GUELPH – Kortright Hills Public School teacher Cathy Dykstra has been named the recipient of the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) 2021 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award.
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Overcoming hurdles: Beyond Borders hosts virtual fundraising event
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have put their resiliency to the test as they prepare for their upcoming charity fundraiser, Elevate.
UGDSB to look at consolidated French immersion program in west Guelph
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is undertaking a feasibility study of a consolidated junior kindergarten to Grade 8 French immersion (FI) program in west Guelph after receiving public feedback about the lack of a program in the area.
UGDSB announces principal, vice principal transfers and appointments
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has approved a number of principal and vice principal appointments and transfers at secondary schools, effective Sept. 1.
WDGPH offering dedicated vaccination clinic times for students aged 12 to 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up, with dedicated clinic times set for students, school boards in Wellington County are preparing for an in-person return to school in the fall.
UGDSB to offer summer support programs in addition to regular summer learning
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be offering summer support programs…
Local school board officials react to province’s decision to continue remote learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province's decision to keep students at home for the remainder of the school year has received mixed reviews from local school board officials.
UGDSB to continue Pride celebrations beyond the month of June
GUELPH – Throughout the month of June, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be…
UGDSB says majority of students to be fully vaccinated before start of 2021-22 school year
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced the majority of students across the board are expected to be fully vaccinated before the start of the 2021-22 school year.
UGDSB approves new Indigenous education policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved the adoption of Policy 519 Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) at the May 25 meeting.
Ross Watson named ‘Everyday Hero’ by UGDSB
ERIN - Ross Watson, a teacher at Erin District High School, has been recognized as an “Everyday Hero” by the Upper Grand District School Board.
County councillors question removal of police resource officers from schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Some county councillors are not happy about an Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) decision to remove School Resource Officers from local schools. However, council is planning to gather more information to provide any response to the decision.
UGDSB approves staffing/calendar for 2021-22, funding request for new school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved a calendar and staffing for the 2021-22 school year as well as a funding request for a new elementary school in Fergus.
CWDHS teacher Tim King named ‘Everyday Hero’ by school board
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School teacher Tim King has received a UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’ award for his efforts in introducing students to the field of computer technology.
UGDSB offering free webinar for parents entitled ‘Hope in Times of Uncertainty’
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), along with several community partners, is offering parents and guardians the opportunity to participate in a webinar about maintaining hope in uncertain times.