Save the Date: PIC Family Engagement Series

Posted March 16, 2022

The WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to share that they will once again be hosting their annual Family Engagement Series! Each year, PIC offers a free, online speaker series for all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents and caregivers. This series is designed to bring together parents and caregivers from schools across […]

Update on Lifting COVID-19 Safety Measures

Posted March 11, 2022

On Wednesday, March 9, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health announced the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions. As of March 21, certain COVID-19 protocols such as masking, cohorting and confirmation of daily COVID-19 screening will no longer be required. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to providing a more […]

Commencement Award Applications 2022

Posted March 9, 2022

We are accepting applications for Commencement Awards for students graduating in June 2022. 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 day on March 25th. […]

Moving from Stuck to Unstuck | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted March 9, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can get unstuck when things get in our way. We all get stuck sometimes. Stuck wanting to keep doing something we enjoy. Stuck not wanting to do something we don’t feel like doing. Stuck in our thoughts. Stuck in big feelings. View the latest edition of […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 7, 2022

This week is Social Work Week in Ontario, which honours social work professionals for their contributions. At the WRDSB, we are celebrating and recognizing the tremendous work of our social work department. More than ever, this group of 27, highly skilled mental health professionals have shown great resilience, compassion and commitment to their work with […]

Progress Communication

Posted March 7, 2022

Starting today, teachers will be communicating via email or phone call regarding your student’s progress to date. This will not be a formal report; teachers will communicate a level and offer comments as to how your student is doing in the course.  Below is a chart outlined in Growing Success:  Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in […]

Update to COVID-19 School Screening

Posted March 3, 2022

The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool has been updated as Federal travel rules have changed. Please use this new version of the school screening tool each day before going to school. A PDF version is also available to print. The Government of Canada updated its quarantine rules for unvaccinated travellers under 12. All […]

Last Day for Course Selections

Posted March 3, 2022

TOMORROW (March 4th) is the last day for ALL students to choose courses for next year (2022/23). Grade 12 students also need to choose courses for a 5th year or indicate they will not be returning. Please use our COURSE SELECTION website for information including: step by step instructions, course codes, descriptions of classes, COOP and SHSM details. A reminder that […]

Skills Ontario Virtual March Break Workshops

Posted March 1, 2022

Skills Ontario, in collaboration with its partners, is offering virtual workshops during March Break (March 14 – 18, 2022). Through these virtual workshops, participants are led through fun skilled trade and tech-related workshops, demonstrations, virtual tours, speakers and presentations. Sessions will be led by Skills Ontario staff and volunteers/partners via Zoom. Virtual workshops are open […]

Supporting the Right to Read in the WRDSB

Posted February 28, 2022

Reading is a fundamental skill for all students as they strive to achieve their full potential. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), supporting students in learning to read is a core focus, and for those students who may face challenges, we are committed to supporting their individual learning needs. This year, in anticipation […]

OSSLT Results

Posted February 25, 2022

Students who wrote the fall session of the OSSLT will be able to view their results beginning February 25th via their MY Way account.  Any student wishing a paper copy of their results can visit the guidance office.  Students who were not yet successful have already been contacted by their guidance counselors to discuss next […]

A message regarding Ukraine

Posted February 24, 2022

As the world watches the devastating situation unfolding in Eastern Europe, we cannot imagine the fear the people of Ukraine are experiencing right now. Ukraine has been under attack from Russia, with bombings destroying homes, villages and cities. The overwhelming loss the people of Ukraine are experiencing impacts students, staff and families right here in […]

Rapid Antigen Test Distribution 

Posted February 24, 2022

Today in students’ homeroom classes two ministry allocated Rapid Antigen Tests were distributed to every student.  Students without a homeroom picked up their tests in the main office.  If students were absent they can still pick up a test from either their homeroom teacher or the main office.  Students should ensure these tests are stored […]

March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted February 23, 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 […]

Listening Forums

Posted February 23, 2022

Background Information As we continue to work to ensure our system and learning environments are inclusive, we are aware of the harm experienced by some Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families because of racism, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination. While we continue to address issues as they arise, we want to […]

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