Grad Parent Night Recap

Posted September 26, 2024

Hello EDSS 2025 Graduates and Family! Thank you for attending the Grad Parent Evening this past Wednesday evening.  We hope that you found it informative and were able to ask questions and seek clarification about your students’ pathway plans! For those of you who were not able to attend, we have updated our guidance website […]

Attendance Reminder

Posted September 26, 2024

Dear Parents, caregivers and students of EDSS As we all know, attendance is a key factor for students to stay engaged in school and on track to graduate. In Ontario, school attendance is mandatory until the age of 18 and schools are responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and to work with families to support […]

Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 25, 2024

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, September 25th

Posted September 23, 2024

Blended Learning Day Information Blended Learning Days are on the following dates, Wednesday September 25, 2024  Wednesday December 04, 2024  Wednesday February 26, 2025  Wednesday May 07, 2025  Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional […]

Data Verification Forms

Posted September 20, 2024

Dear parent and caregiver, As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information for the upcoming school year. To support your student’s safety, we ask that you review the data verification form that your student(s) recieved in their first period class (students with a first period spare or OFFICE […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

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