News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Identity Based Harm Reporting Button
We take all incidents of bullying seriously. If your child(ren) is the victim of bullying and/or identity-based harm, please encourage them to speak with someone at school or use the board’s online reporting tool. The Report Identity-Based Harm and/or Bullying tool gives students and parents 24/7 access for reporting. You ...Inspiring Engagement with Parents & School Councils – UGDSB PIC invites you to its fall event
GUELPH, Ontario – The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is inviting UG parents/guardians to join them at the free PIC event on October 25, 2023. Whether you are currently part of a school council or are looking to become more involved in your child’s school, this opportunity ...Supports for students, staff and members of the Muslim community
We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. We acknowledge the profound impact of the tragic loss of members of the Afzal family in London, Ontario, and the observance of the current legal proceedings can have on the well-being of our staff, students, and the broader UGDSB community. Considering this, we appeal for empathy and support for those impacted. Our dedicated UGDSB Support Services staff are here to support students and can be coordinated through their classroom teachers. For staff, Employee and Family Assistance Programs supports are available.
September Updates and ‘thank you’ for a great first week!
September 8th, 2023 Hi there everyone, Thank you for a great first week of school! It was wonderful to see everyone back this week, getting to know their classroom teachers, seeing old friends and making new ones! We look forward to seeing everyone back for our ...2023-2024 School Council Elections
2023-2024 School Council Elections Tuesday, September 5, 2023 On behalf of the members of Victoria Cross PS’s School Council, we would like to invite you to be a part of the 2023-2024 School Council Election. We are fortunate to be a part of a dynamic, creative, and diverse ...UGDSB’s SEPTEMBER COMMUNICATIONS NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER COMMUNICATIONS NEWSLETTER September 2023 Communications Newsletter.pdf The September Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about: Important information to start the new school year UGDSB Pathways, a new website to support students transitioning through the ...Welcome to Kindergarten – a message from our FDK teaching staff
Hi there Kindie parents/caregivers, We are currently working on providing Kindergarten homeroom teachers with email addresses to email parents/caregivers directly. You should receive an email from your child's Kindie classroom teacher by Friday, September 1st, 2023. In the mean time, here are some resources the team would like you to see before ...Welcome back and First Day Procedures
Hello everyone! Welcome back!! Whether you are a new or returning student, the staff of Victoria Cross Public School look forward to welcoming all of you to school this Tuesday, September 5th, 2023! The custodial and maintenance staff have been hard at work preparing the school ...Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information. In-Person Learning We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a ...Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information. In-Person Learning We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a ...Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
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.
Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know
Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29, 2023, 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 2023-24 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need to re-register. Please register at your local school. To determine which school your child is eligible to attend, visit the UGDSB’s School Locator.
