June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day
Posted June 21, 2023
Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]
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Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget
Posted June 19, 2023
Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]
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2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted June 8, 2023
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]
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Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools
Posted June 7, 2023
The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]
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Islamophobia Awareness in Waterloo – Special Presentation
Posted June 6, 2023
Waterloo Collegiate Institute is hosting a presentation on Islamophobia in Waterloo Region, sponsored by the Coalition of Muslim Women in K-W. This brief presentation will take place on June 13th, in the WCI Library at 7:00 PM. The evening will be hosted by Mifrah Abid, and is approximately one hour in length. This presentation is […]
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Important Immunization Update – Vaccination Catch-up Clinics with Public Health (June-Aug)
Posted June 6, 2023
Region of Waterloo Public Health is now offering expanded immunization clinics to those in Kindergarten to grade 6. We will continue to provide clinics for students in grade 7-12 who are missing routine vaccinations and those in grade 12 who may be leaving the school system. Due to the COVID pandemic, many students have missed […]
WRDSB Students Learn to be Kind to Their Minds at Student Wellness Conference
Posted June 5, 2023
In May, over 100 students from secondary schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) took part in the first-ever Student Wellness Conference. Organized by WRDSB’s Mental Health Lead, Gwenyth Le-Phuong, the theme of the conference was “Be Kind to Your Mind”. The event brought together students, staff and community partners at The Family […]
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A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario
Posted June 2, 2023
The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]
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KCI Commencement Information (Nov 3, 2023)
Posted June 2, 2023
On behalf of the staff and students at KCI, congratulations to our upcoming graduates! In celebration of this important event, we will be hosting the 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm in our Auditorium, with a reception to follow. Graduating students will receive a letter on Monday, June 5th during their […]
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Pride Month in the WRDSB
Posted June 1, 2023
Since 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has officially recognized and celebrated Pride Month. Today, we are raising the Progress Pride Flag at every building across the WRDSB, as a symbol of solidarity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families/caregivers. Theme of Pride Month 2023: We Have Always Been Here Building on […]
