World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

Posted April 1, 2022

This April, we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This month and every month, we recognize the importance of accepting and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum so they can reach their full potential in school and in life. World Autism Awareness Day […]

International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 31, 2022

March 31st is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary peoples. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. […]

Spring 2022: the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

Posted March 30, 2022

Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students The Ministry of Education is resuming the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and literacy requirements for graduation this year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students can complete these this spring. For In-Person Students Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students learning in-person will be […]

Masking Requirements

Posted March 30, 2022

All students are expected to complete the Ontario School Screening Tool each day before attending school and must adhere to the direction provided. Although the mask mandate has been lifted in Ontario, there are still certain circumstances where students are required to wear a mask. The following masking requirements are in addition to any self-isolation […]

Remember to Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted March 29, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss your chance to help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Don’t Miss Your Chance to Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are […]

ATTENTION: Bus Routes 241 and 251 Cancelled from March 29 – April 1

Posted March 28, 2022

Attention Students and Families who ride bus route 241 and 251 It has been communicated with WCI this morning that Bus Routes 241 and 251 will be cancelled for the rest of this week due to driver illness. If you are able to find alternate transportation to get your student to school, please do so. If you do not […]

Message from Public Health: Immunization Catch Up Clinics

Posted March 28, 2022

Dear WCI Families, Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all primary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against: diphtheria tetanus polio measles mumps rubella meningococcal disease pertussis varicella (chickenpox) If your child was born in 2006 or later, they are also eligible to receive or complete their series of Hepatitis B […]

Grade 7 to 12 Immunization Catch-Up Clinics

Posted March 28, 2022

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Proof of Immunization According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all elementary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against: diphtheria tetanus polio measles mumps rubella meningococcal disease pertussis varicella […]

2022 Summer School Registration

Posted March 24, 2022

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Guidance will begin registering students for Summer School on MONDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 12PM! Please have your student submit the 2022 Summer School Intent to Enroll Google Form PRIOR to MONDAY, MARCH 28TH for the greatest chance of obtaining their requested Summer School course.  Some courses will have limited space, so please plan to […]

Register now for PIC’s annual Family Engagement Series

Posted March 23, 2022

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to announce their annual Family Engagement Series for parents and caregivers. This year, they are offering a three-day virtual speaker series designed to CONNECT-LEARN-EMBRACE topics crucial to parents and caregivers in getting through the rest of the school year. This free event runs from April 6 to 9, […]

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