News & Announcements
Reopening Schools, Health and Safety Information
For important school reopening and health and safety information, please use the links below:
UGDSB Ventilation Report
The UGDSB is continuing its work optimizing air quality in classrooms and learning environments through improving ventilation and filtration. Upgrades to ventilation and filtration systems began in the 2020-21 school year and will continue for the 2021-22 school year.
The UGDSB has received funding from the Provincial Government and Federal Government to allow the board to continue its work in optimizing ventilation and air quality in UGDSB schools and meet the provincial requirements for ventilation measures in schools. The UGDSB is also making investments in schools to go above and beyond the provincial requirements, as another layer of the protective strategies the board is utilizing to keep UGDSB learning and working spaces safe for students and staff.
Visit UGDSB Ventilation Report page for full details.
Terry Fox-“Marathon of Hope”-41st Anniversary
Paisley Road Public School is excited to continue to support cancer research through our school run planned for the week of October 4th to the 8th. Terry once said, “Anything is possible if you try.” Today, 41 years later, we will have to innovate as well – we can’t think of ...Read more about Terry Fox-“Marathon of Hope”-41st Anniversary »
First Day Procedures – September 7, 2021
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to Paisley Road Public School on September 7th! As you are aware, the Upper Grand District School Board has put extensive plans in place for the school year. Our school has created ...Registration Day – August 31st (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 31st is Registration Day for elementary students in the Upper Grand District School Board. Registration time will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are registering your child(ren) at Paisley Road Public School, a table will be setup at the front of the school, where you ...Read more about Registration Day – August 31st (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) »
2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. ...
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Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
Summer Mental Health Support Line
If your child or youth needs mental health support over the summer, you or your youth can call and leave a voice mail at 519-822-4420 ext 588. We have Mental Health Clinicians available and voice mails will be checked regularly from July 2 to August 30. Please note ...
Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school.
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WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines
On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions.
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UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
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Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith.
UGDSB launching online report card system
Due to COVID-19, the Upper Grand District School Board is preparing to make student report cards available online for parents/guardians this spring. Keep reading for important dates coming up.
Province announces that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning this school year
On June 2, 2021, the provincial government announced that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. This means that all UGDSB students will continue learning remotely for the rest of this school year, with the exception of those students currently attending specialized class placements in person.
We include all awesome humans – UGDSB Kicks off Pride Month celebrations
Throughout the month of June, the Upper Grand District School Board will be celebrating Pride Month at the board and school levels and as a community.
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