WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm

Posted May 5, 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 sunset on Wednesday, May 6, in observance of the funeral of the late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm. OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm passed away on Monday, April 27, […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

Posted May 4, 2026

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). We ask that the WRDSB community pause to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Canada. To recognize this day, flags at the WRDSB Education Centre will […]

Generative AI Tools and Guidelines

Posted May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will enable access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12. The approved tools include: Gemini Chat NotebookLM This initiative is part of the WRDSB’s ongoing work to ensure our students graduate with the tools and education to […]

PHS Parent Council: Final Meeting of 2026

Posted May 4, 2026

PHS Parent Council will hold their final meeting of the 2026 school year on Wednesday May 26th, from 6:00-7:00pm. Parent council also invites families to stay afterward to attend the Impact of AI Presentation, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Library. More details about this presentation can be found here.

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

May 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week

Posted May 1, 2026

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB Next week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Apply to Join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply. Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to: Support […]

Allocating Devices to Support the Changing Needs of Students

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. Devices for Grade 7 to 12 Students For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With this in […]

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