Waterloo Region District School Board First Day of School

Tuesday September 8th 2026 First Day of School
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Extended Day Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.

Schools in Waterloo Region District School Board

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A R Kaufman Public SchoolAbraham Erb Public SchoolAlpine Public SchoolAvenue Road Public SchoolAyr Public School
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Baden Public SchoolBlair Road Public SchoolBluevale Collegiate InstituteBreslau Public SchoolBridgeport Public SchoolBrigadoon Public School
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Cameron Heights Collegiate InstituteCedar Creek Public SchoolCedarbrae Public SchoolCentennial (Cambridge) Public SchoolCentennial (Waterloo) Public SchoolCentral Public SchoolChalmers Street Public SchoolChicopee Hills Public SchoolClemens Mill Public SchoolConestogo Public SchoolCoronation Public SchoolCountry Hills Public SchoolCourtland Avenue Public SchoolCrestview Public School
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Doon Public SchoolDriftwood Park Public School
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Eastwood Collegiate InstituteEdna Staebler Public SchoolElgin Street Public SchoolElizabeth Ziegler Public SchoolElmira District Secondary SchoolEmpire Public School
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Floradale Public SchoolForest Glen Public SchoolForest Heights Collegiate InstituteForest Hill Public SchoolFranklin Public School
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Galt Collegiate And Vocational InstituteGlencairn Public SchoolGlenview Park Secondary SchoolGrand River Collegiate InstituteGrand View Public SchoolGrandview Public SchoolGroh Public School
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Hespeler Public SchoolHighland Public SchoolHillcrest Public SchoolHoward Robertson Public SchoolHuron Heights Secondary School
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J F Carmichael Public SchoolJ W Gerth Public SchoolJacob Hespeler Secondary SchoolJanet Metcalfe Public SchoolJean Steckle Public SchoolJohn Darling Public SchoolJohn Mahood Public School
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Keatsway Public SchoolKing Edward Public SchoolKitchener Waterloo Collegiate And Vocational School
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Lackner Woods Public SchoolLaurelwood Public SchoolLaurentian Public SchoolLester B Pearson Ps Public SchoolLexington Public SchoolLincoln Heights Public SchoolLinwood Public School
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Macgregor Public SchoolMackenzie King Public SchoolManchester Public SchoolMargaret Avenue Public SchoolMary Johnston Public SchoolMeadowlane Public SchoolMillen Woods Public SchoolMoffat Creek Public School
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N A Maceachern Public SchoolNew Dundee Public SchoolNorthlake Woods Public School
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Park Manor Public SchoolParkway Public SchoolPioneer Park Public SchoolPreston High SchoolPreston Public SchoolPrueter Public School
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Queen Elizabeth Public SchoolQueensmount Public School
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Riverside Public SchoolRockway Public SchoolRosemount - U Turn SchoolRosemount Grand RiverRyerson Public School
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Saginaw Public SchoolSandhills Public SchoolSandowne Public SchoolSheppard Public SchoolSilverheights Public SchoolSir Adam Beck Public SchoolSir John A Macdonald Secondary SchoolSmithson Public SchoolSouthridge Public SchoolSouthwood Secondary SchoolSt Andrew'S Public SchoolSt Jacobs Public SchoolStanley Park Public SchoolStewart Avenue Public SchoolSuddaby Public SchoolSunnyside Public School
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Tait Street Public SchoolTrillium Public School
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Vista Hills Public School
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W.T. Townshend Public SchoolWaterloo Collegiate InstituteWaterloo-Oxford District Secondary SchoolWellesley Public SchoolWestheights Public SchoolWestmount Public SchoolWestvale Public SchoolWilliam G Davis Public SchoolWilliamsburg Public SchoolWilson Avenue Public SchoolWinston Churchill Public SchoolWoodland Park Public School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Waterloo Region District School Board located?
The Waterloo Region District School Board is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, serving the communities within the Waterloo Region, which includes the cities of Kitchener, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school in Waterloo, ON, you can typically expect mild weather with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 20°C. Historical data shows a mix of conditions, including mainly clear skies, light drizzle, and overcast days. It's advisable to dress in layers and bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
How many schools are in Waterloo Region District School Board?
In Waterloo Region District School Board, there are about 120 schools that serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade. This wide range of educational institutions ensures that families in the area have access to quality education at every level.
Is Waterloo Region District School Board a public school district?
Yes, Waterloo Region District School Board is a public school district funded by the provincial government of Ontario. This ensures that all students have access to free education as part of the public school system.

Sources: ODEF. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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