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.
The February Communications Newsletter is out!
In this month's issue we have information about:
• Student immunization notices from Public Health
• Feedback sought on the UGDSB’s draft Accessibility policy
• And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Due to inclement weather, Upper Grand schools and offices in Zones 3 and 4 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 schools in Zones 3 and 4. PLEASE NOTE: schools and offices in Zones 1 and 2 remain open today. Thank you.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.
No Bus Day Due to Inclement Weather, there is a No Bus Day today. The Exam schedule will shift by 1 day. Exam Day 3 - Wednesday Jan 29. Exam Day 4 - Thursday Jan 30.
No Bus Day
Due to Inclement Weather, there is a No Bus Day today.
The Exam schedule will shift by 1 day.
Exam Day 3 - Tuesday Jan 28
Exam Day 4 - Wednesday Jan 29
PD Day - Thursday Jan 30
PD Day - Friday Jan 31
First Day of Semester 2 - Monday February 3
Westside is Hosting a Virtual Course Selection Information Night
Thursday February 6th, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Attention students:
A reminder that exams start tomorrow. Please be in your classrooms by 8:55 a.m., as exams begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Exam days follow your period schedule, so tomorrow is your Period 1 exam. If you are writing a formal exam, you must remain in class from 9:00 to 10:00. If you have an interview-style exam, arrive at your scheduled interview time.
If you are finished with your exams, you are welcome to stay in the cafeteria or library learning commons, but please avoid the halls and remain respectful and quiet for those still writing.Buses will be running at their regular times. There will be no announcements or national anthem during exam days. Good luck!
All UGDSB families are advised to be prepared for cold weather tomorrow morning. Please dress accordingly and take precautions with the cold temperatures. Bus families are reminded to check the Transportation website in the morning for possible impacts to school transportation: https://stwdsts.ca/.