Welcome back! With bus cancellations on the final day prior to our break we have re-scheduled our school wide skate for this coming January 9th and our subs for January 12th. Our shop with a cop event will be re-scheduled as well with a date to follow shortly.
Don’t forget that Kindergarten Registration opens TOMORROW (January 6th). The FI on-time application window closes January 30 at 4 p.m. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
Welcome back students and staff! This month for Wellness Works we will be exploring strategies to cope with stress. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13088
Classes for students resume on Monday January 5, 2026. Happy Winter Break UG!
Kindergarten Registration for next year is opening in January! Learn more about the Kindergarten Program and the UGDSB: https://www.elorafergustoday.com/spotlight/upper-grand-district-school-board-kindergarten-a-caring-start-for-every-child-11624698
All buses in North Wellington will not be operating today. Schools are still opened.
Is your child starting kindergarten in September 2026? Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6th and runs until January 30th at 4 p.m. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
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.