Donate to Help a Viking Attend Graduation/Commencement
Posted April 23, 2025
Hello WCI Viking Families and Community, The school year is coming to a close, which means Commencement is just around the corner for the Graduating Class of 2024-2025. This is an important accomplishment and celebration for all graduating students. Unfortunately, not all families can absorb the expense of sending their graduate to the Commencement Ceremony. […]
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2025 Graduation/Commencement Registration is now OPEN
Posted April 23, 2025
We would like to invite you and your family to be present at WCI’s Commencement! This is a formal event to celebrate your students successful completion of secondary school as they commence into the next stage of their life. Where: Wilfrid Laurier Athletic Complex When: June 26, 2025 – 7:00pm (Graduates to arrive for 6pm) Registration […]
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Instructional Support Day/Exam Day – Apr 15, 2025
Posted April 9, 2025
Hello WCI Families, We are sending out a reminder that this coming Tues April 15, 2025 is an Instructional Support day. This day can be used by students to get caught up on work and/or connect with teachers either virtually or in person. Classroom teachers can work with students on assignment completion, and/or offer additional opportunities for […]
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A Message from Region of Waterloo Public Health
Posted April 9, 2025
In the coming weeks, Public Health will be sending out Suspension Orders to parents/guardians of students, or students over the age of 16, who continue to have incomplete vaccination records with Public Health. If you receive a letter, you must update your child’s records with Public Health, or your child may be suspended from school. […]
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May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted May 8, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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Coming in Mid May: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey
Posted May 7, 2025
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from […]
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Marking Mental Health Week in the WRDSB
Posted May 6, 2025
Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]
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Education Week 2025
Posted May 5, 2025
This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Guided by our Strategic Plan and Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP), this year for Education Week, the […]
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Explore Your Future: Speaker Series
Posted May 2, 2025
The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to take part in the Explore Your Future speaker series. This is a free, in-person session. The session will focus on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees will learn about the exciting […]
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Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Unlock Your Potential
Posted May 2, 2025
Students from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) program had the opportunity to venture offsite and tour a local manufacturing facility to engage in experiential learning. Throughout the day, students took part in widget making with a robotic arm, running simulators, viewed a probing demonstration and had their resumes reviewed […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]