News & Announcements
UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...Guidance from Public Health: When can children with COVID-19 symptoms return to school?
This resource was emailed to families . Hope this information is helpful.Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Reminder of Security Cameras
Every fall, we notify our community that our video cameras remain active. All schools within the Upper Grand have security cameras. The purpose of this video surveillance is to increase security and safety within the school. The video footage is only used to investigate issues that occur within or around the ...Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
School Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 13th
Virtual Open House
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September 30th Updates
Thank you to all of our families for a great beginning to the school year...it’s unbelievable that tomorrow is already October! With cooler and sometimes rainy days ahead, it’s important to send students dressed for the weather as we will be doing our best to get the kids ...UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Orange Shirt Day – September 30th
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School Council Meeting – September 28th
Rowan’s Law Day – September 30th
Speak Up About Concussions – Rowan’s Law Day is September 30 On September 30, schools across the Upper Grand District School Board will be marking Rowan’s Law Day – a day to raise awareness about concussions. In March 2018, the Ontario government passed a law known as Rowan’s Law, named after 17-year-old ...Terry Fox School Run/Walk Event
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.