Recognizing Youth Week with Free Programming Across the Region

Posted May 1, 2025

Join us in celebrating you(th)! Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people. As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2025

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2025

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

May is Speech and Hearing Month

Posted May 1, 2025

Speech and Hearing Month is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the excellent work of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA) Hearing Services staff Every day, these staff help WRDSB students communicate and engage in learning. Supporting Students In the WRDSB, SLPs and CDAs support students […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2025

May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

Future Grade 9 Survey – May 12-16

Posted April 29, 2025

All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 8 students will be invited to complete the voluntary Future Grade 9 Survey May 12-16, 2025, to help us learn more about supporting a successful transition from elementary to secondary school. We understand that transitions present opportunities to grow and flourish, but also can be a time […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2025

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 […]

The 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Posted April 23, 2025

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, […]

World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2025

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2025

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

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