September 5th, 2025

Throughout the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) it has been an exciting first week. Students and staff are settling back into routines, and classrooms are once again busy with learning, growth and curiosity.

WRDSB staff welcomed students back to school — some returning to familiar hallways or, some starting school for the very first time, and others beginning their final chapter as they prepare for graduation.

As we end the first week of the school year, let’s take a look at the joy that was felt on the first day of school!