Friday, December 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted December 22, 2022
Student, staff and family safety continues to be our priority and we continue to monitor weather conditions. Due to the anticipated severe weather for Friday, December 23, 2022, all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed tomorrow. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our […]
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Friday, January 20 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students
Posted December 21, 2022
Friday, January 20, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. Unfortunately, all board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will also be closed. This is due to staff shortages that would impact our ability to meet staffing ratios, which are required under […]
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Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Ron DeBoer
Posted December 20, 2022
Congratulations to Superintendent Ron DeBoer on the announcement of his retirement effective January 31, 2023. Ron has served the WRDSB and public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to equity and social justice for 33 years. Ron joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 1990 as a secondary school English and […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 20, 2022
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. To help celebrate the season in this spirit, we shared some light and joy with our friends and neighbours at A Better Tent City (ABTC) in […]
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Masking in WRDSB Schools and Workplaces Encouraged
Posted December 20, 2022
As RSV, influenza and COVID-19 continue to spread across the region, protecting the health and well-being of students and staff continues to be our top priority. One of the ways we can all help reduce the spread of viruses within our schools and workplaces is by wearing a mask. On Monday, December 19, Waterloo Region […]
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