

August 31, 2026
We hope your summer was absolutely legendary — whether you spent it chasing adventure, sleeping until noon like it was your full-time job, or heroically searching for the TV remot...

September 1, 2026
Preparing for a new school year can bring up a lot of questions, especially if your family is new to the area, transitioning to a new school, or navigating the busing and registra...
September 1, 2026
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 m...

August 27, 2026
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we believe every student is different, with their own unique strengths, interests, goals, and dreams. From a child’s first days in kinder...

August 24, 2026
Date: September 2 & 3, 2026 Length: Full Days September 2, 2026 Elementary & Secondary AM Topics: Mentally Healthy Return to School Professional Learning Sch...
July 6, 2026
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is excited to announce that long-time employee Brent McDonald will be the new Director/Chief Executive Officer of the board. McDonald...
July 6, 2026
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) announces that Peter Sovran, Director of Education and Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of September following a car...

June 29, 2026
Happy Summer, Wolf Pack! And just like that — it's a wrap on another incredible year at William C. Winegard Public School! On behalf of our entire staff, we want to wish every ...
June 24, 2026
To all UGDSB students, As we approach the end of the 2025/2026 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your incredible efforts, achievemen...

June 24, 2026
At the June 23rd Board meeting, the following updated policy was approved: Policy 205 - School Volunteers (Note: All school volunteers require a police record check prior...

June 19, 2026
Dear Winegard Families, Well Wolf Pack, we have officially entered the final countdown — 4 days standing between us and the finish line! After an incredible Grade 8 Graduatio...
June 18, 2026
As the 2025-26 school year draws to a close, messages are being shared with all students and families, as well as with the graduating class of 2026. Please click the links below f...

June 12, 2026
Dear Winegard Families, That's right — we are officially in the home stretch, Wolfpack! The heat did its best to slow us down, but Freezie Friday came in clutch and saved the day...

June 12, 2026
Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: June 25 & 26, 2026 Length: Full Day Secondary Topics June 25 AM: School and Board Improvement Plan...
June 9, 2026
We would like to inform you of an update to report cards, as per recent changes by the Ministry of Education. Beginning with the June 2026 reporting period, all students in Kin...

June 8, 2026
Dear Winegard Families, We are absolutely over the moon with the turnout at last Thursday's annual Wolfpack Picnic — what an incredible evening! Seeing so many of our amazing WCW...

June 2, 2026
Do you have a child who will be taking student transportation for the first time next school year? Every year our partners at the Transportation Consortium (STWDSTS) run a progr...
June 1, 2026
Every June, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) celebrates National Indigenous History Month and recognizes it as an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the rich an...

June 1, 2026
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board marks the beginning of Pride Month. As we enter this meaningful month, we are reminded that creating truly inclusive, supportive, ...

May 29, 2026
Dear Winegard Families, June is here! It’s hard to believe we are down to the final month of the school year, but there are still a million things happening every day at William ...