JHSS School Council Vendor Fair – Saturday Feb. 8th

Jacob Hespeler Secondary’s school council is holding a vendor fair to raise funds for the students in need at our school! When: This Sat. Feb. 8 from 10-3. Where: Jacob Hespeler Secondary School in BOTH gyms. Cost: Admission is FREE! There will be door prizes!! BRING your loonies & toonies! Our school council will be […]

Thank You for Supporting Nutrition for Learning

We’re proud to announce that thanks to your help, we raised nearly $40,000 in support of Nutrition for Learning! These funds will help feed students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Together, we’re helping to make sure that students have the nutrition they need to be able to focus on learning in their […]

Meet the 2025-26 Student Trustee Candidates!

Meet the Student Trustee candidates for the 2025-26 school year: Meet the Candidates As part of our ongoing work to centre students’ voices and create equitable opportunities for all students, we are asking for WRDSB students to help elect their next Student Trustees. In January, students submitted their applications to become Student Trustees. Candidates provided […]

February is Psychology Month

February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role Psychological Services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a Psychological Services consultant. Our Psychology staff is committed […]

Flourish – Black Brilliance Month 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to recognise Black Brilliance all year long. February is Black Brilliance Month. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance: Highlighted Represented Celebrated Black Brilliance 2025: Flourish Flourishing is the presence of positive well-being, belonging […]

The Start of Second Semester Classes for Secondary Students

As a result of the postponed exam days, please note the first day of second semester classes for Grade 9 to 12 students will now be on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Update #2 – Severe Weather, Exams and the January 31 PD Day

Today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, was declared a severe weather day. This led to the cancellation of all school transportation in: Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich This is the second severe weather day declared this week. We want to provide an update to help clarify how these severe weather days impact the next week for secondary students. […]

January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]

Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating.

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) 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 families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

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