New Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement

Posted March 6, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students can now earn a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when they complete more than 50 hours of community service or volunteer work before graduating high school.  The Ministry of Education requires students to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of […]

Thank you for your Course Selection Support!!

Posted March 2, 2026

Thank you for all your support in helping your student select courses for next year. Course submissions were due last week. We are hoping to have all course submissions approved by parent/guardian by 2 pm Tuesday March 3rd.  Please be sure to check your inbox for the course approval request. If you did not receive a […]

By Your Side – Free Webinar Series for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted February 25, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers – you’re invited to join a FREE four part webinar series focused on key mental health and substance use health topics. Webinar Series from School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) The webinars hosted by School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) will feature a presentation by leading experts on the following topics: March 5: […]

Semester 2 EDSS Student Engagement Snapshot and Meet the Teacher Night

Posted February 24, 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers, As part of our commitment to ongoing communication and partnership in your student’s education, you will receive a “Student Engagment Snapshot” from each of your student’s semester 2 teachers on Monday, March 2nd. Please note that these reports will not include specific marks or grades but will highlight key observations to […]

February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Posted February 20, 2026

In 2007, the Government of Canada designated February 22 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), it is an opportunity to bring awareness to: The signs of trafficking Support education that empowers students Promote actions that help prevent exploitation Human trafficking impacts communities across Canada. As a school board, […]

Exploring Pathways: Black Brilliance Post-Secondary Fair

Posted February 19, 2026

For students exploring their next steps, the Black Brilliance: Pathways to Post-Secondary Education Fair offered an inspiring space to discover opportunities, ask questions, and build a roadmap for their future. Now in its second year, the event showcased the power of collaboration, both within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and with community partners, […]

A Message from Region of Waterloo Public Health

Posted February 18, 2026

In the coming weeks, Public Health will be sending out Suspension Orders to students over 16 years of age and to the parents/guardians of students under 16 years of age who continue to have incomplete vaccination records with Public Health.  If you receive a letter, you must update your (or your child’s) records with Public […]

Immunization Clinic at EDSS tomorrow Thursday, February 19, 2026 9 am – 2 pm

Posted February 18, 2026

A Public Health Nurse from the Region of Waterloo Public Health will be on site at EDSS in the Main office conference room offering appointments for vaccines and vaccine record support, including international records. Please see the FLYER for details Elmira District Secondary School by the Main Office (Room 2105 – Conference Room) Thursday, February 19, 2026 […]

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