National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

Posted June 1, 2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to commemorating National Indigenous History Month throughout June and to recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This important time allows us to honour the voices, experiences, and contributions of First […]

June 1 is Ontario Day

Posted June 1, 2026

On Monday, June 1, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will recognize Ontario Day. Introduced in 2021 through Bill 173, Ontario Day recognizes the contributions Ontarians have made to the province’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.  This year, the Ministry of Education is asking students, staff, and school communities to come together to […]

Celebrating National AccessAbility Week 2026

Posted May 29, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. From May 31 to June 6, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. This is an important time to celebrate and promote the: […]

Bike to School Week June 1-5

Posted May 28, 2026

June 1-5, 2026 Feel the wind in your hair and the freedom of two wheels.  Bike to School Week inspires students to try riding a bike to school for the first time, to learn new skills or to just have fun, explore and connect with people, the community and nature. You Can Win! STSWR joins the cities […]

Writing Instrument Recycling Program

Posted May 28, 2026

Attention Lincoln Heights Community Lincoln Heights Public School is participating in a writing instrument recycling program. Save old writing instruments: There is a new Staples classroom clean up writing instrument recycling program: fill a box with old pens, mechanical pencils, markers, highlighters, permanent markers (including the caps.) There is a box in the main office you […]

Reminder – Chromebook Opt-In Invitations for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted May 26, 2026

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]

Cycling Smarts Brings Free Cycling Education Back to Waterloo Classrooms

Posted May 26, 2026

A new cycling education program is rolling into local elementary schools this June. The Cycling Smarts Pilot Program is a collaboration between the City of Waterloo, the Waterloo Region District School Board, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, and The Working Centre. The program teaches Grade 5 students how […]

Future Grade 9 Survey – June 1 to 5, 2026

Posted May 25, 2026

All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 8 students will be invited to complete the voluntary Future Grade 9 Survey from June 1 to 5, 2026, to help us learn more about supporting a successful transition from elementary to secondary school. We understand that transitions present opportunities to grow, but they can also be […]

Last Day To Donate To The Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser

Posted May 22, 2026

Today is the final day to donate to the Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser in support of Nutrition for Learning and Food4Kids Waterloo Region. Your donation will help provide nourishing meals for students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), ensuring they are ready to learn. Supporting Students Across the WRDSB Together, Nutrition […]

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Day at WRDSB | #StudentVoice

Posted May 21, 2026

Written by Alina, a WRDSB secondary student. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) hosted its third annual Sikh Heritage Day on April 10 at the Education Centre.  Sikh Heritage Day is part of the board’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the histories, identities and contributions of Sikh communities in Waterloo Region. For Sikh students and […]

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