UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

The 11th annual Champions for Kids Foundation Golf Tournament Tuesday raised over $55,000 for the Foundation.

The 2018 Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation golf tournament takes place on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Mississippi Golf Club in Appleton Ontario, near Carleton Place. The tournament is the charity’s largest fundraiser of the year, and offers hole-in-one prize opportunities – including a $10,000 prize and the chance to win a golfing trip to a luxury resort.

Wolford Public School hosted a Farewell Celebration on Friday attended by approximately 300 people.

Chair of the Board, Jeff McMillan recognized Superintendent Valerie Allen, who was attending her last Board meeting after announcing her decision to pursue a secondment with the Ministry of Education in September 2018, in advance of her plans to retire.

Grade 6 students from Linklater Public School visited the Upper Canada District School Board’s Brockville Board office Monday to learn more about the Board’s CREW Strategic Plan and how the Board works.

National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity for schools across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) to look closely at their efforts to incorporate the culture, traditions, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada into classroom learning throughout the school year.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Board of Trustees and City of Brockville approved the purchase of 14.3 acres and 9.93 acres of land, respectively, to accommodate the new Brockville Public School as part of the UCDSB’s long-term vision to “build for the future” in conjunction with the City of Brockville’s commitment to build a new twin-pad arena and sports field serving citizens of the City.

For more than a decade Williamstown Public School students have participated in a school-wide learn-to-run program. On June 19th, the school hosted race day including all 369 students.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Board of Trustees and City of Brockville approved the purchase of 14.3 acres and 9.93 acres of land, respectively, to accommodate the new Brockville Public School as part of the UCDSB’s long-term vision to “build for the future” in conjunction with the City of Brockville’s commitment to build a new twin-pad arena and sports field serving citizens of the City.

Angelica Paynter, of Kemptville, has been selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study software engineering at the University of Ottawa.

The recent production of Willy Wonka Kids at Vanier Public School received strong community support to make it successful.

Approximately 700 intermediate athletes from 40 schools competed Wednesday at the 2018 Upper Canada Cup Track and Field Championship, held at Thousand Islands Secondary School. Students participated after qualifying for the meet at several regional events as part of the Upper Canada Cup athletic series, designed to provide additional athletic opportunities for students within our board.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 to discuss several agenda items.

Thousand Islands Secondary School will host the 2018 Upper Canada Cup Track and Field Championship on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018.

Nearly 370 guests attended a family barbecue Thursday to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Central Public School.

The Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) girls’ varsity rugby team earned bronze this week at the OFSAA Girls’ A/AA Rugby Championship in Stratford

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) announced at its Board meeting on June 6th, the appointment of a Superintendent of Schools.

The Glengarry District High School (GDHS) team won the 2018 EOSSAA Boys’ Junior A Soccer Championship recently, while the senior team earned silver in their event.

Glengarry District High School students recently created a community garden that will benefit area residents while teaching students new skills.

The Upper Canada District School Board recognized excellence in members of its staff and volunteers on Monday during the 2018 Celebration Night awards ceremony. Held at North Grenville District High School, the night recognized recipients of the Upper Canada District School Board Service Excellence Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, and Director’s Award of Merit, and the Ontario Principals’ Council Award of Character.

Students and staff from the Upper Canada District School Board were honoured to be in attendance at the Brockville Pride Flag Raising Ceremony yesterday, with delegates from Thousand Island Secondary School (TISS), TR Leger and the Board Office all present.

Two Almonte District High School students were part of a winning team at the University of Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge on May 26th in Waterloo, Ontario.

South Crosby Public School is building a memorial to a young student who died of cancer to provide shade for students and remind them of a well-loved friend.

The Upper Canada District School Board will recognize excellence in members of its staff and its volunteer community on Monday during the 2018 Celebration Night awards ceremony.

On May 23-24, 2018, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and community partners invited approximately 150 young women from nine high schools across the district to take part in a Women In Trades day focused on horticultural trades.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board passed the 2018-19 budget last Wednesday night.

Char-Lan District High School will host the EOSSAA Boys’ A Junior and Senior Soccer Championships on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The separate tournaments will attract the top high school soccer teams from throughout Eastern Ontario.

Chimo Elementary School hosted the Upper Canada District School Board Cheerleading Competition on May 15, 2018. Two UCDSB schools participated in the competition

The Carleton Place High School (CPHS) Drama Team recently participated in the National Theatre School Drama Festival - Ontario (formerly known as the Sears Drama Festival) held from May 9 to May 12 in Cambridge, Ont.

Two Upper Canada District School Board students medaled recently at the 2018 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 7-9 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

During the week of May 7-13th, 2018, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) celebrated Mental Health Week by spreading the word on how the Board supports the mental health of its staff and students as part of its strong commitment to wellness.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) hosted a district-wide Indigenous gathering this week from May 7 to May 10 for students in grades 5 and 6. The third annual event gave students the opportunity to learn about the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, as well as the traditions and culture of Inuit, Métis, Ojibway, Mohawk and Algonquin peoples.

May 11, 2018 (Winchester) – North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) has partnered with the Township of North Dundas to research, design, develop and then deliver garbage receptacles, bike racks, accessible benches and picnic tables for the township to use in the community.

Staff and Students at Rideau District High School (RDHS) wore green Wednesday to celebrate Mental Health Week, and to share the message that help is available for those struggling with mental illness.

The Upper Canada District School Board has made the following principal and vice principal appointments effective September 1, 2018.