2022-2023

Direct Transportation Questions/Concerns to STEO

08/31/2023

With the first day of school just a few days away, and transportation secured for the upcoming school year, we want to remind families to visit the Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario website to view transportation information – including bus times and transportation eligibility.

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Full bus service resumes Sept. 5

08/30/2023

Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) has confirmed that school buses will be up and running for the first day of school (September 5).

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Student Transportation Services Update - Aug. 28

08/28/2023

Today, the Upper Canada District School Board received confirmation that STEO has reached a tentative deal with the Eastern Ontario Bus Operators Association to provide bus service for the upcoming school year.

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UCDSB Update for Parents & Guardians - Transportation

08/25/2023

With the recent update from Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) about the possibility that there will be no student transportation – buses or vans – in the fall, we understand that many of you are concerned about this school year.

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STEO Update: Potential Disruption to Student Transportation Services

08/21/2023

Since March 2023, Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) has been working to secure student transportation services with the existing school bus companies that provide transportation for both the Upper Canada District School Board and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

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UCDSB Students Create Virtual Masterpieces Through Song Collab Studio

08/09/2023

Throughout the 2022-23 school year, and recent Summer Learning Program, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) worked with Patrick Artists' Song Collab Studio to enable and enhance student projects.

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UCDSB 2023 Summer Learning Program Wraps Up

07/24/2023

More than 200 students took part in the UCDSB Summer Leaning Program, held July 4 –21 at 14 sites across the district.

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10 UCDSB students receive CWB Welding Certification

07/11/2023

July 10, 2023 (Carleton Place, ON) – On June 9, 22 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students attempted The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Flat Fillet Groove Structural Welding test, hosted at Carleton Place High School (CPHS). The CWB test is an industry recognized standard in structural welding which requires a high degree of skill and knowledge to be successful.

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NGDHS Student nabs $48K in Scholarships to University of Guelph

07/05/2023

A North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) graduate is headed to the University of Guelph on a four-year scholarship thanks to her volunteer work, her voice on two school committees, and good grades.

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Almonte Students Complete Real World Learning Project in Fitzroy Provincial Park

06/30/2023

A project that began in September wrapped up on the last day of school for Grade 7 students at Almonte District High School, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at Fitzroy Provincial Park.

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VCI Student Awarded Prestigious $48K Scholarship to Queen’s University

06/28/2023

Grade 12 Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) student Olivia St. Denis is the recipient of the Chernoff Family Award, a prestigious $48,000 admission award at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

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Outstanding UCDSB Individuals Honoured with 2023 Trustee Innovation Award

06/27/2023

The 2023 Trustee Innovation Award (TIA) winners were recently announced by Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), showcasing the district's commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and its positive influence on student learning.

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Twelve UCDSB Schools to Receive $10K from Contest

06/27/2023

Eight Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) elementary schools and four intermediate schools entered and won the KidoodlED Million Dollar School Giveaway, each receiving $10,000 to achieve the school’s goal outlined in their video submission.

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UCDSB Students Gain Valuable Construction Experience Through Habitat for Humanity Build Days

06/26/2023

Over the past two months, Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students gained hands-on experience in the construction sector and its related trades in the Habitat for Humanity Build Days program, while also giving back to their local community.

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Poor Air Quality Forecasted - Being Monitored

06/25/2023

This evening we were notified of an air quality statement issued for the eastern region of our school district. Air quality is forecasted to deteriorate over the next few days in some areas of our board.

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UCDSB Students Win Canada-Wide Award for Community Garden Project

06/23/2023

Students learning at the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre, which has been serving as a satellite location for newcomer students set to attend Bridgewood Public School, are reaping what they sow after winning top prize in the Canada-Wide LSF Empowering Youth for Climate Action Awards.

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Highlights from the June 21 Board of Trustees Meeting

06/23/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated At Char-Lan District High School

06/19/2023

On June 5th Char-Lan students celebrated Indigenous People's Day with two Indigenous guests. Students played Indigenous games with William Komaksiutiksak and learned about hoop dancing with Feryn King.

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Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School Students Launch Wicked Whisk, a Culinary and Sustainable Food Enterprise

06/19/2023

Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School (GISS) has created its own company through a unique Real-World Learning initiative called Wicked Whisk. This new initiative empowers Grade 9 to 12 students to explore the world of entrepreneurship, culinary, and sustainable food practices.

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Fifth Annual Spirit of the Drum Educational and Traditional Powwow Attracts Thousands to Celebrate Indigenous Culture and ReconciliAction

06/15/2023

From June 10 to 11, the fifth annual Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) Spirit of the Drum Educational and Traditional Powwow brought together Indigenous dancing, workshops, music, and informational booths, captivating the hearts of over 4,000 in attendance.

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VCI Student Receives $80K Scholarship to Dream School

06/15/2023

Grade 12 Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) student Yvesgaëlle Dor is the proud recipient of an $80,000 bursary to study political science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver.

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Students Get a Glimpse of Construction and Electrical Trades through St. Lawrence College Mobile Training Labs

06/14/2023

Five weeks, five school visits, and 270 students got a taste of what a career in the construction and electrical trades could look like through the St. Lawrence College (SLC) Mobile Training Labs.

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Highlights from the June 7 Board of Trustees Meeting

06/13/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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UCDSB Indigenous Education Having Significant Impact on Students and Community

06/12/2023

From creating meaningful and personal land acknowledgements to working with Indigenous partners to identify the traditional territory each school is situated on, to implementing rich programming that offers Indigenous students the opportunity to form deeper connections with their own culture and share it with their non-Indigenous peers, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is truly committed to Truth and Reconciliation.

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Community Gathers for Official Sod Turning of New Brockville Public School

06/12/2023

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) alongside local dignitaries and community partners, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Brockville public school with a sod turning, today.

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Toniata Public School Class Embarks on BioBlitz Project at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area

06/08/2023

The Grade 4/5 students at Toniata Public School recently undertook an exciting research project known as a BioBlitz at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. Spearheaded by the students, this immersive experience aimed to collect valuable data by observing the area's diverse array of living organisms.

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Update on School Activities for June 8

06/07/2023

Tomorrow, air quality within our region is forecasted to be within the moderate range (4-6). Therefore, outdoor activities, sporting events, field trips, etc. will be able to resume tomorrow (June 8).

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School Actitives Update for June 7

06/06/2023

Given the current air quality statement that is in effect from Environment Canada and the forecast for tomorrow, the UCDSB is cancelling all outdoor activities for June 7 within our school district.

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Update to Families June 6 - Air Quality

06/06/2023

Due to worsening air quality, all outdoor extra-curricular activities are cancelled today. Schools will also keep students indoors today.

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UCDSB Celebrates National Indigenous History Month

06/05/2023

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), which is situated on the traditional Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee territories, has a deep connection with Indigenous education. As June is National Indigenous History Month, the UCDSB will be enhancing its focus on Indigenous education this month, providing schools across the district with additional opportunities to learn about and celebrate Indigenous peoples and culture.

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Glengarry DHS Girls and Thousand Islands SS Boys Win EOSSAA Gold in Sr. Soccer Championships

06/02/2023

It’s an Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) soccer gold for Glengarry District High School junior girls in the ‘A’ division and a gold for Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) boys in the ‘AA’ division.

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Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School Student Wins at Canada-Wide Science Fair

06/02/2023

Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School's Afaq Virk has returned triumphant from the renowned Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) for youth, held from May 14-19 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Duncan J. Schoular Public School Receives Funding from the Canadian Playful Schools Network to Foster Real-World Learning Opportunities

06/01/2023

Students at Duncan J. Schoular Public School are reaping the rewards of a real-world and play-based learning environment after being selected as a grant recipient from the Canadian Playful Schools Network (CPSN).

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UCDSB Puts Focus on 2SLGBTQIA Activities and Resources in June

05/31/2023

June is widely known as Pride Month and schools within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) will take part in activities throughout the month to celebrate and show support of our two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA) students, staff members, and their families.

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Dozens of UCDSB Students Win Gold at EOSSAA Track and Field

05/30/2023

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) athletes won more than three dozen gold medals at the 2023 Eastern Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (EOSSAA) Track and Field Championships, held May 25 and 26 at Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville.

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Highlights from the May 24 Board of Trustees Meeting

05/26/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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UCDSB Educator Receives Provincial Technology Award

05/19/2023

On Friday, May 12, Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Success Learning Partner, Ashley Grant, received the Technological Education Leadership Award from the Ontario Council of Technology Education (OCTE) at its annual conference in London, Ontario.

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UCDSB’s Connie Boros Earns Award from Ontario eLearning Consortium

05/18/2023

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is proud to announce that Connie Boros, UCDSB Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching Contact teacher, has been honoured with the Supporting Boards and Students in eLearning Award by the Ontario eLearning Consortium (OeLC). This prestigious recognition highlights Boros' exceptional dedication and contribution to advancing eLearning opportunities for students.

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Athens District High School Students Gain Practical Skills in Heritage Carpentry Construction Project

05/16/2023

A group of 18 dedicated Grade 10 to 12 students at Athens District High School (ADHS) are immersing themselves in the world of post-and-beam heritage carpentry through an engaging partnership with Jason Gibson's School of Timber Framing.

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Highlights from the May 10 Board of Trustees Meeting

05/15/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Laggan PS and Char-Lan DHS Win UCDSB Award for Terry Fox Fundraising Efforts

05/12/2023

When it comes to fundraising for The Terry Fox Foundation, Laggan Public School and Char-Lan District High School are leaders within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).

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UCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Larry Berry Resigns

05/11/2023

Larry Berry recently informed the Board of Trustees that, for personal reasons he is resigning from his position of Ward 7 Trustee of the Upper Canada District School Board.

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KPS Students Aid in the Recovery of Fallen Soldiers’ Identities

05/10/2023

Kemptville Public School’s (KPS) Grade 6 classes are working together to build an online database that will aid in identifying the remains of approximately 120 fallen Canadian soldiers of the Battle of Hill 70 found in France the spring of 2022.

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Student Survey Results Guide UCDSB to Action Plan in Focus Area of Equity and Inclusion

05/09/2023

Equipped with the knowledge that the majority of students who participated in the JK-12 We All Belong Student Survey and the Intermediate Student Voice Survey have at least one caring adult at school (88 per cent), feel accepted by all or most staff (79 per cent), feel a sense of belonging at their school (63 per cent), but only some feel comfortable asking for mental health support (31 per cent), the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is set to dive deeper in the results and take specific and intentional next steps.

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UCDSB FSL Students Complete World-Renowned French Test: DELF

05/08/2023

At the end of April, 41 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students challenged their French ability in the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) examinations.

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Seaway DHS Students Win Silver at Provincial Skills Competition

05/05/2023

A team of four Seaway District High School students earned second place this week in Home and Team Building at the 2023 Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto.

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Gananoque Intermediate & Secondary School Brings Theatrical Production to New Heights with Thousand Islands Playhouse Partnership

05/02/2023

Lights, camera, action! Students at Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School (GISS) are taking part in a unique real-world learning opportunity with the Thousand Islands Playhouse (TIP) that will result in students producing a theatrical production from the ground up.

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Highlights from the April 26 Board of Trustees Meeting

04/28/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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UCDSB Students Bring Home Gold, Silver, Bronze from SKLZ Competition

04/26/2023

Twenty-three gold, silver and bronze medals were brought back to Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools from the Eastern Ontario SKLZ competition on Tuesday, April 25.

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Carleton Place High School Students Launch Merch-Making Company: Bear Necessities

04/14/2023

Students at Carleton Place High School (CPHS) are excited to launch the school’s new "Bear Necessities" business venture, an initiative that will allow students to design and sell school clothing and accessories, as well as support its first client -- Sweet Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

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Highlights from the April 12 Board of Trustees Meeting

04/14/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Students at The Queen Elizabeth School Raise Awareness and Funds for Clean Drinking Water

04/13/2023

Students at The Queen Elizabeth School are taking a stand to raise awareness and funds for clean drinking water for Indigenous communities.

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VCI Students to Transform Library into Optimal Learning Space

04/11/2023

This morning, the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) Library Redesign Committee held a fundraising pancake breakfast and silent auction to raise money for their real-world learning project of redesigning the VCI library.

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UCDSB Students Recovering Identities of Canadian First World War Soldiers for National Hill 70 Project

04/06/2023

Students across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are working to identify fallen Canadian soldiers from the First World War Battle of Hill 70 so their service can be honoured and they can truly be laid to rest.

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School Closures and Bus Cancellations - April 6

04/06/2023

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UCDSB Students Medal at Kingston Skills Competition

04/04/2023

On Saturday, April 1, six Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) students travelled to St. Lawrence College (SLC) in Kingston for the Skills Ontario Qualifying Competition. There are four areas in the competition – Culinary, Individual Carpentry, TV Video and Welding.

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UCDSB Celebrates World Autism Awareness Day

03/31/2023

World Autism Day is on April 2 and at the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), we celebrate and support the strengths and talents of Autistic students. Today and every day, we're proud to create inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Let's celebrate each other and work towards a brighter future for all!

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Highlights from the March 29 Board of Trustees Meeting

03/31/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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UCDSB Secondary School Students Put Their Skills to the Test, Compete in Welding and Carpentry Competitions

03/29/2023

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) secondary school students displayed their talents in welding and carpentry during a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) skills qualifying competition at Carleton Place High School (CPHS) on March 24.

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Westminster Public School Students Raise Money to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

03/20/2023

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

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Highlights from the March 8 Board of Trustees Meeting

03/10/2023

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.

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A Community That Cares: Nationview Public School Puts Kindness and Caring First

03/10/2023

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.

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Viscount Alexander’s 10 Months of Awesome Brings Kindness to the Community

03/09/2023

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.

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Students Explore Career Opportunities During Thousand Islands SS Specialist High Skills Major Week

03/09/2023

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.

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Student Senate Elects New Student Trustees for 2023-2024

03/03/2023

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.

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Grade 5/6 Class at Wellington Elementary School Celebrates Black History with Book Tasting

02/28/2023

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.

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PCPS Students Create & Narrate Digital Storybook on Rosa Parks

02/27/2023

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.

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UCDSB Celebrates Kindness and Differences on Pink Shirt Day

02/24/2023

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.

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SLSS and NDDHS Team Up to Create Diversity Shirts

02/24/2023

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.

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Perth & District CI Basketball Documentary Launches Friday

02/23/2023

Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) student and aspiring journalist Lauren Croth has embarked on an exciting project of creating a documentary of PDCI’s senior girls basketball team's journey together, which is set to launch Friday, February 24.

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UCDSB Receives Over $100K in Grants for New Machinery in Tech Shops

02/15/2023

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.

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Two UCDSB Schools Raise $1K for Champions for Kids on National Bubble Gum Day

02/14/2023

Students at South Branch Elementary School and Centennial ‘67 Public School are making a difference in the lives of other children and their families by participating in a unique fundraising effort.

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Highlights from the February 8 Board of Trustees Meeting

02/09/2023

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

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Update to Families - New Logo, Black History Month & More

02/09/2023

It’s been a while since we sent a district update and today we have a few items we wanted to update and remind our families about.

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Ontario Human Rights Commissioner Talks Social Justice with St. Lawrence Secondary School

02/08/2023

The right to read is not a privilege, it is a basic and essential human right. That’s what students at St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) are learning as part of their social justice initiatives, and this was the message that was delivered by Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner of Ontario’s Human Rights Committee (OHRC) when she spoke to students virtually on February 6.

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SGDHS Student Earns Bronze at National Figure Skating Competition

02/08/2023

Grade 11 South Grenville District High School (SGDHS) student Kadynn Morrison is excelling in both her school and skating careers, earning a national bronze medal last month, while staying involved in academics and extra-curriculars at the school.

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UCDSB Recognizes & Celebrates Black History Month

02/01/2023

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools make efforts throughout the year to celebrate the valuable contributions of all Canadians. With February being Black History Month, classrooms across our district will be focused on learning about notable Black Canadians, reading works by Black authors, learning the history of Black History Month and celebrating Black culture.

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Seaway Student Wins Provincial Award

01/25/2023

January 25, 2023 – Dean Contois is a shy and quiet student at Seaway District High School whose voice is being heard at the provincial level through his winning entry into the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) Student Achievement Awards.

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Highlights from the January 11 Board of Trustees Meeting

01/13/2023

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Real-World Learning Project Sees Students as Publishers

12/23/2022

What started as a poetry assignment in the Grade 5 classroom at The Queen Elizabeth School, turned into the creation of a student book publishing company that raises money for a community outreach program.

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Russell HS Event Raises Money for Community Splash Pad

12/22/2022

After being cancelled for the past three years, Russell High School (RHS) saw the largest crowd and second most money raised for their annual ‘Baskets For’ event on the evening of Dec. 15.

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PCPS Hot Chocolate Pop up Shops

12/22/2022

The month of December always feels a little extra magical but this year, in the hallways of Pleasant Corners Public School, it was quite literally overflowing with Christmas cheer.

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Local Schools Feud for Food

12/21/2022

Seen here, are members of the Char-Lan District High School and Glengarry District High School Link Crews. The two senior leadership classes spearheaded a joint initiative in the form of a food drive contest to bring good fortune to those in need.

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UCDSB Invests in Science of Reading to Build Literacy Skills

12/20/2022

In response to the findings of the Ontario Human Rights Commission Right to Read Report, which was released in early 2022, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is making significant changes and investments in how reading is taught in our school district.

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Highlights from the December 14 Board of Trustees Meeting

12/15/2022

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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GSS Equity Club Students Raise Money for Local Food Bank & Learns About Food Insecurity

12/08/2022

Since its inception five years ago, Gananoque Secondary School’s (GSS) Equity Club has been challenging issues of marginalization in society. This year, one of their focuses has been on food insecurity. As a result, they created a school-wide Chili Cookoff to raise awareness and funds for Gananoque Food Bank.

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UCDSB Students Find Inspiration in Leadership Conference

12/06/2022

Inspiring, motivating, confidence building – these are the words that students and staff from South Grenville District High School in Prescott, North Grenville District High School in Kemptville and Seaway District High School in Iroquois used to describe the Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) they attended last month in Niagara Falls.

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Highlights from the November 30 Board of Trustees Meeting

12/02/2022

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, for their first official meeting of the 2022-2026 term. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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UCDSB Power Up Program Empowers Students

12/02/2022

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observance on December 3, with the aim to promote understanding of disability issues and increase support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of those with disabilities.

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Sweet’s Corners ES Students Engage in Real-World, Community Fundraising Project

12/01/2022

Students at Sweet's Corners Elementary School have become active citizens by planning and hosting a real-world and community-based spaghetti dinner fundraiser for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Kindness, Compassion, Motivation are at the Forefront for UCDSB Students during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

11/25/2022

November 20-26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week and students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are engaging in various anti-bullying and prevention activities to reinforce that kindness matters.

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Indigenous Celebrations Week at Montague PS

11/23/2022

Indigenous Education has been a focus at Montague Public School this month, and they recently completed their week-and-a-half-long Indigenous Celebrations Week with a collaborative singing and dancing workshops.

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CUPE Labour Update - Nov. 20

11/20/2022

The provincial government and CUPE have announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement. CUPE has confirmed that its members will not go on strike on Monday, Nov. 21.

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UCDSB Board of Trustees Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022-2023

11/17/2022

The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees will again be led by John McAllister as Chair, with Corina Parisien as Vice-Chair for 2022-2023, following the Board’s annual organizational meeting on November 16, where trustees were sworn in for the 2022-2026 term.

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Director Ferguson Presents the 2021-2022 UCDSB Director’s Annual Report

11/17/2022

At the inaugural Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) meeting of the 2022-2026 Board of Trustees, Director Ron Ferguson presented the 2021-2022 Director’s Annual Report.

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CUPE Labour Update Nov. 16

11/16/2022

Since our last update on November 7, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the provincial government have been in ongoing negotiations. Today, CUPE provided us with notice that its members will proceed with a full withdrawal of services (strike) on Monday, Nov. 21 if a deal between CUPE and the provincial government is not reached.

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November 2022 Update to Families

11/14/2022

Information for UCDSB families that will help you stay up to date with what’s happening across our school district.

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LSPS, Tagwi Team Run to Say “Thank You” to Canadian Armed Forces and First Responders

11/11/2022

This past weekend, a group of runners, walkers and bikers joined together to complete 105 kilometres to honour veterans, military personnel and first responders.

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TISS Novice Boys Outrun Competition at OFSAA Cross-Country

11/10/2022

It’s a provincial championship for Thousand Islands Secondary School’s novice boys’ cross-country team!

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Courtside: The Return of Sports and School Spirit at Char-Lan DHS

11/09/2022

School spirit brings people together and gives the feeling of being part of something far bigger than oneself. Sadly, this feeling of unity and belonging was lacking for many due to COVID. This all changed last week when Char-Lan DHS hosted the SD&G Girls Basketball Championship, making the first such gathering since 2019 a truly memorable one.

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Rockland Students Join Forces to Build Bridge of Food for Local Food Bank

11/04/2022

Students at Rockland Public School and Rockland District High School worked together to organize a food drive for their local food bank and build a bridge between the two schools to symbolize their commitment and support of the community.

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CUPE Update to Families - Nov. 4

11/04/2022

The provincial government has passed legislation that provides CUPE members with a contract. At this point, it’s not certain if CUPE employees will continue their walkout on Monday, Nov. 7.

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Popcorn Donation Generates Funds for C4K

11/02/2022

A recent generous community donation of personal bags of popcorn to Williamstown Public School (WPS) sparked an initiative to fundraise for the Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation (C4K).

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Brockville Collegiate Institute Receives $50K Posthumous Donation

11/02/2022

Brockville Collegiate Institute and the Upper Canada District School Board are pleased to accept a generous posthumous donation of $50,000 from local resident and BCI alum Carl Jowett.

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Highlights from the October 26 Board of Trustees Meeting

10/27/2022

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Four New Trustees Join Upper Canada District School Board Table Following 2022 Municipal Election

10/25/2022

The 2022 municipal election has resulted in a shuffle around the trustee table for the UCDSB. In the new term, starting Nov. 15, the UCDSB will welcome four newly elected trustees, four incumbents and two acclaimed.

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Local Government is a year-long focus at Athens DHS

10/21/2022

It’s Local Government Week and students across the Upper Canada District School Board learn about levels of government – municipal, school trustee, and student senate year-round. Athens District High School has a unique school-wide Student Parliament that organizes school fundraisers, dances, and events all while enacting the Federal legislature.

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UCDSB Provides More Support for Tech Shops in Secondary Schools

10/18/2022

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) recognizes the importance of providing students with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and is doing just that with continued investments in our technology shops.

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Chimo gets visit from Brooke Henderson, C4K Receives Donation

10/11/2022

Golf and students were front and centre last week in Smiths Falls as LGPA pro-golfer Brooke Henderson visited her elementary alma mater and made a surprise donation to the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Champions For Kids Foundation (C4K).

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UCDSB Celebrates International Day of The Girl With Student Trustees Profile - Olivia Pereira

10/11/2022

With October 11 being the International Day of the Girl, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants the community to get to know two strong female student leaders in our board – student trustees Janevra Pier and Olivia Pereira. Meet Olivia Pereira

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UCDSB Celebrates International Day of The Girl With Student Trustees Profile - Janevra Pier

10/11/2022

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October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week

10/11/2022

Fire services across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are promoting fire safety this week for the annual Fire Prevention week, which runs October 9-15, 2022. This year’s awareness campaign is 'Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape', which aims to educate everyone about simple but important actions to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

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Two UCDSB Schools Receive Posthumous Donation Totaling $100K

10/07/2022

Two Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools are the gracious recipients of a posthumous donation from well-known Rideau community volunteer, Norman G. Lapointe.

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Cyber Awareness Month 2022

10/04/2022

As October is Cyber Awareness Month, the UCDSB is sharing some helpful tips and information from Educational Computing Network of Ontario to promote best practices in cyber safety, cyber security, and online privacy in K-12.

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TR Leger Kemptville Expands Adult Training & Apprenticeship Programming

10/03/2022

Due to the positive response and demand within the community, the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education at Kemptville Campus will now be offering its newly launched adult training in heavy machinery in the evenings and on weekends.

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UCDSB Staff and Students Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

09/30/2022

On the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and eighth annual Orange Shirt Day, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) recognizes it has a role to play in truth and reconciliation.

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Highlights from the September 28 Board of Trustees Meeting

09/29/2022

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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Additional Funding for New Brockville School

09/22/2022

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is proud to announce that it has received additional funding from the Ministry of Education and the approval to proceed with the new Brockville Elementary School.

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Construction to Expand Westminster Public School Begins

09/22/2022

Construction equipment, workers and materials at Brockville’s Westminster Public School can mean only one thing – modernization. The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is pleased to officially announce that the multi-phase expansion project is physically underway.

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Char-Lan DHS Celebrates Agriculture with its Annual Take your Tractor to School Tradition

09/16/2022

Students and staff from Char-Lan District High School drove the streets of Williamstown early this morning to meet up in the school’s parking lot where they parked their tractors and other farm equipment for the annual Take your Tractor to School Day.

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UCDSB Invests over $5M in Equipment and Furniture to Modernize Schools

09/15/2022

The Upper Canada District School Board has started the school year with a $5,287,200 investment in technology equipment and furniture, as part of the school board’s goal to engage students, staff and community partners in real-world learning and enhanced pathways.

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Update for families ahead of new school year

September 2022 Update To Families

08/25/2022

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 6 and we are excited to welcome students back to our classrooms! The return to school this fall will look more like what students and families are used to, with no restrictions on school extra-curriculars and sports programs, engaging hands-on opportunities and no cohort restrictions.

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Adult Trades Training Program Launches at TR Leger Kemptville in September

08/19/2022

September marks a return to the classroom for children and youth, but it now also means back to school for adults wanting to gain or upgrade skills in the Motive Power Trades.

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Public Notice: UCDSB Now Accepting Applications for Vacant Trustee Position

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January 22 - 28 is Data Privacy Week

January 22 – 28 is Data Privacy Week. We want to spread awareness about online privacy and how to protect it.

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Highlights from the Sept. 14 Board of Trustees Meeting

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board met on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, for their first scheduled meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

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