December 10 is Human Rights Day

Posted December 10, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]

Rapid Antigen Test Kits for Students

Posted December 10, 2021

Rapid Antigen Testing for Students – Over the Winter Break   All students will receive these kits in their Period A classes on Monday, Dec 13th.  Students with a Period A spare can pick up their kits in the Guidance Office.   In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter […]

EDSS Grad Photos – January 3rd-7th, 2022

Posted December 9, 2021

ATTENTION 2021-2022 GRADUATES!!! Grad photos will take place January 3-7th, 2022 CLICK HERE to view the flyer and sign up for an appointment. ***NOTE: ELAWS students need to sign up for their appointments with their teacher. Please DO NOT use the link on the flyer ***

New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting

Posted December 7, 2021

Scott Piatkowski elected Chair and Kathleen Woodcock elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees elected Scott Piatkowski as Chair and Kathleen Woodcock as Vice-Chair. Trustee Piatkowski and Trustee Woodcock, are in their first and fifth terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Piatkowski served as Vice-Chair for the […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Posted December 6, 2021

Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step. To help you with this transition, we’ve collected […]

Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2021

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

COVID-19: CASE Notification

Posted December 5, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Elmira District Secondary School building on December 2, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all close contacts […]

Rapid Antigen Testing for Students Over the Winter Break

Posted December 3, 2021

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be providing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student attending in-person learning at our board. The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for use by […]

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