Back to School is just around the corner!

Posted August 31, 2015

Get ready to start an amazing new year of learning, discovering, and creating memories. We are very excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Don’t miss the bus! Schedules will be available at the end of August. For bus information, visit Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR), or call 519-650-4934. […]

Labour Relations Update – August 25, 2015

Posted August 25, 2015

Secondary School Update The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) have reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) regarding central items. No details of the agreement can be provided at this point in time. The new two-tiered structure […]

Mark Summary for Elementary Students to be Mailed this Week

Posted July 28, 2015

We are pleased to let you know that Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 will begin to receive their mark summary documents starting July 29. The mark summary will be mailed to the address the school has on file. If you do not receive a mark summary at […]

Summer is here!

Posted June 29, 2015

It is the end of one year and it will be the beginning of another school year before we know it!  Students need to celebrate all their accomplishments this year.  Our hardworking, dedicated staff have enjoyed helping every student learn and grow.  Enjoy the summer holidays!  Class lists will be posted late in the afternoon […]

Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Posted June 23, 2015

On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2015

Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

Vice Principal changes

Posted June 19, 2015

We will have changes to our Vice Principal position next year. Our school will continue to share the Vice Principal with MacGregor Public School. Mr. Enns will be new to Empire starting in September. He is currently the V.P. at Franklin Public School. We are sad to say farewell to Mr. Weigel as he moves […]

Update: Mark Summary to be Provided for Elementary Students

Posted June 18, 2015

On June 16th, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) communicated to families that, as a result of Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (ETFO) strike action, the WRDSB would be unable to provide report cards to students. Teachers have submitted marks to school principals in a variety of paper formats. As such, we notified families that […]

June Newsletter

Posted June 17, 2015

The June newsletter has now been posted in the “Newsletter” section of our web site.

Year End Pizza Party!

Posted June 17, 2015

Let’s celebrate the end of a great school year with a Boston Pizza Party! Wednesday June 24th (second last day of school) from 5-8pm Boston Pizza (Erbsville location) will donate 10% of sales to our school! Invite friends and family. Reservations highly recommended, it will be a busy night! 519-747-8000 or bostonpizza41@bellnet.ca

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