Participate in our annual budget survey
Posted February 20, 2018
Calling all students, parents, staff and community members. We want to hear from you on which funding priorities we should consider for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Annual Budget Survey Complete this short online budget survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. The survey closes on Friday, March […]
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Multicultural Night Moved to March 7th
Posted February 16, 2018
Please note that our Multicultural Night has been been moved to March 7th due to a scheduling conflict. We look forward to seeing families on March 7th. Look for details in the near future on the website and on Twitter.
Friday, January 26 is a P.D. Day for Elementary school staff
Posted January 22, 2018
January 26, 2018 is a professional development 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 P.D. Day will be teacher directed assessments, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating in […]
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Help us improve communication: focus group registration
Posted January 20, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we know that success for our students depends on effective communication between schools, students and their parents. To help us understand how we can continue to improve communication with you, we are running a series of focus groups to hear from parents across Waterloo region about your experience with […]
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EA and CYW Appreciation Day
Posted January 19, 2018
We are a public school district for everyone – no matter their background or ability. To help every child in our district achieve their potential, we rely on the support of parents and caregivers and, of course, the hard work of every member of staff. Today we recognize some of the staff who support some […]
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Join us on January 25 for a Public Meeting Open House
Posted January 18, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is developing a Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) that will show how well used our schools are now and are expected to be over the next ten years. It also reveals how well kept our schools are in terms of school condition. Your feedback on the proposed solutions is important to us. We invite […]
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Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling
Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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It’s time to register for Kindergarten
Posted January 16, 2018
Online registration is now open for Fall 2018. For most children and parents, the transition into kindergarten can be an exciting milestone. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to ensure parents that their children will receive the best education in the region, throughout their Kindergarten to Grade 12 journey. When students begin school […]
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Update: Hold & Secure at Parkway Public School, January 10
Posted January 10, 2018
Update – The hold and secure has been lifted at Parkway Public School. Students are being directed to leave through the backdoor near the church. Please be advised that a hold and secure has been issued for Parkway Public School due to a fire across the street. The area has been cordoned off and students […]
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French Immersion registration begins January 10, 2018
Posted January 9, 2018
Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2018 can register for French Immersion beginning January 10. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more or register your child.