FERGUS – After the Nov. 15 wind and rainstorm left portions of Wellington County without power, both local school boards were forced to close at least one school each.
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Education minister visits Elora PS
Minister visit – On Nov. 12, minister of education Stephen Lecce made a stop at Elora Public…
UGDSB director Martha Rogers delays retirement
GUELPH – Martha Rogers will be staying on for an additional seven months as director of education at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Upper Grand ready to accept international students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is open for international students as soon…
Wellington Heights teacher receives Everyday Hero Award for rock band program
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) teacher Ben McCabe was surprised when he learned he was one of Upper Grand District School Board’s Everyday Heroes for the 2019-20 school year.
UGDSB holding virtual town hall, survey to gather input on police presence in schools
GUELPH – This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey,…
Upper Grand’s Umbrella Project puts focus on mental wellness
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 has caused a hailstorm of mental health issues for staff, students and families of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Graduation ceremonies cancelled for Class of 2019-2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 have been cancelled at both…
Parents/guardians ask for stricter distancing, universal communications
GUELPH – Parents and guardians of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students are asking the board to improve distancing in schools and on buses and to provide better communication regarding COVID-19.
Upper Grand District School Board pleased with school reopening
GUELPH – The reopening of Upper Grand District School Board classrooms in September went “smoothly,” according to board officials.
Upper Grand District School Board announces 2019-20 Everyday Heroes
GUELPH – During this year of uncertainty, many Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) staff,…
Upper Grand board announces principal, vice-principal transfers and appointments
GUELPH, The following Elementary Principal and Vice-Principal transfers and appointments are…
What happens if there is a case of COVID-19 at school?
GUELPH - It will take "a lot" to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 and close a school, public health officials say.
MOH supports local school board reopening plans
GUELPH – The local Medical Officer of Health has issued a statement in support of the local school boards’ plans to reopen schools.
Almost 90 per cent of Upper Grand students intend to return to face-to-face learning in September
GUELPH – Parents with students in the Upper Grand District School Board have overwhelmingly decided to return their children to face-to-face learning in September.