Information for GRCI 2026 Graduates

Posted June 8, 2026

2026 Important Graduation Updates… It’s hard to believe we are already at that time of year. Commencement is on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at The Centre In The Square at 7:00pm. We wanted to update you on a few items: Grad Breakfast: The Grad Breakfast will be happening on Thursday June 11 starting at 8:00 am in the […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

Posted June 15, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

Exam and Final Evaluations June 19th – June 24th: Schedule, Attendance, and Bussing

Posted June 15, 2026

Grand River families are reminded that we will have a specialized schedule for exams and other final evaluations on June 19th- June 24th.    Date/Times Friday June 19 Monday June 22 Tuesday June 23 Wednesday June 24 8:15 – 10:45 (Gr. 9 and 10) 8:15 – 11:15 (Gr. 11 and 12 Block A Exam or Evaluation […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Posted June 10, 2026

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

Chromebook/Charger Return Information for Graduates

Posted June 10, 2026

Dear Graduating Students, It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year! For many of you, it has been just a few short years since you entered grade 9 and received a Chromebook. Time to return Chromebooks: Chromebooks and their charging cords are the property of the Waterloo Region […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted June 9, 2026

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]

Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 25 and 26 are PD Days

Posted June 9, 2026

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 are professional development (PD) days for secondary school staff. Grade 9 to 12 students will not attend school, in person or virtually Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed on Friday, June 26, 2026 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]

Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming

Posted June 8, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]

WRDSB Celebrates Recipients of the 2025-26 Past-Directors’ Bursary

Posted June 4, 2026

At the Board of Trustees meeting on May 25, eleven Grade 12 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) received the 2025–26 Past-Directors’ Bursary. This year, each student received a $200 bursary. Students are eligible for the bursary if they are graduating, plan to pursue a career in the skilled trades through […]

1 2 … 216