2019-2020 School Year Information Package is now online
Posted August 19, 2019
We’re excited to welcome all our students, from kindergarten to secondary school, back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take […]
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Transportation details for 2019-20 school year available on August 19, 2019
Posted August 15, 2019
Kindergarten Students Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an Ontario Education Number prior to September, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2019. Senior Kindergarten students will receive a mailed postcard with student login instructions […]
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How to Check Elementary Class Assignments for the 2019/20 School Year
Posted August 12, 2019
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to keeping your children safe. To comply with privacy legislation we have changed the way we communicate elementary students’ home classrooms for September. Class lists will no longer be posted on the outside windows or doors of your child’s school. If you are a parent using School-Day, […]
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New to Canada? Register your child now for the 2019-20 school year
Posted July 30, 2019
Are you in Canada on a work permit or study permit? Do you have a refugee claimant document? Are you waiting for confirmation of permanent residence or citizenship? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your child might need a Letter of Admission to register at a Waterloo Region District School Board school. […]
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SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE SUMMER!
Posted July 17, 2019
School is out for the summer! Groh wishes all the Gryphon families a relaxing, safe and fun filled summer. The office is now closed and will re-open on Monday, August 26th. If you need to register a student, please contact the office on that day to make an appointment. Attached is a link to the […]
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Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group Meeting #8 Now Scheduled
Posted July 9, 2019
We have now scheduled the next working group meeting for August 27, 2019 where we will formalize the timeline for the remainder of the study and confirm the next Public Meeting date. We are still working towards a September 2020 implementation and to achieve that we are aiming for a Board decision on the study recommendations in […]
Director’s Year-End Message
Posted June 26, 2019
The 2018-2019 school year was one of growth and learning for our entire system. We accomplished a great deal this year, and we should all be proud of how far we have progressed towards achieving our operational goals and implementing our strategic plan. We remain committed to reaching our ultimate goals and will remain laser-focused […]
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Flags lowered for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Posted June 21, 2019
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) office locations and school buildings will be joining other Government of Canada establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day marks the anniversary of the Air India flight […]
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EXTENDED: Looking for #WeSingOCanada performers
Posted May 30, 2019
We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Thursday, June 27, 2019. Warm up those vocal cords (or fingers) and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. […]
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Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion
Posted May 28, 2019
June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]
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