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Waterloo Region District School Board, Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) are pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Prudham as the new General Manager of STSWR, effective August 1, 2025. A valued member of the STSWR team since 2009, Keith began his career as a Transportation Planner. Over the years, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to innovation, team building, and operational excellence—culminating in over a decade

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-06-23_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…”.)

Dear Parents and Guardians,  This is a reminder that registration for the 2025–2026 Extended Day Program opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025.  To support a smooth process, registration will roll out in phases based on your child’s school. Please review the school-by-school schedule below and mark your calendar for your registration date.  The Extended Day Program offers safe, inclusive before-and-after school care for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, led by

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…”.)