Board appoints new Cambridge trustee

At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.

Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.

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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget

Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]

Buzz Feed for the week of June 5th

Don’t forget to send in the order form for your food for the upcoming Annual School Picnic on Monday.  The picnic is fast approaching: June 14th, 5 – 6:45.  We need to know how much food to order! June 4_StJacobs Buzz Feed_17 2017 Annual Picnic Flyer

Order your food for the Annual School Picnic NOW!

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Tomorrow is a PD Day for Elementary Students

Tomorrow is a Professional Development (PD) day for elementary students. Our secondary schools are open as normal. Extended Day Programs are open for students enrolled in the program. Below is a summary of how elementary teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary teachers will be working on assessments and completing report cards. Designated […]

Track and Field Schedule for Thursday, June 1st : Grade 4 – 8

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Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June

During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.

We’re joined by more than 200 #WRDSB staff and students at this year’s #GSAconference at @bingemans. It’s been an incredible honour to partner with @kwcounselling for 7 years for a day of learning, growth and acceptance. #OK2BME2017 #lgbtq #OK2BME #prideineducation

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Provincial funding to provide renewal, program improvements

Our vision to innovate tomorrow by educating today received a boost this month. As part of the 2017-18 Pupil Accommodation Grant – School Renewal Allocation, provided by the Ministry of Education, to address the cost of repairing and renovating schools and infrastructure, Waterloo Region District School Board will receive approximately $9.8 million.

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Buzz Feed for the week of May 29

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Mrs. Weber is retiring!

Mrs. Jane Weber has been a teacher at St. Jacobs Public School for 20 years.  June 30th will be the last day of her career as she will be retiring after 33 years of teaching.  I know you will join in wishing her much happiness in her retirement.  We will miss you, Mrs. Weber!

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