Ubuntu – Black Brilliance Month 2026

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all year long. February is Black Brilliance Month. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance: Highlighted Represented Celebrated Black Brilliance 2026 – Ubuntu February is Black Brilliance Month, an opportunity […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, 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 parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in February 2026

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi (Gurmukhi) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

Monday, January 26: All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions, all rental permits and school-led evening events are cancelled for the evening of Monday, January 26, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Important Reminder About Community Use of Schools When schools are closed, all […]

Monday, January 26 – Final Evaluations and Exams Postponed to the Next School Day

As a result of the severe weather on Monday, January 26, all secondary school final evaluations/exams scheduled for that day will be postponed to the next school day. Today’s cancellation also impacts the remainder of the Evaluation Days schedule, with all subsequent final evaluations/exams being adjusted accordingly. Final evaluations/exams that were originally scheduled for Monday, […]

Monday, January 26: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

On Monday, January 26, 2026 all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed. Student, staff, parent, family and caregiver safety continues to be our priority. Our decisions are guided by current and predicted weather conditions, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 4

Wednesday, February 4 is Winter Walk Day! This day is recognized by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date for this event is Wednesday, February 11. Walking or wheeling to school are great for the environment. These […]

Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

All school boards in Ontario are required to gather student feedback using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a […]

Inspiring Future Leaders – Highlights from the 2025 Horizons Leadership Conference | #StudentVoice

Written by Inayah, a WRDSB secondary student In September, the Horizons Leadership Conference featured a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration. Run by leadership students at Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI), the event gathered leadership students from 11 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools at Laurel Heights Secondary School. Students from leadership classes, Student Activity […]

Thursday, January 15: All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions, all rental permits and school-led evening events are cancelled for the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Important Reminder About Community Use of Schools When schools are closed, all […]

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