Talking to your child about opioids

Posted December 22, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to[…]

UPDATE: Cambridge Shelter in Place – Monday, November 20

Posted November 20, 2017

UPDATE As of 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20 the Shelter in Place was lifted by the Cambridge Fire Department.[…]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25

Posted November 20, 2017

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one.[…]

OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug[…]

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 10, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school,[…]

Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services

Posted November 3, 2017

Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those[…]

WRDSB joins University of Waterloo HeForShe gender equity initiative

Posted September 7, 2017

WRDSB schools and youth are joining the University of Waterloo in supporting the UN Women’s HeForShe movement. Starting this fall,[…]

Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year

Posted August 31, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have[…]

Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June

Posted May 31, 2017

During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.

We’re joined by more than 200 #WRDSB staff and students at this year’s #GSAconference at @bingemans. It’s been an incredible honour to partner with @kwcounselling for 7 years for a day of learning, growth and acceptance. #OK2BME2017 #lgbtq #OK2BME #prideineducation

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Elmira District Secondary School’s Team 4917 finished ninth at robotic world championships

Posted May 30, 2017

The Elmira District Secondary School robotics squad, Team 4917, competed with more than 400 teams from around the world in St. Louis last month at the FIRST® Robotics Competition Championship. The team was part of the alliance that came home with a ninth overall finish at the world championships. The Elmira robotic team is one of two teams in Waterloo Region District School Board and is ranked in the top 60 of the world.

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