Category: Board

News from and about the board and trustees, such as initiatives, financial reports and minutes.

Secondary school summer office hours for 2018

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 […]

Congratulations staff, students and families

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 […]

You’re invited to the 2018-19 Budget Meeting

Posted June 6, 2018

Join us at our special Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss the 2018-19 school-year budget. When: Wednesday, June 13 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 […]

2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 29, 2018

The 2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available.

Family Survey

Posted May 24, 2018

Welcome to the 2017-18 Family Survey. Take the Survey We would like to hear from you! Parents and guardians are important partners as we work to provide safe, caring and inclusive places for students to learn and succeed. The survey will remain open until June 28, 2018 at 4pm. Your answers will remain anonymous and […]

Welcome to our 2018-19 student trustees

Posted May 15, 2018

At last night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, trustees appointed the new student trustees for the 2018-19 school year. We would like to welcome Oscar Judelson-Kelly, a Grade 11 student from Cameron Heights CI, and Ben Wahl, a Grade 11 student from Waterloo CI. WRDSB has two student representatives who are selected each year by the Board-wide […]

There’s still time to provide your feedback

Posted March 9, 2018

Due to the overwhelming response we have received, we have extended the budget survey closing date to March 16, 2018. Calling all students, parents, staff and community members. We want to hear from you on which funding priorities we should consider for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Annual Budget Survey Complete this short online […]

Become a Trustee

What is a school board trustee? School board trustees are locally-elected representatives of the public and they are our community’s advocate for public education. As a member of our board, their role is to assist the board in fulfilling its duties under Ontario’s Education Act. They must maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being […]

Participate in our annual budget survey

Posted February 20, 2018

Calling all students, parents, staff and community members. We want to hear from you on which funding priorities we should consider for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Annual Budget Survey Complete this short online budget survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. The survey closes on Friday, March […]

Former superintendent, Martha Deacon, appointed to Canadian Senate

Posted February 16, 2018

We want to congratulate Martha (Marty) Deacon on her appointment this week to the Canadian Senate. Marty is a longtime educator in our district working as a teacher, principal and superintendent. She is also an advocate for amateur sports and serves as the director of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games. Marty is very […]

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