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

Screen Every Day Before Coming to School

Posted March 8, 2021

You must screen for COVID-19 every day before going to school. Answer the following questions to help you decide if you should or should not go to school today. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/   Screening Tool

UGDSB hosting final PIC parent engagement event, focusing on Special Education

Posted March 5, 2021

April 8, 2021 – Navigating Special Education. This event features five breakout session topics, with participants given the option to select two sessions to attend. 

Aurevoir!

Posted March 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Mme Drewry! Mme Drewry has been an amazing part of our team.  We wish her well as she begins her new assignment at W.C Winegard! Mme Drewry's last day with us will be tomorrow! Farewell ...

Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators

Posted March 3, 2021

This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.

Get Moving in March

Posted March 1, 2021

This month (March 8th-April 2nd), the Health Squad will be encouraging students to GET MOVING! Students will be receiving a guide of activities that families can participate in to be active at home as well as a tally sheet to track their active minutes. Be creative with how you ...

UGDSB reflects on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month 

Posted February 26, 2021

This month, the Upper Grand District School Board recognized and celebrated Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month. 

Welcome ~Rachel Ricker

Posted February 26, 2021

It is with great pleasure that I welcome Rachel Ricker to the Victory team.  She will be taking the 0.1 Planning Time position in the grade 3/4 class and will officially be starting on March 9th.  Please give Rachel a warm Victory welcome! ...

#UGUmbrella – This March we focus on Mindfulness

Posted February 26, 2021

This month for the Umbrella Project we are focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what’s happening right now without wishing it was different.

Black Heritage Month spotlight: Alfred M. Lafferty

Posted February 23, 2021

Throughout Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month, many schools have been celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Black individuals in Canada and beyond.

Updated Screening Tool !!

Posted February 22, 2021

The Ministry of Education has revised the self-screening requirements for all students in Ontario, effective immediately. The online COVID-19 School and Child Care Screening Tool has been revised to reflect the changes below. *Please note: When you use the screening tool, you will see that it has set some specific conditions around each ...
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