GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.
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Partial lockdowns at Fergus schools on April 29
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School and JD Hogarth Public School were placed under a "hold and secure" protocol for part of the day on Monday.
Province ‘cracking down’ on phone use, vaping at school: Lecce
ONTARIO – On April 28 the province announced a new policy restricting student cell phone use, vaping and smoking.
UGDSB not part of lawsuit against social media giants
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five Ontario school boards are suing social media giants for over $4 billion in damages. The Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are currently not part of the lawsuits.
‘Sunshine List’ includes 30% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salaries of Ontario’s publicly paid employees are published by the provincial government every March, in what’s officially called the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, but more commonly known as the Sunshine List.
UGDSB appoints student trustees for next school year
GUELPH – Students at the Upper Grand District School Board have elected their student trustees for next year.
School board explores ways to recognize former director
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is exploring ways to commemorate Dr. Martha Rogers.
UGDSB approves five updated policies
GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.
UGDSB introduces new Grade 7, 8 mental health literacy modules
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be delivering modules to Grade 7 and 8 students to enhance mental health literacy.
Cyber security breach impacts UGDSB students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is reporting a cyber security breach that affects students at six of its schools.
Reducing emissions takes priority in plans for two new UGDSB schools
GUELPH – Construction for new Centre Wellington elementary and South Guelph secondary schools could begin as soon as spring.
UGDSB seeks input on 2024-25 school year calendars
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released proposed calendars for the 2024-25 school year and is welcoming feedback from students, families and staff.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.
Tracy Cain tells Rockwood students about how her ancestors escaped slavery
ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.