#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 30

Posted January 29, 2019

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 30. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

January 29: All School Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open

Posted January 29, 2019

All school buses, taxis and special education routes for WRDSB are CANCELLED. All schools are open and Extended Day Programs are operating. ALL secondary school exams will move forward by one day. Today’s exams will take place tomorrow at the same time. The PD Day will not move. The last day for exams is now […]

January 28: Evening Rentals & Board Meeting Cancelled

Posted January 28, 2019

In anticipation of weather conditions deteriorating into the evening, the Waterloo Region District School Board has decided: All school rentals scheduled for tonight are cancelled. This evening’s Board meeting is cancelled. Extended Day Programs for Monday, January 28, will run as normal but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]

Still time to register for French Immersion

Posted January 25, 2019

There’s still time for families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 to register for French Immersion. Registration for the program closes on January 31. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

Friday, January 25, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students

Posted January 21, 2019

Friday, January 25, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]

Chickadee Feeding Project

Posted January 19, 2019

Riverside staff (Ms. Lepp and Mrs. Soehner) have set up a Chickadee Feeding area along the Kissing Bridge Trail.  We are thankful to have received funding from the Elmira Lion’s Club and support from The Miller’s Stone in Heidelberg. We have installed a squirrel-proof feeder along with 3 platform feeders and a green bin full […]

Hold and Secure – Riverside Public School

Posted January 18, 2019

Please be advised that a hold and secure was issued and lifted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service for Riverside Public School in Elmira due to an investigation in the area. At the time, no one was allowed to enter or exit the building while the school was in a hold and secure. All students and […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten

Posted January 14, 2019

Online registration is now open for Fall 2019 Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. For many, it’s the first school experience in their learning journey. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to assure families that their children will receive the best education for their child’s needs from kindergarten to […]

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

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