Friday, May 29 is a PD Day for WRDSB Elementary Students

Posted May 12, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Grades 9 to 12 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at reduced hours from 8:15 a.m. to […]

Grade 6 to 8 Students – Chromebook Opt-In Invitation

Posted May 11, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers of students currently in Grade 6 to 8 – you’ll soon be receiving an invitation to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year. We are committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide […]

Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser In Support Of Student Food Equity Programs

Posted May 11, 2026

Beginning May 11, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to support food equity in Waterloo Region through the Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser. Supporting Students Across the WRDSB Nutrition for Learning and Food4Kids Waterloo Region provide nourishing meals for students across Waterloo Region. Access to nutritious meals supports healthy growth […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted May 6, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering several Lunch and Learn sessions. This month’s webinar aims to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions Teaching […]

From Newcomer to Mentor to Educator

Posted May 6, 2026

For Nial Both, a career in education, coaching university football and mentoring youth in the community allows him to give back to the community that has allowed him to flourish. When he immigrated to Canada from South Sudan in 1988 at seven years old, Nial stepped into a Canadian winter, didn’t yet speak English and […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm

Posted May 5, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until sunset on Wednesday, May 6, in observance of the funeral of the late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm. OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm passed away on Monday, April 27, […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

Posted May 4, 2026

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). We ask that the WRDSB community pause to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Canada. To recognize this day, flags at the WRDSB Education Centre will […]

Generative AI Tools and Guidelines

Posted May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will enable access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12. The approved tools include: Gemini Chat NotebookLM This initiative is part of the WRDSB’s ongoing work to ensure our students graduate with the tools and education to […]

Before and After School Program Registration Opens May 19, 2026

Posted May 4, 2026

Registration for Before and After School Programs operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for the 2026-27 school year will open on May 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. If your student is currently enrolled as of May 1, 2026, in a Before and After School Programs for the 2025–2026 school year, and you […]

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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