Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted February 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Newlands as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective March 1, 2023. Michelle brings her knowledge and expertise gained in her current role as a Private Schools Inspector in the Field Service Branch with the Private Schools and International Education Unit in the Ministry […]

February 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted February 23, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students, in both the in-person and remote learning programs can access asynchronous learning resources from their […]

February 22 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2023

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

February 21 is International Mother Language Day

Posted February 21, 2023

Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day was created by UNESCO in 1999 to celebrate languages and promote cultural diversity. On this day in 1952, three students from Dhaka University were killed during a demonstration. The students were calling for the recognition of their language Bangla (also known as Bengali). International Mother […]

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

Posted February 20, 2023

About the World Day of Social Justice The World Day of Social Justice is an international event that is observed every year on February 20. The goal of the World Day of Social Justice is to: Promote an awareness of the existence of social inequality Promote action to break down barriers based on: Age Colour […]

February 17: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 17, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman

Posted February 16, 2023

Congratulations to Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman on the announcement of her retirement effective February 28, 2023. Della has served public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to the success of all students for more than 26 years. Della joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 2021, bringing the knowledge and expertise honed […]

Lifting Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by promoting respect for all individuals and communities and taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. This year, the theme “Lift Each other up” is a reminder that even small acts of […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Hazel McCallion

Posted February 10, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on February 14, 2023, for the state funeral of the late Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga from 1978-2014. Hazel McCallion passed away on January 29, 2023.

February is Psychology Month

Posted February 7, 2023

February is Psychology Month. In recognition, we want to highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students and some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB. Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Our psychological services staff help support learning and development, by working together with students, staff […]

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