School Photo Order Info

Posted October 3, 2022

Photo proofs from picture day have arrived and will be going home with your student(s) tomorrow, October 4th. If you are placing an order please follow the instructions on the proof sheet. Orders are due October 11. Any late orders placed after the due date are subject to a $10 late fee.  

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2022

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]

Waterloo Region District School Board Confirms Some Student Information Involved in Cyber Incident

Posted September 29, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirms that some information in the student grade database was impacted by the July 10 cyber incident. The data involved included information for some students enrolled in the 2006-07 through 2012-13 academic years. Given the years involved, the vast majority of individuals are former students. Social insurance numbers, […]

School Travel Planning – how do you get to school?

Posted September 29, 2022

Dear Families, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region strives to positively influence children’s lives by coordinating their safe and efficient movement between home and school in support of their educational journey. In an effort to support students living in the walk zone, STSWR offers School Travel Planning services that work with your school board, area […]

Parking Lot and Drop Off/Pick Up of Students on Tarmac

Posted September 26, 2022

Dear Parents and Guardians, We’ve been given the go ahead to hire a parking lot attendant at Janet Metcalfe P.S.! The allocation for this position is 5 hours per week. We are in need of someone for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon. Please connect with us at the office if you […]

COVID-19 Update for the 2022/23 School Year

Posted September 23, 2022

With the return to school well underway, we want to provide an update to families and caregivers on our current COVID-19 measures. Please know that the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. We continue to follow the guidance of the Ministry of Education and public health, to balance the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Friday, September 30

Posted September 23, 2022

On Friday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.  All WRDSB schools and offices will remain open for students and staff.  What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? On June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for […]

Saying Thanks on IT Professionals Day

Posted September 20, 2022

Today is IT Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their organization […]

Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted September 15, 2022

We want to share an important update about school buses. Due to a driver shortage and the impact on service this will have, some routes will be cancelled using the same approach as the last school year. More than 90% of scheduled trips are operating normally. However, some routes are experiencing more frequent and prolonged […]

School Photo Day- Tuesday, September 20th!

Posted September 12, 2022

Dear Maverick Families,  We are pleased to share that our School Photos will take place on Tuesday, September 20th!  No cash or orders need to be collected before Picture Day.  After Picture Day, proofs will be sent to the school for parents/guardians to view their pictures before they purchase. All photos are purchased on-line, direct […]

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