Grade 7 and 8 students at Carleton Place High School brought Black Canadian history to life for younger learners during Black History Month. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/cphs-black-h...
#BlackHistoryMonth #CarletonPlace #UCDSB

Grade 5/6 students knitting hats for newborns in Perth Students at Queen Elizabeth School are knitting hats for newborns while learning math, crafting skills, and giving back to their community.

Students in Perth are helping their community by knitting hats for newborns. The project teaches math, craft skills, and planning, while giving back to the community. Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/students-kni...
#PerthON #CommunityProjects #StudentInitiative #UCDSB

Montague Public School incident Nov. 12 involved plastic spoon Montague Public School incident on Nov. 12, involved a plastic spoon, not a knife. UCDSB confirms no broad threat to student safety.

The UCDSB says a Montague Public School incident involved a plastic spoon, not a knife. Staff followed all safety procedures, and there was no broad threat to students or staff. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/montague-pub...
#MontaguePublicSchool #UCDSB #StudentSafety

Smiths Falls school stabbing Nov. 12; Mother demands action Parent demands answers after her child was seriously injured in a Smiths Falls school stabbing, prompting questions about safety.

Kaleigh Villeneuve is seeking answers after her eight-year-old was seriously injured in a Smiths Falls school stabbing. UCDSB and OPP say the incident is being handled. Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/smiths-falls...
#SmithsFalls #OPP #UCDSB

UCDSB Trustee Carole Dufort steps down citing health reasons - Hometown News Carole Dufort resigns as UCDSB Trustee for Ward 2 due to health reasons. The board will begin the process to fill the vacant seat within 90 days.

Carole Dufort has resigned as UCDSB Trustee for Ward 2 due to health reasons. The board will begin the process to appoint a replacement within 90 days.
🔗 www.hometownnews.ca/trustee-caro...
#UCDSB #HometownNewsLC #LanarkCounty

UCDSB invests additional $500K into music programs across the school district - Hometown News UCDSB invests $500,000 into music programs across the district, helping schools improve access to instruments, audio equipment, and creative opportuni

UCDSB is investing $500K in Music Programs across the district. Schools received $2K–$19K to support instruments, musicals, and student creativity.
Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-invest...
#MusicPrograms #UCDSB #Education #ArtsInSchools #Music

UCDSB student and teacher honoured with King Charles III Coronation medals - Hometown News A UCDSB student and teacher were each awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding commitment to community and service.

Student, Lila Graham of CPHS and Teacher, Brandi Donovan of SGDHS earned the King Charles III Coronation Medal for service and leadership. Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-studen...
#KingCharlesIIICoronationMedal #UCDSB #YouthLeadership #CarletonPlace #RelayForLife #CommunityService

The Stewart School helps spread safety messages to community - Hometown News The Stewart School students in Perth are teaching fire, water, and personal safety through self-made videos and postcards shared throughout the commun

Students at The Stewart School in Perth created postcards & videos to teach fire, water & personal safety. Now their work is being shared all over town.
🔗 www.hometownnews.ca/the-stewart-...
#TheStewartSchool #PerthON #CommunitySafety #FireSafety #WaterSafety #YouthMedia #UCDSB #HometownNewsPerth

UCDSB invests $1.5M into books to foster a joy of reading - Hometown News UCDSB invests $1.5M in classroom libraries, providing new books to inspire a love of reading in students this fall.

UCDSB is investing $1.5 million in new books for classroom libraries across the region. Full article here:www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-invests-joy-of-rea...
#EducationMatters #StudentReading #UCDSB #ClassroomLibraries

UCDSB students medal at Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto - Hometown News UCDSB students earned five medals at the Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, showcasing talent in fields like carpentry, robotics, and heavy equipm

UCDSB students excelled at the Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto, winning five medals in carpentry, robotics, heavy equipment service, and more.
See which schools brought home the hardware: www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-skills...
#UCDSB #SkillsOntario #SkillsOntarioCompetition

PDCI project sees Black Canadian trailblazers come to life - Hometown News PDCI students showcase Black Canadian history with an exhibit featuring cutouts and podcasts at Perth Museum and OPP East Region Headquarters.

PDCI students are sharing Black Canadian history through an exhibit of cutouts and podcasts at Perth Museum and OPP HQ. A school project turned into a powerful community story. www.hometownnews.ca/pdci-black-c...
#PDCI #UCDSB #PerthON #BlackHistory #StudentLeadership #EducationMatters

UCDSB students named Ingenious+ regional winners - Hometown News UCDSB students shine in Ingenious+ challenge, winning regional awards for impactful, student-led projects at TISS and GSS. Read more here.

Two UCDSB student projects won Ingenious+ regional awards! One supports peers with essentials, the other teaches arts and trades. See how they’re making an impact: hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-studen...
#UCDSB #Brockville #StudentLeadership #CommunityImpact #EducationMatters

UCDSB to host holocaust survivor Andy Rèti as Tour for Humanity returns - Hometown News Holocaust survivor Andy Rèti will speak at five UCDSB schools this May, sharing his powerful story with students as part of a broader Holocaust prese

Holocaust survivor Andy Rèti will speak at five UCDSB high schools this May, sharing his story with students. His visit aligns with the return of the Tour for Humanity.
🗓️ Schedule: www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-holoca...
#AndyReti #HolocaustEducation #UCDSB #TourForHumanity

UCDSB to consolidate TR Leger campuses, keep online learning flexible - Hometown News UCDSB confirms TR Leger campuses will consolidate to three in-person sites by September 2025, with credit programs centralized and online options cont

TR Leger is streamlining its services. Starting fall 2025, only three campuses will offer in-person credit programs. See which sites remain open:
🔗 www.hometownnews.ca/ucdsb-consol...

#EducationNews #TRLeger #UCDSB #OntarioSchools #AdultEducation

School immunization records assessment expanding to UCDSB in February - Hometown News South East Health Unit is reviewing student immunization records, with suspension notices set for those missing updates. Learn more about deadlines an

Thousands of students in Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark have incomplete immunization records, and suspension notices are being issued for those missing updates.
Learn more: www.hometownnews.ca/school-immun...
#PublicHealth #Vaccines #SchoolPolicy #UCDSB #HometownNewsLC

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