Thursday, February 1 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students
Posted January 15, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff.
- Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually
- Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule
- All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours
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Semester 1 Exam & Evaluation Information
Posted January 15, 2024
Any student (all grades) may be required to come to school to complete essential course and summative work during this week- please see your teacher if you have questions.
The Exam/Evaluation Schedule for the end of Semester 1 is posted in the chart below. ONLY Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes listed in the chart have formal exams during this week. All exams will be 75 minutes in length. Students will have up to double time (150 minutes) to complete the exam.
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Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations
Posted January 12, 2024
Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]
Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024
Posted January 10, 2024
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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024!
Posted January 9, 2024
If you hope to attend university in September, 2024, make sure you have completed your application in OUAC. The deadline to apply is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024. See your Guidance counselor if you have questions! Earlier we had posted the wrong date – we apologize for any confusion!
January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 3, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 22, 2023
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]
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Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open
Posted December 20, 2023
Applications for 2024-25 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to be our 2024-25 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent more than 65,000 WRDSB students at the […]
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WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)
Posted December 19, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]
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Time is running out 🕑 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 19, 2023
We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]
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