News & Announcements
New JK-8 English Elementary School coming to Northwest Fergus
The Upper Grand District School Board is going to conduct a review process to set the new Centre Wellington elementary school boundary starting in September 2024 and we want to hear from you! Please go to https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/planning/boundary-reviews/centre-wellington-elementary-school-boundary-review/ to fill in a survey to give your thoughts on this project.
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year Upper Grand!
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.
Welcome Back!- September 2024
We can’t wait to see you all, Wednesday, September 4th to start the new school year! Our classes are sparkling and activities are ready to go thanks to the efforts of the teaching and Custodial staff. We also have a special assembly planned on Friday, from 2:00-3:00 for the Primary and ...Elementary Registration Day Information 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
Information for Elementary and Secondary School Parents/Guardians
Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
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.
...Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 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 ...Transportation Information
Please see the newsletter fromTransportation: Newsletter for 2024-2025. The newsletter shares helpful information to plan for student transportation, including how and when route information will be available for the fall, and how to sign up to receive late bus information.UGDSB policy updates for May 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) ...Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements ...
Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that ...
