Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

March is National Social Work Month, and March 3 to 9 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of highly skilled social worker clinicians supports: […]

Measles Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health

There has been increased measles activity in Southwestern Ontario. This includes confirmed cases in neighbouring areas. Measles cases are usually linked to travel outside of Ontario and are highly contagious. A single case can result in local outbreaks, particularly among unimmunized people. Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health Region of Waterloo Public Health asks […]

February 26 is Pink Shirt Day

Wednesday, February 26 is Pink Shirt Day. Let’s take a stand against bullying of all kinds. Bullying has no place in schools or in our community. Pink Shirt Day in the WRDSB The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites you to wear pink and show your commitment to creating safe, positive and inclusive school […]

February 13 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Due to the effects of this weather event, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are closed.

Thursday, February 13, 2025: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Due to the forecast weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre will be closed. The WRDSB will support the continuity of students’ learning through asynchronous […]

February 12 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. Waterloo County Secondary […]

Thank You for Supporting Nutrition for Learning

We’re proud to announce that thanks to your help, we raised nearly $40,000 in support of Nutrition for Learning! These funds will help feed students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Together, we’re helping to make sure that students have the nutrition they need to be able to focus on learning in their […]

February is Psychology Month

February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role Psychological Services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a Psychological Services consultant. Our Psychology staff is committed […]

Flourish – Black Brilliance Month 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to recognise Black Brilliance all year long. February is Black Brilliance Month. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance: Highlighted Represented Celebrated Black Brilliance 2025: Flourish Flourishing is the presence of positive well-being, belonging […]

Update #2 – Severe Weather, Exams and the January 31 PD Day

Today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, was declared a severe weather day. This led to the cancellation of all school transportation in: Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich This is the second severe weather day declared this week. We want to provide an update to help clarify how these severe weather days impact the next week for secondary students. […]

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