In Memory of Trustee Fred Meissner

Posted May 10, 2023

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee Fred Meissner. Trustee Meissner was an exemplary board member who sat on multiple committees. His passion and dedication to improving public education in the region was second to none. His priority was always students, their success and well-being, and his commitment […]

May is Asian Heritage Month

Posted May 8, 2023

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

2022/2023 EDSS Yearbooks for Sale!!

Posted May 8, 2023

Hey Lancers!!!! Please click the link below to order your 2022/2023 Yearbook!! They will be on sale until May 26th! You can purchase either a softcover book for $27 or a hardcover book for $37. We will be distributing them during report card pickup in July. Please note that the cover displayed on the website […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 8, 2023

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years and the Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small yet well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize […]

Full Disclosure: Friday May 12

Posted May 8, 2023

The full disclosure date is Friday, May 12th, 2023. This means that if you do NOT drop a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course PRIOR to Friday, May 12th, it WILL appear on your transcript. Therefore, if you wish to drop a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course, please stop in to see your Guidance […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 10

Posted May 8, 2023

Blended Learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engages in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day.  School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that support de-streaming and single streaming in secondary schools.  During the morning, secondary teachers […]

Education for a Brighter Future: 2023 Education Week

Posted May 4, 2023

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and all school boards across the province. The theme of Education Week 2023 is Education for a Brighter Future. […]

WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023

Posted May 1, 2023

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]

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