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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, ...

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...

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...

At the April 28th Board meeting, the following policy updates were approved: Policy 322 - Safe Operation of Schools and Board Sites The following policies were rescinded: ...

Between May 4 to 8, 2026, the Upper Grand District School Board will be celebrating Mental Health and Education Week (MHEW). This year, the theme is “Feel Well, Think Well, Learn ...

Professional Activity Day Description: April 24, 2026 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: April 24, 2026 Length: Full Day Elementary/Seco...

GUELPH, ON - With the warmer weather beginning, spring is the perfect time to get active outdoors. Spring into Spring is an annual celebration of starting the new season which enc...

Gratitude is more than just having “good manners.” It plays an important role in our overall well-being. People often show gratitude by saying “thank you,” but it is really about ...

This March, UGDSB’s Wellness Works focus is self-advocacy. Self-advocacy is the ability to understand and communicate your strengths, needs, interests, and goals. It also includes...

At the February 24, 2026, Board Meeting, the Upper Grand District School Board approved draft calendars for the 2026-2027 school year for elementary and secondary schools in the U...

As Black History Month comes to a close, the focus turns to action. Learning and reflection are most powerful when they lead to meaningful change, both in our schools and in our b...

In addition to learning and celebrating, Black History Month is also a time to pause and reflect. Beyond learning about history and celebrating achievements, February invites us, ...

Hello families, I hope your week is going well! This week, on February 5 and 6, guidance staff will be visiting Centennial students to support with course selection. I had a ch...

A Semester Is Short Secondary school semesters are only 97 instructional days long. Last year, some regions of our board had 14 days where buses were not running—that’s more th...

Black History Month begins with learning. Across the Upper Grand District School Board, students and staff are building shared understanding by exploring the history, experiences,...

This month let’s remind ourselves that we deserve the same care and compassion we give to others. Taking time for yourself is not selfish; it’s essential for your well-being. H...

Planning for the next school year is underway and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2026-2027 school year calendars. Each year, the UGDSB’s...