Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Friday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. In […]

Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations

Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

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 with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

Notice of School Council Meeting–Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bluevale Library

Happy New Year.  This is a reminder of our upcoming school council meeting, on Wednesday, January 17th, in the School Library. Please consider joining us even if you have not participated before. At this meeting, we will be discussing our application for the Parents’ Reaching Out Grant and the Parent Initiative Grant.  Please park in […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]

Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB

With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]

Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open

Applications for 2024-25 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to be our 2024-25 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent more than 65,000 WRDSB students at the […]

Semester 1 Exam Schedule and Final Evaluation Information January 2024

Please read the document regarding our Semester 1 Exam Schedule and Final Evaluation Information for January 29 – January 31, 2024.

WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]

Time is running out 🕑 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]

Help Us Meet The Growing Need 🍏 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

When a child arrives at school hungry, it affects their ability to learn and thrive. Let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. This holiday season, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission […]

Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Together, let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential.  Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign. Help Us Meet The Growing Need More than ever, food insecurity is of […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Wednesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

Could YOU be one of our 2024-25 Student Trustees?

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for 2024-25 Student Trustees to represent our 65,000 students at the Board table and through various committees. Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2024-25 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see […]

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