UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 for the first Board meeting of the 2019-2020 school year. They discussed several agenda items.

Every September Terry Fox’s brother, Fred Fox, visits schools across Canada to share Terry’s story. Yesterday he visited Maxville Public School and Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES) as part of his cross-Canada tour.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to highlight some of the steps students, staff and their families can take to take care of their mental health, and the resources available to them if they are in crisis.

An Open Letter from the Upper Canada District School Board to Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

All UCDSB schools provide students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the necessary regular classroom supplies, such as pencils/pens, erasers, glue, and paper.

Through the school’s annual fundraiser, Westminster Public School students raised $3,600 to help their peers who may be in financial need.

Big baNG, North Grenville District High School’s (NGDHS) African drumming group has had a successful year, winning gold at the national competition and performing at many local events.

The 2019-2020 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Principal and Vice-Principal appointments were released on June 24 and will be effective September 1, 2019.

The Board of Trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, June 19 for the last Committee of the Whole meeting for the 2018-19 school year. Several agenda items were discussed, including finalizing and approving the 2019-20 school year budget.

Glengarry District High School won the OFSAA Boys’ A Soccer Championship on June 8 in Ancaster, Ontario by defeating Ridley College of St. Catharines 6-5 in a shootout following double overtime.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 for a special board meeting. The focus of the meeting was to finalize the Board’s budget deliberations.

21 students from the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School in Swan River, Manitoba returned home June 10 after an exchange week with Rideau District High School students.

Recently 15 Upper Canada District School Board Students had the opportunity to see Barack Obama speak when the former President of the United States of America was in Ottawa.

Five Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students from four schools across the region were awarded gold medals at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships, held June 6 - 8 in Guelph.

Kaylee Clark, a grade 10 student at Gananoque Secondary School (GSS) took home gold in Junior Girls javelin at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships, held June 6 - 8 in Guelph.

The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) Spirit of the Drum Traditional Powwow attracted hundreds to Smiths Falls Saturday and Sunday to enjoy Indigenous dancing, and information booths about First Nations culture.

Approximately 160 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students from four Brockville elementary schools gathered at the Brockville Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing on June 6 to showcase their year-long experiential learning projects.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 to discuss two agenda items

On June 4, Drummond Central School started phase one of its outdoor project, dubbed Planting for the Future. This is a multi-phase initiative that will see the abundance of outdoor area at the school be converted into a rich outdoor learning space for students.

The Upper Canada District School Board recognized excellence in members of its staff and volunteers on Monday, June 3 during the school board’s 2019 Celebration Night. The awards ceremony was held at North Grenville District High School and celebrated recipients of the Upper Canada District School Board Service Excellence Award, Volunteer Recognition Award, and Director’s Award of Merit, and the Ontario Principals’ Council Award of Character.

After receiving the 2018 Terry Fox Run results, the Terry Fox Foundation has informed the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) that their family of schools has surpassed the million-dollar fundraising goal at $1,437,006 to date.

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.