Preparing Waterloo Region’s Future Change Makers Through Systems Thinking

Posted March 23, 2023

Bright ideas and bright futures shone for all to see at the Waterloo Region Museum, where Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students pitched their innovative ideas to members of Smart Waterloo Region (SWR). The day marked the culmination of months of work by this group of students from Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS), Cameron […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme “With Us, Not For Us” is a reminder that people with Down syndrome need to be part of the work being done to secure them the same […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

Posted March 14, 2023

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)

Posted March 10, 2023

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

Posted March 6, 2023

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

Posted March 6, 2023

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

Posted March 5, 2023

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

Posted March 3, 2023

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 […]

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