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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

September Class Lists

Posted July 2, 2019

Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to keeping your children safe. To comply with privacy legislation we are changing the way we communicate elementary students’ home classrooms. Class lists will no longer be posted on the outside windows or doors of your child’s school. Details about how to find your child’s class information can […]

The Universe – On-Line Newspaper (3rd Edition)

Posted July 2, 2019

We are excited to bring to you our 3rd and final edition of The Universe On-Line Newspaper – student created, and student run! (teacher directed). Please congratulate the student staff for a job well done!  Have a wonderful summer! Ms Laronde Newspaper supervisor  

2019-2020 Transportation Information

Posted June 27, 2019

Transportation details for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be available on Monday, August 19, 2019. Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps: Click on “Student Login” Enter your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) This can be found on your child’s report card […]

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 […]

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 […]

A New Home for the Mavericks

Posted June 14, 2019

The official opening of Janet Metcalfe PS brought together students, staff, families and special guests to celebrate the 121st school in the Waterloo Region District School Board. Janet Metcalfe PS opened its doors to students and staff for the first time in September 2018. The school is home to 550 students from Junior Kindergarten to […]

Female Student Leaders Empower Their Peers at Jean Steckle Public School

Posted May 31, 2019

The energy was palpable at Jean Steckle Public School in Kitchener on the evening of Wednesday, May 15 as 50 female students from grades five through eight from Jean Steckle and Janet Metcalfe Public Schools gathered to take part in a Girls’ Night In. As soon as the doors opened, attendees flowed in, eager to […]

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