May 1st is National Principal’s Day

May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

Thriving Together: Student Wellness Conference Paves the Path to Well-Being | #StudentVoice

By Lauren, a student at Huron Heights Secondary School Wellness and mental health have always been important to me, so when my school’s social worker asked me if I wanted to attend the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) wellness conference last April, I was thrilled. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but it […]

Your Life After High School Survey – May 12-16

All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 12 students will be invited to complete the voluntary Your Life After High School Survey May 12-16, 2025, to help us learn more about supporting students to be successful in their future pathways. We understand that transitions present opportunities to grow and flourish, but also can be […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

Laurelwood Drive Construction – 2 Weeks Starting Around April 29th

We have been informed that there will be construction happening west of the Blue Beech roundabout on Laurelwood Drive that will close a section of the road in both directions for approximately two weeks.  The work is scheduled to start around April 29th, 2025.

Please see the map below for the flow of traffic during the construction interruption.  Students are to be dropped off at the bottom of the parking lot on Creekside Drive.

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The 2025-26 School Year Calendar

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, […]

World Book Day

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

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