Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Posted June 29, 2026

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Student-Athlete Named OFSAA Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Posted June 26, 2026

Congratulations to Kevin, a proud Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) graduate, on being selected as one of four recipients of the 2025-26 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Alumni Scholarship. Selected from applicants across Ontario, Kevin was recognized for his outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service. During his time at BCI, he […]

Celebrating WRDSB EcoSchools Efforts in 2025-26

Posted June 26, 2026

We’re proud to share and celebrate the efforts of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools that took part in the EcoSchools program in the 2025-26 school year. EcoSchools in the WRDSB EcoSchools supports teachers and students with addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through environmental action. WRDSB schools have been participating in […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

Celebrating Student Achievement

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-26 school year just around the corner, we are recognizing the outstanding secondary students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for their incredible achievements. WRDSB students are leaders, academic achievers, community-builders and are the heart of the schools where they learn. We are so proud of every […]

Celebrating Culture and Community: FHCI Hosts Islamic Heritage Month Event

Posted June 22, 2026

In October, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) proudly hosted an Islamic Heritage Month celebration for secondary students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The school welcomed more than 240 students from sixteen secondary schools for a day of learning, creativity, and cultural celebration. The event highlighted the many contributions of Muslim people through […]

Did you graduate between 2019-2021?

Posted June 19, 2026

Attention Graduates of the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 school years: If you have not yet picked up your diploma, please email bci@wrdsb.ca to make arrangements. Diplomas will be available for pickup until July 8. Please note that the school will be closed on June 25 and 26. After July 8, diplomas will no longer be available.

Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

Posted June 19, 2026

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

Eastwood and Bluevale Welcome Students from Kugaaruk, Nunavut | #StudentVoice

Posted June 18, 2026

In May, Eastwood Collegiate Institute (ECI) and Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) welcomed students and educators from Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik, a school in Kugaaruk, Nunavut. The visit began at ECI, where Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik students joined ECI volunteers for lunch. Afterward, they set off on self-guided tours of the school, sharing stories about their communities and educational experiences […]

Bluevale Summer Information & Report Card Pick-up

Posted June 18, 2026

Happy Summer! Summer Hours: BCI will be closed for summer break between July 10th-August 28th. New Student Registrations: If you are a new student looking to register for September, please email rebecca_loschnig@wrdsb.ca. We will contact you to schedule a registration appointment at the end of August. Report card pick up will be from July 6th-8th (7:30 am-3:00 pm) […]

Building Connection, Confidence, and Belonging Through Wrestling | #StudentVoice

Posted June 16, 2026

Written by Amer, a student form Bluevale Collegiate Institute When I came to high school, I was shy, nervous, overwhelmed and very quiet. I felt that I lacked self-confidence. I also have a condition called hypochondroplasia, which means I am of short height. I was scared of what others would say and think about me. […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

Posted June 15, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

Locker Clean Out/Chromebook Return

Posted June 11, 2026

Locker clean out: All lockers are to be emptied and locks removed no later than Wednesday, June 24 @ 3:00 pm. After that time locks will be cut and items discarded. The school will be closed Friday, June 25. There will be no access to the building until September. Chromebook return: If you are graduating […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Posted June 10, 2026

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

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