May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted May 8, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Coming in Mid May: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 7, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from […]

Marking Mental Health Week in the WRDSB

Posted May 6, 2025

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Education Week 2025

Posted May 5, 2025

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Guided by our Strategic Plan and Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP), this year for Education Week, the […]

Semester 2 – Full Disclosure Date is May 9, 2025

Posted May 4, 2025

Now that students have received their midterm report cards, students in Grade 11 and 12 courses must be aware of the upcoming full disclosure date. Full disclosure is a Ministry of Education requirement for all Grade 11 and 12 courses. All attempted Grade 11 and 12 course codes and marks earned will be recorded on […]

Explore Your Future: Speaker Series

Posted May 2, 2025

The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to take part in the Explore Your Future speaker series. This is a free, in-person session. The session will focus on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees will learn about the exciting […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Posted May 2, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 will be our final Blended Learning Day of the 2024-25 school year. During these Blended Learning Days, staff will be engaging in Professional Development to further support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming along with professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that centre our students.  For students, these […]

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Unlock Your Potential

Posted May 2, 2025

Students from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) program had the opportunity to venture offsite and tour a local manufacturing facility to engage in experiential learning. Throughout the day, students took part in widget making with a robotic arm, running simulators, viewed a probing demonstration and had their resumes reviewed […]

Recognizing Youth Week with Free Programming Across the Region

Posted May 1, 2025

Join us in celebrating you(th)! Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people. As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2025

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

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