Grade 8 Celebration

Posted June 15, 2021

Please note the revisions in the Grade 8 Celebration information. The time for our students to pick up their certificate of achievement will be changing. We will confirm the details ASAP.

Parent & Youth Vaccine Information Session from Public Health

Posted June 14, 2021

Join Region of Waterloo Public Health for a presentation on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer vaccine for youth. Dr. Kelly Grindrod who is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will provide a brief presentation and answer questions. Parents, caregivers and youth are encouraged to join. Do you have […]

Get to Know the Equity and Inclusion Branch

Posted June 14, 2021

Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the second of three branches within the department: the Equity and Inclusion Branch. Equity and Inclusion Branch Equity & Inclusion Team The Equity & Inclusion Team strives to increase educational equity by working alongside staff to identify […]

Grade 8 Celebration

Posted June 13, 2021

Grade 8 Celebration, On Tuesday June 22, we will be celebrating the accomplishments of all our Grade 8 student’s transitioning into high school. They have worked very hard over the years, and we would like to congratulate them.  During the day our students will be watching a special ‘Grade 8 Celebration’ video composed of all […]

September 2021 busing options for elementary school families

Posted June 11, 2021

This message is for families of students who take the school bus to school. Not sure if your child qualifies to ride the bus? Find out with our Transportation Eligibility tool. Dear parents/guardians of transported elementary students, Will your child be riding the school bus starting in September 2021? Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region […]

Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn ways to manage stress and anxiety

Posted June 11, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families, our psychology and social work staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These sessions will be hosted jointly with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). […]

Year End Connections for WRDSB Students

Posted June 9, 2021

We know that this has been an extraordinarily difficult year for our students. As the school year comes to a close, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be celebrating all of our students through a variety of events. Each of the 121 schools across the WRDSB are busy making plans for end-of-year activities. […]

We All Belong!

Posted June 9, 2021

Just a friendly reminder to our current Maverick families … If you haven’t picked up a puzzle piece to decorate, please stop by the school and get one! We are creating a heart with our puzzle pieces and would love to replace one of the blank pieces with your design! Make sure you are represented! […]

WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family

Posted June 9, 2021

On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]

Updated Screening Guidance for the Recently Vaccinated

Posted June 8, 2021

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has updated the Ontario School Screening Tool to reflect updated guidance for individuals who have recently (within 48 hours) received a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool, provides guidance for students, staff and essential visitors prior to completing their screening. […]

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