News & Announcements

Important information regarding distance learning, COVID-19 and more

Please click the links below for information on COVID-19, distance learning and supports for students and families:

Fall school reopening survey: All parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 are asked to complete an important survey on the fall restart. Survey deadline is July 10. Please click here for more.

IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10

Posted June 30, 2020

The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.

Two Websites from Mrs. Patrick to Explore this Summer!

Posted June 29, 2020

Please check out the two amazing websites from Mrs. Patrick! Two great resources to use over the summer. Rickson Ridge Library at Home Rickson Ridge Nature

Congratulations Grade 8 Grads of 2020!

Posted June 29, 2020

The staff and students of Rickson Ridge Public School would like to congratulate the graduating Grade 8 Class of 2020! We wish you all the best in your future endeavours!

Wishing Mrs. Mullin and Mrs. Guest a Happy Retirement!

Posted June 29, 2020

Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)

Posted June 26, 2020

A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.

Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities

Posted June 24, 2020

The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.

2019-2020 Yearbooks

Posted June 23, 2020

Yearbooks for the 2019-2020 school year will be available in the fall. They will be sold in school and through a link posted on the Rickson website, for those students no longer at Rickson.

Returning Materials to Rickson Ridge Public School

Posted June 23, 2020

You may have library books, textbooks, home readers, etc. that you would like to return to the school. On Friday, June 26th and Tuesday, July 2nd we will have bins at the front doors of the school where you can return these items. You can drop them off anytime between ...

UGDSB Gifted screening in fall 2020 postponed

Posted June 23, 2020

Please note that CCAT screening for grade 3 students in the fall of 2020 will be postponed until 2021.

Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community

Posted June 19, 2020

In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.

Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs

Posted June 19, 2020

The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.

Let’s Talk About Racism

Posted June 19, 2020

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to disrupting and addressing systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to making sure the work we do is fully transparent and accountable to all Upper Grand students, staff, families, and stakeholders. If you ...

Resilience and perseverance of students recognized through Achieving by Believing Awards

Posted June 11, 2020

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.