Semester 2 Mid-Term Report Cards – Tuesday May 2nd

Posted May 1, 2023

Semester 2 mid-term report cards will be distributed to students on Tuesday, May 2nd in their period 1 class. Students with a period 1 spare can pick up their mid-term report card in the main office.

WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023

Posted May 1, 2023

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]

UPDATE: Grand River Transit Strike in Effect

Posted May 1, 2023

The Region of Waterloo confirmed that as of today, Monday, May 1, GRT bus services have been canceled due to a strike.  The Region confirmed that due to the strike conventional bus, MoblityPLUS and busPLUS services will not operate, but ION train service will continue. This has already caused disruption for students who rely on […]

May 1 is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2023

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2023

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

Potential Grand River Transit Strike

Posted April 27, 2023

Yesterday, the Region of Waterloo shared about a potential strike which would cause disruptions to Grand River Transit (GRT) service. UNIFOR Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Monday, May 1. In the event of a strike, the Region confirmed conventional bus, MoblityPLUS […]

Important Immunization Update from Public Health

Posted April 24, 2023

Important updates are available from Public Health in regards to immunizations and suspensions, along with some helpful links including how to book an appointment and where to submit updated immunizations records.

April 23 is World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2023

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

Instructional Support and Evaluation Days – April 19th & 20th, 2023

Posted April 19, 2023

We would like to remind our families that Wednesday, April 19th & Thursday April 20th are Instructional Support and Evaluation Days. On these days, students may complete work remotely from home.  Teachers will communicate expectations for these days to their students and notify specific students if in-person attendance is required.  Students that attend in-person will follow a regular, daily […]

Friday, April 21 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted April 13, 2023

Friday, April 21, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed. Elementary teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario […]

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