Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

Student success is a priority at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are successful when they know they have safe, caring and inclusive spaces to learn and grow. Just like school boards across the province, the WRDSB seeks feedback from students about their experiences in school. In fact, the Ministry of Education requires […]

Student Progress Communication (March 24) & Meet the Teacher Night (March 30)

Student Progress Communication (March 24)) It is best practice that we communicate with parents/guardians information about the student’s progress.  At this point in the semester, parent/guardian communication will be in the form of an email or phone call.  This will not be a formal report, rather teachers will be communicating with parents/guardians on the progress […]

KCI – Spring Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test – April 4&5

This spring KCI students in grade 10 (and some grade 11 & 12) students will have the opportunity to complete their literacy requirement by taking the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test). As a reminder, successful completion of the literacy test or equivalent is a graduation requirement. The 2023 Spring OSSLT will occur on Tuesday, […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

March is National Social Work Month, and March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]

KCI Semi Formal Dance – FAQs

KCI Leadership students present our second school dance of the year.  The theme is Miami Lights!  Here are some important details that students and parents should know.  If you have additional questions that aren’t answered here, please reach out to our Leadership teacher and dance organizer, Ms. Gingerich, at abbey_gingerich@wrdsb.ca. When: March 22, 2023 7-10 […]

March 3 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

Update to De-streaming in Secondary Schools

As Grade 8 students at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prepare for their entry into Grade 9, we wanted to update families on the de-streaming of Grade 9 and 10 courses. De-streaming in Grade 9 As of September 2022, Grade 9 students are no longer required to choose between Applied or Academic level […]

February 28: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

February 27 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

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