Saying Thanks on IT Professionals Day

Posted September 20, 2022

Today is IT 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 organization […]

Cancellation Notice: September 21 Blended Learning Day for Secondary Students

Posted September 15, 2022

Secondary students and families, please be aware that due to issues with the distribution of Chromebooks to students and new staff, we will be cancelling the Blended Learning Day planned on Wednesday, September 21. As a result, Wednesday, September 21 will be treated as a regular in-person school day. We apologize for any inconvenience this […]

Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted September 15, 2022

We want to share an important update about school buses. Due to a driver shortage and the impact on service this will have, some routes will be cancelled using the same approach as the last school year. More than 90% of scheduled trips are operating normally. However, some routes are experiencing more frequent and prolonged […]

2022-23 Grand River School Council Information

Posted September 13, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community. Grand River is currently recruiting members for the 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 your involvement in the […]

Grade 9 Night – Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Boot Camp – Sept. 15 – 6:30pm – 8pm

Posted September 12, 2022

Thursday Sept. 15 is grade 9 night. This is a fun night of activities open to all Grand River grade 9 students. Since you are likely dropping off and picking up your students anyway, why not stay? Parents and guardians are invited into the school to hear about the various facets of high school life […]

Our Strategic Plan – Hear from Director chanicka

Posted September 12, 2022

As we set out on the journey of creating our plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we grounded our focus in our role of educating and preparing students to excel on their chosen path in learning and life. The Strategic Planning Process has been, by far, the most broad […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2022

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 9, 2022

To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 11, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and offices, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the Government of Canada in 2017 and is recognized annually on the second Sunday of September. […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

Posted September 9, 2022

September 9, 2022 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First celebrated in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

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