News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Resilience and perseverance of students recognized through Achieving by Believing Awards
In recognition of student achievement, the UGDSB holds an annual celebratory event to recognize the recipients of the Student Success: Achieving by Believing Awards. The 2020 award recipients have been announced.
Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it.
Updating parent/guardian contact information
The school board is in the process of ensuring we have the most up-to-date contact information for parents and families. Please check your child’s UGCloud email account this week.
Update to families regarding expanded provincial COVID-19 testing
Information from the province regarding expanded testing for COVID-19 in Ontario.
Summer School programs for students in grades 6-12
The Upper Grand District School Board has announced a range of Summer School programs and opportunities available to students in grades 6-12 this summer.
Flying the Pride flag in the UGDSB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VIQDygCIq0 For more information about why we fly the Pride flag in June, visit the UGDSB website.Update on retrieving student belongings in schools
In light of the Ministry of Education’s announcement that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the UGDSB is putting plans in place for families and students to ...
Letter from the Minister of Education (May 19, 2020)
Parents/guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, following the announcement from the province that schools will not reopen this school year.
All schools to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year
The province has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario schools will not reopen this school year. Distance learning will continue for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Letter from the Director of Education: Synchronous Learning (May 15, 2020)
Upper Grand District School Board Director of Education, Martha Rogers, has written a letter to parents/guardians providing updated information on synchronous learning in the UGDSB.
Update regarding students’ belongings in schools
Please note that in order to adhere to the provincial school closures order and Public Health protocols around physical distancing, access to our schools is restricted.
Parkinson’s You Are Video
To the students and families of Parkinson Centennial, don't forget who you are, and how much you are loved! https://youtu.be/2xGkfRAVUf0Letter from the Minister of Education (April 28, 2020)
Parents and guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, sent April 28, 2020.
Letter from the Director of Education (April 27, 2020)
Parents/guardians are asked to please read a letter from the Director of Education regarding the extension of the school closures and information from the Ministry regarding final grades.
