Meet the Teacher Night Reminder – Oct 22
Posted October 20, 2025
Please join us for Meet the Teacher Night! Wednesday October 22, 5:30-8:00pm Teachers will be available to meet with parents/guardians from 5:30-8:00pm. Please, remember that we do not book appointment times and it might be necessary to wait your turn in line if a teacher is particularly busy. We look forward to seeing you there!
Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October and November 2025
Posted October 16, 2025
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of the […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers
Posted October 15, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]
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WRDSB Launches Strategic Plan Community Consultation Website
Posted October 14, 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Strategic Plan Community Consultations website, which will provide updates and information about the upcoming community consultation process. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, which was developed in 2022, continues to resonate and reflect the WRDSB’s […]
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 2025-2026
Posted October 8, 2025
GRCI will be running the OSSLT on two separate dates this year. Grade 11 and 12 students still needing to complete the OSSLT will write in the Fall and Grade 10 students will write in the Spring. Grade 11/12 – November 18 & 19, 8:15 – 10:50 in the cafeteria Grade 10 – April 8 […]
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A Reminder About Disconnecting From Work for WRDSB Staff
Posted October 7, 2025
Supporting the health and well-being of our staff and students is a priority for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Helping staff establish healthy boundaries between work and home is a key part of this commitment. When we prioritize mental health, we strengthen our collective ability to support students effectively. As part of a […]
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Guest Speaker: Fast Forward Post-Secondary Seminar
Posted October 3, 2025
On November 19, Wayne Meidema (Essential Skills) and Elisha Rivard (Conestoga College) will be guest speakers for our Grade 11/12 Fast Forward students. Guidance curriculum includes post-secondary pathway planning as part of their IPP. Handouts would include College promotional material including Post-Secondary options for essential level students.
Rethinking Summer School: A New Kind of Learning Experience
Posted September 30, 2025
At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), learning continues all year long. Over the summer, more than 4,500 students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 continued their learning through summer programming provided at WRDSB schools across the region. Learning Happens Year-Round At The WRDSB The Summer Enhancement and Summer School Program is more than additional […]
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Announcing a Change to End of Semester Evaluation Days for Grade 9 and 10 students
Posted September 26, 2025
In Ontario, the final grade for a course is composed of a mandatory weighting by the Ministry of Education, with 30% of the course being based on a final evaluation, and 70% of the grade based on evaluations that have happened throughout the semester. For the last 5 school years, Grade 9 and 10 students […]
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