UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Westminster Public School students are helping those experiencing homelessness in Brockville by donating $350 to the Cooperative Care Centre.

Nationview Public School is more than just a place of learning. It’s a community that cares deeply about the well-being of its students and their families. At Nationview, the focus is not just on academic achievement but on nurturing the whole child.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

Grade 6 students at Viscount Alexander Public School are spreading kindness throughout their school community and across the city of Cornwall with their 10 Months of Awesome initiative.

Whether students have their eyes set on college, university, an apprenticeship, or entering the workforce, Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) had a bit of everything last week as students explored career pathways and Specialist High Skills Major's (SHSM) available to them.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Senate held their annual Student Trustee Election on Tuesday, February 28 to elect the two new Student Trustees for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Grade 5/6 French Immersion class at Wellington Elementary School put a unique twist on learning about notable Black Canadians and Americans – a book tasting.

Pleasant Corners Public School (PCPS) Kindergarten students are learning about Rosa Parks for Black History Month and used the opportunity to write, illustrate and narrate a digital storybook as a class project.

Kindness, compassion, and celebrating our differences. On Wednesday, February 22, students and staff across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) dawned pink attire for Pink Shirt Day.

What started as a Black History Month initiative in the St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) Model UN club, has evolved into a collaborative real-world learning project between two Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to share that Athens District High School (ADHS) and Carleton Place District High School (CPHS) have both received a grant of $72,800 from the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program, through the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA). The program is being funded in-part by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development as part of the efforts to build capacity in the skilled trades.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. At number 79 of 300, the UCDSB is the highest-ranking school board to be included.

Kindergarten is an exciting time for families. It’s the start of a new learning adventure that will serve as a foundation for future success.​ In Kindergarten children learn their numbers and ABCs, but they also learn how to be independent, to problem solve and to start thinking more critically about the world around them. As a parent or guardian, registering your child for Kindergarten can be a learning experience as well.