UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

The Upper Canada District School Board's Brockville Collegiate Institute held its annual Hall of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, November 17, honouring approximately 90 students with Faculty Awards and inducting two former graduates into the Hall of Excellence.

As the largest employer in the region, the Upper Canada District School Board was invited to attend and present at the 2018 Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit, held in Kemptville on Friday, November 16.

Rockland Public School student Kenna Laberge took centre stage at the WE Day celebration in Ottawa Wednesday to discuss her school’s We Scare Hunger food drive.

Central Public School will spread some Christmas spirit Saturday, November 17 as it enters its first float in the Cornwall Santa Claus Parade.

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) have recently presented to their trustees the annual year-end financial statements for 2017-2018. The main focus and area of concern for both English language school boards was the significant increase in costs related to the provision of local and rural student transportation, which resulted in both boards reporting deficits for 2017-2018.

Multiple schools in the Upper Canada District School Board took part in Indigenous education learning opportunities this week in honour of Treaties Recognition Week, which runs from November 4-9.

Russell High School (RHS) hosted a Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Day on Thursday, October 25 allowing LGBTQ+ students to connect with others within the community. They learned how to run GSA clubs and raise community awareness.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 24 to discuss several agenda items.

More than 1,200 students from schools across the Upper Canada District School Board competed Tuesday, October 23 at the 2018 Upper Canada Cup Cross-Country Championships. Thousand Islands Secondary School won the banner for top intermediate team, while Thousand Islands Elementary School took the junior team title.

The 2018 municipal election has resulted in a shuffle around the trustee table for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). In the new term starting December 1, the UCDSB will welcome four newly elected trustees, two incumbents and four acclaimed.

Pakenham Public School (PPS) marked its 50th anniversary on the weekend, celebrating the school’s contribution to the community.

The Upper Canada Cup Cross-Country Championships will take place Tuesday, October 23 at Memorial Park in Brockville.

Upper Canada District School Board students in grades 3 and 4 from Vanier Public School visited Sherwood Park Manor in Brockville last week, while grade 5 and grade 6 students from Lyn Public School visited Chartwell Rosedale Retirement Centre as part of a local GrandPals program.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 10 to discuss several agenda items.

Perth and District Collegiate Institute wins both girls' and boys' titles.

The Upper Canada District School Board will host the 2018 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Soccer Championships on Tuesday, October 16, 20

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute students are learning about traditional birchbark canoe making, while discovering Indigenous culture through lessons in English, mathematics, and the arts.

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute students recently visited the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation in Saskatchewan

The provincial government has now launched consultations on education reform. The consultation period will be open until December 15, 2018. There are three ways for people to participate.

Wyatt Genoway attends Alabama State University Baseball Showcase

The Upper Canada District School Board is a sea of orange today as students and staff from across our vast district wear orange shirts to recognize Orange Shirt Day.

News from the September 26 Board of Trustees meeting

Trustees recognized outstanding employees Wednesday night at the 2018 Trustee Innovation Awards.

Today is Terry Fox Day and schools across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) honoured his legacy by hosting their own 2018 Terry Fox School Run.

Dumont earns bronze at 2018 Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships.

The 2018 Trustee Innovation Awards will take place September 26 in Brockville.

Today the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) held the official opening for the new TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education Cornwall campus.

Information sessions on upcoming changes to law regarding cannabis use

Board Sees Improvement

South Crosby Public School Officially Dedicates Park it with Parker Pavilion

New Student Trustee Takes Oath of Office

Public Information Sessions

Series of public meetings planned

Board Seeks Nominations for SEAC Committee