Life After High School: Post Secondary Planning for Grads of 2026

Posted September 9, 2025

We hope all of our Knights have had a wonderful return to school. For some, this is their final year of high school and the planning for next steps is about to begin. Please save and share this infographic of events and dates that will be of interest to students this fall. We are excited […]

Cell Phone/Tech Policy Sept 2025

Posted August 27, 2025

Bluevale will maintain its cell phone/tech policy, implemented in the 2024-25 school year, in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines on cell phone use in schools. As educators, we have a responsibility to cultivate an environment that encourages the learning and well-being of our students. Studies have shown that students’ achievement and well-being improve […]

Email Notifications Sent by School-Day

Posted September 9, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is aware of reported concerns involving duplicate email notifications being sent to parents, families and caregivers through School-Day. Upon discovery of the incident, WRDSB immediately reported the issue to the vendor. The third-party vendor is working to determine and address the cause, and we are supporting schools with […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in September 2025

Posted September 4, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo […]

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted September 3, 2025

Welcome to the beginning of another school year in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The 194 school days that lie ahead provide us with the opportunity to see WRDSB students thrive, be supported in their learning, and to experience environments where they will encounter success and feel a sense of belonging at school. […]

2025-2026 School Year Information

Posted August 29, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Wednesday, September 3. […]

Smile! Photo Day is Coming!

Posted August 29, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Pegasus will be at BCI on Friday, September 5th, 2025 for our semester one photo day. See the Pegasus poster for more details.  This is an important event, as the photos taken will be used for student ID cards and official school purposes. Please note that payment will not be collected […]

Back to School Message from Minister Paul Calandra | Ministry of Education

Posted August 28, 2025

The following message has been shared on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Education. As we prepare for another school year, Minister of Education Paul Calandra has shared a message for staff, students, families, and caregivers. Read Minister Calandra’s message here: English Version Version française

Guidance Update: Welcome Back!

Posted August 25, 2025

Happy back to school, Knights! Hope all of you are enjoyed a great break.  We look forward to an amazing year ahead!   At this time, Guidance staff are working on registering new students and ensuring all students have a full schedule as our first priority. All timetables have been carefully checked for balance and […]

Tuesday, September 2 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted August 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 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 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

First Day of School Information Sept. 3rd, 2025

Posted August 19, 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students on the first day of school – Wednesday, September 3rd – but are especially excited to see our newest BCI Grade 9 Knights! Please take a moment to read our Opening Day Schedule. Please note that our focus for the morning is Grade 9 Orientation to ensure […]

Update from the City of Waterloo – LiveBarn cameras at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC)

Posted August 6, 2025

On behalf of the City of Waterloo, we would like to share an update regarding the LiveBarn cameras at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC). We are sharing this update as members of the school community attended an event at this location during the time period noted. Read the full update from the City of Waterloo. […]

Students Gather at Eastwood Collegiate Institute for Second Annual UNSDG Expo | #StudentVoice

Posted July 31, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s (ECI) eco club, IMPACT, hosted its second annual “UNSDG Expo,” in collaboration with the Outdoor and Environmental Education Department. The event focused on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Select […]

Starting the School Year Well – Welcome Back Events for Students and Families

Posted July 31, 2025

Students and families are invited to join us for an event to support a successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming all WRDSB students back to school on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Events for Students and Families Supporting the Return to School in September The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Staying Safe Online: Update for WRDSB Students and Families

Posted July 14, 2025

We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff and student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our students. At this time, we are not aware of any WRDSB email accounts […]

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