2026 Graduation Breakfast

Posted June 10, 2026

Today, over 200 members of our graduating class were treated to a buffet breakfast at our Annual Grad Breakfast. The food and flowers for this important occasion were supplied by Zehrs on Holiday Inn Drive.  For our Grade 12s, this is one of the last times they will be together as a class, and this […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Posted June 10, 2026

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted June 9, 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 […]

Jacob Hespeler Mourns the Loss of Tristan Simoes

Posted June 9, 2026

It is with a very heavy heart that the Jacob Hespeler community mourns the loss of Tristan Simoes, who was a grade 12 student in Ms. Medema’s ACE class this year. Tristan loved being at school. Tristan’s friendly demeanour was a daily fixture on his walkabouts in the school.  His warm smile, ever-present, will be […]

Secondary (Gr 9-12) Summer School FAQ

Posted June 9, 2026

Below are two documents with important summer school information. The first is for students attending in-person summer school and who will be taking the bus from JHSS to Huron Heights. The bus to summer school leaves JHSS at 7:55 am and returns at 3:35 pm. The second is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) doc to […]

Graduating Students: Chromebook and charger returns

Posted June 9, 2026

To our Graduating Students: It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the semester! For many of you, it has been just a few short years since you entered grade 9 and received a Chromebook. Freezies For Chromebook!!!  Students graduating can return their Chromebook to Mr. Brown in his office (beside […]

Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 25 and 26 are PD Days

Posted June 9, 2026

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 are professional development (PD) days for secondary school staff. Grade 9 to 12 students will not attend school, in person or virtually Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed on Friday, June 26, 2026 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]

Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming

Posted June 8, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]

WRDSB Celebrates Recipients of the 2025-26 Past-Directors’ Bursary

Posted June 4, 2026

At the Board of Trustees meeting on May 25, eleven Grade 12 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) received the 2025–26 Past-Directors’ Bursary. This year, each student received a $200 bursary. Students are eligible for the bursary if they are graduating, plan to pursue a career in the skilled trades through […]

June 2026 Evaluation and Exam Days Schedule

Posted June 2, 2026

Please see below for the June 2026 Exam Schedule. Transportation will run at its regular scheduled times. June 2026 Evaluation and Exam Schedule JHSS Evaluation and Exam Days – Important Information    

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