UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Senator Yvonne Boyer visited Merrickville Public School Thursday, January 17 to talk to students about the Senate and the Métis Nation.

Perth and District Collegiate Institute hosted the Community, Youth, Economy, and Environment Conference on Wednesday, January 16. The conference, organized by the school’s leadership class, challenged Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students to lessen their sector’s impact on the environment.

The first day of school is a big milestone for children and their families, especially for parents who are sending a child to school for the first time. Even for experienced parents, knowing the steps to take to register for school or what to expect in Kindergarten may leave you asking some questions. Here is some quick info that will get you and your child started on a smooth transition into Kindergarten.

Members of Maynard Public School’s Student Council lead students in raising over $500 to purchase school items for four new refugees through the Refugees for Brockville program.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

Students from Rideau District High School (RDHS), Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS), and Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) participated in a mock trial Wednesday, December 18 to celebrate Law Day.

Two Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute girls’ rugby players have been accepted to Harvard University to play next year with its Ivy League championship rugby team.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, December 12 to discuss several agenda items.

On Thursday, December 14, Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) held its first Community Holiday Dinner. More than 190 people enjoyed the turkey feast and fellowship.

Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from Centennial ’67 Public School in the Upper Canada District School Board invited their grandparents and members of the community to their 41st annual Grandparent Dinner on Wednesday, December 12 at the Drummond Building in Spencerville.

Upper Canada District School Board’s Toniata Public School placed in the top 10 for the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge for the Category MusiCounts Passion Prize this week.

Students at Chimo Elementary School enjoyed arcade games Tuesday, December 11 at the Caine’s Arcade Cardboard Challenge Play Day.

The Upper Canada District School Board is excited to announce that Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) has won the bid to host the 2021 OFSAA Boys AA Basketball Championship.

The 2017-2018 Director’s Annual Report, entitled Preparing Students for a Successful Life, was presented to trustees on Wednesday, December 5.

Last night at the inaugural meeting of the 2018-2022 Board of Trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board Trustee John McAllister was elected as Chair of the Board and Trustee Bill MacPherson was elected as Vice Chair.

A team from Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) won first overall at the Eastern Ontario Math League Tournament, held Friday, November 30 at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville.

Today, the Upper Canada District School Board is recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to announce that it has received funding support of up to $1.6 million from the Ontario Ministry of Education, which is a key component to moving forward with building a new public elementary school in Brockville.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, November 28 to discuss several agenda items and acknowledge outgoing trustees.

Upper Canada District School Board’s Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School (GISS) hosted a career fair in conjunctions with Keys Employment professionals on Wednesday, November 28. There was a total of 28 different careers highlighted at the event, including industrial engineering, armed forces, software engineering, massage therapy, event management and livestock nutrition.