Preparing Waterloo Region’s Future Change Makers Through Systems Thinking

Posted March 23, 2023

Bright ideas and bright futures shone for all to see at the Waterloo Region Museum, where Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students pitched their innovative ideas to members of Smart Waterloo Region (SWR). The day marked the culmination of months of work by this group of students from Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS), Cameron […]

Summer School Registration 2023

Posted March 22, 2023

Summer is just around the corner! Registration for summer school classes begins today and ends Friday, May 5th. Summer School runs July 4th through 28th inclusive, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 3:30 pm. This year, students have the option to learn either via asynchronous elearning or in person learning. In person learning will take […]

Information Regarding the 2023 Spring Writing of the Literacy Test

Posted March 22, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11th, and Tuesday, April 18th all of our Grade 10 students as well as any Grade 11 or 12 student who was previously eligible, but has not yet written the test or who has not yet been successful, will be writing the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) in their Period B […]

Summer School COOP Registration

Posted March 21, 2023

Are you interested in a two credit COOP this summer? Great for experiencing real world learning and an asset for our SHSM learners! Summer School COOP placements will run from Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023, full days. These are unpaid placements and students may need to seek their own opportunity. In addition […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme “With Us, Not For Us” is a reminder that people with Down syndrome need to be part of the work being done to secure them the same […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

Posted March 14, 2023

Student success is a priority at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are successful when they know they have safe, caring and inclusive spaces to learn and grow. Just like school boards across the province, the WRDSB seeks feedback from students about their experiences in school. In fact, the Ministry of Education requires […]

Commencement Awards Applications 2023

Posted March 8, 2023

We are accepting applications for Commencement Awards for students graduating in June 2023. The applications are located in the Grade 12 Google Classroom under Classwork. If you wish to be considered for any Bursaries and/or Awards given at this year’s Commencement ceremony, please complete this application before the end of the school day on March […]

Interim Report Cards and Parents’ Night~Semester 2

Posted March 8, 2023

Interim report cards will go home on Wednesday, March 22.  Students with an office homeroom, please pick up your reports from the main office. Parents’ Night will take place on Thursday, March 30 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.  Teachers will be spread out in different locations throughout the school. If you are unable to make […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 6, 2023

March is National Social Work Month, and March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]

March 3 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Posted March 3, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

Grad Photos! March 6-8th

Posted March 2, 2023

Students who missed the opportunity to have their grad photos taken first semester have an opportunity to sign up for a photo session during the school day, March 6-8th. Grads have the information in their Guidance Classrooms.

Update to De-streaming in Secondary Schools

Posted March 1, 2023

As Grade 8 students at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prepare for their entry into Grade 9, we wanted to update families on the de-streaming of Grade 9 and 10 courses. De-streaming in Grade 9 As of September 2022, Grade 9 students are no longer required to choose between Applied or Academic level […]

February 28: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 28, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

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