Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season from the WRDSB

Posted December 18, 2025

As we prepare for the winter break let us take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth and achievement we have experienced together this school year. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, students and staff were settling into routines as classrooms welcomed students buzzing with curiosity and excitement. From Kindergarten […]

WRDSB Launches 2025-26 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 17, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students in achieving academic success and feeling a sense of belonging. Every school year the WRDSB creates a Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP) to: Guide our work as a system Outline measurable indicators and strategies Share examples of actions that will be […]

Toy Drive Success!!!

Posted December 17, 2025

Thank you everyone!!!! The Toy Drive filled our class bucket this December! As a staff, school and community we raised $700.00 for the toy drive, went and bought additional toy drive items (on top of the many, many that were delivered to homeroom classes, the main office and our local Hespeler Neighbourhood Village Association). As a result, […]

JHSS Vendor Fair – Saturday, February 7, 2026

Posted December 17, 2025

The Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, school council, is hosting the 2nd Annual JHSS Vendor Fair on Saturday, February 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School. The funds raised from this event will be used to support students with needs within the JHSS school community! We will have over 80 small businesses, crafting vendors, hobbyists, […]

Outcomes for the 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 16, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2024-2025 school year was the third year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

Calling WRDSB Secondary Students – Learn About Becoming a Student Trustee

Posted December 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about becoming a Student Trustee? Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2026-27 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see change within WRDSB? Are you passionate about representing student voices at our Board table and across WRDSB? […]

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 […]

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