Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

Crossing Guard Appreciation Week with Waterloo Region Crossing Guard of the Year

June 2-6, 2025

School Crossing Guards are beloved by our school communities and we think they deserve appreciation from the entire region!

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is a five-day event that honours School Crossing Guards for the essential protection they provide in our communities. STSWR is working with area Townships and Cities to create a heightened awareness of our hometown heroes because they help to make active travel an easier choice for Waterloo region families. Use the resources below to show your guard you care, and regard the laws & guidelines that keep them – and children – out of danger.

Waterloo Crossing Guard of the Year

For the first time this year, STSWR’s seven municipal partners have come together to support a Crossing Guard of the Year program. The best of the best will be chosen by committee after evaluating nominations and consulting with Crossing Guard Supervisors across the region. The winning guard gets bragging rights, a custom Yeti mug proclaiming their award, and a Tim Horton’s gift card to fill that mug up.

The way it works:

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Anyone can nominate an outstanding Crossing Guard they know, using this Nomination Form by the end of Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 6, 12 midnight.

Nominations will be considered along with information from Crossing Guard Supervisors by a selection committee and shortlisted during the week of June 9-13.

A winner will be announced on June 13.

Ideas to Say Thanks! to Your Crossing Guard

Families

• Thank your Crossing Guard with a heartfelt greeting one day this week.
• Print the card of your choice from the selection below, add a personal message or an artistic touch, and share it with them on the way to school.
• Make your own card! Tell them why they mean so much to you.
• Bake them something sweet.
• Give them a flower.