News & Announcements

October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day

Posted October 16, 2018

Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]

Cannabis legalization and our schools

Posted October 15, 2018

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]

Update: Breslau PS in Hold and Secure – October 5

Posted October 5, 2018

Update: At 2:40 p.m. Police lifted the hold and secure. Please be advised that a hold and secure has been issued by the Waterloo Regional Police Service for Breslau PS as police are responding to an incident in the area. Students will not be released from the school until the police department have lifted the hold […]

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2018

On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]

UPDATE: Hold and Secure at Cameron Heights CI – October 2

Posted October 2, 2018

Update 1:50 pm: Waterloo Regional Police have lifted the hold and secure at Cameron Heights CI. Please be advised that a hold and secure has been issued by the Waterloo Regional Police Service for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute for a nearby police investigation. Students will not be released from the school until the police department have […]

University Information Program (UIP) coming to Huron Heights SS

Posted September 25, 2018

Twenty-one Ontario universities will be visiting Huron Heights Secondary School (HHSS) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) high school students will have the opportunity to select three different sessions followed by free time to talk with other university representatives. It is never too early […]

Special Education Advisory Committee member nominations open

Posted September 24, 2018

WRDSB is currently seeking membership nominations for the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) from local organizations and associations that have a vested interest in exceptional children and adults. The membership term is from December 1, 2018 until November 30, 2022. Nomination submissions are due on October 31, 2018. Please visit our nomination page for more […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

UPDATE: Hold and Secure at Cameron Heights CI – September 20

Posted September 20, 2018

UPDATE: 12:50 p.m. – WRPS has taken CHCI off of hold and secure. Please be advised that a hold and secure has been issued by the Waterloo Regional Police Service for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) while the police deal with a serious matter in the area. Students will not be released from the school […]

WRDSB continues to close gap to province on standardized tests

Posted September 19, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) results in standardized tests for reading, writing and mathematics continued to make progress towards the provincial average in results released today by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). WRDSB continues to be above the provincial average in Grade 9 applied mathematics. This year results for previously-eligible students for […]

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