WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 27, 2019
To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)
Posted September 27, 2019
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]
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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30
Posted September 25, 2019
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]
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PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 20
Posted September 16, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. In the morning, all our educators and elementary paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will participate in activities reflecting our […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2019
We want our schools to be safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that enhance and promote mental health and well-being for our students – each and every one. Suicide touches everyone in our school communities. World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10, and our educators and staff are committed to reducing the risk of suicide […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 9, 2019
To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 8, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until business resumes on […]
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year
Posted September 3, 2019
Dear parents, families and caregivers, It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. The beginning of a new school year always carries a special feeling of anticipation, hope and opportunity as each student embarks on another year of growing and learning in our schools. To our newest students starting […]
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Welcome to the 2019/2020 School Year!
Posted August 30, 2019
Hello Edna Staebler families and welcome to the 2019/20 school year! Below you will find information regarding the first day of school on Tuesday, September 3rd including meeting locations, student entry (information and attached map) and our safe travel to school guide. Safe Travel to School Guide Along with our Edna Staebler Safe Travel Committee, […]
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School-Day Elementary Class Lists Error This Morning
Posted August 30, 2019
This morning, system maintenance to test traffic capacity carried out by School-Day inadvertently caused elementary class lists to be viewable before they have been finalized. This was corrected at 8:20 am this morning. If you were able to access class list information on School-Day during this period, we want to inform you that this information […]
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Take our #FirstDayPhotoChallenge
Posted August 27, 2019
As we get ready for back-to-school, we are doing a flashback campaign to get our community excited for the upcoming school year – and we would love your help. We are challenging our community to dig through old photos, relive your school days, and – of course – share your first day of school style. […]