Meaning of Home Writing Contest for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Students
Posted January 8, 2024
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back and we want to invite all Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to participate. Meaning of Home Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to […]
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January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 3, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 22, 2023
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]
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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
Posted December 22, 2023
The John Mahood staff would like to wish our students, parents, and community a very Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas. Thank you for all the support we receive from our community, including School Council, our Bus Drivers and our Crossing Guards. We will be welcoming back students on Monday, January 8th which is a Day […]
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Friday, January 19 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students
Posted December 22, 2023
Friday, January 19, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Grades 9 to 12 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at reduced hours from 8:15 a.m. to […]
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WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)
Posted December 19, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]
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Time is running out 🕑 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 19, 2023
We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]
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Help Us Meet The Growing Need 🍏 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 13, 2023
When a child arrives at school hungry, it affects their ability to learn and thrive. Let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. This holiday season, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission […]
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Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign
Posted December 6, 2023
Together, let’s make sure that every student has the food they need to achieve their full potential. Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support the Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign. Help Us Meet The Growing Need More than ever, food insecurity is of […]
WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 6, 2023
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Wednesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]