Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted September 3, 2025

Welcome to the beginning of another school year in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The 194 school days that lie ahead provide us with the opportunity to see WRDSB students thrive, be supported in their learning, and to experience environments where they will encounter success and feel a sense of belonging at school. […]

2025-2026 School Year Information

Posted August 29, 2025

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 We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Wednesday, September 3. […]

Back to School Message from Minister Paul Calandra | Ministry of Education

Posted August 28, 2025

The following message has been shared on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Education. As we prepare for another school year, Minister of Education Paul Calandra has shared a message for staff, students, families, and caregivers. Read Minister Calandra’s message here: English Version Version française

September 2025 – Important Back to School Information for ALL Students

Posted August 20, 2025

Welcome back Panthers! We have been working hard to prepare for September and we are excited to see you soon. Incoming Grade 9’s are invited to come to Preston on Wednesday, August 27th, from 1-3pm to pick up a start-up package and your school-issued Chromebook. There will be signs in the parking lot directing you […]

Tuesday, September 2 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted August 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day 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 opportunities for school-based […]

Students Gather at Eastwood Collegiate Institute for Second Annual UNSDG Expo | #StudentVoice

Posted July 31, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s (ECI) eco club, IMPACT, hosted its second annual “UNSDG Expo,” in collaboration with the Outdoor and Environmental Education Department. The event focused on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Select […]

Starting the School Year Well – Welcome Back Events for Students and Families

Posted July 31, 2025

Students and families are invited to join us for an event to support a successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming all WRDSB students back to school on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Events for Students and Families Supporting the Return to School in September The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Math Minds Unite: 32 Teams Compete at Preston High School

Posted July 28, 2025

Written by Brook Doersam 32 teams competed at Preston High School in a locally run team math competition that brought together schools from all across the district. Teams from both the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and neighbouring districts were invited to participate in this local version of the Centre for Education in Mathematics […]

Elmira District Secondary School Hosts Asian Heritage Month Celebration | #StudentVoice

Posted July 23, 2025

By: Haniya, a student at Preston High School Celebrating your heritage matters—not just as a way to honour where you came from, but as a reminder that diversity makes communities richer. Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) hosted the third annual Asian Heritage Month celebration event, which centred on the theme of “One Asia, Many Cultures.” […]

Staying Safe Online: Update for WRDSB Students and Families

Posted July 14, 2025

We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff and student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our students. At this time, we are not aware of any WRDSB email accounts […]

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