Week 12 Wrap-Up: Year-End Celebrations and Reopening Planning

Posted June 19, 2020

It’s hard to believe that this week marks the twelfth week of distance learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). As we prepare for the final days of the school year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all […]

Student Locker Clean-Out Info (optional) Mon. June 15 to Thurs. June 19

Posted June 13, 2020

Hello Hawks,  Through discussions with Public Health, we have been able to arrange temporary access to the school for students to come in and remove personal items from their lockers and return learning materials such as text books and library books. Students in Grades 9 to 11, please note that if choosing not to retrieve […]

Week 11 Wrap-Up: Preparing for the End of the School Year

Posted June 12, 2020

It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in the school year! As we reflect on these last months, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all navigated the past ten weeks. As we enter these final weeks, […]

Course Changes for 2020-21

Posted June 12, 2020

Students, please note that there will be no further course changes to next year’s selections until all timetabling and conflicts are completed. If you are still considering a course change, please communicate with your guidance counsellor and you will be placed on a waitlist. As there are still many unknowns at this time, please be […]

Help Us Help You: Addresses for Report Card Delivery

Posted June 12, 2020

With the end of the school year fast approaching, report cards for both elementary and secondary students will be produced and distributed, but instead of students bringing their report card home, schools will be using Canada Post to mail the report cards directly to you at home. To ensure that the report card is sent […]

June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting goes online

Posted June 8, 2020

Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Week 10 Wrap-Up: Retrieving Items and Provincial Updates

Posted June 5, 2020

Retrieving personal items from your school Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and safely retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive […]

Retrieving personal items from school

Posted June 5, 2020

Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive at their school. The health and safety […]

Anti-Racism: Equity Resources for the WRDSB Community

Posted June 4, 2020

In our message shared last week, the WRDSB recognized the need to action our commitment to confronting anti-Black racism in our board. We acknowledge that we have much work to do, and we understand we need to do better. We know that when we messaged on Friday we indicated that we would be sharing resources […]

Acknowledging the recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in the United States and Canada

Posted June 2, 2020

The WRDSB acknowledges and recognizes the tragic and devastating incidents of recent weeks that include the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the harm done to Christian Cooper. We also acknowledge and recognize the legacy of anti-Black racism that causes harm, violence, and too often leads to the death of […]

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