Letter to Ministry of Education re: School Board Funding

Posted June 28, 2023

At the June 26, 2023, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Board Meeting, Trustees voted in favour of writing a letter to the Ministry of Education to ask the Ministry to examine its funding approach and address gaps in funding. Read the full letter below. June 27, 2023 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education 315 […]

Soaring Eagles Newsletter June 2023

Posted June 24, 2023

Hi Empire Community, Looking for some fun summer reading.  Here is the final editon of our Soaring Eagles Newsletter (as well as the School Funnies) for this school year. A huge thank you to our CYW, Mrs Gilmour and all of the students that worked on the newsletter this year. Enjoy!! Soaring Eagles Newsletter June […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]

June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 21, 2023

Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Posted June 19, 2023

Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]

2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

The Bike Bus

Posted June 5, 2023

You may have noticed The Bike Bus going to and from Empire PS on Thursdays.  The Bike Bus is organized by parents in the Uptown West neighbourhood and is a fun way to encourage active transportation and safe cycling to school. We ride on the road as a large group. Open to all wheeled devices! […]

Welcome to Kindergarten Night

Posted June 5, 2023

Hello Empire Community, You are invited to Empire’s Welcome to Kindergarten Night! This is an event for new Kindergarten students and their parents/guardians. Join us June 14 from 6pm-7pm to explore the Kindergarten classrooms and meet some friendly faces. We look forward to seeing everyone. The Empire Kindie Team

A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

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