RARC Transition Support for Students

Posted October 27, 2026

ONLINE TO SUCCESS – POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL GRADS

Queen’s University’s Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) is offering the course On-Line to Success Ontario (OLTS) for 2027.
To be eligible for this program, students must:

  • Be enrolled in Grade 12 (or doing additional year)

  • Plan to attend a degree or diploma granting program at post-secondary

  • Have a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder diagnosis

  • Experience academic functional impairment due to a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder

OLTS is a free program that supports students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, or mental health disorders as they prepare for their transition to college or university.  Course activities aim to help students build an understanding of their strengths and challenges, their learning profile, time management strategies, stress management tools, self-advocacy, and navigating the Accessibility Office. The program is developed and delivered by trained and experienced educators, in consultation with psychologists from the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre. For additional information, please see the attached links above.

*New for Winter 2027 cohort. All students who complete the OLTS coursework by the end of June 2027 will be entitled to a psychoeducational assessment through our office for $1,000.*

The registration deadline is January 18th, 2027.

VIRTUAL – TRANSITION INFO NIGHT – Thursday, November 26th (6:00PM) – MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE!

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Staying Safe Online: Securing our Systems Against Potential Cyber Concerns

Posted October 23, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Information Technology team is aware of a cybersecurity concern involving php2shell, which affects web-based server infrastructure. We want to make you aware that our team is actively taking steps to identify and address any impacted systems across the school board network. What We’re Doing To help protect our […]

EQAO Webinars for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted October 23, 2026

Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with the EQAO? The Ministry of Education is offering free webinars to parents, families and caregivers to learn more about Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing.  EQAO Webinars For Parents, Families and Caregivers What to Expect on the OSSLT Participants will learn […]

Our Redesigned WRDSB Website is Live

Posted October 22, 2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) corporate website! The Updated WRDSB Website The refreshed WRDSB website features a design that is: Accessible Brand-focused Mobile-friendly and responsive Easy to navigate The website aims to improve public access and engagement with the WRDSB, in alignment with: Accessibility […]

Scare Hunger – Support the Waterloo Region Food Bank

Posted October 21, 2026

Hello Hurricanes! Our annual SCARE HUNGER campaign has officially launched, and we hope to address the issue of food insecurity in our community. Students can donate online using the QR code in the ad above (or via posters around the school) or by bringing non-perishable food items to their homeroom class.  The winning homeroom of the competition will be treated to delicious reward of donuts and hot chocolate! We can make an impact, but only if we all pitch in.

REMINDER: If you decide to donate online with the QR code, please be sure to specify your homeroom teacher.

DONATION LINK

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Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Expo

Posted October 20, 2026

Students in Grades 7 to 12 and their parents, families and caregivers are invited to attend and learn about career options and future pathways at the Explore Your Future Career Expo.  Organized by the Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region, the event will allow attendees to: Learn about local colleges, universities, and training […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for Tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright

Posted October 20, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until further notice, to mark the tragedy that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, in Alberta, on October 17, 2026.

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