POSTPONED: FIND YOUR FUTURE EVENT

Posted January 15, 2026

We are so sorry to announce that our Find Your Future event scheduled for this evening will have to be postponed due to school closure. We will announce a new date soon!

Final Exam/Evaluation Information for Semester 1

Posted December 11, 2025

The exam and final evaluation period for the end of Semester 1 will occur from January 23rd to January 28th, 2026, as shown on the school year calendar.  Regarding the 30% final evaluation, teachers have the flexibility to use a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth and confirm their learning. Many final […]

Update About Grade 9 and 10 Evaluation Days

Posted September 24, 2025

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is making changes to how final evaluations work for students in Grades 9 and 10 to help better set them up for success on their future pathways. Evaluation for Grade 11 and 12 students will remain unchanged. Evaluation Days At the end […]

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 […]

Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

Posted January 19, 2026

All school boards in Ontario are required to gather student feedback using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a […]

Thursday, January 15: All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all rental permits and school-led evening events are cancelled for the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Important Reminder About Community Use of Schools When schools are closed, all […]

Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities: Career Speaker Series

Posted January 15, 2026

In partnership with the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region (BEP), the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents, families, and caregivers to participate in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities interactive speaker series. This free virtual series gives students a […]

Thursday, January 15: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students, in both the in-person and remote learning programs can access asynchronous learning resources from their […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in January 2026

Posted January 14, 2026

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 (Gurmukhi) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

Thursday, January 29 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 13, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

Mark Your Calendar: January 22 WRDSB Strategic Plan Community Consultation Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Posted January 8, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is hosting a Virtual Town Hall Meeting for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6-8 p.m. Similar to the in-person meetings, the goal of the Virtual Town Hall Meeting is to gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted January 8, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open

Posted January 7, 2026

Applications for 2026-27 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to serve as its 2026-27 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent approximately 64,000 WRDSB students at the […]

January 7 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted January 7, 2026

Due to challenges with staff coverage, all rental permits are cancelled for the evening of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All school-led evening events will continue as scheduled. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres […]

Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season from the WRDSB

Posted December 18, 2025

As we prepare for the winter break let us take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth and achievement we have experienced together this school year. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, students and staff were settling into routines as classrooms welcomed students buzzing with curiosity and excitement. From Kindergarten […]

FIND YOUR FUTURE: A Post-Secondary Planning event for Grade 10s and their Families

Posted December 18, 2025

Find Your Future: Pathway Event January 15th (Save the date!) Hello Grade 10s! On THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th  from 6:30-8PM (drop in when you can! Open House style -check out the flyer for more info), we will be hosting a FIND YOUR FUTURE event targetted at Grade 10 students and their families. This event will cover: MyBlueprint, Course selection planning, […]

WRDSB Launches 2025-26 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 17, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students in achieving academic success and feeling a sense of belonging. Every school year the WRDSB creates a Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP) to: Guide our work as a system Outline measurable indicators and strategies Share examples of actions that will be […]

Outcomes for the 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 16, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2024-2025 school year was the third year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

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