Kitchener-Conestogo MPP Mike Harris announced a $31.3 million investment by the Ontario Ministry of Education for a new Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) elementary school in Kitchener.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, MPP Harris joined WRDSB representatives at the future site of Rosenberg II Elementary School, located at 365 Rosenberg Way in Kitchener, to announce the provincial funding for the construction of the new elementary school and for a groundbreaking ceremony.
The new elementary school will serve the students, families and community of Kitchener by providing:
- 600 new elementary spaces for WRDSB students
- 88 licensed child-care spaces
"The funding for a new Rosenberg II Public Elementary School in Kitchener is fantastic news for local families and students," said Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener Conestoga. "As our community continues to grow, our government is investing in the schools and infrastructure needed to keep pace. This new school will give students a modern place to learn, grow, and succeed, while helping build a stronger future for Kitchener families."
"Student success starts with having the right environment to learn," said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. "We're building the schools students need, and we're making sure they get built quickly and on schedule. With stronger oversight and accountability through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, we are ensuring projects are delivered on time and focused on students, so that parents can be confident their children have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive."
"The investment of $31.3 million by the Ontario government for a new elementary school marks an exciting new chapter in the WRDSB," said Maedith Radlein, Chair of the WRDSB Board of Trustees. "As our population continues to grow, we must meet the needs that come from an increasingly diverse community. This elementary school will provide a wonderful learning environment for WRDSB students, child care spaces and a welcoming space for families and the community to gather."
"We appreciate the Ministry of Education's investment in the WRDSB school community and are excited to begin construction on the new Rosenberg II Elementary School in Kitchener," said Scott Miller, WRDSB Chief Executive Officer. "This school will bring together students, staff, families and community members in learning spaces that promote student academic achievement and well-being."
Read a media release from Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris about this announcement.
We can't wait to welcome future WRDSB learners to this new school.
