UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

The Senior Girls Basketball Team from Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) made history by competing at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Championships, held November 21-23 in North Bay. Although they didn’t secure a medal, the team played with skill, determination and heart, leaving a lasting impression and representing their school with pride. This is the first time in 20 years that a girls basketball team from TISS has qualified for this tournament.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) continues to show healthy financial results while delivering quality, innovative programs and opportunities for UCDSB students.

The cafeteria at Perth & District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) was buzzing last week as the school’s international students prepared and shared traditional dishes.

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Director of Education Ron Ferguson presented the 2023-24 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees during the November 13 organizational board meeting.

Students from Brockville Collegiate Institute welcomed Global News Kingston into their classroom on November 14 to discuss their recent trip touring WWI sites across Europe.

Trustee Jamie Schoular and Trustee Lynda Johnston will continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for the Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 school year.

Grade 7 & 8 students from Carleton Place High School (CPHS) have launched Bears Broadcast, a new digital monthly newspaper featuring student-written articles, interviews, comics, and more.

Today, North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) students and staff, members of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 108 in Winchester and local dignitaries gathered to formally recognize the collaborative Field of Crosses project at the school.

Sixteen students from around the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) took part in a unique, hands-on learning experience through Europe in October as part of the We Were Here Project, to understand the impact of war and Canada’s role on the global stage through the eyes of soldiers who lived it.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.

The Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) Treasure Chest has received a generous $11,700 grant from 100 Women Who Care – Thousand Islands. This funding will ensure the continued success of the student-led initiative that provides essential resources such as food, clothing, and hygiene products to students who need it.

On Thursday, Oct. 17 students at Chimo Elementary School were treated to a day of informative presentations and hands-on activities, helping spark their interest in careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors.

Char-Lan District High School played host to an exciting day of soccer as Intermediate students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) competed in the annual Upper Canada (UC) Cup Soccer Championships on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event showcased the impressive talent of young athletes from the region, with 16 teams competing from 13 different schools.

Premier Doug Ford, Labour Minister David Puccini and MPP Steve Clark were in Brockville last Friday to announce $2.1 million in funding through the SkillsnDevelopment Fund (SDF) to train over 700 workers and young people for careers in the skilled trades in Leeds-Grenville.

In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, the students, staff and families at Arklan Community Public School have come together to raise an incredible $11,754 for the Terry Fox Foundation. This year’s fundraising efforts were deeply personal, inspired by UCDSB student Sam Rudge, daughter of Arklan Vice-Principal Sarah Rudge, who has been bravely battling osteosarcoma, the same cancer that Terry Fox had.

Grade 3 and 4 students at Viscount Alexander Elementary School explored the value of language in cultural preservation and the ongoing efforts towards reconciliation.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. 

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to report it has seen a significant increase in student achievement in all areas of the EQAO provincial assessments. According to EQAO, the UCDSB was the only school board in the province to improve in every area and the only board to see a greater than 5 per cent increase in the Grade 3, 6 and 9 Math assessments.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) provides students with opportunities to learn about Indigenous culture and history, and to take meaningful actions towards reconciliation throughout the year by integrating Indigenous education into regular classroom learning.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) was excited to host the Grand Opening of Swift Waters Elementary School today, with Minister of Education Jill Dunlop and Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark, among many other local dignitaries and community members, being present at the ceremony.

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.

The Upper Canada District School Board is excited to share that for a third consecutive year, students are graduating from UCDSB schools at a higher rate than ever before.

Swift Waters Elementary School is set to welcome its first students through the doors on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).