WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2022

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

KCI Upcoming Blended Learning Day – Wednesday April 27

Posted April 25, 2022

We want to remind our students and families that Wednesday, April 27 is a Blended Learning Day for secondary students. Additional upcoming Blended Learning Day:  May 18 In November 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that all schools in the province will implement a fully de-streamed and single-streamed Grade 9 Program. This new approach will ensure high academic […]

Masking in Schools: Help Us Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Posted April 22, 2022

As we have throughout the pandemic, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) follows the advice of Region of Waterloo Public Health. Due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in our community at the moment, public health is recommending we use all the tools at our disposal to maximize our layers of protection to reduce […]

May 5 – OSSLT (Gr 10) and Blended Learning Day (Gr 9, 11 & 12)

Posted April 13, 2022

2021-22 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: Spring Session On Thursday, May 5, Grade 10 students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), as well as some grade 11 and non-graduating grade 12 students who were absent/unsuccessful on a prior OSSLT test and are required to complete this graduation requirement.   For the 2021-22 school […]

KCI Instructional Support Days Schedule (April 19 & 20)

Posted April 13, 2022

Once again KCI students will be learning from home as they participate in the Instructional Support Days on April 19th and April 20th. On these days, students will work asynchronously or synchronously from home, depending on their needs. No new work or new assessments will be assigned as this is a chance to catch up and ensure […]

Today is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 13, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by David Shepherd and Travis Price at a high school in Nova Scotia. They witnessed […]

Keeping You Informed: COVID-19 in Schools

Posted April 8, 2022

As COVID-19 cases rise across Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is providing an update to keep you informed. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. COVID-19 Reporting Starting next week, families will receive a daily report. This will come from their school principal through School-Day. The […]

Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted April 7, 2022

We have an important update about school bus service for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) is having more driver absences because of COVID-19 isolation. As a result, they will need to cancel some bus routes when driver absences cannot be covered. Students and bus drivers are […]

Don’t miss the PIC Family Engagement Series

Posted April 5, 2022

By Beth Daniel & Anjali Misra – Beth is the co-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee and Anjali is a Parent Member of the Parent Involvement Committee. Over the past two years, parents and caregivers have had the challenging task of adjusting to a constantly changing environment and navigating a new world for our children […]

Deadline Extended: Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted April 1, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Deadline Extended – Have Your Say You now have until Friday, April 8 to have your say. Take the Survey We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]

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