WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health is reporting 30 positive and probable measles cases in the region as of April 22, up from 19 just five days earlier.
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School board seeks public input on policies for human rights, environmental sustainability
GUELPH – Policies about human rights and environmental sustainability have been released for public feedback by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Parents pen public letter alleging ‘Black children in UGDSB are not safe’
ROCKWOOD – Some parents are feeling frustrated by how Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are responding to incidents of anti-Black racism.
Centre Wellington District High School to host a celebration of visual arts
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) is inviting the public to view the UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show and CWDHS Art Show and cheer artists on in the board's second Annual Battle of the Brushes at Centre Wellington District High School on April 3 from 6 to 9pm.
High school students record vocals at Metalworks Studio
MISSISSAUGA – On May 5, Music Monday, high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board are set to perform live at Metalworks, a world renowned recording studio.
Local students show compost can be made in outer space
ELORA – Astronauts can compost biodegradable materials at the International Space Station (ISS). That’s what four local students learned from an experiment they created that spent about a month in outer space late last year.
UGDSB takes steps to divest from American suppliers
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has passed a policy to avoid purchasing from American suppliers whenever possible.
Boundary approved for new Fergus elementary school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has set the boundary for the new elementary school set to open in Fergus in September.
Portage closes Elora facility after nearly 40 years of youth rehabilitation
ELORA – A youth addiction rehabilitation centre in Elora has closed its doors due to financial shortfalls.
Staff recommend boundaries for Fergus, Elora, Salem elementary schools
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is expecting to confirm the boundary for the new elementary school in Fergus at a board meeting Feb. 25.
UGDSB to review French immersion program
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to hire an outside organization to review the board’s French immersion program.
Committee members, chairs, external board members appointed at UGDSB
GUELPH – During its first meeting of the year, the Upper Grand District School Board confirmed committee rosters for the year and appointed committee chairs and external board members.
Students raise $176,000 at Beyond Borders charity gala
GUELPH – The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.
Unions blame provincial funding, board changes for UGDSB’s financial strains
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.
UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24
GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to California and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.