Building the Foundation for All Learning – Literacy in the WRDSB

Posted December 9, 2025

Reading is a fundamental human right. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re supporting the needs of every student as they develop the literacy skills they need to succeed in learning and in life. The WRDSB Approach to Literacy Education The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan Our Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) provides educators […]

OFSAA Try Day!

Posted December 9, 2025

OFSAA Try Day! Thank you to OFSAA and the Ministry of Education for providing JHSS with a grant in order to purchase Laser Timers for our PE program! These laser timers will benefit students this year and in many years to come with amazing accuracy and timing results. JHSS Students and staff thank OFSAA for […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 5, 2025

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Saturday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast at the end of the day today until we open on Monday, December 8. Every year, we remember the […]

January 2026 Evaluation & Exam Days Schedule

Posted December 4, 2025

The January 2026 – Evaluation & Exam Days Schedule Please read the information regarding exams and Evaluation Days. Evaluation & Exam Days – Important Information – January 2026 Severe Weather Days – Exam Information During the Evaluation & Exam Days, buses will run their regularly scheduled routes.  However, if school transportation is impacted (cancelled) due […]

Future Grade Nines

Posted December 3, 2025

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December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted December 2, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Mark Your Calendars: WRDSB Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings on December 3, 4 and 9

Posted December 1, 2025

Students, staff, parents, families and caregivers are invited to attend the Town Hall Meetings for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Strategic Plan Community Consultations, held December 3, 4 and 9, 2025. The goal of the Town Hall Meetings is to gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support […]

Friday, November 28 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Posted November 28, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

Friday, November 28: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted November 28, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, parents, […]

Grade 8 Night – Wed Dec 3, 2025

Posted November 27, 2025

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