FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.
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Students tell five historical tales five different ways
GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology.
UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review
GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.
UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’
GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology.
School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin
GUELPH – Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in Wellington and Dufferin counties.
Union asks school board to call for increased provincial funding
GUELPH – There is a funding crisis in Ontario’s education system, union officials say.
Black Parents Council, school board at odds over group’s delegation refusal
GUELPH – A group of parents hoped to delegate about anti-Black racism at a recent Upper Grand District School Board meeting, but was denied the opportunity.
New Fergus elementary school named Grand River Public School
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has announced the name of the new elementary school opening in Centre Wellington in September.
Parents fundraise to replace condemned playground at Fergus school
FERGUS – For decades, children have been playing on the same playground equipment at Victoria Terrace Public School. But equipment doesn’t last forever, and earlier this month it was condemned by Upper Grand District School Board officials.
Students shine at Special Olympics Track and Field Day
GUELPH – The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards held their Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James Catholic Secondary School in Guelph on May 14.
UGDSB appoints lawyers for human rights review
GUELPH – A review of human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to be completed by lawyers Patrick Case and Julie Lassonde.
Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days
GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day.
UGDSB officials respond to letter urging them to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – More than 100 parents of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students signed an open letter calling on the board to “take a stronger stand against anti-Palestinian racism and to uphold the values of human rights, equity and justice.”
UGDSB human rights practices to be reviewed by independent third party
GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."
Parents urge school board to address anti-Palestinian racism
GUELPH – Some parents are concerned about the prevalence of anti-Palestinian racism at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools.