Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon

Posted February 18, 2021

You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

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. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 11, 2020

To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 13, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until business resumes on […]

An update from the Chair and Director

Posted April 29, 2020

Dear WRDSB Family, We hope this communication finds you in good health. Clearly we still find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances and we continue to look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to school. Thank you for all you are doing to limit the spread of COVID-19 and sincere thanks to all […]

A message to our students and families

Posted April 2, 2020

Dear WRDSB students and families, A great deal has taken place since our letter of March 22nd, and we wanted to provide you with an update, along with additional resources to support you through these unprecedented times. On Tuesday, March 31st, Ontario’s Education Minister announced that students would not be returning to the classroom before […]

Huron Heights SS welcomes the Waterloo Regional Police Service

Posted August 12, 2019

On August 14, members of Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) will be taking part in a training session onsite at Huron Heights Secondary School (HHSS) in Kitchener. Throughout the year, we partner with WRPS to engage in training opportunities. This means there will be no access to the school on August 14th for any students […]

Park Manor PS welcomes the Waterloo Regional Police Service

Posted July 22, 2019

On July 24, members of Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) will be taking part in a training session onsite at Park Manor Public School in Elmira. Throughout the year, we partner with WRPS to engage in training opportunities. This means there will be no access to the school on July 24th for any students or […]

WRDSB donates $1 million to The Terry Fox Foundation

Posted June 13, 2019

The Terry Fox Foundation has awarded Waterloo Region District School Board with a $1,000,000 milestone plaque. For the past 28 years, rain or shine, our schools have organized many Terry Fox School Run events, shown their dedication and generosity, and vowed to help put an end to cancer. The plaque is just a small gesture […]

Kitchener CI welcomes the Waterloo Regional Police Service

Posted March 12, 2019

On March 13, members of Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) will be taking part in a training session onsite at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI). Throughout the school year, we partner with WRPS to engage in training opportunities. There will be no access to the school on March 13th for any students or staff members. The […]

Insights and Action Report: 2018 Director’s Town Hall & Community Engagement

Posted February 26, 2019

In spring 2018, the Waterloo Region District School Board held a Town Hall event, hosted in-person focus groups and launched a Family survey to gather feedback. All of these events were designed to ensure families and students of diverse backgrounds and abilities could participate in activities and engage with the content. We know that our […]

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