UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

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!​

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Janevra Pier

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.