Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open
Posted December 20, 2023
Applications for 2024-25 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to be our 2024-25 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent more than 65,000 WRDSB students at the […]
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WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)
Posted December 19, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]
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Time is running out đź•‘ | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 19, 2023
We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]
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WCI End of Semester Exam and Evaluation Days (Jan 2024)
Posted December 15, 2023
End of Semester Exam and Evaluation Days – Expectations & Schedule January 2024 HANDOUT – WCI Semester 1 – Exam & Evaluation Days January 2024 Courses with final exams are scheduled for Monday, January 29 through to Wednesday, January 31, starting at the posted times each day. During the exam preparation period, January 22 – […]
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Help Us Meet The Growing Need 🍏 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 13, 2023
When a child arrives at school hungry, it affects their ability to learn and thrive. Let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. This holiday season, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission […]
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Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 6, 2023
Together, let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign. Help Us Meet The Growing Need More than ever, food insecurity is of […]
Distractions and Technology in the Classroom
Posted December 6, 2023
WCI has noticed an increase in students struggling to focus on their schoolwork during class. Teachers have always had the discretion to create a technology policy that matches the needs and curriculum of their classrooms. This includes the use of cell phones, Chromebooks, iPads, etc. To support teachers in consistently communicating these expectations, WCI has […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 6, 2023
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Wednesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de MontrĂ©al on December […]
Could YOU be one of our 2024-25 Student Trustees?
Posted December 5, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for 2024-25 Student Trustees to represent our 65,000 students at the Board table and through various committees. Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2024-25 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see […]
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Blended Learning Day – December 6, 2023
Posted December 4, 2023
Wednesday, December 6 , 2023, is a Blended Learning Day. These days will occur four times during the school year. Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day. School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that centre […]