News from and about the board and trustees, such as initiatives, financial reports and minutes.
Posted April 27, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, April 27, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]
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Categories: Board Tags: Board Meeting · Trustees
Posted March 30, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees will continue to meet online. Our first online meeting is March 30, 2020, at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team will hold […]
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Categories: Board Tags: Board Meeting · Trustees
Posted June 11, 2019
Join us at our special Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss the 2019-20 school-year budget. When: Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Where: Education Centre, Board Room located at 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener How can you give input? The meeting is open to the public to attend and view. If you wish to provide […]
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Categories: Board Tags: budget
Posted May 14, 2019
The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available. Important dates to note: First day of school – Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Winter holidays – December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 March break – March 16 to 20, 2020 Last day of school for elementary students – Thursday, June 25, 2020 Our Calendars and Important Dates webpage […]
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Categories: Board · School Year Information · Schools Tags: 2019 - 2020 · Ontario Ministry of Education · school year calendar · school year information
Posted January 30, 2019
The postponed WRDSB Board Meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, January 28, has been rescheduled and will take place on Monday, February 4 at 7:00 PM at the Education Centre. You can find the agenda for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/WRDSBBoardMeeting
Categories: Board Tags: Board Meeting · Rescheduled · Trustees
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 […]
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Categories: Board · Community · Learning · Schools Tags: Orange Shirt Day
Posted August 28, 2018
At approximately 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, the Waterloo Region District School Board became aware that a list of subscribers to the School Messenger information system received a pre-recorded voice, email or text message inviting them to a school meeting. The message, which reached parents across our community, was distributed as a result of an internal […]
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Categories: Alerts · Board Tags: school messenger
Posted August 9, 2018
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2018 budget survey. We broke records this year with over 2,300 responses to the survey. Your feedback has assisted us in allocating our resources to support our current and future students. Our strategic priorities and operational goals have also helped in shaping the 2018-19 budget. We believe […]
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Categories: Board Tags: budget
Posted July 9, 2018
Over the summer, our secondary schools are closed for periods of time over the summer. 2018 Secondary School Summer Office Hours School Name Summer Closure Bluevale C.I. July 16 – August 24 (inclusive) Cameron Heights C.I. July 2 – August 31 (renovations) Eastwood C.I. July 16 – August 24 (inclusive) Elmira District S.S. July 13 […]
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Categories: Board · Schools Tags: secondary schools · summer hours
Posted June 28, 2018
Another academic year has come to a close. We know that this is an exciting and busy time for our staff, students and families. I would like to take a moment to reflect, express gratitude and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our school communities. Our strategic priorities and commitments are the foundation of […]
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Categories: Board Tags: Message from the Director
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