Commencement Tickets now on Sale
Posted June 1, 2023
We would like to invite family and friends of our 2023 Graduates to Commencement. This year it will be held at The Centre in the Square located at 101 Queen St, N. in Kitchener on Thursday June 29th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 each. Our preferred method of payment is through the graduating student’s […]
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National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted June 1, 2023
Once again this June, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous History Month. We are also celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is recognized each year on June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and the day with the longest period of daylight. These celebrations offer opportunities […]
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Recognizing National AccessAbility Week 2023
Posted May 30, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. The 2023 theme for NAAW is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice”. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, […]
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Police Warn of Fraudulent Cheque Scam
Posted May 26, 2023
WRDSB families: We want to ensure you are aware of a fraudulent cheque scam which has affected multiple youths in the Waterloo region. According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), in this scam, the fraudster sends a message about a money-making opportunity, via an instant messaging application, to the victim. The fraudster asks the victim […]
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Grade 8 Day at GRCI May 31st
Posted May 16, 2023
Grand River Collegiate is thrilled to welcome our incoming Grade 9 Renegades on Wednesday May 31st from 11:45-2:00 at GRCI. Below is a brief outline of activities for the day: 11:45-12:00: Feeder School + Individual Arrival and Registration 12:00-12:20: Welcome Assembly 12:20-1:30: Icebreakers and Team Building Activities 1:30-2:00 Good-bye, Dismissal and boarding busses It’s our […]
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Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day
Posted May 16, 2023
May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams, and key to student success. Every day, WRDSB […]
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2023/2024 Course Changes Deadline
Posted May 11, 2023
The deadline to make course changes for the 2023/2024 school year is 2:25pm on Friday May 19th, 2023. Students wanting to make changes to their course selection must do so by this date. Please book an appointment with your guidance counsellor as soon as possible using the online booking system. Course change requests after May 19th, 2023 will be […]
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In Memory of Trustee Fred Meissner
Posted May 10, 2023
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee Fred Meissner. Trustee Meissner was an exemplary board member who sat on multiple committees. His passion and dedication to improving public education in the region was second to none. His priority was always students, their success and well-being, and his commitment […]
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Blended Learning Day – May 10, 2023
Posted May 8, 2023
We want to remind students and caregivers that Wednesday, May 10th, 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 communicated to students their expectations for the asynchronous and synchronous portions of the day. School administration […]