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Three UCDSB School Bands Recognized at Capital Region MusicFest

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:11:00 GMT

Student musicians from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) were recognized for their performances at the Capital Region MusicFest, with three school bands earning high standards at the regional festival held February 24-28 in Kanata.

Unique Books Help Make Math Fun at Maple Grove PS

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Educators at Maple Grove Public School are utilizing a series of math-focused storybooks to support learning in their Grade 1 classroom. The books help teachers match lessons to the student’s level of understanding, sparking meaningful math learning and conversations.

Students Put Robotics Skills to the Test at First-Ever UCDSB VEX Regional Competition

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:14:00 GMT

Students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered on March 4 at North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) for the board’s first-ever VEX Robotics regional competition, showcasing months of design, programming, and teamwork.

Highlights from the March 4 Board of Trustees Meeting

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:23:00 GMT

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.

UCDSB Sees Academic Improvement Through Indigenous Education Initiatives

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:22:00 GMT

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) continually works to ensure authentic Indigenous content and perspectives are embedded throughout day-to-day classroom activities and to create culturally responsive programming that benefits all students across our system. Through these efforts, the UCDSB is seeing higher engagement and more academic success among self-identified Indigenous students.

Celebrating Black History Across the UCDSB

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:01:00 GMT

Throughout February, schools across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) marked Black History Month with a variety of activities designed to deepen understanding of Black communities, history, culture, and contributions.

Student Senate Elects New Student Trustees for 2026-2027

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:03:00 GMT

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Senate held its annual Student Trustee Election on February 26, 2026, electing Grade 10 students Ava Andress from Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS), and Grant Emmell from South Grenville District High School (SGDHS) as the 2026-2027 Student Trustees.

Two UCDSB Schools Bring Home Medals at EOSSAA Curling Championship

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Two Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools are celebrating podium finishes after an exciting showing at the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) Curling Championship, held February 24-26 at the Brockville Country Club.