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.
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.
Wellington Heights Tour
https://youtu.be/Tzq0DQi3Z4kChanging Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
Letter from the Minister of Education (July 30, 2020)
The Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has written a letter to all Ontario parents/guardians regarding the province’s announcement on the reopening of schools in September.
UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10
The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.
Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)
A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.
Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.
Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community
In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.
Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs
The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.
Resilience and perseverance of students recognized through Achieving by Believing Awards
In recognition of student achievement, the UGDSB holds an annual celebratory event to recognize the recipients of the Student Success: Achieving by Believing Awards. The 2020 award recipients have been announced.
Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it.