Reminder: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7
Posted February 5, 2024
Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. […]
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Sheppard PS REOPENING on Monday, February 5
Posted February 1, 2024
Sheppard Public School will be reopening for learning on Monday, February 5. Before and After School programs run by the WRDSB and the YWCA KW at the school will also reopen Monday. Sheppard PS Reopening Monday, February 5 On Sunday January 28, Sheppard PS was impacted by a water main break. Facility Services and contractors […]
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DIASPORA – Black Brilliance Month 2024
Posted February 1, 2024
February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all year long. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance highlighted, represented and celebrated. Black Brilliance 2024: DIASPORA At the Fall Black Brilliance Secondary […]
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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024
Posted January 31, 2024
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]
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Sheppard PS Remains CLOSED for the Rest of the Week
Posted January 30, 2024
Sheppard Public School will remain closed for the rest of the week: Wednesday, January 31 Thursday, February 1 Friday, February 2 Before and After School programs run by the WRDSB and the YWCA KW at the school will also be closed. Sheppard PS Remains Closed for the Rest of the Week Facility Services and staff […]
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February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted January 30, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children. Lunch and Learn Sessions […]
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Sheppard PS Remains CLOSED on Tuesday, January 30
Posted January 29, 2024
Sheppard Public School will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30. Before and After School programs run by the WRDSB and the YWCA KW at the school will also be closed. Sheppard PS Remains Closed January 30 Facility Services and staff from Kitchener Utilities continue their work to address the situation. While they complete this work, […]
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January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
Posted January 29, 2024
On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]
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Sheppard PS CLOSED on Monday, January 29
Posted January 28, 2024
Sheppard Public School will be closed tomorrow, January 29. Before and After School programs run by the WRDSB and the YWCA KW at the school will also be closed. Please monitor the school website for updates. Sheppard PS Closed January 29 Today, our school experienced a water main break. Facility Services and staff from Kitchener […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 26, 2024
As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]