Football Buy-Out Rescheduled!
Posted October 30, 2026
Dear Caregivers and Students! We are thrilled to announce that we have an official date and time for our football buy-out that was postponed from Thursday, October 22nd. The NEW information is as follows: GAME DATE: Wednesday, November 4th GAME TIME: 11:00am (starts during lunch) BUY-OUT PERIOD: participating students will be excused from their period C class (11:45 – 1:00pm). Students […]
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Wednesday, November 4 is Take Our Kids to Work Day
Posted October 29, 2026
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 9 students are encouraged to take part in Take Our Kids To Work Day (TOKTWD). Participate In Take Our Kids To Work Day Parents, families and caregivers should check with their employers to see if they are participating in TOKTWD. Once approved, they […]
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Staying Safe Online: Securing our Systems Against Potential Cyber Concerns
Posted October 23, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Information Technology team is aware of a cybersecurity concern involving php2shell, which affects web-based server infrastructure. We want to make you aware that our team is actively taking steps to identify and address any impacted systems across the school board network. What We’re Doing To help protect our […]
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EQAO Webinars for Parents, Families and Caregivers
Posted October 23, 2026
Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with the EQAO? The Ministry of Education is offering free webinars to parents, families and caregivers to learn more about Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing. EQAO Webinars For Parents, Families and Caregivers What to Expect on the OSSLT Participants will learn […]
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Our Redesigned WRDSB Website is Live
Posted October 22, 2026
We are pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) corporate website! The Updated WRDSB Website The refreshed WRDSB website features a design that is: Accessible Brand-focused Mobile-friendly and responsive Easy to navigate The website aims to improve public access and engagement with the WRDSB, in alignment with: Accessibility […]
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Upcoming OSSLT Literacy Test (Semester 1 Grade 10 English Students)
Posted October 21, 2026
Elmira District Secondary School will administer the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for Grade 10 students currently enrolled in an English course this semester. Students will write the test directly with their English class on Tuesday, November 17th (Part I) and Wednesday, November 18th (Part II). Thursday, November 19th is reserved strictly as a […]
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Thursday, October 22 Football Buy-Out POSTPONED!
Posted October 20, 2026
Dear Caregivers and Students!Please be advised that our upcoming Football Buy-Out scheduled for this Thursday, October 22nd has been postponed. Unfortunately, our opposing school is no longer able to participate in the game. Here are the details regarding tickets and the rescheduled game: Any student who has already purchased a buy-out ticket will automatically have […]
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Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Expo
Posted October 20, 2026
Students in Grades 7 to 12 and their parents, families and caregivers are invited to attend and learn about career options and future pathways at the Explore Your Future Career Expo. Organized by the Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region, the event will allow attendees to: Learn about local colleges, universities, and training […]