WCSSAA announces last two virtual activities

Posted June 4, 2021

Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) is hosting its final virtual fitness event and challenge for all high school students in Grades 9 to 12 and staff. This series aims to have students and staff break a sweat, get active and put a focus on well-being. Now more than ever, it is important for […]

Seeking feedback on our 2021-22 Budget

Posted June 3, 2021

Every year, the Board of Trustees invites staff, parents, students and community members to contribute ideas and thoughts to help develop the school board’s 2021-22 operating budget. We want to hear what budget priorities are important to you for the upcoming school year. We invite you to make a written submission and/or become a delegate. […]

Students Not Returning to In-Person Learning This School Year

Posted June 2, 2021

Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that students across Ontario will not be returning to in-person learning this school year. We know how difficult the multiple shifts in learning modes have been for students and families and we know that the extended period of remote learning has had an impact on everyone in the community. We […]

Announcing the Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department

Posted June 2, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the launch of the Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights (IEHR) Department. Within this department, there are three branches: Indigenous Education, Equity and Inclusion, and Human Rights. Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department The Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department (IEHR) engages with students, staff, […]

Grad Drive Through Celebration Opportunity – June 28th

Posted June 2, 2021

 

 

 

 

We invite students to fill out THIS FORM in order to participate in the drive through graduation celebration, scheduled rain or shine, for Monday June 28th (11:00 am – 7:00 pm). We can accommodate a party of up to 5 people, including the graduating student, in either one vehicle or a walk up group. All members of the party must wear a mask, except for during the photo opportunity, and complete the pre-screening verification tool.

 

 

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Looking for feedback on our 2020-30 Long-Term Accommodation Plan

Posted June 1, 2021

The draft 2020-30 Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is now available. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Planning Team is looking for feedback on our Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP). We want to know if we have addressed key issues facing your school community over the next 10 years. What is a Long-Term Accommodation Plan? The […]

Celebrating the Class of 2021

Posted June 1, 2021

We have plans in the month of June to highlight our graduating students. Details to follow throughout the month. Be sure to check this website, social media and your Guidance Classrooms for specific details. In the meantime, check out the Poster to see the various dates and events.

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Welcoming Three New Superintendents of Student Achievement and Well-Being

Posted June 1, 2021

The WRDSB is very pleased to announce the appointments of our new Superintendents of Student Achievement and Well-Being effective July 1, 2021. These candidates bring strong equity leadership capacity grounded in social justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression, an ability to serve and support staff and school communities through productive working relationships, and a proven track record […]

Inspiring a Deeper Conversation for Pride Month

Posted June 1, 2021

Since 2017, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has proudly raised the Pride flag on June 1 at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. On Monday, May 31, flags were lowered at our sites out […]

National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day

Posted June 1, 2021

National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day offer important opportunities to recognize the cultural diversity and distinct contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have been silenced and ignored in the formation of what we now call Canada. We know that this work must extend beyond a day or a month. […]

Keeping Active in COVID-19 times

Posted May 31, 2021

By Zac Gent – Zac is a local realtor, a parent of a Janet Metcalfe Public School student and a member of the Parent Involvement Committee. It goes without saying, these are hard times. The days, weeks, and months seem to drag on and the walls of our homes seem to be closing in. We […]

Reminder: September 2021 – Making Your Decision

Posted May 31, 2021

To view this message in other formats, such as simplified and translated text, or in English or translated audio, refer to Simplified and Translated Text and Audio Clips. Choose One for the Entire 2021/22 School Year Due Date: June 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM Learning At School (In-Person) for the Full Year You are done! […]

Grad Signs- Last chance to request one!

Posted May 31, 2021

 

Many students have signed up to receive a Grad Sign. If you haven’t yet done so, please make sure you fill out the form by Fri. June 4th : https://forms.gle/FJoofRAJkie9FcrA9

Caregivers, if you are asking for one on behalf of your student, please email bethany_wolf@wrdsb.ca.

 

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Get Vaccinated: Priority Access for Youth Aged 12 to 17

Posted May 31, 2021

View this information in other languages Amharic – አማርኛ Arabic – اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ Chinese (Simplified) – 简化字 Farsi – فارسی French – Français Gujarati – ગુજરાતી Korean – 한국어 Punjabi – ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Serbian – српски Spanish – español Somali – Af-Soomaali Tigrinya – ትግርኛ Turkish – Türkçe Urdu – اُردُو Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt The Waterloo […]

Children’s Remains found at Kamloops Residential School

Posted May 30, 2021

On May 27, 2021, the buried remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, were found at the site of the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. The school operated as a residential school from 1890 to 1969, which was then turned into a day school until finally closing in 1978. The […]

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