News & Announcements

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year Upper Grand!

Posted September 2, 2024

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The staff at the Upper Grand can’t wait to welcome back all students and welcome those students who are new to our board. It is our goal that we have created learning environments that support students in their achievement and well-being, allowing each one to find their unique path.

Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance

Posted August 30, 2024

Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School board ...

Elementary Registration Day Information 2024

Posted August 27, 2024

GUELPH, Ontario – Elementary Registration Day is happening August 27, 2024, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need ...

Professional Activity Day Description: September 3, 2024

Posted August 20, 2024

Information for Elementary and Secondary School Parents/Guardians

RRM Parent Update – June 21

Posted June 21, 2024

As we approach the last week of school for this year, all of us here at Ross R would like to thank our families for all of their support and encouragement of our students over the year. This is a brief update to let you know about some of the events ...

RRM Parent update – June 17

Posted June 17, 2024

HEAT WARNING: June 17-21 Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for this week.  The Upper Grand DSB has a Hot Weather Measures document for administrators to follow. At Ross R, we have gone to each class this morning to talk to students about the following plan: Wear a hat and sunscreen ...

Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB

Posted May 31, 2024

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,

This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.

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Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024

Posted May 27, 2024

Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: June 7, 2024 Length: Full Day Topic AM: Curriculum Topic PM: Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Description:  Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements. Elementary ...

RRM Parent Update – May 21, 2024

Posted May 21, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope your family enjoyed the long weekend! Please see below for some updates from Ross R: Erin Agricultural Society Donation to the Ross R MacKay snack program The staff and students of Ross R MacKay PS would like to thank the Erin Agricultural Society for their generous donation to ...

UGDSB policy updates for May 2024

Posted May 21, 2024

At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:

Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change) Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change) ...
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