Potential Grand River Transit Labour Disruption

Posted April 24, 2026

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Region of Waterloo shared an update about a potential labour disruption involving Grand River Transit (GRT). Unifor, Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Friday, May 1, 2026. In the event of a labour disruption, conventional bus […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2026

Posted April 7, 2026

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. WRDSB […]

Friday, April 24 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted April 7, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students 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 opportunities for school-based […]

Cambridge Post-Secondary Pathways Fair

Posted April 2, 2026

Are you wondering what comes next? Ready to figure out your next move? Join Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) High Schools for a Pathways Night. Whether you’re looking at a pathway to apprenticeship, college, university, or jumping straight into employment, this is your chance to explore your pathway options. Post-Secondary Pathways Fair Date: Wednesday, […]

WRDSB Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products for Students

Posted March 26, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is reaffirming its commitment to menstrual equity by ensuring that all students have access to the products they need, without barriers, stigma, or cost. In 2025, through an ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Education, the WRDSB supplied more than 100,000 individual menstrual products to schools throughout the […]

The 2026-27 School Year Calendar

Posted March 25, 2026

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2026-27 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Days for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 First Day of Extended Day […]

Reflecting on Black Brilliance Month in the WRDSB

Posted March 23, 2026

In February, schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognized Black Brilliance through school-wide events, field trips, and classroom learning opportunities celebrating Black joy, diversity, and identity. These recognitions are an opportunity to highlight African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) histories, and their everyday Brilliance, though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 13, 2026

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves as […]

Wishes for a Restful, Relaxing and Joyful March Break

Posted March 12, 2026

March Break is only one day away: the perfect time to celebrate student learning and our shared achievements. We are proud of the many ways Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students are building strong foundations for learning. Guided by the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan, we see students reaching important learning milestones every day […]

By Your Side – Free Webinar Series for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted February 25, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers – you’re invited to join a FREE four part webinar series focused on key mental health and substance use health topics. Webinar Series from School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) The webinars hosted by School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) will feature a presentation by leading experts on the following topics: March 5: […]

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