Friday, September 11, 2026 Girl’s Basketball! If you are interested in trying out for the team, tryouts begin after school Monday September 14th. Boy’s Varsity Soccer team,...

As students get ready to return to UGDSB classrooms on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, we’ve put together a guide with important links and information to help families navigate the 20...

Dear, Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers. As we begin another school year, we would like to share with you some changes related to Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary Schools....

To all students and families, Please see attached below for a letter from Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. French English Thank you.

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...

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...

Students wishing to make a change to their timetables are encouraged to scan the QR code above or check the link here: Guidance Appointments Changes will not be made without fil...

Grade 9 Orientation Day We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to Westside Secondary School! Students entering Grade 9 are invited to join us for Grade 9 Orie...

Date: September 2 & 3, 2026 Length: Full Days September 2, 2026 Elementary & Secondary AM Topics: Mentally Healthy Return to School Professional Learning Sch...

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...

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...

Congratulations to Aidan Prieur - Class of 2026 winner of the Governor General Award. Aidan graduated with the highest average in Grade 11 & 12 classes at Westside. Congratul...

Diplomas are now available for pickup in the Main Office at Westside as of July 13, 2026. Summer Office Hours - 8am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday. Commencement Program Link: Class o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is approaching. This year NAAW will be celebrated between May 31 to June 6, 2026, and is using the theme “Building a strong, accessible Canada.”...