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.
Notice: Temporary cancellation of bus routes due to bus driver absences
The Transportation Consortium (STWDSTS) that provides student transportation services to the Upper Grand DSB and neighbouring school boards is advising that due to COVID-19, the Omicron variant and isolation requirements, they may experience higher than normal absence rates for school bus drivers. To address bus driver shortages and avoid cancelling bus routes at the last minute in the morning, some bus routes in the UGDSB will be proactively cancelled to free up drivers.
Monitoring School Absence Rates in the UGDSB
As an additional measure and layer of communication to keep our communities informed, the UGDSB has launched a pilot initiative to track school absence rates on a daily basis. This process is a pilot program and may evolve as required.
Schools Closed Today January 17th
Due to inclement weather today Monday January 17th all schools, are closed today. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools. The board offices are also closed. All students and staff are to shift to remote learning and working for the day, where possible.Reminder to Screen Daily for Symptoms Before Leaving for School
We are excited to welcome students back Monday for a return to in-person learning. To help keep everyone safe and healthy, we need your commitment to the following protocols: Do not come to school if you have any symptoms of COVID-19. Remember to ...Return to In-Person Learning
We are looking forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, January 17th. Please take a minute to review the information below and share with your child/ren: Student Health and Safety Reminders All families are reminded to complete the COVID-19 School ...Planning for potential staff shortages at schools
Due to the widespread presence of COVID-19 in our communities, the Upper Grand District School Board recognizes that staff shortages may be prevalent next week as students and staff return to school. The UGDSB will employ numerous strategies to ensure that student safety and supervision is maintained. However, we recognize that in some extreme cases classes and/or schools may have to transition to remote learning temporarily.
Mask Information
Public Health officials have stressed that wearing a well-constructed, well-fitted and properly worn mask or face covering is one the key protective measures we can take to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Masking requirements and protocols are some of the many layers of protection in place at Upper Grand District School ...Reminder to screen daily for symptoms before leaving for school
Families are reminded to complete the school screening every day before students leave for school.
Information on student instruction for Friday January 14, 2022
As staff work to prepare their classrooms for in-person learning on Monday we want to inform families/caregivers that regular synchronous instruction may be interrupted on Friday to allow staff time in our schools to be ready to go for Monday.
