April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day. The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

Festival of the Arts and Silent Auction

Dear Warrior Families, Thank you so very much to everyone who is supporting the Festival of the Arts and our Silent Auction.  Our staff and students have been very busy preparing, and we are excited to share our efforts with you.  The big show is taking place this Thursday, March 7. Please take a peak […]

Resources for Multilingual Language Learners (MLL) and Families

We are pleased to announce the launch of new Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) resources on our website. These resources are designed to support MLL students, families and caregivers. Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Online Resources You will find information to support: Families who are moving to Canada Recent newcomers to the region Current MLL students, families […]

2024 Building Community: Advancing Anti-Ableism in Education Symposium

You’re invited! Join the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) as we host our first-ever accessibility symposium. When: Thursday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Where: Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo Campus – Bricker Building (22 Bricker Avenue, Waterloo, ON N2L 3B4) Parking: For those who register, information about parking will be sent […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2024

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario Parents

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario families and caregivers about the Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct to restrict cellphones and vapes in schools. View this letter as a PDF: English Letter French Letter Letter from the Minister of Education Dear parents, For the first time in […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series

The Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region invites Grades 7 to 12 students and their families to participate in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person events give students a chance to learn about potential career options and help plan their future career pathways. Registration for these events is required. Explore […]

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