
A boundary review is a public process to change school attendance areas. The Board will consider boundary changes when:
- A new school opens
- Grades or programs change
- Too few or too many students are in a school
About the Boundary Review Process
A boundary review does not have a fixed schedule, but changes will occur at the start of the school year (September). Generally, a boundary change for the next school year must be approved before February 28.
Questions About Boundary Reviews?
We know you might have questions about Boundary Reviews. To help you learn more, we’ve prepared answers to frequently asked questions about Boundary Reviews.
Current or Potential Boundary Reviews
Have Your Voice Heard
Public consultation is important whenever we are making decisions about school attendance areas. We encourage you to share your voice as part of the engagement process.
The Board of Trustees makes the final decision, after considering all of the feedback gathered throughout the review and the recommendations of staff.
Public Engagement Opportunities
Public engagement opportunities and other updates will be shared on:
- Individual boundary review web pages
- Board and school website
- WRDSB social media accounts
Please subscribe to the WRDSB website to ensure you stay up-to-date on engagement opportunities.
Important References
- Administrative Procedure 4991 – Boundary Reviews
- Outlines the process and various stages of a Boundary Review.
Other related policies and procedures include:
- Board Policy 4012 – School Attendance Areas
- Board Policy 4022 – School Size and Configuration
- Administrative Procedure 4260 – Student Transportation
- Administrative Procedure 4992 – Temporary Student Accommodation for Development Areas
Past Boundary Reviews
Elementary Schools
- South Kitchener Elementary School (2024)
- Fischer-Hallman Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study – Part II (2022)
- West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study Phase II (2018 – 2019)
- Fischer-Hallman/Huron Boundary Study (2017)
- West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study (2015)
- Baden Elementary Schools Boundary Study (2014)
- Doon South Elementary Schools Boundary Study (2013 – 2014)
Secondary Schools
- Southwest Kitchener secondary boundary study (2018 – 2019)
- Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School and Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Boundary Study (2011 – 2012)
- Huron Heights Secondary School and Preston High School Boundary Study (2010 – 2011)
- Secondary School Boundary Study – phases 1 and 2 (2009 – 2015)
Possible Future Boundary Reviews
- Breslau (Woolwich Township)
- North Cambridge (Cambridge)
- Central Waterloo/Lakeshore
- Central Kitchener/Waterloo
- Wilmot Township
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