JHSS lowers the flag in honour of student

Posted July 24, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that the JHSS community mourns the loss of Isla Muir, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday July, 17th. Isla was a grade 9 student in Mr. Edworthy’s Alternative Continuing Education class last year.  Isla will be missed for her beautiful smile and love of butterflies. Flags at the Education Centre and the school will be lowered to half mast this week in Isla’s honour. […]

Summer hours and school re-opening dates

Posted July 14, 2023

The 2023-2024 school year begins on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, will be a PD Day for staff. For more information on the 2023-24 School Year Calendar, please see this announcement. The Office is closed from Monday, July 17th, and will re-open on Monday, August 21st, 2023. Appointments for registration for students who are current […]

Report cards – Semester 2 Final

Posted June 30, 2023

Hello parents, guardians, and caregivers, Report cards will be available for pick up at the main office between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on: Tuesday, July 4th, to Thursday, July 6th, and Monday, July 10th to Thursday, July 13th. If you cannot pick up during this time, students may come to the main office at the beginning of the […]

Pride Flag will fly in solidarity with University of Waterloo after attack

Posted June 30, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) values all students, employees, and families, regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, ability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, employment, housing, sex, and sexual orientation, and is committed to creating and maintaining learning and working environments where […]

Welcoming Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner

Posted June 29, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board welcomes Samantha Estoesta and Joe Meissner as trustees. The Board of Trustees carefully selected these outstanding individuals to fill the vacant Waterloo-Wilmot and Woolwich-Wellesley positions after following a diligent application process. Both Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner demonstrated their commitment to serving their communities and the education system. Trustee […]

Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World

Posted June 28, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board’s innovative programming was on display at the board’s Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World event. The event, hosted at Groh Public School, showcased how instruction supports student achievement and well-being. Those in attendance included representatives from the Ministry of Education, local government leaders, community organizers, and […]

Letter to Ministry of Education re: School Board Funding

Posted June 28, 2023

At the June 26, 2023, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Board Meeting, Trustees voted in favour of writing a letter to the Ministry of Education to ask the Ministry to examine its funding approach and address gaps in funding. Read the full letter below. June 27, 2023 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education 315 […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]

June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 21, 2023

Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Posted June 19, 2023

Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]

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