WRDSB online registration down until Sunday

A classroom at an elementary school pictured on Jan. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young.

By Christine Clark

Posted Aug 11, 2025 06:57:38 AM.

Last Updated Aug 11, 2025 11:09:45 AM.

A heads up for families looking to get the kids ready for school at the local public school board in Waterloo Region.

This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board said online registration is down.

It will be back up on Sunday, August 17.

A reminder, the first day the kids are back in class is Wednesday, September 3.

The school board is asking all families with new students to register as soon as possible.

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