The Waterloo Catholic District School Board operates in Waterloo Region's 3 municipalities and 4 townships. Operating since 1836, the Board offers a world-class educational services for elementary, secondary, and adult learners in a quality, faith-based environment. WCDSB runs:43 elementary schools (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8) 5 secondary schools (Grade 9 to Grade 12) 5 adult education facilities 2.5 million sq. ft. of floor space in schools -- on more than 400 acres of land 40,000 elementary, secondary and adult/continuing education students Students from more than 114 countries – speaking more than 68 languages 3,500 full & part-time staff 100,000 Catholic ratepayers 27% of area students attend Catholic schools 17% of residential taxpayers support Catholic schools 30% of local schools are Catholic schools $30 million annual budget