Welcome Back to School!

Posted September 2, 2022

It’s almost time to welcome your child back to school. We are very excited to begin the 2022-2023 school year!  We have a couple of reminders and updates for you as you get ready for the first day back: – The first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th. School starts at 8:30am. School ends […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

From Student to Artist: A Journey in Art and Identity

Posted June 16, 2026

Tehatsistahawi (Tsista, pronounced “Jee-sta”) Kennedy, also known by his artist name Hot Dog Water Art, is a professional artist recognized for his Woodland-style art. Though he decided in 2020 to focus his efforts fully on his art, he has been growing and developing his style since his earliest years in elementary school in the Waterloo […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

Posted June 15, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

Supporting Students in Levelling Up to Grade 9

Posted June 11, 2026

The transition from Grade 8 to 9 is an exciting time. To support students as they move into secondary school, the Waterloo Region District School Board would like to share the resources and supports available. Resources for Future Grade 9 Students Information for Future Grade Nines Every year, thousands of students across the WRDSB level […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted June 9, 2026

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]

Friday, June 26 is a PD Day for WRDSB Elementary Students

Posted June 9, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 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 […]

Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming

Posted June 8, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]

June is Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2026

June is Pride Month. It’s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community to our community and the world.  About Pride Month Since 2016, WRDSB has proudly raised the Pride flag at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also […]

National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

Posted June 1, 2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to commemorating National Indigenous History Month throughout June and to recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This important time allows us to honour the voices, experiences, and contributions of First […]

1 2 … 160