MechMania: A Student-Led Robotics Competition Opening Doors for All

Posted June 23, 2026

MechMania, a student-run robotics competition, brought together secondary school teams from across the Waterloo Region District School Board for a full day of hands-on learning, problem-solving, and friendly competition at the University of Waterloo.  Designed and organized by students, MechMania focuses on removing financial barriers to participation while creating meaningful opportunities for youth to explore […]

Celebrating Culture and Community: FHCI Hosts Islamic Heritage Month Event

Posted June 22, 2026

In October, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) proudly hosted an Islamic Heritage Month celebration for secondary students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The school welcomed more than 240 students from sixteen secondary schools for a day of learning, creativity, and cultural celebration. The event highlighted the many contributions of Muslim people through […]

Locker Cleanout/Removal of Student Belongings

Posted June 19, 2026

This is a reminder to students that all personal items and belongings need to be removed from lockers no later than the end of the day on Wednesday, June 24th. Student locks that are left after this date will be removed, and any items left in lockers will be disposed of or donated. Many lockers are […]

Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

Posted June 19, 2026

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

WCI Marks 10 Years of Relay for Life | #StudentVoice

Posted June 17, 2026

By Yashita, a student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) hosted its 10th Relay For Life in May, marking a decade of students, staff, parents, families, and community members uniting to honour survivors, remember loved ones, and support the Canadian Cancer Society.  This year, the school raised more than $66,000, a feat achieved […]

On-Line To Success (OLTS) Transition Program for Gr. 12’s (Register by June 19)

Posted June 15, 2026

OLTS-Ontario is an online transition program for Grade 12 students (graduating in 2026 or entering Grade 12 in Fall 2026) who have learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions and are planning to attend college or university. The program helps students better understand their learning profile, develop self-advocacy skills, and prepare […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

Posted June 15, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

Battle of the Bioplastics | #StudentVoice

Posted June 15, 2026

Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) student, Erzsebet, represented her school and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWFS) in May with her project focused on creating new bioplastics. Her project received the Bronze Excellence Award at the fair.  Erzsebet shared her reflections on the experience. My project, Battle of […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Posted June 10, 2026

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted June 9, 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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