Transportation details for 2019-20 school year available on August 19, 2019
Posted August 15, 2019
Kindergarten Students Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an Ontario Education Number prior to September, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2019. Senior Kindergarten students will receive a mailed postcard with student login instructions […]
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Parkway Construction Update #2
Posted August 12, 2019
Dolphins! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!! Here are the construction updates … Quick update: drywall done Ceiling re-installed Painting done today Tiling in washrooms underway Millwork, plumbing and fixtures next week Hallway next week Our great custodians have the left side completed and cleaned as well as libary, office and staff room – they […]
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How to Check Elementary Class Assignments for the 2019/20 School Year
Posted August 12, 2019
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to keeping your children safe. To comply with privacy legislation we have changed the way we communicate elementary students’ home classrooms for September. Class lists will no longer be posted on the outside windows or doors of your child’s school. If you are a parent using School-Day, […]
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New to Canada? Register your child now for the 2019-20 school year
Posted July 30, 2019
Are you in Canada on a work permit or study permit? Do you have a refugee claimant document? Are you waiting for confirmation of permanent residence or citizenship? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your child might need a Letter of Admission to register at a Waterloo Region District School Board school. […]
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Construction/Growth Update #1
Posted July 22, 2019
Construction is well underway at Parkway! The construction team has the four rooms on the asphalt side of the building torn apart and the old materials removed. The new plumbing and electrical has begun and the rooms are beginning to be drywalled. The transformation is starting to take shape and the excitement is growing in […]
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Director’s Year-End Message
Posted June 26, 2019
The 2018-2019 school year was one of growth and learning for our entire system. We accomplished a great deal this year, and we should all be proud of how far we have progressed towards achieving our operational goals and implementing our strategic plan. We remain committed to reaching our ultimate goals and will remain laser-focused […]
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Flags lowered for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Posted June 21, 2019
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) office locations and school buildings will be joining other Government of Canada establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day marks the anniversary of the Air India flight […]
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EXTENDED: Looking for #WeSingOCanada performers
Posted May 30, 2019
We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Thursday, June 27, 2019. Warm up those vocal cords (or fingers) and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. […]
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Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion
Posted May 28, 2019
June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]
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Friday, May 31, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students
Posted May 26, 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]
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