UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

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

As stores ramp up their back-to-school advertising and parents start making lists of the items they need to pick up for the children for the for 2018-2019 school year, we want to remind families of what students need and what is supplied by Upper Canada District School Board schools

The Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), Jeff McMillan, offers the following comments regarding the recent provincial dialogue on possible content changes to the health and physical education curriculum for Ontario students.

The Upper Canada District School Board is proud to share that Canada’s Premiers have honoured TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education with a Council of the Federation Literacy Award.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.