2018-2019

Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Lieutenant Governor Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Students at Rockland District High School

05/31/2019

Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell visited Rockland District High School Thursday, May 30, for a special event that celebrated Indigenous culture and the value of reconciliation.

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Carleton Place High School athletes Madison Armitage and Lilly Jackson.

Dozens of UCDSB Students Win Gold at 2019 EOSSAA Track and Field Championships

05/27/2019

Upper Canada District School Board athletes won more than three dozen gold medals at the 2019 EOSSAA Track and Field Championships, held May 23 and 24 at Thousand Islands Secondary School.

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Trustees Approve Special Education Pilot Project for 2019-20 School Year

05/27/2019

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize programming for students, Superintendent Ron Ferguson has presented Trustees with a review of the district’s Special Education Program, which contained recommendations that would enhance the current direction for delivering special education in the Upper Canada District School Board.

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BCI students win gold at Canada-Wide Science Fair

Brockville Collegiate Institute Students Win Gold at Canada-Wide Science Fair

05/24/2019

 Two Brockville Collegiate Institute students won gold at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, held May 15-17 in Federicton, NB.

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UCDSB Trustees Prepare for Upcoming Budget Deliberations

05/16/2019

The Upper Canada District School Board is involved in its annual budget planning process, focusing on developing a new budget to support the priorities of the school district for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Two UCDSB Students Medal at 2019 Skills Ontario Competition

05/13/2019

Two UCDSB students won bronze last week at the Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto

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Glengarry Teacher Awarded for Excellence in Teaching

05/13/2019

Lindsey Howes, an intermediate teacher at Glengarry District High School, was presented with the Excellence in Teaching - Elementary Award from the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) on Friday, May 8 at the council’s annual awards banquet.

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UCDSB Students Learn Indigenous Culture & History at District-Wide Truth and Reconciliation +4 Gathering

05/13/2019

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) hosted a district-wide Indigenous gathering from May 6 to May 9 for students in Grades 5 and 6. The fourth annual event gave students the opportunity to learn about the traditions and culture of Inuit, Métis, Ojibway, Mohawk and Algonquin peoples, as well as the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada.

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Grade 3 Student Raises More Than $2,000 to Shave Head

05/06/2019

Eight-year-old Raegan Wallace from Centennial ’67 Public School raised $2,053 for her fundraiser Raegan’s Hair for Care that will be split evenly between funding a new play structure at the school and a donation to CHEO.

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Mental Health Week 2019: Take Steps to Protect Your Mental Health

05/06/2019

May 6-12 is Mental Health Week and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to highlight some simple steps you can take each day to stay well.

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UCDSB Celebrates Education Week May 6-10

05/06/2019

Staff and Students across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are celebrating Education Week from May 6-10.

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TR Leger English as a Second Language Class in Perth

TR Leger Perth Works with Community Partners to Offer ESL Program

05/03/2019

A community partnership between the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education, a refugee support group, and the Perth and District Union Public Library has provided area newcomers the basic English skills needed to launch a new life in Canada.

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UCDSB Students Visit with Authors During 1000 Islands Writers’ Festival

05/02/2019

Canadian authors gave hundreds of Upper Canada District School Board students insight into the writing process April 24-26 as part of the recent 1000 Islands Writers’ Festival, held in the Gananoque area.

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UCDSB Student Success Snapshot – Lucas Burns

05/01/2019

– At just 18, Lucas Burns from Rideau District High School has turned his Instagram account, @nba.in_depth, into a growing business.

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Second Annual Women in Trades Day Introduces Students to Carpentry Industry

04/29/2019

Last week more than 150 young women in Grades 7 and 8 across the Upper Canada District School Board had the opportunity to participate in a day dedicated to the carpentry industry.

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Students Celebrate Inuit Culture at Year-End iLead Gathering

04/29/2019

Approximately 200 iLead members from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered in Kemptville on Thursday, April 25 for their fifth and final Indigenous Leadership (iLead) Gathering of the 2018-19 school year.

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Highlights from April 24 Board of Trustees Meeting

04/26/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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TR Leger School Presented with Literacy Award from Canada’s Premiers

04/24/2019

Today the Skills Training and Employment Preparation (STEP) program of the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education was presented with a Council of the Federation Literacy Award in recognition of the program’s innovations in digital literacy.

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Akwesasne Students Receive Entrepreneurship Completion Bonuses

04/23/2019

On Friday, April 18, 15 Akwesasne students from Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School and TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative & Continuing Education pitched their business plans at A:kweks Aotsi’nahkwa (Eagle's Nest), an Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and Akwesasne Area Management Board (AAMB) joint spin-off of the popular CBC show Dragons’ Den.

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Highlights from April 10 Board of Trustees Meeting

04/12/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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North Grenville District High School Intermediate Boys Basketball Team

North Grenville DHS Wins Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Boys’ Basketball Championship

04/12/2019

North Grenville District High School defeated Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) 27-21 on Thursday, April 11 to take the Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Boys’ Basketball Championship.

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Thousand Islands Secondary School Wins Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Championship

04/10/2019

Thousand Islands Secondary School defeated Perth and District Collegiate Institute 33-32 Tuesday to take the Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Championship in Perth.

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Char-Lan District High School Student Qualifies for Skills Ontario Competition

04/08/2019

Char-Lan District High School student Nicholas Oeggerli placed first in individual carpentry Saturday, April 6 at the Skills Ontario Qualifying Competition in Kingston.

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Local Schools Take Top Spots in 2019 Regional Popsicle Stick Bridge Championship

04/05/2019

A team from Queen Elizabeth Public School won the 2019 Regional Popsicle Stick Bridge Championship, held Thursday, April 4 at Duncan J. Schoular Public School in Smiths Falls.

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UCDSB Lights it up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

04/02/2019

Today, staff and students across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are wearing blue and holding special events in support of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).

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Highlights from March 27 Board of Trustees Meeting

03/29/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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Bridgewood Students Learn the Art and Science of Maple Syrup Making

03/26/2019

Students at Bridgewood Public School are in their second week of making maple syrup, a unique experience for many of them. The students tapped a total of 40 trees on the school’s property and have collected more than 50 gallons of sap so far.

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Three UCDSB Schools Advance to Provincial Skills Competition

03/22/2019

Glengarry District High School (GDHS) hosted the 2019 Intermediate Skills Ontario Regional Qualifier on Thursday, March 21 with 112 students competing to advance to the Skills Ontario Competition in May.

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UCDSB Rocked their Socks for World Down Syndrome Day

03/21/2019

Staff and students across the Upper Canada School Board celebrated World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) today by “rocking” their mismatched socks.

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2019 Intermediate Skills Ontario Regional Qualifier Slated for March 21 at Glengarry District High School

03/20/2019

Glengarry District High School will host the 2019 Intermediate Skills Ontario Regional Qualifier on Thursday, March 21.

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Longue Sault Public School Students Learn about History and Collaboration through Dance

03/19/2019

Longue Sault Public School students discovered popping, whacking, rocking and locking on Monday during a performance by the Bboyizm Street Dance Company.

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UCDSB Reviews Impact of Ministry of Education’s New Vision for Education in Ontario

03/18/2019

On Friday, the Provincial Government announced its plan to modernize classrooms and learning for students across the province. Some of the key elements of that announcement were: a provincial focus on e-learning, new standards for cellphone use in classrooms, increased class sizes at the secondary level, new curriculum for math, further guidelines for the health and physical education curriculum, changes to hiring practices, and additional funding support for student transportation.

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Nominations Open for 2019 Trustee Innovation Awards

03/18/2019

Nominations are open for the 2019 Upper Canada District School Board Trustee Innovation Awards.

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BCI Accepting Dress Donations

03/18/2019

Brockville Collegiate Institute’s (BCI) Relying on Other Teen Support (R.O.O.T.S) team is working to build a prom and graduation dress inventory for their event called 27 Dresses and Counting, to be held in early April.

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Thousand Islands Elementary School Students Learn Yoga

03/08/2019

Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES) students learned yoga Friday, discovering ways to stay fit and regulate their emotions.

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UCDSB Shines Light on Accomplished Musician and Student for International Women’s Day

03/08/2019

Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s focus is on building a gender balanced future. The Upper Canada District School Board is proud to recognize this day and to boast the achievements of women within our school district.

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Highlights from March 6 Board of Trustees Meeting

03/07/2019

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Almonte District High School boys' basketball team

Almonte DHS Boys’ Basketball Team Wins OFSAA Gold

03/07/2019

Almonte District High School won the OFSAA Boys’ A Basketball Championship in London, Ont. on Wednesday, defeating Ottawa’s Notre Dame High School 68-65 to take the title. It is the first OFSAA gold for the ADHS boys’ basketball team in 32 years.

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TR Leger’s Doorway to Hope Exhibit Shines Light on Youth Homelessness

03/06/2019

The TR Leger Smiths Falls Campus hosted the Doorway to Hope Exhibit Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness about youth homelessness.

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Highlights from February 27 Board of Trustees Meeting

03/05/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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Smiths Falls DCI Students Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement

03/05/2019

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute has been honoured with a Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement for the creation and organization of the Spirit of the Drum Education Powwows.

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Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute Girls Win Gold at EOSSAA Open Curling Championships

03/01/2019

Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute won gold Wednesday, February 27 in the girls’ competition at the EOSSAA Open Curling Championships.

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Multiple UCDSB Students Qualify for Skills Ontario Competition After Regional Event

02/27/2019

Twenty-four students from the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) have qualified for the Skills Ontario Competition, to be held May 6-8 in Toronto

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Williamstown Public School Skate-a-thon Raises $5,000 for New Computers

02/26/2019

The Williamstown Public School (WPS) Skate-a-thon, held on Friday, February 22, raised nearly $5,000. The funds will be used to buy eight new computers.

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EOSSAA Open Curling Championships to be hosted by Carleton Place High School on February 26-27

02/22/2019

The 2019 EOSSAA Open Curling Championships will take place February 26-27 at the Carleton Place Curling Club.

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Almonte District High School Wins 2019 EOSSAA Senior Boys’ A Basketball Championship

02/22/2019

Almonte District High School won the 2019 EOSSAA Senior Boys’ A Basketball Championship, held February 20-21 in Elgin at Rideau District High School

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Eastern Ontario SKLZ Competition Slated for February 26 at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall

02/21/2019

The Eastern Ontario SKLZ Competition will take place Tuesday, February 26 at the Cornwall campus of St. Lawrence College.

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Student Senate Elects New 2019-20 Student Trustee

02/20/2019

On Friday, February 15 the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Senators met for their third quarterly meeting and elected a new Student Trustee for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Students Learn about Indigenous Tradition of Environmental Stewardship at iLead Day

02/15/2019

Students from the Upper Canada District School Board’s Indigenous Leadership program gathered at the Brockville Aquatarium yesterday to learn about traditional environmental stewardship.

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South Crosby Public School Hosts Valentine’s Breakfast

02/14/2019

Upper Canada District School Board’s South Crosby Public School hosted their 9th annual Senior’s Valentine Breakfast on Thursday, February 14.

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UCDSB Student Success Snapshot, February

02/13/2019

Clairese Wilson, a 16-year-old student from Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI), will be graduating this year after just three years of high school. She’s been diligent and focused both in the classroom and out, but emphasized the help and support of BCI teachers and staff have made this possible.

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VCI Student Wins Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

02/11/2019

Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) student Madeleine Fortin has won the prestigious Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, which is awarded by the Governor General.

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Lyn Public School Hosts Fundraising Breakfast

02/11/2019

Today the students from Lyn Public School kicked off their spirit week with a pajama day and pancake breakfast to help raise funds for the Champions of Kids Foundation (C4K).

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Board of Trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board

Highlights from January 30 Board of Trustees Meeting

02/04/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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Brockville Collegiate Institute Intermediate Boys' Volleyball Team

Brockville Collegiate Institute Red Rams Win 2019 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball Championship

01/31/2019

Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) won the 2019 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball Championship, held Wednesday, January 30 in Avonmore at Tagwi Secondary School.

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Thousand Islands Secondary School Intermediate Girls' Volleyball Team

Thousand Islands Secondary School Wins Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Girls’ Volleyball Championship

01/30/2019

Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) won the 2019 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Girls’ Volleyball Championship, held Tuesday, January 29 in Avonmore at Tagwi Secondary School.

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UCDSB Schools Participate in Family Literacy Day

01/28/2019

North Stormont Public School, Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, and Beckwith Public School were some of the Upper Canada District School Board schools who organized activities on Friday, January 25, surrounding the 20th anniversary of Family Literacy Day.

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Senator Yvonne Boyer Visits Merrickville Public School

01/18/2019

Senator Yvonne Boyer visited Merrickville Public School Thursday, January 17 to talk to students about the Senate and the Métis Nation.

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Perth and District Collegiate Institute Hosts Community, Youth, Economy and Environment Conference

01/18/2019

Perth and District Collegiate Institute hosted the Community, Youth, Economy, and Environment Conference on Wednesday, January 16. The conference, organized by the school’s leadership class, challenged Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students to lessen their sector’s impact on the environment.

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Maynard Students Help Welcome New Canadian Families

01/14/2019

Members of Maynard Public School’s Student Council lead students in raising over $500 to purchase school items for four new refugees through the Refugees for Brockville program.

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Highlights from January 9 Board of Trustees Meeting

01/11/2019

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.

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UCDSB Students Participate in Mock Trial to Celebrate Law Day

12/19/2018

Students from Rideau District High School (RDHS), Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS), and Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) participated in a mock trial Wednesday, December 18 to celebrate Law Day.

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SFDCI Players Make Harvard University Girls Rugby Team

12/19/2018

Two Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute girls’ rugby players have been accepted to Harvard University to play next year with its Ivy League championship rugby team.

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Highlights from December 12 Board of Trustees Meeting

12/14/2018

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, December 12 to discuss several agenda items.

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SFDCI Hosts First Community Holiday Dinner

12/13/2018

On Thursday, December 14, Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) held its first Community Holiday Dinner. More than 190 people enjoyed the turkey feast and fellowship.

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Centennial ’67 Public School Hosts 41st Annual Christmas Dinner

12/13/2018

Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from Centennial ’67 Public School in the Upper Canada District School Board invited their grandparents and members of the community to their 41st annual Grandparent Dinner on Wednesday, December 12 at the Drummond Building in Spencerville.

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Toniata Public School is a Top 10 Finalist for the CBC Music Challenge

12/13/2018

Upper Canada District School Board’s Toniata Public School placed in the top 10 for the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge for the Category MusiCounts Passion Prize this week.

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Chimo Elementary School Students Enjoy Caine’s Arcade Cardboard Challenge Play Day

12/12/2018

Students at Chimo Elementary School enjoyed arcade games Tuesday, December 11 at the Caine’s Arcade Cardboard Challenge Play Day.

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SFDCI to Host 2021 OFSAA Boys AA Basketball Championship

12/07/2018

The Upper Canada District School Board is excited to announce that Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) has won the bid to host the 2021 OFSAA Boys AA Basketball Championship.

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Upper Canada District School Board Releases 2017-2018 Director’s Annual Report to the Community

12/07/2018

The 2017-2018 Director’s Annual Report, entitled Preparing Students for a Successful Life, was presented to trustees on Wednesday, December 5.

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Public School Board elects McAllister and MacPherson as Chair and Vice Chair

12/06/2018

Last night at the inaugural meeting of the 2018-2022 Board of Trustees for the Upper Canada District School Board Trustee John McAllister was elected as Chair of the Board and Trustee Bill MacPherson was elected as Vice Chair.

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Thousand Islands Secondary School Tops Regional Math Tournament in Kemptville

12/05/2018

A team from Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) won first overall at the Eastern Ontario Math League Tournament, held Friday, November 30 at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville.

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Board Recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities

12/03/2018

Today, the Upper Canada District School Board is recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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UCDSB Secures Ministry Funding for New Brockville School

11/30/2018

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to announce that it has received funding support of up to $1.6 million from the Ontario Ministry of Education, which is a key component to moving forward with building a new public elementary school in Brockville.

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Highlights from November 28 Board of Trustees Meeting

11/30/2018

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, November 28 to discuss several agenda items and acknowledge outgoing trustees.

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Students Eyes Widened by Career Opportunities

11/28/2018

Upper Canada District School Board’s Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School (GISS) hosted a career fair in conjunctions with Keys Employment professionals on Wednesday, November 28. There was a total of 28 different careers highlighted at the event, including industrial engineering, armed forces, software engineering, massage therapy, event management and livestock nutrition.

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UCDSB High School Chosen for Power of Ideas Tour

11/23/2018

Upper Canada District School Board’s Almonte District High School (ADHS) was one of 15 schools chosen this year for the Power of Ideas Tour that visited the school on November 21 and November 22.

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Front of Yonge Elementary School Hosts Multiple Speakers for Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

11/23/2018

Upper Canada District School Board's Front of Yonge Elementary School welcomed nursing students, Constable Sandra Barr and inspirational speaker and a National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Hospital Isabella Rose, into their school for Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, which runs from November 18 - 24.

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Students Recognized for Academic Success at Hall of Excellence Ceremony

11/19/2018

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.

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UCDSB Encourages Collaboration at Leeds Grenville Economic Development Forum

11/19/2018

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.

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Central Public School students wrap presents to decorate the float.

Central Public School to Participate in Cornwall Santa Claus Parade

11/16/2018

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

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Rockland Public School Student Speaks at WE Day in Ottawa

11/16/2018

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.

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Local School Boards Confronted with Unexpected Costs for Student Transportation

11/15/2018

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.

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UCDSB Hosts Multiple Learning Activities During Treaties Recognition Week

11/07/2018

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.

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Staff advisers at Gender and Sexuality Alliance Day

Russell High School GSA Day Empowers Youth

10/31/2018

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.

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Highlights from October 24 Board of Trustees Meeting

10/26/2018

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

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Hundreds of Students Compete at Upper Canada Cup Cross-Country Championships

10/24/2018

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.

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Five New Trustees Join Upper Canada District School Board Table Following 2018 Municipal Election

10/24/2018

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.

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Former Pakenham Public School principal Bruce Martin, left, and current Principal Dave Balfour

Pakenham Public School Celebrates 50th Anniversary

10/23/2018

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

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Brockville Area Students Visit GrandPals at Retirement Residences

10/22/2018

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.

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Highlights from October 10 Board of Trustees Meeting

10/17/2018

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

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Perth and District Collegiate Institute Intermediate Girls' Soccer Team

Perth and District Collegiate Institute Sweeps 2018 Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Soccer Championships

10/16/2018

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

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Smiths Falls DCI Students Discover Art of Birchbark Canoe Making

10/05/2018

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.

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Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute staff and students helped scrape a moose hide under the guidance of an Athabasca Dene elder.

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute Students Visit Fond du Lac Dene Nation

10/04/2018

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

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Provincial Consultations on Education Reform

10/01/2018

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.

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Wyatt Genoway at Alabama State University Baseball Showcase

St. Lawrence Secondary School Student Attends Baseball Camp at Alabama State University

10/01/2018

Wyatt Genoway attends Alabama State University Baseball Showcase

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UCDSB Recognizes Residential School Experience with Orange Shirt Day

10/01/2018

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.

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Highlights from September 26 Board of Trustees Meeting

10/01/2018

News from the September 26 Board of Trustees meeting

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Thirteen Employees Recognized at 2018 Trustee Innovation Awards

09/27/2018

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

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Upper Canada District School Board Students Celebrate Terry Fox

09/27/2018

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.

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Almonte District High School Student Medals at Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships

09/26/2018

Dumont earns bronze at 2018 Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships.

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Upper Canada District School Board to Host 2018 Trustee Innovation Awards on September 26 in Brockville

09/25/2018

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

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The Upper Canada District School Board Officially Opens New TR Leger Campus in Cornwall

09/24/2018

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.

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