Summer Office Closure

Posted July 9, 2026

Grand River Collegiate will be closed from Friday July 10th until Monday August 31st. These dates may change depending on the completion of summer construction. While the main office is closed, the general school voicemail will be monitored regularly, or you can email all inquiries to grc@wrdsb.ca. If you have an urgent matter, please call […]

Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Posted June 29, 2026

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Celebrating WRDSB EcoSchools Efforts in 2025-26

Posted June 26, 2026

We’re proud to share and celebrate the efforts of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools that took part in the EcoSchools program in the 2025-26 school year. EcoSchools in the WRDSB EcoSchools supports teachers and students with addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through environmental action. WRDSB schools have been participating in […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

Celebrating Student Achievement

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-26 school year just around the corner, we are recognizing the outstanding secondary students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for their incredible achievements. WRDSB students are leaders, academic achievers, community-builders and are the heart of the schools where they learn. We are so proud of every […]

Report Card and Diploma Pickup

Posted June 23, 2026

Final Report Cards and Diplomas for the 2025-2026 school year will be available for pickup from  Monday, July 6th to Wednesday, July 8th. Pick up will be in the main office from 7:30am – 4:00pm. Please note that:  You must enter through the main doors off of Indian Road ( by the flagpole )  as […]

Celebrating Culture and Community: FHCI Hosts Islamic Heritage Month Event

Posted June 22, 2026

In October, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) proudly hosted an Islamic Heritage Month celebration for secondary students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The school welcomed more than 240 students from sixteen secondary schools for a day of learning, creativity, and cultural celebration. The event highlighted the many contributions of Muslim people through […]

Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

Posted June 19, 2026

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

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