Student return to School After Illness Without A COVID-19 Test

Posted February 26, 2021

Recent updates to the Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for COVID-19. We hope that this information clarifies the return to school process where the screening tool has indicated that your child should not attend school and […]

Cancellation of WCSSAA Spring Sports Season

Posted February 26, 2021

As we draw closer to the start of what traditionally would be the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) spring sports season, we are providing an update on the status of school sports. To align with announcements by Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) and Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA), and […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted February 25, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School building on February 10 is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified no […]

REMINDER: WRDSB hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Event

Posted February 25, 2021

As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. We invite the WRDSB community, including Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community to join us for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and […]

2021 Course Selections

Posted February 24, 2021

Course selections are now open for the 2021-2022 school year.
Students can visit MyWay.wrdsb.ca and use your school account login/password to access your profile.
MyWay closes at 3pm on Monday, March 22nd.

Due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to collect printed/signed copies of your course selections this year.  To assist with tracking completed course choices, obtaining parent confirmations and collecting important course information, all returning students are also required to complete the new Google Course Selection Confirmation form – see link below (log in with WRDSB email required).  This is also due by Monday, March 22nd.

HELPFUL COURSE SELECTION LINKS (UPDATED):

Students – remember to check your grade Guidance Google Classroom for important course selection updates, resources and more!  We will continue to share helpful tips and information as it becomes available in the coming weeks.

Students are also strongly encouraged to book virtual appointments with your guidance counsellor as needed for advice on planning and final course decisions.

Read more about 2021 Course Selections »

Supporting our Staff, Students and Families

Posted February 24, 2021

Dear WRDSB Families, We are taking this opportunity to connect with you once more to see how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. As we mentioned last November, we will be checking in with you a few times throughout the year. To connect with […]

Cohort Change Notice and Thank-you to Families and Students

Posted February 24, 2021

Over the past several days, 4 cases of Covid have been reported on-site, impacting not only those diagnosed but the those individuals’ cohorts and their contacts. My personal thanks to the families of those directly impacted.   I appreciate that when you receive the phone call notifying you of the situation, it impacts your family.   Your […]

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