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.
Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion
It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website.
Last chance for UGDSB high school students to change their mode of learning (Jan. 4-11)
The Upper Grand DSB is providing secondary students with a final opportunity to change between in-person and remote school modes of learning.
UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021
Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021.
UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails
The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.
Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
As communicated last week, the provincial government has directed schools in Ontario to move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break. All UGDSB elementary and secondary students will begin the new year working remotely, with the exception of DD classes (please see below for further details). UGDSB elementary schools will participate in remote ...UGDSB Quad 2, 3 and 4 Information and Secondary Intent to Change Survey
We would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information regarding Quadmester 2, which is currently running, as well as Semester 2 (Quadmester 3 and 4), which runs from Feb. 3 to June 29, 2021.
WHSS to launch new Integrated Arts program
Wellington Heights Secondary School is launching a new creative program for students. The program will combine music and drama, but will offer students so much more than that.
Reaching out for support
December can be a difficult time for many of us and for many reasons. More than ever, now is the time reach out if you need support and to look out for friends and family who may need support.
#UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy
The Umbrella Project, founded by Dr. Jen Forristal, features monthly themes, activities and curriculum links to support students and staff as they focus on wellness.
Information About COVID-19 Case In School Community
Dear Wolverine Families,
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has recently investigated a COVID-19 exposure in our school community. They have determined that this case does not create any risk to other students, staff, or the public beyond the general community risk. No classes will be closed, and no additional ...
Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.
COVID-19 Update
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff,
Public Health has notified us that a second individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19 today. At this time, Public Health has stated that there appears to be no link between the first ...
Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
Important COVID 19 Update
Today, a positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed by Public Health at Wellington Heights. If students or staff are considered high-risk contacts by Public Health, they have already been contacted tonight by phone and by email to inform them. All high-risk contacts have been directed by Public Health to ...Principal’s Award
Congratulations to T.J. Ryan, who is the recipient of the Principal’s Award for 2020 at Wellington Heights. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, T.J. received his award from Principal, Brent Bloch, and Vice Principal, Kevin Taylor, in front of the school ...
