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 […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

May 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week

Posted May 1, 2026

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB Next week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Apply to Join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply. Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to: Support […]

Allocating Devices to Support the Changing Needs of Students

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. Devices for Grade 7 to 12 Students For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With this in […]

WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report

Posted April 29, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2026

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

Potential Grand River Transit Labour Disruption

Posted April 24, 2026

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Region of Waterloo shared an update about a potential labour disruption involving Grand River Transit (GRT). Unifor, Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Friday, May 1, 2026. In the event of a labour disruption, conventional bus […]

Students Learn The Origins Of Lacrosse

Posted April 24, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary students who identify as Indigenous gathered at the Family Centre in Kitchener to learn about the origins of Lacrosse. The day began with teachings from the coach of the Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Program and CEO/Director of the Cayuga Nation Wolf Clan. Kevin shared the origins of the Creator’s Game, […]

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