2026-2027 School Year Information

Posted September 4, 2026

View a translated version of this post by visiting the main WRDSB website. We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Tuesday, September 8. Below, parents, families and caregivers will find important information they need to know for the beginning of the school year. School Information for […]

WRDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office

Posted September 1, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges the positive impact parent, family and caregiver engagement has on student achievement and well-being.  To support ongoing connection with our community, the WRDSB has launched the Student and Family Support Office, in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum No. 170 – School Board Communication with […]

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

Posted August 18, 2026

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

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