Friday, October 25, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students

Friday, October 25, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our […]

Bicycle Theft and Protecting Your Purchase

This message is shared with our KCI community from the Waterloo Region Police Services. Police are encouraging students to protect their bicycles and help police recover their bike if it’s stolen. SNAP’N SAVE Two Photos – You with your bike Your bike’s serial number Remember – Store your bike in a well lit public location, […]

Ontario Universities’ Regional Fair coming to Cameron Heights CI

Twenty-one Ontario universities will be visiting Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) high school students are invited to attend and talk with university representatives. It is never too early to start planning your future – all grades are welcomed […]

The WRDSB Marks World Teachers’ Day

October 5, is World Teachers’ Day, a day we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each classroom, our incredible teachers have lessons prepared, smiles on their faces, and are ready to start […]

CUPE job action will not impact WRDSB schools

UPDATE – October 2, 2019: In response to the latest CUPE announcement, we want to reassure our families that no WRDSB employees are members of CUPE. Schools boards and unions share a commitment to public education, creating positive learning environments, and maintaining positive labour relations. The collective bargaining process for public education is a two-tier […]

The WRDSB Marks National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day

Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, a day on which we take an extra moment to recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools, classrooms and learning facilities. These hard-working individuals not only keep our […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, 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 […]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)

Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

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. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

KCI Teacher Receives OTIP Teaching Award Recognizing and Celebrating Teaching Excellence

At an awards ceremony held in Toronto on September 24th, KCI teacher Alexandra Seiling was honoured with an OTIP Teaching Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the educational field in the category of Beginning Teacher. Ms. Seiling is a highly respected, innovative and dedicated teacher in the French Immersion and Family Studies departments at […]

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