KCI Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 8
Posted May 1, 2024
Our remaining Blended Learning Day will be on Wednesday, May 8th. Schedule for the day: In the morning, students should log into their online classroom environment to engage in remote asynchronous learning. In the afternoon, students will meet in their online classroom environment (e.g. Google Meet) for remote synchronous learning with their teachers as per […]
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Resources for Multilingual Language Learners (MLL) and Families
Posted May 2, 2024
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 […]
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2024 Building Community: Advancing Anti-Ableism in Education Symposium
Posted May 2, 2024
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 […]
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May 1st is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2024
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 […]
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May is Jewish Heritage Month
Posted May 1, 2024
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 […]
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WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2024
Posted May 1, 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 […]
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KCI “Full Disclosure” Is Friday, May 10th
Posted April 29, 2024
If a student is considering dropping a current grade 11 or 12 semester course, they have until this Friday, May 10 to remove it from their transcript. After this date, all marks will remain on the transcript with an indicator that the course has been dropped. Any students wanting to meet the May 10 deadline […]
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A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario Parents
Posted April 29, 2024
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 […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 26, 2024
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 […]
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Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series
Posted April 26, 2024
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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