Pride Flag will fly in solidarity with University of Waterloo after attack
Posted June 30, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) values all students, employees, and families, regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, ability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, employment, housing, sex, and sexual orientation, and is committed to creating and maintaining learning and working environments where […]
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Welcoming Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner
Posted June 29, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board welcomes Samantha Estoesta and Joe Meissner as trustees. The Board of Trustees carefully selected these outstanding individuals to fill the vacant Waterloo-Wilmot and Woolwich-Wellesley positions after following a diligent application process. Both Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner demonstrated their commitment to serving their communities and the education system. Trustee […]
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Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World
Posted June 28, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board’s innovative programming was on display at the board’s Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World event. The event, hosted at Groh Public School, showcased how instruction supports student achievement and well-being. Those in attendance included representatives from the Ministry of Education, local government leaders, community organizers, and […]
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Letter to Ministry of Education re: School Board Funding
Posted June 28, 2023
At the June 26, 2023, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Board Meeting, Trustees voted in favour of writing a letter to the Ministry of Education to ask the Ministry to examine its funding approach and address gaps in funding. Read the full letter below. June 27, 2023 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education 315 […]
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First Day of the 2023-2024 School Year
Posted June 27, 2023
This is a reminder that the WRDSB announced earlier this month that the first day of the 2023-2024 School Year will be Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 will be a PD Day for staff. For more information on the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, please see this announcement. Please start looking to the BCI Website during the […]
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Semester two final report card pick up
Posted June 26, 2023
Final report cards for sem 2 will be available for pick up on July 5-6 and July 10-13th between 7:45 am-3:00 pm. Please enter the school through the main front doors and go to the main office. Report cards will NOT be mailed. Please note the office is closed on Fridays.
Important information regarding our graduation ceremony on June 29th
Posted June 26, 2023
If you are attending our graduation ceremony on June 29th, please be aware of the following information: Graduates are asked to arrive at the Waterloo Memorial Rec Centre no later than 6:00 pm for gown pick-up and marshalling. Due to the high volume of traffic anticipated, visitors are encouraged to arrive early; and consider getting a […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Posted June 23, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]
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Summer School Information 2023
Posted June 21, 2023
Summer is fast approaching and, with that, the beginning of Summer School for those enrolled. Students with a WRDSB (in person or asynchronous) summer course will begin July 4th and end July 28th. All communication will be through WRDSB email, so please check often. Some students may be enrolled in asynchronous summer school with another […]
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June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day
Posted June 21, 2023
Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]
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Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget
Posted June 19, 2023
Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]
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Semester 2 Assessment and Evaluation Information and Schedule 2023
Posted June 12, 2023
Please read the document regarding our Assessment and Evaluation Information and Schedule for June 23 – June 27th, 2023.
2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted June 8, 2023
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]
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Islamophobia Awareness in Waterloo
Posted June 7, 2023
Waterloo Collegiate Institute is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a presentation on Islamophobia in Waterloo Region, sponsored by the Coalition of Muslim Women in K-W. This brief presentation will take place on June 13th, in the WCI Library at 7:00 PM. The evening will be hosted by Mifrah Abid, and is approximately […]
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Resumption of Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics
Posted June 7, 2023
This message is to inform you that vaccination catch-up Clinics for students is continuing. Please see the attached Parent Communication provided by the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services Department. Parent Communication
