May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted May 6, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering several Lunch and Learn sessions. This month’s webinar aims to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions Teaching […]

From Newcomer to Mentor to Educator

Posted May 6, 2026

For Nial Both, a career in education, coaching university football and mentoring youth in the community allows him to give back to the community that has allowed him to flourish. When he immigrated to Canada from South Sudan in 1988 at seven years old, Nial stepped into a Canadian winter, didn’t yet speak English and […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm

Posted May 5, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until sunset on Wednesday, May 6, in observance of the funeral of the late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm. OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm passed away on Monday, April 27, […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

Posted May 4, 2026

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). We ask that the WRDSB community pause to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Canada. To recognize this day, flags at the WRDSB Education Centre will […]

Generative AI Tools and Guidelines

Posted May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will enable access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12. The approved tools include: Gemini Chat NotebookLM This initiative is part of the WRDSB’s ongoing work to ensure our students graduate with the tools and education to […]

Before and After School Program Registration Opens May 19, 2026

Posted May 4, 2026

Registration for Before and After School Programs operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for the 2026-27 school year will open on May 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. If your student is currently enrolled as of May 1, 2026, in a Before and After School Programs for the 2025–2026 school year, and you […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

May 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week

Posted May 1, 2026

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB Next week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

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