We try to make any cancellation decisions before 6 a.m. We know many people need to start travelling early, so we do our best to make the decision and get information out about cancellations and closures by 6 a.m.

We make decisions about bus cancellations and school closures in consultation with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).

STSWR bus operators start monitoring road conditions early in the morning. A recommendation to make any bus cancellations or school closures is discussed with both the Director of Educations at the WRDSB and WCDSB.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to minimize the mixing of student cohorts, when transportation is cancelled, all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools will also close. Learn more about this change.

We will post cancellation information on www.wrdsb.ca and through our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. You can also find out about bus cancellations or school closures through the following media outlets:

• BOUNCE RADIO FM 99.5
• VIRGIN RADIO FM 105.3
• CKGL AM 570
• CHYM FM 96.7
• DAVE FM 107.5
• CJOY “Magic” FM 106.1
• CKWR FM 98.5
• COUNTRY 106.7
• CKBT “The Beat” FM 91.5
• FAITH FM 94.3
• CTV Kitchener

Please visit STSWR’s website for up-to-date information on bus delays and cancellations.

Frigid temperatures are temperatures at -35 degrees Celsius with wind chill or colder. If frigid temperatures are forecasted for 7 a.m., buses will not operate.

Please be advised that Crossing Guards may not be available as a result of frigid temperatures.

You can read our Extreme Temperatures policy or our Severe Weather Conditions procedure online.

We try our best to make it clear that schools are open on days that are snowy, icy or super cold. But this can be tricky as not everyone agrees on what days we should be open or closed. If you don’t see a cancellation or closure message by 6 a.m., then schools and buses are operating normally.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to minimize the mixing of student cohorts, when transportation is cancelled, all schools are closed. This means clubs, activities and sports will also be cancelled. Learn more about this change.

If you make the decision that it is unsafe to come to school, you should call the school attendance line and let the school know that you are keeping your child home. There is no penalty for making this decision.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to minimize the mixing of student cohorts, when transportation is cancelled, all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools will also close. Learn more about this change.

Sometimes we may need to close extended day programs early if the weather gets bad or we may need to close programs on non-instructional days like PD Days. If we need to close these programs, we will announce our decision in the same way as a regular school day. If students are expected to be in an After Care Program, staff will do their best to contact families to come pick their child(ren) up.

Read more about our extended day programs.

If buses are cancelled, schools are closed. Sports events and athletics will also be cancelled. Students are asked to check with their coach to find out if their game or event will be rescheduled.

Currently, we don’t have rentals within our schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When applicable, if we make the decision to close schools, we will cancel all scheduled rentals and let our community know via website, social media and local media channels. Read more about community use of schools.

Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region provides a service that allows you to get notifications by email and SMS when your bus has been cancelled or is delayed or schools are closed.

You can sign up for alerts on specific bus routes, or general announcements about delays and cancellations.