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.
Revised criteria for UGDSB student mask exemptions
As a result of the continued spread of COVID-19 and the increased transmissibility with the most recent variant, the Upper Grand District School Board has revised the criteria for granting student mask exemption requests. Please review this information for details.
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Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022
On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.
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Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022
Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022. There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.
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Positive Covid-19 Case at PCPS
Dear parents/guardians and staff, WDG Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. Public Health has completed contact tracing and no further action is required for infection prevention and control measures. Instructions for household members (i.e. siblings or ...Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. We understand that there may be ...Read more about Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break »
Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
Positive case not at school during infectious period
School Case Info Sheet Word Doc Positive Covid Case at Parkinson Centennial December 8, 2021 Dear Parkinson Centennial Families, We are writing to share information received from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about cases of COVID-19 in our community. WDGPH has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Parkinson Centennial. WDG Public Health has ...Read more about Positive case not at school during infectious period »
Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
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UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
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Progress Reports and booking interview information
Progress Reports will be available online on Wednesday Nov. 17th. For information how to get a user name, password and access reports, please click on the link https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/distance/home School Link to report cards (before you do this you will need a user name and password): https://mwweb.ugdsb.on.ca/parki/Maplewood/connectEd/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P PCPS Student & ...Read more about Progress Reports and booking interview information »
Positive Covid Case at Parkinson Centennial – individual not at school during infectious period
School Case Info Sheet Word Doc Positive Covid Case at Parkinson Centennial November 7, 2021 Dear Parkinson Centennial Families, We are writing to share information received from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about cases of COVID-19 in our community. WDGPH has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Parkinson Centennial. WDG Public Health has ...Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
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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.
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