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

Welcome to the 2021/2022 School Year!

Updated September 3, 2021

Welcome to the 2021/2022 School Year! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to William C. Winegard this September!  As you are aware, the Upper Grand District School Board has put plans in ...

Year End News

Posted June 29, 2021

DownloadCongratulations to all Winegard families as we recognize the end of another school year.  The WCW Staff and School Community have continued to demonstrate their strength, resilience and adaptability.  You have been there to support one another and get through ...

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.

Important Information and Dates Related to the End of the School Year

Posted June 21, 2021

William C. Winegard Families As the end of the 2021 school year approaches, we wanted to make sure we communicated some important pieces of information before heading into the summer break. Firstly, we would like to sincerely thank all of our amazing students and their families for ...

Summer Mental Health Support Line

Posted June 21, 2021

If your child or youth needs mental health support over the summer, you or your youth can call and leave a voice mail at 519-822-420 ext 588.  We have Mental Health Clinicians available and voice mails will be checked regularly from July 2 to August 30. ...

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. 

WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines

Updated June 24, 2021

On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions. 

UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month

Posted June 9, 2021

June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada. 

Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community

Updated June 10, 2021

The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith. 

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