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Chair of the UCDSB Provides Comment on the Health and Physical Education Curriculum for Ontario Students

07/27/2018

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.

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TR Leger School Receives Literacy Award from Canada’s Premiers

07/26/2018

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.

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2018 Champions for Kids Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $55,000

07/05/2018

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

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Wolford Public School Farewell Celebration

Wolford Public School Hosts Farewell Celebration

06/26/2018

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

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Highlights from June 20th Board of Trustees Meeting

06/22/2018

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.

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Linklater Public School Students Connect with Strategic Plan

06/22/2018

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.

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UCDSB Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day

06/21/2018

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.

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UCDSB and City of Brockville Partner to Build for the Future in Brockville

06/20/2018

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.

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Williamstown Completes Run Program with Races

06/20/2018

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.

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Vanier Public School Production of Willy Wonka Kids a Community Endeavour

06/18/2018

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

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Paynter wins Schulich Leader Scholarship

North Grenville District High School Student Awarded Canada's Largest STEM Scholarship

06/18/2018

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

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Highlights from June 6th Board of Trustees Meeting

06/13/2018

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

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Board of Trustees appoint Superintendent of Schools for the UCDSB

06/08/2018

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

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Central Public School Hosts Bicentennial Family Barbecue

06/08/2018

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

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Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute Girls' Varsity Rugby Team Earns Bronze at OFSAA

06/08/2018

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

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Glengarry District High School Wins EOSSAA Boys' Junior A Soccer Championship

06/08/2018

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.

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Glengarry District High School Students Create Garden for Community Living Clients

06/06/2018

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

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Almonte District High School Students Part of Community Team that Placed First at Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge

06/05/2018

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.

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Upper Canada District School Board Supports National Pride Month

06/05/2018

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.

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New “Park it with Parker” Pavilion at South Crosby Public School will Honour Young Cancer Victim

06/01/2018

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.

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UCDSB Hosts Successful Women in Trades Days in Kemptville

05/30/2018

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.

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Trustees Approve 2018-2019 Budget for Upper Canada District School Board at May 23rd Meeting

05/29/2018

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

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Highlights from May 9th Board of Trustees Meeting

05/23/2018

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 to discuss several agenda items

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Results from UCDSB Cheerleading Competition Hosted by Chimo Elementary School

05/17/2018

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

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Carleton Place Drama Team Earns Recognition at Provincial Showcase

05/15/2018

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.

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Upper Canada District School Board Marks Mental Health Week 2018

05/13/2018

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.

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Rideau District High School Staff and Students Wear Green on Wednesday to Recognize Mental Health Week

05/11/2018

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.

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UCDSB Students Learn Indigenous Culture & History at District-Wide “Truth and Reconciliation +3” Gathering

05/11/2018

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.

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UCDSB Students Learn Diversity First Hand with International Student Visit

05/07/2018

In the build up to Education Week, which carries the theme of Equity in Action! and commences today, students at Montague Public School received first-hand education on what it’s like to live in other parts of the world.

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Upper Canada District School Board to Bring Awareness to Mental Health During Mental Health Week 2018

05/07/2018

The Upper Canada District School Board is joining with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) to bring awareness about mental health during Mental Health Week.

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Centennial '67 Public School Students Win Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge

Centennial ’67 Public School Wins Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge

05/04/2018

- Centennial ’67 Public School has earned the $10,000 first prize in the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge

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Glen Tay Public School 50th Anniversary Event

Glen Tay Public School Hosts 50th Anniversary Event

05/03/2018

Glen Tay Public School hosted a 50th Anniversary Celebration Tuesday night, attracting more than 250 visitors.

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Highlights from April 25th Board of Trustees Meeting

05/01/2018

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 to discuss several agenda items.

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Longue Sault Public School students created Medicine Bags

Longue Sault Public School Hosts Cornwall Island Students for Celebration of Indigenous Peoples

05/01/2018

Longue Sault Public School (LSPS) recently invited students from the Akwesasne Mohawk School (AMS) to enjoy a Celebration of Indigenous Peoples.

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UCDSB Students Collaborate at iLead Day

04/26/2018

April 26, 2018 (Kemptville, ON) – Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students participated in the UCDSB Indigenous Leadership (iLead) Day on April 25, 2018 in Kemptville, Ontario. Approximately 145 students attended the interactive workshop that focused on teaching Indigenous youth more about their culture and how to be knowledge sharers.

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Winners Ontario Skills Green Energy Challenge

UCDSB Students Learn About Green Energy at Skills Ontario Event Hosted by Glengarry District High School

04/19/2018

Glengarry District High School hosted 130 Upper Canada District School Board students Friday for the Skills Ontario Green Energy Challenge.

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Highlights from April 11th Board of Trustees Meeting

04/18/2018

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on April 11 to discus the Safe Schools Policy, the Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Wellness and other matters.

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Carleton Place Drama Team Moves on to Provincial Showcase

04/17/2018

The Carleton Place High School Drama Team represented their school and the Upper Canada District School Board well at the Ontario East Regional Drama Festival held in Perth from April 11 – April 13. The school was one of two that claimed the top prize of an Outstanding Production award, which gives them access to the provincial showcase.

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Perth and District Collegiate Institute Girls' Team

PDCI Girls and CPHS Boys Take Gold at 2018 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships

04/16/2018

The Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) girls’ team and Carleton Place High School boys’ team won gold recently at the 2018 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships, hosted by PDCI.

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North Dundas Students Restore Vehicle for Local Syrian Family

04/16/2018

The students at North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) have embarked on a significant community project intended to enhance the lives of a Syrian refugee family that has settled in their community.

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South Crosby Principal Honoured with Provincial Leadership Award

04/09/2018

Leeds Grenville MPP Steve Clark honoured South Crosby Public School Principal Monique Antoine-Hartley with the provincial Leading Women, Building Communities Award during the school’s monthly Panther Pride assembly.

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Westminster a sea of blue and learning to increase autism awareness among students

04/06/2018

Westminster Public School was a sea of blue on April 4 as students donned their school colours with pride in support of bringing more awareness to autism spectrum disorder.

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Glengarry District High School to Host Skills Ontario Science and Technology Challenge on April 6, 2018

04/05/2018

Students Compete in Green Energy Challenge at Glengarry District High School

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Highlights from March 28th Board of Trustees Meeting

04/03/2018

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Local School Boards Reach Deal to Exchange Properties in Cornwall

03/29/2018

Local School Boards Reach Deal to Exchange Properties in Cornwall

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Vanier Public School Student Ranks First in Daily Competition During Mathletics March Madness Contest

03/22/2018

Vanier Public School student places first in Canada on March 14

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GISS Students Speak Out About Racial Discrimination

03/21/2018

Racial discrimination is never okay but it unfortunately still exists. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — a day to bring issues to the forefront and discuss how we all can take action and join together to eliminate racial discrimination.

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Highlights from March 7th Board of Trustees Meeting

03/09/2018

Trustees hear presentations by Nationview Public School and Caldwell Street Public School

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Russell High School Drama Team Qualifies for Regionals of National Theatre School Drama Festival

03/09/2018

Team to Compete in Regional Event April 9 -14 at Perth and District Collegiate Institute

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Almonte and District High School Wins Consolation Final at OFSAA Boys’ A Basketball Championship in Cornwall

03/08/2018

Thunderbolts defeat Rockway Mennonite Collegiate by a score of 85-66

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Highlights from February 28th Board of Trustees Meeting

03/02/2018

Trustees hear presentations by Rockland Public School and Viscount Alexander Public School

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Upper Canada District School Board to Host OFSAA Boys’ A Basketball Championship in Cornwall March 5-7, 2018

03/01/2018

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Carleton Place High School Takes Silver at EOSSAA Girls’ Senior AA Volleyball Championship

02/27/2018

The Carleton Place High School Bears won silver Thursday at the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) Girls’ Senior AA Volleyball Championship.

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Eastern Ontario SKLZ Competition Automotive Event

Nineteen UCDSB Students Qualify for Provincials at Eastern Ontario SKLZ Competition

02/23/2018

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North Dundas District High School Wins 2018 EOSSAA Girls’ Curling Title

02/23/2018

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Storyteller Daniel Richer Addresses iLead Day in Kemptville

02/21/2018

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Highlights from February 14th Board of Trustees Meeting

02/16/2018

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UCDSB Students Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina Still Struggling Years After Storm

02/13/2018

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UCDSB Congratulates the Municipality of South Dundas for Provincial Economic Development Award

02/09/2018

The UCDSB extends its congratulations to the Municipality of South Dundas for their recent award from the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) in the Public-Private Partnership Award (Population 10,000-50,000) category.

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Collaboration with Hawkesbury Hawks Helps Build Student Literacy at Pleasant Corners Public School

02/02/2018

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Local School Boards Currently Discussing Property Matters to Serve the Future Needs of the Cornwall Community

01/31/2018

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are involved in discussions to further their respective commitments to students in the Cornwall area.

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UCDSB Welcomes Ministry of Education Announcement Creating Additional Pupil Spaces at North Grenville District High School

01/31/2018

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) long-term vision to “build for the future” was further supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education today with the announcement of funding for a capital construction project at North Grenville District High School (NGDHS).

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