The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has chosen two new student trustees to represent the student body for the 2026-27 school year in Guelph, Ontario. These representatives were selected during a February 2026 meeting of the Student Senate, which brings together student leaders from across the region.
The two elected students will officially begin their one-year terms on August 1, 2026. These roles are designed to give students a seat at the main board table, where they provide input on decisions that affect more than 35,000 students in 65 elementary schools and 11 high schools.
The board serves students across Guelph as well as the counties of Wellington and Dufferin. While the trustees are high school students, their work influences programs for all ages, including mental health initiatives and the transition from grade eight to high school.
The board holds these elections annually to ensure that student perspectives are included in high-level planning and policy-making. Families can talk to their local school councils to see how these student voices help shape board goals, and more information about upcoming public meetings is available on the board’s website.
