Preparing for Possible Move to Distance Learning in the New Year

Posted December 15, 2021

Given the rise in cases and our concerns for the health of staff, students and their families, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proactively preparing for the possibility of a move to a remote learning scenario in the New Year. The decision to close schools and move from in-person to distance learning is […]

We All Need Somebody To Lean On

Posted December 14, 2021

What started as a talk about music education, ended with a jam session. Earlier this school year, Kirk Kiernander and a number of Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff came together to share their passion for music, and to talk about the future of music education in the WRDSB. Through that conversation, they talked […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors for the first two weeks of January 2022 (January 3 to 14). Screening Verification for Secondary Students Similar to […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Pause of WCSSAA Winter Season

Posted December 13, 2021

Effective immediately, based on the direction of Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, all Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports are directed to pause all games and practices until January 3, 2022. This includes scheduled games and practices beginning December 14, 2021. This pause is in response […]

School Immunization Program Update for Grade 7, 8 and 9 Students

Posted December 13, 2021

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7, 8, and 9 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website. Vaccination Clinics Vaccination clinics are being offered at Public Health offices at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo and 99 Beechwood […]

Future Highlanders – Gr 8 Info Session Video

Posted December 10, 2021

Thanks to all the students and families who joined us on December 9th for one of our virtual information sessions as you prepare for high school next year.  For anyone who may have missed the sessions or would like the opportunity to review the content, please visit the FUTURE HIGHLANDERS section of our site.  You’ll also find plenty of helpful resources as you begin to navigate the transition to grade 9.

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