Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted September 3, 2025

Welcome to the beginning of another school year in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The 194 school days that lie ahead provide us with the opportunity to see WRDSB students thrive, be supported in their learning, and to experience environments where they will encounter success and feel a sense of belonging at school. […]

2025-2026 School Year Information

Posted August 29, 2025

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 We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Wednesday, September 3. […]

Back to School Message from Minister Paul Calandra | Ministry of Education

Posted August 28, 2025

The following message has been shared on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Education. As we prepare for another school year, Minister of Education Paul Calandra has shared a message for staff, students, families, and caregivers. Read Minister Calandra’s message here: English Version Version française

First Day Schedule – Wednesday September 3rd, 2025

Posted August 25, 2025

Student Start Up Information Email – Sent August 29, 2025

Grade 9 Welcome to ECI – Cancelled due to Construction

Posted August 20, 2025

Thursday’s scheduled events will take place during the morning on Wednesday, September 3rd. Prior to school start be sure to log into School-Day and complete the Responsible Use Procedure Form, Concussion Code of Conduct Form and the Media Release Form.  For School-Day account information please contact the main office at 519-743-8265, select 1. For more information […]

Tuesday, September 2 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted August 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

WRDSB Schools Use Funding From City of Kitchener To Support Eco-Initiatives | #StudentVoice

Posted August 13, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School In 2024, the City of Kitchener launched the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund, a program aimed at helping Kitchener youth ages 15 to 24 design, produce and govern urgent climate solutions in their cities. Five Kitchener-based secondary schools were awarded $1,200 each to support their eco […]

Students Gather at Eastwood Collegiate Institute for Second Annual UNSDG Expo | #StudentVoice

Posted July 31, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s (ECI) eco club, IMPACT, hosted its second annual “UNSDG Expo,” in collaboration with the Outdoor and Environmental Education Department. The event focused on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Select […]

Starting the School Year Well – Welcome Back Events for Students and Families

Posted July 31, 2025

Students and families are invited to join us for an event to support a successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming all WRDSB students back to school on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Events for Students and Families Supporting the Return to School in September The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Newcomer Orientation Week – August 25, August 26, and August 27, 2025

Posted July 31, 2025

Please Note: The NOW Program will now be located at Sunnyside Public School, located at: 1042 Weber St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1B6 (519) 896-1130 Participant Calendar – ECI  

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