EDSS Semester 1 Final Exam/Evaluation Information

Posted December 11, 2024

EDSS Semester 1 Final Exam/Evaluation Days Information Exam and Evaluation Days: January 27–30, 2025 Professional Development Day: January 31, 2025 Hello Lancer Community,   Semester 1 Exam and Evaluation Days are scheduled for the last week of January. The information here will allow  students to better prepare for the end of the semester exams and […]

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2025

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized his legacy. […]

A Message from Region of Waterloo Public Health

Posted January 21, 2025

A Message from Region of Waterloo Public Health This month, Public Health is sending letters to parents/guardians, or students over the age of 16 with incomplete vaccination records. The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires that all students in Ontario receive certain vaccines or provide a valid exemption form to attend school. If you […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 17, 2025

Sunday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 17, 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

Posted January 17, 2025

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Raoul Wallenberg worked as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War. He risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. […]

WEFI Donates $50,000 to Combat Food Insecurity and Winter Clothing Needs

Posted January 15, 2025

The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) is pleased to donate $50,000 to support local community partnerships and programs that support students in Waterloo Region. On December 4, 2024, the WEFI Board of Directors approved donations to the following local organizations and programs: Food4Kids Waterloo Region ($15,000) May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo ($5,000) Nutrition for Learning […]

Course Selection Information for 2025-2026

Posted January 14, 2025

Course Selection Information for 2025-2026   It is that time of year again when students need to think about selecting courses for the next school year!   Students have until February 28 to complete their course selection for the 2025-2026 school year.   Please review the guidance website for all course selection resources. On the website you will find […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in January and February 2025

Posted January 13, 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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

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