News & Announcements
Important information regarding reopening schools, COVID-19 and more
Please click the links below for information on reopening schools in fall 2020, COVID-19 and supports for students and families:
Learning at Home: Setting students up for success
To support families, the Upper Grand District School Board has put together some helpful tips for parents/guardians to set their child up for success.
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Compass Run for Food – NEW Date October 3rd
Please read the Compass Run Registration Oct 2020 Schools information flyer. Note the new date for this amazing event!A Message to our Students
Check our our video message for our students. We miss you, Mustangs!April 24 PD Day is postponed
In light of the provincial closure of schools and the transition to distance learning, the UGDSB has decided to postpone the April 24 PD Day to a later date.
UGDSB launches parent website for supporting students with special education needs
The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a website for parents/guardians with resources and information to support students with special education needs.
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Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on April 14, 2020. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor ...Read more about Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report »
Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.
Distance learning tech support for parents and students
To assist our families with tech support related to distance learning, the Upper Grand District School Board has a Tech Help webpage for parents and students.
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Letter to elementary students and parents: Learning at Home (April 6, 2020)
Please read the attached letter for further information regarding Learning at Home, including important information about resources for students with special education needs, access to technology and printed materials and more.
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Letter to parents: UGDSB Learning at Home (April 3, 2020)
A letter from the Director of Education regarding the board’s distance learning program is posted on the board website.
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Special Education, Equity and Learning at Home
Preliminary information from the board on student access to devices and technology, SEA equipment, hands-on based learning ideas, and more.
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Notice of cancelled and postponed school events
Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.
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Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 31, 2020)
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, regarding the extension of school closures in Ontario and information on distance learning for students.
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Ontario school closures extended until at least May
On Tuesday March 31, 2020, the Premier of Ontario announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 1 for staff and May 4 for students. Premier Ford also said that the province is prepared to extend the school closures even further if required.
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