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
4 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Policy updates. www.ugdsb.ca/policy
UGDSB families of students in grades K-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder are invited to access valuable resources and guidance through the upcoming virtual series, Creating Connection and Supporting Transitions. Learn more about the series here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11159
11 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
📣 Calling all Casual EAs and Emergency EAs!

Looking for a flexible way to support students this school year? Join us at one of our upcoming UGDSB Job Fairs!

Guelph & Area: October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Guelph Board Office
Orangeville & Area: October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Grant Evans Education Centre

Meet our team, explore supply roles, and learn more about working with UGDSB.

📌 Additional details to follow soon!
13 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Save the date!
The UGDSB is inviting high school students to join a Robotics Team this fall. Students in Grades 9-12 will have the chance to learn from industry mentors while designing, building, and competing in exciting robotics matches. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11050
19 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Robotics competition in progress.
Are you looking for important dates for this school year, such as PA Days and holidays? Check out the School Year Calendars posted on the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-year-calendars
20 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
The UGDSB’s September Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about registering for school, how to get school bus notifications, helpful links and resources on the UGDSB website, and more. We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!
LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/communications-newsletter
26 days ago, Upper Grand District School Board
UGDSB Together - Monthly Newsletter - www.ugdsb.ca
A reminder of some important dates next week. Monday Sept. 1 is a holiday, Tuesday Sept. 2 is a PA Day, and Wednesday Sept. 3 is the first day of school! We can't wait to see you!
about 1 month ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! First day of school is Wednesday Sept. 3, 2025
"Building an inclusive community at ODSS: Celebrating diversity and supporting students" - a great article from Arianna at ODSS, who is a member of the UGDSB's Student Communications Team! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8963
5 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
UGDSB Student Communications Team
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
6 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week. The test message will be sent on Wednesday March 19 at approximately 4pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required. Thank you for your understanding.
6 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zones 2, 3, and 4 (Centre Wellington, North Wellington and Dufferin) are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to those affected schools. Schools and offices in Zone 1 (Guelph) remain open today.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Inclement weather
Students from several UGDSB high schools competed in Special Olympics Bocce on Friday - check it out! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8214
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
Students are pictured at an indoor bocce tournament.
NOTICE: The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week. The test message will be sent on Thursday February 27 at approximately 4:30pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required. Recipients of the messages shouldn’t notice much difference from board-wide messages sent in the past, with the exception that recipients will now receive a text message, in addition to phone call and email. Recipients will have the option to opt out of receiving text messages. A reminder that the text message will come from the following shortcode: 277849. Thank you for your understanding.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
7 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
inclement weather
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today (Feb. 13) to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
weather
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to forecasted inclement weather for Wednesday Feb. 12, all Community Use of School Facilities is cancelled for this afternoon/evening.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Inclement weather
We are currently investigating a persistent issue regarding ConnectED accounts, affecting all student and parent accounts. The system is currently unavailable.  We are actively working to resolve these issues.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open. Please note that the Transportation website is having technical difficulties. To confirm - buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4, but schools remain open.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Provide your input on the draft School Year Calendars for the 2025-26 school year! Planning for the next school year has begun and we want your feedback! Staff, students and families in the Upper Grand are invited to take a few minutes to provide their input on the UGDSB’s draft 2025-2026 School Year Calendars via an anonymous online survey. To learn more and complete the survey, please visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7580.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.
8 months ago, Upper Grand District School Board
Inclement weather