Updates to Assessment and Evaluation for Grade 9 to 12 Students

Starting September 2026, the Ministry of Education has introduced new requirements for how final marks are determined in Grade 9 to 12. These changes apply to all publicly funded school boards in Ontario, including the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Changes for Grade 9 to 12 Students Grade 9 to 12 students will continue […]

Principal Message to the Grand River CI Community

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,  I am privileged to introduce myself as the new Principal of Grand River Collegiate Institute. I am excited to be a part of the Renegade community. As your principal, I truly believe in the power of public education and its ability to bring our community together. My top priority […]

2026-2027 School Year Information

View a translated version of this post by visiting the main WRDSB website. We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Tuesday, September 8. Below, parents, families and caregivers will find important information they need to know for the beginning of the school year. School Information for […]

WRDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges the positive impact parent, family and caregiver engagement has on student achievement and well-being.  To support ongoing connection with our community, the WRDSB has launched the Student and Family Support Office, in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum No. 170 – School Board Communication with […]

Welcome back Renegades!

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our GRCI students on the first day of school Tuesday, September 8th – but are especially excited to see our newest GRCI, Grade 9 Renegades. Please take a moment to read our Opening Day Schedule. Please note that our focus for the morning is Grade 9 Orientation […]

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning […]

Summer Office Closure

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

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

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 […]

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