Summer Resources and Community Supports for Families

Posted June 30, 2021

As our students and families prepare for a well-deserved summer break, after an extraordinarily challenging school year, we want you to know that resources and support are available during the summer months. Mental Health Non-Crisis Phone and Virtual Support The 2020-21 school year continued to have many changes and challenges for students, parents and caregivers. […]

Grad Photo Appointments

Posted June 30, 2021

Husky Grad Photo Opportunity: We are happy to inform you of a few photo options available to your students. Please share this information, all are welcome to attend. July 12 -23: Woodland Christian School July 26 – 30: Galt Legion (moved due to the extended step 1) University of Guelph opens as of Friday. To […]

Announcing the 2021-2026 Accessibility Plan

Posted June 29, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the release of our latest Multi-Year Accessibility plan, which outlines our plans to meet our obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), and outlines our recent achievements in this important work over the past few years. The WRDSB 2021-2026 Accessibility […]

Next Director of Education Announced by the the Board of Trustees

Posted June 28, 2021

Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board are pleased to announce the appointment of jeewan chanicka as the new Director of Education to the Board, effective August 3, 2021. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chairperson Joanne Weston noted: The Board of Trustees was impressed with, and grateful for, the quality of […]

Students Share What Canada Means to Them

Posted June 28, 2021

Lorna Hundt, chief executive officer of Great Canadian Holidays Inc., was determined to let this year’s winners of the My Canada Project writing contest know just how proud she was. As public health guidelines would not allow for the usual gathering to celebrate the Grade 8 students’ achievements, she brought the ceremony to them. “We […]

WCSSAA Sports Update

Posted June 28, 2021

This message is being posted on behalf of Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA). As the 2020-21 school year winds down, the WCSSAA seasonal committee continues to meet to discuss what the 2021 fall might look like in terms of high school sports. At this time, we do not have any clarity on what […]

Get to Know the Human Rights Branch

Posted June 28, 2021

Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the third of three branches within the department: the Human Rights Branch. Human Rights Branch Students, staff, Trustees, parents/caregivers and other Board community members have the right to inclusive and respectful learning and working environments free from […]

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