French Immersion Applications Open for Students Entering Grade 2 in September 2026

Posted January 7, 2026

Applications for the French Immersion program are open until Saturday, January 31, 2026. Apply for French Immersion Parents, families and caregivers of children born in 2019: Apply for the French Immersion program. Need help with the application process? Call: 519-570-0003 ext. 4419 Email: frenchprograms@wrdsb.ca WRDSB French Programs French language programs at the Waterloo Region District […]

Hold and Secure at Multiple Schools

Posted June 16, 2026

UPDATE The hold and secures at Alpine, Ayr and Baden PS have been lifted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). Multiple schools are currently in hold and secure. This includes Alpine, Ayr and Baden PS. REMINDER: We ask that parents, families and caregivers of students at this school please refrain from calling or coming […]

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 […]

Supporting Students in Levelling Up to Grade 9

Posted June 11, 2026

The transition from Grade 8 to 9 is an exciting time. To support students as they move into secondary school, the Waterloo Region District School Board would like to share the resources and supports available. Resources for Future Grade 9 Students Information for Future Grade Nines Every year, thousands of students across the WRDSB level […]

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 […]

Friday, June 26 is a PD Day for WRDSB Elementary Students

Posted June 9, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually All Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning […]

Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming

Posted June 8, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]

June is Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2026

June is Pride Month. It’s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community to our community and the world.  About Pride Month Since 2016, WRDSB has proudly raised the Pride flag at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also […]

National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

Posted June 1, 2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to commemorating National Indigenous History Month throughout June and to recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This important time allows us to honour the voices, experiences, and contributions of First […]

June 1 is Ontario Day

Posted June 1, 2026

On Monday, June 1, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will recognize Ontario Day. Introduced in 2021 through Bill 173, Ontario Day recognizes the contributions Ontarians have made to the province’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.  This year, the Ministry of Education is asking students, staff, and school communities to come together to […]

Celebrating National AccessAbility Week 2026

Posted May 29, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. From May 31 to June 6, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. This is an important time to celebrate and promote the: […]

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