Keeping You Informed: COVID-19 in Schools
Posted April 8, 2022
As COVID-19 cases rise across Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is providing an update to keep you informed. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. COVID-19 Reporting Starting next week, families will receive a daily report. This will come from their school principal through School-Day. The […]
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Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions
Posted April 7, 2022
We have an important update about school bus service for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) is having more driver absences because of COVID-19 isolation. As a result, they will need to cancel some bus routes when driver absences cannot be covered. Students and bus drivers are […]
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Commencement 2022! Save the Date!
Posted April 7, 2022
We are excited to announce our Commencement Ceremony for our June 2022 Grads will take place on the evening of Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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FOOD & HYGIENE DRIVE
Posted April 6, 2022
Bluevale is collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Waterloo and also hygiene items for our community. This drive last 10 days (April 4th – 14th) You can also provide monetary donations through our custom BCI donation page: https://www.thefoodbank.ca/bci/
BLUEVALE MERCH & GRAD WEAR MERCH
Posted April 6, 2022
It’s our semester 2 merch drop! Order online with this link: https://bluevalemerch2022.itemorder.com/shop/product/24530436/ Check out these great new designs! The deadline to order is April 19th!
Don’t miss the PIC Family Engagement Series
Posted April 5, 2022
By Beth Daniel & Anjali Misra – Beth is the co-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee and Anjali is a Parent Member of the Parent Involvement Committee. Over the past two years, parents and caregivers have had the challenging task of adjusting to a constantly changing environment and navigating a new world for our children […]
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Deadline Extended: Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan
Posted April 1, 2022
WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Deadline Extended – Have Your Say You now have until Friday, April 8 to have your say. Take the Survey We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]
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April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted April 1, 2022
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information […]
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World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month
Posted April 1, 2022
This April, we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This month and every month, we recognize the importance of accepting and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum so they can reach their full potential in school and in life. World Autism Awareness Day […]
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International Day of Transgender Visibility
Posted March 31, 2022
March 31st is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary peoples. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. […]
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Summer School Registration has begun!
Posted March 30, 2022
Summer School registration has begun! WRDSB’s Summer School program will run from Monday, July 4 through Thursday, July 28th inclusive; 8:30-3pm each day. Students will be learning both synchronously and asynchronously throughout the month. For course offerings and other details, please take a look at our SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION form. Please complete the form to […]
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Spring 2022: the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Posted March 30, 2022
Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students The Ministry of Education is resuming the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and literacy requirements for graduation this year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students can complete these this spring. For In-Person Students Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students learning in-person will be […]
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Masking Requirements
Posted March 30, 2022
All students are expected to complete the Ontario School Screening Tool each day before attending school and must adhere to the direction provided. Although the mask mandate has been lifted in Ontario, there are still certain circumstances where students are required to wear a mask. The following masking requirements are in addition to any self-isolation […]
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Remember to Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan
Posted March 29, 2022
WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss your chance to help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Don’t Miss Your Chance to Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are […]
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Grade 7 to 12 Immunization Catch-Up Clinics
Posted March 28, 2022
We want to remind families that students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Proof of Immunization According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all elementary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against: diphtheria tetanus polio measles mumps rubella meningococcal disease pertussis varicella […]
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