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

Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education

Posted October 27, 2021

UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.

Video Surveillance Memo

Posted October 21, 2021

This is a reminder that Willow Road PS, similar to all schools in the UGDSB, is outfitted with video surveillance cameras, both inside and outside the building. The purpose of the video surveillance cameras is to ensure student/staff safety, and to help reduce vandalism at UGDSB schools. School administration must ...

From the Guelph Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2021

Posted October 4, 2021

Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021, and the Guelph Fire Department is sharing safety information with families.

Information about positive COVID-19 case (Sept. 27, 2021)

Posted September 27, 2021

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at our school.  Public Health has determined that this individual was not at school during their infectious period and therefore, classmates and staff were not at risk of exposure through the individual.  Public Health has noted that this case does not create any risk to other students or the public beyond the general community risk.  

Confirmed Covid-19 Case

Posted September 26, 2021

Please see the attached letter from Public Health with respect to a confirmed COVID-19 Case in our school community. Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Public Health has directed one class to self-isolate, ...

Breakfast Club Begins September 14!

Posted September 9, 2021

All students are welcome to come to Shelldale Family Gateway for breakfast each morning starting on Tuesday September 14 from 8:00 to 8:30 am! The breakfast is yummy and nutritious and the friendly folks at Shelldale make sure that each student is met with a smile! Covid practices are in ...

Reopening Information

Posted September 6, 2021

Please see attached for our Willow Re-opening Information.  We can't wait to see everyone on Tuesday, September 7 at 8:45!   Re-Opening Information

Director’s Message and Important School Year Information

Posted September 3, 2021

Please read the following important information from the school board.   We are excited to see everyone back on Tuesday, September 7, at 8:45 a.m.! 2021 22 Common Agenda Pages

Breakfast Club Volunteers Needed

Posted August 17, 2021

Shelldale Family Gateway needs you! Breakfast Club volunteers are needed. This is a great opportunity to get some volunteer hours. Get to know the students in the area and to help our youth begin their day with breakfast in their bellies! Starting on September 7th 7:45 am – 8:30 am Monday to Friday (or ...

2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved

Posted June 23, 2021

The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.

This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. ...

Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities

Posted June 23, 2021

The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.

Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)

Posted June 16, 2021

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school. 

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