June 9th, 2026

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if:

  • You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8
  • You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly registered in the WRDSB and does not already have a WRDSB-provided Chromebook

The opt-in deadline to ensure a device would be available for students on the first day of school was June 8, 2026. If you have not yet completed the Chromebook opt-in process, but wish to receive a WRDSB-provided Chromebook, it may not be available for the first day of school.

Students with Special Education (SEA) devices are not required to complete the opt-in process. They should continue to use the device assigned to them.

Opt-In to Receive a WRDSB-Provided Chromebook

Current Grade 6 to 8 Students

If you have a child currently in Grade 6 to 8, you will receive a reminder message via School-Day inviting you to opt-in for your child to receive a WRDSB-provided Chromebook.

Newly Registered Grade 9 to 12 Students

If you have a child who is newly registered with the WRDSB and who does not already have a WRDSB-provided device, you will receive a paper form from your child’s school inviting you to opt-in for your child to receive a WRDSB-provided Chromebook.

If you have already opted-in, or do not wish to receive a WRDSB-provided device, you do not need to complete this process.

Students with Special Education (SEA) devices are not required to complete the opt-in process. They should continue to use the device assigned to them.

Please note: For the 2026-2027 school year, the opt-in process will only be offered to students entering Grades 7 to 9 or those new to the WRDSB. Students entering Grade 10 to 12 already have a WRDSB-provided Chromebook, so there is no need to opt-in.

Bring Your Own Device

Parents, families and caregivers who do not wish to opt-in to receiving a WRDSB-provided Chromebook may instead choose to provide their own device. Recommended technical specifications can be found on our website.

Learn more:

About WRDSB-Provided Chromebooks

  • WRDSB-provided Chromebooks remain the property of WRDSB.
  • Chromebooks will be assigned to an individual student.
  • Students graduating or leaving the WRDSB must return their Chromebooks.
  • Devices that are not returned will be remotely disabled.

Please note: The WRDSB is not responsible for the repair or maintenance of devices not provided by the WRDSB to students.

Tech@Home

Troubleshooting Resources

Need help troubleshooting a technical issue with your WRDSB-provided device? Visit the Tech@Home website to find a library of guides to help you!

For more information, reach out to your child’s school.