Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 25, 2024

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

Terry Fox Run – Friday September 27th

Posted September 20, 2024

Grand River is holding a Terry Fox Run Friday, September 27th. We are raising money for cancer research. Students can raise and collect money using pledge forms given to them at school. Donations can also be made directly to the Terry Fox Foundation via GRCI’s Terry Fox fundraising page. We will also be collecting Toonies for […]

Blended Learning Day – Wed. Sept. 25th

Posted September 18, 2024

We want to remind students and caregivers that Wednesday, September 25, is a Blended Learning Day. Students are not required to attend in-person but will have learning provided through the virtual classroom and live meetings with their teachers. Teachers will communicate to students their expectations for the asynchronous and synchronous portions of the day. School administration will engage staff in […]

School Council 2024-2025

Posted September 18, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community. Grand River is currently seeking members for the 2024-2025 School Council. The purpose of a school council is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and increase accountability of the education system to parents. Through […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

2023-2024 Yearbooks have arrived!!!

Posted September 16, 2024

The 2024 Yearbooks have arrived! Graduates who ordered a copy of last year’s yearbook are invited to drop by the school on Wednesday, September 18th from 3:00-5:30 p.m. to pick up their copy.  Please enter through the Indian Road entrance near the Main Office. If you have any questions please contact wanda_murison@wrdsb.ca or allison_anstett@wrdsb.ca.

Grade 9 Night – September 18, 2024

Posted September 13, 2024

Grade 9 Night! For Students and Parents/Guardians Attention Grade 9 students and your parents/guardians! We would like to invite you to join us for a fun and informative Grade 9 Night on Wednesday September 18, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm. Students will be able to move between three themed rooms. There will be a dance, movie room […]

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