
September 2, 2025
As we prepare to welcome students and staff back this fall, the Upper Grand District School Board is excited to remind families about the UGConnect mobile app – a convenient, all-...
August 28, 2025
As the 2025-26 school year begins, Paul Calandra, Ontario's Minister of Education, has prepared a message for Ontario parents, students, teachers and staff. To view the letter, p...

August 26, 2025
Please see the attached document for information regarding a career opportunity as a noon hour supervisor with The Upper Grand District School Board. Career Opportunity: Noon Hou...

August 26, 2025
Please see the attached links regarding Ticks and Lyme Disease. Blacklegged Tick and Lyme Disease https://wdgpublichealth.ca/your-community/ticks-lyme-disease

August 26, 2025
If your child takes the bus with the Upper Grand District School Board, here’s how you can easily access their transportation details and stay updated on delays or cancellations. ...
August 25, 2025
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 mi...

August 25, 2025
Staff members are outside to supervise students before our day begins and after the dismissal bell. Morning supervision begins at 8:45 am. Please do not drop students off at sch...

August 25, 2025
As an added security measure, our school facility is monitored by 24 hour video surveillance. Security cameras are in operation for the safety of the students, staff and the sc...

August 25, 2025
The Upper Grand DSB provides a smoke and vape-free environment for its students, staff and others while on Board property, in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Board...

August 25, 2025
The UGDSB is committed to minimizing the risks for students who have asthma, diabetes, epilepsy/seizure disorder, life-threatening allergies and/or other serious health condition...

August 25, 2025
To determine your student’s eligibility for busing, please head to https://www.findmyschool.ca/TransportationEligibility We highly recommend that families who use the bus t...

August 25, 2025
Does your child require medication at school? Please ensure you have connected with us if your child has a new medical condition or requires medication to be administered during...

August 25, 2025
Please read below a very important reminder about our student attendance/safe arrival routines, in line with Board policy 510: Student absences can be reported at any time (24...

August 25, 2025
Bell and Supervision Times Bell Times: Our bell times have changed for the upcoming school year! Supervision begins at 8:45 am 9:00 Entry bell 9:00-9:50 period 1 9:50-10:40 ...

August 25, 2025
The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. Although we hope that an incident that requires response from emergency personnel will never occur in our schoo...

August 25, 2025
We love our volunteers! If you would like to volunteer at Rickson Ridge, in any capacity, please complete and submit the linked paperwork! Please note that a recent (dated withi...

August 19, 2025
Professional Activity Day Description: September 2, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: September 2, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementar...
June 26, 2025
To all UGDSB students, As we approach the end of the 2024/2025 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your incredible efforts and achiev...

June 24, 2025
At the June 24 Board Meeting, the following updated policy items were approved: Policy 101 - Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance Policy 103 - Trustee Code of Conduct...
June 23, 2025
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for our region, with extremely hot and humid weather expected to continue into Tuesday night. Daytime highs could reach 33–36°C, with ...