Spencer Avenue Elementary School

So we have something big to celebrate! Every student in the school enjoys going to the Makerspace and interacting with Ms. McLarnon. Since Spencer opened Ms. McLarnon has been ...

Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: October 24, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementary AM Topics: AI Cyber Security Month (50 minutes) Keeping Schools ...

Spirit was alive this afternoon at our first Spirit Assembly of the school year. Thanks to Triple S for organizing and running the assembly. We highlighted our Spencer value of...

October is International Walk and Wheel to School Month. It’s an annual global celebration that encourages students to travel actively throughout their school day. This October, j...

This fall we are launching the UGDSB Family Portal to all families in the board. Some families may already have access to the Family Portal as it was soft-launched last year. Th...

Congratulations to our junior and intermediate soccer teams on a great meet this past week. It is a short season, but your teamwork and sportsmanship was evident in all your gam...

We are sending you home some sweaty kiddos today. We enjoyed the sunshine and had a lot of fun at our Terry Fox School Run today. Thank you for sending in the donations. I look...

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-...

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...

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. ...

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...

Professional Activity Day Description: September 2, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: September 2, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementar...

Principal’s Message - August 19, 2025 Hello families, We hope that you are having a wonderful summer with your children. We are excited to begin the 2025-2026 school year i...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Yesterday I had the privilege of cheering on our Track and Field athletes at the county track meet. Congratulations to all of our athletes who gave it their all and showed amazi...

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...

Professional Activity Day Description: June 26 & 27, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: June 26 & 27, 2025 Length: Full Day Seconda...