WRDSB joins University of Waterloo HeForShe gender equity initiative

Posted September 7, 2017

WRDSB schools and youth are joining the University of Waterloo in supporting the UN Women’s HeForShe movement. Starting this fall, WRDSB and the University are inviting all students in Grades 9 to 12 to enter the University of Waterloo’s HeForShe Writing Contest. This contest is in its second year. HeForShe is a global effort to […]

PARENTS – Change to After-School Pickup

Posted September 7, 2017

Important notice for parents who pick up their students at SJAM after school:

Due to safety requirements, starting Monday, Sept. 11th, students will no longer be picked up by car in front of the school between 2:15 and 3:15pm.  Students can still be picked up by the back driveway/entrance.

The front driveway and parking lot will only be used for loading our wheelchair and special education students.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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Principal’s Statement on School Name Issue

Posted September 6, 2017

As has been widely reported in the news, the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has put forth motion calling for school boards to rename any schools named after Sir John A. MacDonald, including our school. As the Principal I am very aware that we as educators bear a responsibility to teach our students how to […]

BACAY Blitz Day – Thursday ,Sept. 7th

Posted September 2, 2017

Make sure you’re ready for BACAY Blitz/Photo Day – Thursday, Sept. 7th!  All students will have photos taken for student cards and yearbooks.  You can purchase your card and yearbook for a special reduced price today only.  Edge Imaging will also be taking photo package orders.

To download/print the BACAY Blitz order form, CLICK HERE!

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Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year

Posted August 31, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have put together a variety of resources designed to help you become familiar with school programs, communicate with your child’s teachers and school, and actively engage in their learning. Participating in your child’s learning is a […]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (2 Positions)

Posted August 24, 2017

Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for up to two community members to join the Board Audit Committee, which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. Candidates must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly […]

New School Year Starts Sept. 5 – What You Need to Know!

Posted August 21, 2017

Get ready to start learning, discovering and making memories.

We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay.

Don’t miss the bus!

Schedules will be available on August 21. For bus information, visit Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR), or call 519-650-4934. You can also follow STSWR on Twitter at @STSWR.

Need to Register?

All elementary schools will reopen on August 28. Parents/caregivers can register their child online or visit one of our schools in-person. Each school has its own schedule, please check the school’s website for details.

Not sure which school to attend? Visit our school finder.

New to Waterloo Region?

Our Welcome Centre for Newcomers is now open. Assessments are by appointment only. Please call 519-742-8220 to arrange an appointment.

More information on back to school can be found in School Year Information.

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