January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted December 14, 2021

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 […]

Pause of WCSSAA Winter Season

Posted December 13, 2021

Effective immediately, based on the direction of Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, all Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports are directed to pause all games and practices until January 3, 2022. This includes scheduled games and practices beginning December 14, 2021. This pause is in response […]

School Immunization Program Update for Grade 7, 8 and 9 Students

Posted December 13, 2021

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7, 8, and 9 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website. Vaccination Clinics Vaccination clinics are being offered at Public Health offices at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo and 99 Beechwood […]

December 10 is Human Rights Day

Posted December 10, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]

Commencement Announcement

Posted December 9, 2021

The following is a message from Mr. Hume about Commencement  for our 2021 Grads:

Hello,

The following message contains information about our Commencement plans and how to best recognize the graduating class of 2021 given the circumstances. 

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ECI Class of 2021 Commencement Registration

Posted December 8, 2021

We are excited to announce that our virtual Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 3 pm. If you are not able to attend at this time the video will be available for viewing anytime until Monday, January 3, 2022. Grads from June 2021 who are interested in joining our school’s […]

New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting

Posted December 7, 2021

Scott Piatkowski elected Chair and Kathleen Woodcock elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees elected Scott Piatkowski as Chair and Kathleen Woodcock as Vice-Chair. Trustee Piatkowski and Trustee Woodcock, are in their first and fifth terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Piatkowski served as Vice-Chair for the […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Posted December 6, 2021

Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step. To help you with this transition, we’ve collected […]

Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2021

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

Rapid Antigen Testing for Students Over the Winter Break

Posted December 3, 2021

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be providing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student attending in-person learning at our board. The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for use by […]

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