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2026 Eastern Ontario Junior Math Contest

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:56:00 GMT

Students from across the region gathered at North Grenville District High School on Thursday, April 16 for the 2026 Eastern Ontario Junior Math Contest. The fun-filled day saw Grade 9 and 10 students test their math skills in individual and team challenges.

Highlights from the February 11 Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Full details on presentations, reports, and discussions can be found in the agenda or reviewed in the recorded broadcast. Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Here are the key items that were discussed in the public session.

Highlights from the June 10 Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.

IN THE NEWS: BCI Student Sarah Thomas wins First Place at Youth Fiction Contest

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Congratulations to Brockville Collegiate Institute Grade 11 student Sarah Thomas on earning first place in the St. Lawrence Writers Festival's youth writing contest for students in Grades 10–12! Sarah's winning story, "Under Silver Waters," is a beautifully written tale that explores grief, hope and the enduring connections we share with those we love. Read the full story on the Recorder and Times website.

Eamer’s Corners Students Honour Veterans with Community Crosswalk

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:24:00 GMT

A powerful student-led learning journey came full circle on June 18 as Grade 6 students at Eamer’s Corners Public School unveiled a new Veteran Crosswalk at the intersection of Second Avenue and Bedford Street in Cornwall, in front of Legion Memorial Park and the city’s cenotaph.

CCVS Student Returns to France to Help Share Stories of Canada’s Soldiers

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT

For Callie McCormick, a Grade 12 student at Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS), a recent return trip to France was about more than revisiting a meaningful experience—it was about helping carry forward the stories of Canadian soldiers.

Lombardy Public School Students Create Lasting Outdoor Learning Space

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

After a year of dedication, collaboration, and experiential learning, students in the Grade 5/6 class at Lombardy Public School proudly unveiled the Lombardy Loop Story Time Walking Trail at the end of the school year. Located in the dense forest on the edge of school property, the new outdoor learning space will benefit students for years to come.

UCDSB Expands New Cornwall High School Plan with Additional Classrooms

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to share that the new Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School, being built on the northeast side of Nick Kaneb Dr. and Marleau Avenue, is set to be even bigger than originally planned.