Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season from the WRDSB

Posted December 18, 2025

As we prepare for the winter break let us take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth and achievement we have experienced together this school year. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, students and staff were settling into routines as classrooms welcomed students buzzing with curiosity and excitement. From Kindergarten […]

Friday, January 16 is a PD Day for WRDSB Elementary Students

Posted December 18, 2025

Friday, January 16, 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 1 Students – It’s Time to Start Thinking About Your French Language Pathway

Posted December 17, 2025

Learning an additional language enhances cognitive development, teaches understanding, encourages patience, and fosters open-mindedness. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), French language learning begins early, as we are proud to offer every student a strong foundation in French. Starting in Grade 1, all students build skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through […]

WRDSB Launches 2025-26 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 17, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students in achieving academic success and feeling a sense of belonging. Every school year the WRDSB creates a Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP) to: Guide our work as a system Outline measurable indicators and strategies Share examples of actions that will be […]

Outcomes for the 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 16, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2024-2025 school year was the third year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

Building the Foundation for All Learning – Literacy in the WRDSB

Posted December 9, 2025

Reading is a fundamental human right. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re supporting the needs of every student as they develop the literacy skills they need to succeed in learning and in life. The WRDSB Approach to Literacy Education The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan Our Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) provides educators […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 5, 2025

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Saturday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast at the end of the day today until we open on Monday, December 8. Every year, we remember the […]

December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted December 2, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Mark Your Calendars: WRDSB Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings on December 3, 4 and 9

Posted December 1, 2025

Students, staff, parents, families and caregivers are invited to attend the Town Hall Meetings for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Strategic Plan Community Consultations, held December 3, 4 and 9, 2025. The goal of the Town Hall Meetings is to gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support […]

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for September 2026

Posted December 1, 2025

Parents, families and caregivers can now register their child(ren) for Kindergarten! Join us at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in September 2026. At the WRDSB, we are committed to supporting every child from their first day of Kindergarten to graduation. Our schools provide: A welcoming, safe, respectful, and nurturing environment A strong sense […]

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