Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 4, 2024
March is National Social Work Month, and March 4 to 10 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada
Posted March 1, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until sunset on the day of the state funeral of the late Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., 18th Prime Minister of Canada. Brian Mulroney passed away on February […]
An Update on the WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP)
Posted February 27, 2024
In the Fall of 2023, we launched the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP). We are pleased to share the work that is underway and the progress made. Together with families and caregivers, we are supporting increased student engagement and academic outcomes in mathematics. The WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan […]
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Update: Phone Service Restored at Schools and Education Centre
Posted February 26, 2024
The technical issue that was impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre has been resolved. Phone service has now been restored. Thank you for your patience as we worked with the vendor to implement a solution.
Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre
Posted February 26, 2024
We want to provide an update on a technical issue, external to our system, currently impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Our phones are unable to make or receive phone calls, due to an issue a service provider has encountered. WRDSB Information Technology Services are aware […]
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Secondary Students: Vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees
Posted February 20, 2024
WRDSB Secondary Students: It’s time to vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees! Secondary Students: Vote and Make Your Voice Heard Once you’ve decided who you’d like to represent you at the board table, remember to vote! The voting period will take place at each school over the course of a four-day period from February 20 […]
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Announcing the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan
Posted February 12, 2024
The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) will help all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students develop the literacy skills they need to help them succeed in the classroom, and in life. The WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) The SLMYP will help to build capacity amongst educators and administrators across the WRDSB. Our aim […]
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February is Psychology Month
Posted February 8, 2024
February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by psychological services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a psychological services consultant. Our psychology staff is committed […]
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Reminder: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7
Posted February 5, 2024
Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. […]
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DIASPORA – Black Brilliance Month 2024
Posted February 1, 2024
February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all year long. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance highlighted, represented and celebrated. Black Brilliance 2024: DIASPORA At the Fall Black Brilliance Secondary […]