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.
Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Awards Assembly Oct. 16th, 2020
This year instead of an Awards Assembly on the W.H.S.S. Commencement day, we will be presenting our award winners with their certificates in class. We are very proud of our students for their achievements! Honour Roll ...Parent information on quad 1 reporting, quad 2 model and survey
We would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information regarding quadmester 2, the board’s Intent to Change Survey, assessment, community hours and more.
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, secondary parents/students must complete a survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
Updated Quadmester 1 and 2 Calendar
MW Connect Ed
Wellington Heights has now enabled Maplewood Connect Ed for parents and students. In order to view your student’s profile please go to https://students.ugdsb.on.ca/ To log in you will use the first 5 letters of your last name and the first 3 letters of your first name eg. SmithJoh. Your password will be your ...UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Everyday Heroes
The Everyday Hero Awards Selection Committee chose nine finalists from a group of deserving nominees. This year’s Everyday Hero Awards recipients include dedicated school and board staff, a student and volunteers.
Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions fall graduation ceremonies are cancelled
Due to ongoing restrictions with respect to large gatherings, it will not be possible for schools to hold commencement ceremonies this fall.
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
Parent Council News
Parent Council
Wellington Heights is looking for parent and guardian volunteers to serve on our school Parent Council this year. The purpose of the Parent Council at the secondary panel is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and well-being, and enhance the accountability of the ...
Secondary Remote School
Classes began today also for students in the Secondary Remote School. Teachers reached out last week to let students know how to get started. Students are reminded to check their UGCloud email accounts daily, as well as the Remote School website at ...
Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
Return To School Update
Students in our developmentally delayed class will begin school on Tuesday, September 8th, and students in Grades 9-12 will begin their classes starting Monday, September 14th. Students will receive information about the reopening of school, their timetables, and their cohorts by email early next week through their UGCloud email accounts. All bus ...Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
UGDSB Secondary Instructional Model Update
Information for WHSS students on the secondary instructional day, including more details about in-person vs remote learning, and schedule/cohort information. More information about cohorts will be communicated in the coming days.
IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
