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On a chilly November evening, students from all five Waterloo Catholic District School Board secondary schools came together at St. Mary’s High School to launch this year’s Homes for Hope fundraiser. They zipped up coats, rolled out sleeping bags and settled into a student-built “tent city.” It was a simple but powerful act of solidarity, rooted in compassion and a shared commitment to care for others.  Homes for Hope runs from November 20 to December 20 and invites

Kitchener, Ontario – On November 17, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board re-elected Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Renée Kraft as Chair of the Board and Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Tracey Weiler as Vice-Chair of the Board. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the following representatives:  Cambridge / North Dumfries David Guerin Marisa Phillips Robert Sikora Kitchener / Wilmot Kathy Doherty-Masters Winston Francis Renée Kraft Tracey Weiler Waterloo / Wellesley / Woolwich Linda

Upcoming Agenda: Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees: Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-11-17_Inaugural 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

Upcoming Agenda: Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-11-10_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

With snow in the forecast this Sunday, we want to remind families and staff where to find the most up-to-date information about school bus delays or school closures due to inclement weather.  The safety of students and staff is our top priority. When weather conditions take a turn, decisions about delays and cancellations are made carefully in collaboration with our transportation partners.  To help you stay informed, visit: 🔗 www.wcdsb.ca/delays-cancellations  This page includes:  How and

St. Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School recently celebrated a major milestone: 25 years of faith-filled education and community spirit. The afternoon began with a special address from founding principal Garry Mahn, who reflected on the school’s early days, shared how St. Dominic Savio received its name, and reminded the community of the importance of staying rooted in faith as the school continues to grow. The celebration continued with a beautiful commemorative Mass in the school

We are pleased to share that our new Grade 7–12 Catholic school, set to open in September 2026, has officially received a name. Following a survey of the school communities, the new school will be called Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. Students and parents interested in learning more about Notre Dame CSS are invited to drop in at an open house at the Stanley Park Community Centre (505 Franklin St. N) on Monday, November 17, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-10-27_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  

It was a home run of a day at St. Teresa of Avila Elementary School in Elmira as students, staff, and families came together to celebrate Blue Jays Day, a fun-filled event that showcased the strength and generosity of the local community. The schoolyard was a sea of blue as students proudly wore their Toronto Blue Jays gear, showing both school and team spirit. The celebration featured a special lunch with food generously donated by

As we move through another vibrant and joy-filled school year, it's easy to get swept up in the flurry of activity that fills our classrooms, hallways, and hearts. Thanksgiving gives us a moment to pause - to breathe, to reflect, and to give thanks for all that we have and all that we share as a community.  On Friday, as a full staff from our schools and offices, we gathered for a Spiritual Development Day-