
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 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
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
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 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 ...
June 22, 2025
Hot and humid conditions are expected this week. Hot and humid air can bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk ca...
June 19, 2025
Please find attached a year-end letter from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. Additionally, please find an attached written message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenan...

June 17, 2025
Professional Activity Day Description: June 26 & 27, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: June 26 & 27, 2025 Length: Full Day Seconda...
June 13, 2025
At the June 17, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, Trustees will receive Boundary Review Report-7-Update which provides an update on the recent open house and survey an...
June 13, 2025
As part of the Human Rights Review currently underway at the UGDSB, a series of parent/community engagement sessions have been scheduled, aimed at hearing directly from parents an...
June 6, 2025
Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility over the next few days. Smoke may continue to affect the area Friday, June 6 and into the we...

May 29, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians, As we recognize Pride Month across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), we take this time to reaffirm our commitment to safe, welcoming, and ...
