
September 9, 2026
Dear, Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers. As we begin another school year, we would like to share with you some changes related to Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary Schools....
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 4, 2026
NDSS Student Parking Update – Important Information As we prepare for the new school year, please note that the student parking lot will be closed during the first week of sch...
September 3, 2026
Did you miss the morning announcements? Click the link for the most up to date information.

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...

September 1, 2026
Please check back regularly as information is added. Classes begin on Tuesday September 8th! Welcome to Norwell Grade 9s and new students! There will be LEAP leaders and staff...

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
Graduates’ diplomas and awards are available for pick up during the month of July. Please call 519-343-3107 ext. 250 or email norwell.dss@ugdsb.on.ca to schedule a pick up time....

July 6, 2026
Semester 2 Report Cards will be available online via ConnectEd accounts. You can find your report card under the ‘Personal’ tab, ‘Digital Documents’. Go to https://connect...
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 15, 2026
Will you be entering grade nine this September? Want to meet staff, get a tour of the school and gain valuable information about high school? If so, please join us on Wednesda...

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...

June 4, 2026
On Friday, May 29, approximately 200 students and staff from Norwell District Secondary School came together for Relay for Life, a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Cancer Soci...

June 2, 2026
Congratulations, Graduates! You are invited to join us for Norwell District Secondary School’s COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Friday, June 12, 2026 E.C. Gray Centre...

June 1, 2026
All Norwell students will complete a final exam or assessment each day (minimum of one hour) during the exam period for each course they are taking. The assessments may include a...
June 1, 2026
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...