Graduation Registration – Deadline May 31st!
Posted May 28, 2026
Attention Grads! If you have not yet registered for Graduation (Commencement), time is running out! The deadline to register is May 31st, no exceptions! Additional tickets will be sold after the registration deadline, stay tuned to the website for more information. If you have questions, please contact the main office 519-884-9590
Grad Gifts – Pre Order Today!
Posted May 28, 2026
Grad Gifts are back! You can pre order a gift to give to your graduating student the day of Commencement, it will be waiting for you at the venue! All you have to do is Click Here to place your order. What a wonderful way to make the day even more special!
2026 Commencement Registration is now OPEN
Posted March 31, 2026
WATERLOO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE 2026 COMMENCEMENT The event will be held at Wilfrid Laurier University Athletic Complex on June 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm (Graduates to arrive for 6pm) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: COST: The $75.00 fee for this year’s Commencement exercises is non-refundable and includes: one grad ticket, two guest tickets, cap & tassel In order to […]
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June is Pride Month in the WRDSB
Posted June 1, 2026
June is Pride Month. It’s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community to our community and the world. About Pride Month Since 2016, WRDSB has proudly raised the Pride flag at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also […]
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National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day 2026
Posted June 1, 2026
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to commemorating National Indigenous History Month throughout June and to recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This important time allows us to honour the voices, experiences, and contributions of First […]
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June 1 is Ontario Day
Posted June 1, 2026
On Monday, June 1, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will recognize Ontario Day. Introduced in 2021 through Bill 173, Ontario Day recognizes the contributions Ontarians have made to the province’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric. This year, the Ministry of Education is asking students, staff, and school communities to come together to […]
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Celebrating National AccessAbility Week 2026
Posted May 29, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. From May 31 to June 6, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. This is an important time to celebrate and promote the: […]
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Reminder – Chromebook Opt-In Invitations for Grade 6 to 12 Students
Posted May 26, 2026
You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]
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IMPORTANT: COLLEGE PROGRAMS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Posted May 26, 2026
If you’re interested in applying to Ontario colleges, many programs are still accepting applications for September 2026 and January 2027. See this link for open programs at Conestoga College. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counsellor.
IMPORTANT: ACCEPTING UNIVERSITY OFFERS & OPEN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Posted May 26, 2026
If you have applied to Ontario universities, here are some key dates for OUAC: MAY 28, 2026: Last day you can expect a response from an Ontario university if you applied by the January 15 deadline. JUNE 1, 2026: The earliest day you may be required to respond to an offer and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration or […]
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Excelsior – Celebrating 65 Years of Excellence at Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Posted May 25, 2026
Since its doors opened in 1960, Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) has been home to countless Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students whose commitment to excellence has demonstrated the school’s motto of “Excelsior” time and time again. In May, hundreds of former students and staff members came together again to celebrate WCI’s 65th anniversary. It […]
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