This summer school option is for WRDSB students entering into Grade 7, 8 or 9 in September 2026 and will reinforce key concepts that are the foundations to success in Grades 7, 8 and 9.   This program is being offered in person at several WRDSB sites (sites still TBD).  The focus is on both numeracy and literacy for the three week summer program. Through authentic, inquiry-based learning, students will deepen their knowledge and understanding while consolidating concepts.  

SUMMER ELEMENTARY PROGRAM (GR. 6-8) FLYER

 

Students will be expected to participate in learning activities / lessons for the entirety of the program.

  • Elementary programs begin Monday, July 6, 2026 and end on Friday, July 24, 2026
  • All programs are in-person (sites: Westmount PS, Laurelwood PS, Janet Metcalfe PS and Silverheights PS) from 9:15 am to 2:15 pm
  • Only WRDSB students currently registered in a WRDSB school in 2025/2026 are eligible
  • Registration opens March 9th, 2026, and will close on May 22nd, 2026 – connect with the Administrator, Guidance or Special Education teacher at your school for more information or to register

Elementary Summer School Routes will be available in early June on the STSWR website.

 

Which Students would be appropriate for the Literacy and Numeracy Program? 

  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Reading:
  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Writing:
  • Students who are looking to improve their Listening and Speaking skills:
  • Students who are looking to improve their numeracy skills in number sense, operations and/or confidence in mathematics

Registration Information:

Parents/Guardians that are interested in this summer school opportunity for their student should contact their students’ homeschool Elementary School Guidance Contact, Special Education Resource Teacher or the Administrator (Principal / Vice-Principal).

Transportation Information:

Bussing will be provided for all of our Elementary and Secondary students.  However, please note that Summer School buses cover a large geographic area and parents/guardians will need to make arrangements to get their children to and from centralized bus stops. This is applicable in rural settings as well.

Summer School routes will be posted on the STSWR website in early June.

 

Contact Information  (prior to June 29, 2026)

Alternative and Continuing Education
151 Weber Street South
Waterloo, ON  N2J 2A9

  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Summer School phone numbers and email will not be available until June 29, 2026.
  • Please contact the Continuing Education office for questions at (519) 885-0800 or email:

Contact Information  (June 29 – July 31, 2026)

    • Phone number: 519-885-0800
      • for students attending Janet Metcalfe P.S.  – press 1
      • for students attending Laurelwood P.S.  – press 2
      • for students attending Westmount P.S.  – press 3
      • for students attending Silverheights P.S. – press 4

     

    • Attendance Emails
      • for students attending Janet Metcalfe P.S. – jme-summer-attendance@wrdsb.ca 
      • for students attending Laurelwood P.S.– – lrw-summer-attendance@wrdsb.ca
      • for students attending Westmount P.S.  – wsm-summer-attendance@wrdsb.ca
      • for students attending Silverheights P.S. – sil-summer-attendance@wrdsb.ca