Important information for families regarding opioid-related drug overdoses and deaths

Posted June 29, 2017

This information is shared in cooperation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, Waterloo Regional Police Service, and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Dear Parents and Caregivers, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Parenting your child/children is the most important job you will ever experience. As parents and caregivers, it is […]

WRDSB email addresses to change August 21

Posted June 27, 2017

We are excited to announce that the Waterloo Region District School Board is moving its email and calendar platform to Google. Many staff and students are already using G Suite tools on a daily basis. In fact, WRDSB has more than 40,000 users of G Suite in our district today.

As part of this change on Aug. 21, 2017, we will also make our email addresses a lot easier and more intuitive for people. When the switch to Gmail happens, all WRDSB email addresses will switch to end with @wrdsb.ca, just like our website.

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Parent resources for summer reading

Posted June 26, 2017

The Ontario Library Association has put together a fun summer reading toolkit for all ages to help students combat academic “summer slide.” The toolkit provides lists of reading programs and engaging reading lists to inspire student summer reading. There is also a quiz for parents to help them determine which summer reading program is most […]

Please Empty Your Locker

Posted June 20, 2017

This is to remind students that locks must be removed from lockers by Wed., June 28 at 11:00 am. Any locks left on lockers will be removed by the school, and remaining contents will be disposed of. Please check the lost and found bin outside the Phys Ed Office for any lost items.

Summertime sun safety

Posted June 19, 2017

Warm weather has finally arrived in Waterloo region and with it comes a reminder on sun safety. We believe in promoting sun safety through education and working with our community partners, such as Public Health. Creating shaded spaces in our school yards and play areas is a key component of our Sun Safety and Shading […]

Experience Ontario

Posted June 19, 2017

Are you graduating by August 2017 and interested in attending postsecondary education or apprenticeship training, but…  you are not sure what you want to do after high school? you applied and were accepted to university, college, or apprenticeship training programs but aren’t sure if you’re ready? you applied to college or university and weren’t accepted? […]

Summer school transportation schedules now available

Posted June 16, 2017

Summer school courses at Waterloo Region District School Board secondary schools begin on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. If you are using Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) to attend summer school, the bus schedules and stop locations are now available. Please be at your bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you have […]

Cycle to School Day – Friday, June 16

Posted June 15, 2017

Hey Vikes, Just a reminder that Friday June 16 is Cycle to School day at WCI, sponsored by the City of Waterloo! Ride your bike to school, receive a tag at lunch and bring it to Student Activities for a prize! Also, please recall our April 7 letter to parents and website post regarding bike thefts […]

Lost or Damaged Textbook?

Posted June 15, 2017

Any textbooks that were lost or damaged must be paid for at the Main Office before exams begin on Thursday, June 22.

Parent resources for Pride conversations

Posted June 12, 2017

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]

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