Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

KCI Guidance Message to Grade 9 Students/Parents

Posted October 1, 2020

KCI Guidance is excited to meet our grade 9 students virtually and discuss the role of guidance counsellors!  Please join us via Google Meet.  Cohort B will be on Wednesday October 7, at 1:00 p.m. Cohort A on Thursday October 8,  at 1:00 p.m. If you’re part of cohort C or D you may join […]

2020-2021 KCI School Council Dates

Posted September 27, 2020

Parents are invited to join us in school council meetings, which will occur virtually using Google Meet, on the following dates: October 19, 2020 January 25, 2021 February 22, 2021 April 26, 2021 May 31, 2021 Meetings will begin at 7:00 pm. Please click on the October 19th agenda which contains the Google Meet link and agenda […]

Outbreak Declared at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

Posted September 25, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School. This comes as a result of a second confirmed case, this one a staff member, in the same cohort as the case reported earlier this week. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

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. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families

Posted September 25, 2020

As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]

Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

Posted September 23, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, last in the building on September 16, has tested positive for COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health is in the process of contacting all high-risk contacts of […]

Secondary Distance Learning Update #3

Posted September 22, 2020

The process of building the Secondary Distance Learning Program for 2600 students has been one of both excitement and challenges. We are proud to announce that the complex task of assigning and hiring staff and ensuring students are in their courses is almost complete. We want to thank the community of families, students and home […]

Our Outdoor Education Department presents Monarch Madness Live

Posted September 22, 2020

Ontario monarchs are on the move, beginning their 3,000 kilometre migration to Mexico. This Wednesday, our outdoor education staff will tag and release monarch butterflies live as part of Monarch Watch’s migration monitoring and population assessment program. This livestream event will wrap up the Monarch Madness citizen science initiative where students and families reported sightings […]

Tracking Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in the WRDSB

Posted September 21, 2020

Communicating with WRDSB families, students and staff is a guiding principle of our Return to School plans, and this includes keeping you informed about any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools. In accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Education, our Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 page will be updated on an ongoing basis with […]

1 … 97 98 99 … 170