2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2023

Since 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has officially recognized and celebrated Pride Month. Today, we are raising the Progress Pride Flag at every building across the WRDSB, as a symbol of solidarity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families/caregivers. Theme of Pride Month 2023: We Have Always Been Here Building on […]

National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted June 1, 2023

Once again this June, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous History Month. We are also celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is recognized each year on June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and the day with the longest period of daylight. These celebrations offer opportunities […]

Recognizing National AccessAbility Week 2023

Posted May 30, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. The 2023 theme for NAAW is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice”. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, […]

Police Warn of Fraudulent Cheque Scam

Posted May 26, 2023

WRDSB families: We want to ensure you are aware of a fraudulent cheque scam which has affected multiple youths in the Waterloo region.  According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), in this scam, the fraudster sends a message about a money-making opportunity, via an instant messaging application, to the victim. The fraudster asks the victim […]

Friday, June 2 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students

Posted May 26, 2023

Friday, June 2, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be open from 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. only, due to staffing shortages. We apologize for the impact this may have on families. […]

School Council Meeting Tonight!

Posted May 24, 2023

You are invited to our School Council Meeting tonight. It will be held in the Library from 6:30 to 8:30. We will have special guests tonight. Our student leaders will be presenting the “Words Matter” workshop. See you then!

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