New South Guelph Secondary School

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...

Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed on Monday January 26 to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff shou...

Professional Activity Day Description: January 29-30, 2026 Information for Secondary Parents/Guardians: Date: January 29 & 30, 2026 Length: Full Day Secondary Topics:...

This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on recognizing when our stress levels begin to rise and exploring the tools and strategies that can support us in those moment...

To all Upper Grand students and families, With the Winter Break quickly approaching, on behalf of the Trustees and Executive Committee, we want to take this opportunity to wish ...

Hello students and families! I am thrilled to announce that the Vice-Principal of our new secondary school has been selected. Vice-Principal Christine Kirkland will be joining ou...

Hello families of the new Guelph secondary school! I am excited to provide you with some updates about our future school community. Hiring is going well and we have already...

I wanted to reach out to provide you with some updates and let you know that moving forward, I will be sending regular communications to you all with the progress of our new schoo...

With the interim boundary for the new Guelph Secondary School now approved, staff are moving forward with the next steps to open the school in the 2026-27 school year. We a...