Posted January 16, 2023
Starting January 16, parents and caregivers can register their child(ren) for the dynamic and exciting journey of kindergarten in the Waterloo Region District School Board! At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we want to assure families that their children will receive an education that will support them in reaching their full potential from […]
Read more about 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! »
Posted January 13, 2023
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 Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
Read more about Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023 »
Posted January 9, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to support 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 to assist them in supporting […]
Read more about January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers »
Posted January 9, 2023
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back for its 16th year and we want to invite all Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to participate. Meaning of Home Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining […]
Read more about Meaning of Home Writing Contest for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Students »
Posted January 3, 2023
The month of January is Tamil Heritage Month in Canada. Approximately 200,000 Tamil people call Canada home. The theme of this year’s Tamil Heritage Month is “Tamils in Trade and Commerce.” Celebrated in Canada each year since 2016, this month is an opportunity to recognize the major contributions Tamil people have made to the growth […]
Read more about January is Tamil Heritage Month »
Posted December 22, 2022
Student, staff and family safety continues to be our priority and we continue to monitor weather conditions. Due to the anticipated severe weather for Friday, December 23, 2022, all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed tomorrow. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our […]
Read more about Friday, December 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled »
Posted December 21, 2022
Friday, January 20, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. Unfortunately, all board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will also be closed. This is due to staff shortages that would impact our ability to meet staffing ratios, which are required under […]
Read more about Friday, January 20 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students »
Posted December 20, 2022
Congratulations to Superintendent Ron DeBoer on the announcement of his retirement effective January 31, 2023. Ron has served the WRDSB and public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to equity and social justice for 33 years. Ron joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 1990 as a secondary school English and […]
Read more about Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Ron DeBoer »
Posted December 20, 2022
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. To help celebrate the season in this spirit, we shared some light and joy with our friends and neighbours at A Better Tent City (ABTC) in […]
Read more about Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB »
Posted December 20, 2022
As RSV, influenza and COVID-19 continue to spread across the region, protecting the health and well-being of students and staff continues to be our top priority. One of the ways we can all help reduce the spread of viruses within our schools and workplaces is by wearing a mask. On Monday, December 19, Waterloo Region […]
Read more about Masking in WRDSB Schools and Workplaces Encouraged »
This information expires once printed. Please always refer to the online version for the most current information.