April 3rd - All School taxis and buses are cancelled in Zone 3 (North Wellington), and Zone 4 (Dufferin - Including RF Hall) today. Schools remain open.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Community Use of Schools is cancelled at all UGDSB schools on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
All UGDSB schools are OPEN today (April 2), however due to forecasted inclement weather, transportation is cancelled in all areas of the 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.
No Bus Day - March 7, 2025. Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open.
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.
The March Communications Newsletter is out!
In this month's issue we have information about:
• Co-regulation and Declarative Language
• The 2025-26 Student Trustees
• Self-Advocacy
• And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
No Bus Day - March 4, 2025. Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open.
Students from several UGDSB high schools competed in Special Olympics Bocce on Friday - check it out! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8214
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.
Pink Shirt Day
Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity to collectively stand against bullying and demonstrate a commitment to safe, accepting, inclusive, and equitable schools, work sites, and communities.
Stand up with Westside and wear your Pink shirts on Wednesday!
No Bus Day - Feb. 19, 2025. Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open.
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.
No Bus Day - Feb. 14, 2025
Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to forecasted inclement weather for Wednesday Feb. 12, all Community Use of School Facilities is cancelled for this afternoon/evening.
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.
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.
Course Selection Information
Do you have a student in grade 9, 10 or 11?
Do you want to be able to help your student plan their post-secondary pathway?
This link is for you!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XXXayNAUpdfOqafkHTRZti8GVyO4WY6i5rA5Yq0P2DM/edit?usp=sharing
If you need more information, please contact Rob Marchildon at: 519-938-9355 ext. 252 or rob.marchildon@ugdsb.on.ca
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.
