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Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, June 16, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-06-16_Board-of-Trustee Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)

Last week, St. Mark Catholic Elementary School welcomed a week of meaningful learning as part of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s Indigenous Week of Learning. The experience offered students an opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, history, and traditions in a hands-on, heartfelt way. This special initiative was created through the leadership and vision of Superintendent Jenny Ritsma, who oversees the Indigenous Education portfolio, and Jen Staats, Indigenous Consultant K–12. Together, they imagined a

Please be advised that the Special Board Meeting – Budget Presentation, originally scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., has been rescheduled to June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your attention to this change.

At the May 26, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) approved Option 3 of the Southeast Galt Boundary Review. This decision follows extensive consultation and careful consideration of enrolment trends, school capacities, and community feedback.  What This Means:  Boundaries for Holy Spirit CES, St. Anne (C) CES, and St. Vincent de Paul CES will be adjusted September 2026.  A new boundary will be established for the new Southeast Galt

This week marked the final staff Pickleball game of the school year—an initiative that has quickly become a beloved WCDSB tradition. It began in the fall of 2023, sparked by Administrator Pat Runstedler and Consultant Andrea Pfeiffer, who shared a vision of promoting staff wellness through movement, connection, and fun. What started with just 3 or 4 courts and a dozen participants at St. David soon gained momentum. By February, all 9 courts were in

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is preparing for the future—and we want to hear from you.  As we reflect on our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) (2022–2025), we’re also beginning the important work of shaping our next plan to guide the years ahead. To support this process of reflection and renewal, we’re inviting staff, families, caregivers and community members to complete a short survey.  Deadline Extended: You now have until May 30, 2025,

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, May 26, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-05-26_Board-of-Trustee Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)

New School Coming to Cambridge Cambridge, ON: The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the future location of the New Cambridge Joint Elementary School, at 605 Wesley Boulevard in Cambridge.   Rendering of SE Galt School. We were joined by representatives from the Region of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, YWCA Cambridge and Ontario Education Minister, Paul Calandra, as we look

Reminder: Share Your Voice in WCDSB’s Strategic Planning  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is preparing for the future—and we want to hear from you.  As we reflect on our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) (2022–2025), we’re also beginning the process of developing a new plan to guide our priorities moving forward. To support both reflection and renewal, we’re inviting staff, families, caregivers, and community members to complete a short survey.  Take the survey

We’re pleased to confirm that St. Mary’s High School will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Following the school’s temporary closure due to a confirmed case of measles, Region of Waterloo Public Health has worked closely with WCDSB staff to complete a thorough review of immunization records. This process required significant time, care and coordination, including dedicated efforts over the weekend. We sincerely thank the staff at St. Mary’s and our partners