When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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February 2 – All Schools CLOSED

Posted February 2, 2015

Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.

2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

Ski Club Cancelled January 13, 2015

Posted January 12, 2015

Chicopee contacted schools this afternoon about the temperature forecast for tomorrow. After reviewing the forecast, we have made the decision to cancel ski club for tomorrow. We will be rebooking a fourth visit to Chicopee sometime in February and will send home a note with students when the new date has been confirmed.   Mlle. […]

January 9 – Transportation Cancellation

Posted January 9, 2015

Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled for the Waterloo Region District School Board

The following schools dependent on Transportation are Closed for the Day: Floradale, Linwood, WaterlooOxford D.S.S.
ALL evening RENTAL PERMITS at these schools are CANCELLED

TRANSPORTATION IN ALL OTHER AREAS IS OPERATING AND SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Child Care programs are OPEN.

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January News

Posted January 5, 2015

Giving at Brigadoon – There’s a lot of giving going on at Brigadoon! We have wrapped up our annual Holiday charitable initiatives this week. Students, parents, and staff have joined together to donate toonies and food items for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, one of several food drives the school holds throughout the year. Also, our […]

DreamBox – home license – Deadline December 20, 2014

Posted December 17, 2014

The Waterloo Region District School Board has been able to arrange, for interested parents, the ability purchase their own DreamBox licenses at a reduced rate.  DreamBox is an online math program that supports students at their level.  It helps all students improve their understanding of Number Sense including basic facts and computations.  It is a […]

WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan

Posted December 17, 2014

We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.

WRDSB Observes National Day of Remembrance

Posted December 5, 2014

To mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, flags on all Ontario government buildings across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The education centre, and schools will lower their flags at close of business on Friday, December 5, 2014 and return them […]

December News

Posted December 3, 2014

Inclement Weather – This is just a reminder of where information can be found about bus cancellations and possible school closures on inclement weather days. All information with regards to cancellations (bus, school) will be posted in the morning on the WRDSB website ( www.wrdsb.ca ). Information will also be shared on many local radio […]

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