WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2026
Posted May 1, 2026
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]
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May is Jewish Heritage Month
Posted May 1, 2026
May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]
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Apply to Join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
Posted April 30, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply. Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to: Support […]
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Allocating Devices to Support the Changing Needs of Students
Posted April 30, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. Devices for Grade 7 to 12 Students For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With this in […]
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WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report
Posted April 29, 2026
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 28, 2026
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]





