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We are sharing an important update on behalf of Region of Waterloo Public Health (“Public Health”) regarding a confirmed case of measles at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School. The case has resulted in exposures at the school on May 8, 2025.  Out of an abundance of caution and to allow time for Public Health to complete necessary vaccination verification and help prevent further spread of the virus, St. Mary’s will be closed on Friday, May

We are proud to share that Chris Demers, Chief Information Officer at WCDSB, has been awarded the McCordic Award. This award is the highest honour a school business official can receive in Ontario and was presented at this year’s Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). The McCordic Award is presented in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the services of school business over a number of years. Chris's leadership in

Extended Day at WCDSB: Helping Children Thrive Beyond the School Day  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is pleased to once again offer the Extended Day Program for the 2025–2026 school year. This trusted, fee-based program provides safe, inclusive and engaging before-and-after school care for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Led by Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), the program supports children’s growth through play-based, faith-filled learning that fosters curiosity, independence and strong communication

This week, students at St. Daniel Catholic Elementary School rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally—for a greener tomorrow. With the generous support of volunteers from the Grand Valley Construction Association and Sustainable Waterloo Region, the schoolyard is now home to a newly planted microforest. Microforests are small plots of land restored to a natural state through the planting of native trees and shrubs. Though they can be as compact as a city

Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-05-12_COW_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…”.)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is committed to being the Heart of the Community, providing Success for Each and A Place for All. As we reflect on the implementation of our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) (2022–2025), we are also beginning the important work of developing a new plan to guide our priorities in the years ahead. We are inviting staff, parents, guardians, caregivers and community members to complete a single, combined survey

The final report for the Southeast Galt Boundary Review will be presented to the Committee of the Whole on May 12, 2025, and is now available online. The review began on March 3, 2025, to set the boundary for the new Southeast Galt Catholic school. Staff are recommending Option 3, which reflects feedback from Catholic School Advisory Committee (CSAC) meetings, the open house discussions, and input received throughout the review. In addition to establishing

This Lent, the John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School community came together in a powerful show of generosity through their annual Cardinals Care project. Students were invited to support those facing food insecurity by donating unopened boxes of cereal for the Waterloo Region Food Bank — with each student challenged to bring in two boxes. The response was overwhelming. Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of students, families, and staff, the Cardinals collected more than 1,100 donations,

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s first-ever STREAM Week brought energy and excitement to classrooms across the system, with 45 schools, 488 classes, and more than 8,100 students joining in hands-on activities. One school that truly stood out was St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, showing how STREAM education can make learning fun, meaningful, and connected to the real world.  At St. Kateri, students brought STREAM learning to life through hands-on projects. They studied plant life

Kitchener, Ontario — April 28, 2025 — At its meeting on April 28, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board elected Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Tracey Weiler as Vice-Chair of the Board. Vice-Chair Weiler brings extensive experience, strong leadership skills and a steadfast commitment to Catholic education. In her new role, she will work collaboratively with her fellow trustees to support the Board’s mission of serving students, families and school communities throughout