WRDSB welcomes two new Student Trustees for 2024-25 school year
Posted March 26, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce two new Student Trustees elected for the 2024-25 school year. Feiyang Luo and Devansh Lakhanpal were elected during a student election in February 2024. As WRDSB continues to develop student-centred plans and programs to foster connection and belonging in our schools, Student Trustees play […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2024
Posted March 25, 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: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]
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March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Posted March 21, 2024
Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]
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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
Posted March 20, 2024
Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme is “End the Stereotypes”. It is a reminder that we are all different and unique, including those with Down Syndrome or an intellectual disability. We each have […]
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SAVE THE DATE ! Athletic Banquet – Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
Posted March 18, 2024
The 2023-2024 Athletic Banquets will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm in the cafetorium. Students must purchase tickets through School Day for $15. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Opening on April 4: Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Student Survey
Posted March 18, 2024
The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on April 4 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]
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Interim Report Cards and Meet the Teacher – Semester 2
Posted March 18, 2024
Interim report cards will go home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Students with an office homeroom, please pick up your reports from the main office. Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Teachers will be in various locations throughout the school. If you are […]
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Summer School Information 2024
Posted March 17, 2024
Summer School registration will begin Monday, March 18th and continue through Friday, May 3. This year’s summer school program will run school days beginning July 2nd and ending July 26th. Students will have the option to study in person at Huron Heights SS or at home via asynchronous Elearning on D2L Brightspace. Students opting for […]
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Coming in April: Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Student Survey
Posted March 7, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. In support of this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from April 4 and […]
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Notice of School Council Meeting–Wed., March 20th, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bluevale Library
Posted March 7, 2024
This is a reminder of our upcoming school council meeting, on Wednesday, March 20th, in the School Library. Please consider joining us even if you have not participated before. At this meeting, we will be having a presentation from Guidance, electing a new chair, and giving input around the Parent Initiative Grant. Please park in […]
April 8 Eclipse – Supporting Student Learning and Safety
Posted March 6, 2024
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be open on April 8 as planned. This means that WRDSB students can have a once in a lifetime education experience. WRDSB plans for professional development days are detailed in the Ministry-approved School Year Calendar shared in June 2023. This includes the Professional Development Day on Wednesday, […]
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WEFI Helps Build Brighter Futures with $55,000 Community Donation
Posted March 6, 2024
The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) recommits to funding community partnerships and programs that support student well-being. On December 14, 2024, the WEFI Board of Directors passed a motion to provide $55,000 to local organizations and student success programs: May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Food4Kids Waterloo Region Nutrition for Learning WEFI Winter Wear “We are […]
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Measles Vaccination Reminder from Public Health
Posted March 5, 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 Measles Vaccines Ahead of March Break There have been increased global measles activity and recent cases of measles in […]
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March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted March 4, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, 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 and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children. Lunch and Learn Sessions […]
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Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 4, 2024
March is National Social Work Month, and March 4 to 10 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]
