When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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Transportation Eligibility for 2015-2016
Posted February 3, 2015
Parents and students are now able to determine whether they are eligible for transportation in September 2015. Go to www.stswr.ca, choose Transportation Eligibility, change the School Year to 2015-2016, and fill in your address, school board and grade. For questions, please contact STSWR at (519) 650-4934 ext. 221
2014 Director’s Annual Report
Posted January 27, 2015
The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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Before and After School Program Pre-registration
Posted January 26, 2015
From February 2 to April 13, the WRDSB is accepting pre-registrations for next year’s Before and After School Programs. For online registration, program information, and operating rates, go to: http://www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter/
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WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan
Posted December 17, 2014
We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.
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