated in raising money for cancer research this year - the 25th year that
Maryborough P.S. has fundraised for cancer research. By the end of our fundraising tabulations our school has
supported Terry's dream to "Finish It" by raising $1, 980.00 this year! Thanks goes to you - our school community,
including all of the friends, neighbours and family that made this possible. Thank you for "smashing" our annual
goal of raising $1,200.00 by almost $800.00 this year!To date, our school community has raised over $40, 000.00
during the course of our ongoing endeavour to end cancer!
Staff and students recently participated in raising money for cancer research this year - the 25th year that
Maryborough P.S. has fundraised for cancer research. By the end of our fundraising tabulations our school has
supported Terry's dream to "Finish It" by raising $1, 980.00 this year! Thanks goes to you - our school community,
including all of the friends, neighbours and family that made this possible. Thank you for "smashing" our annual
goal of raising $1,200.00 by almost $800.00 this year!To date, our school community has raised over $40, 000.00
during the course of our ongoing endeavour to end cancer!
POLICY UPDATES - At the September 23, 2025, Board meeting, the following updated policy was approved: Policy 111 - Use of School Board Resources for Elections. The following policy was released for public consultation: Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions. To learn more and provide feedback, click here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11294
