Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Parents

Posted March 9, 2020

The safety, health and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate that parents and caregivers may have questions about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how this will be managed in schools. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is actively involved in communication with Region of Waterloo Public Health and […]

OSSTF announces next phase of job action

Posted March 9, 2020

Since November 26, 2019, members of the Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have participated in job action. In Waterloo Region District School Board, OSSTF represents secondary teachers, occasional teachers, custodial and maintenance workers, educational support staff, professional student services personnel and supervision monitors and cafeteria assistants. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is […]

Week at a Glance: March 9-13, 2020

Posted March 8, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, March 9 All schools (JK-Grade 12) open All rental permits cancelled No elementary extracurricular activities […]

Parent Teacher Meeting – Wed. March 11 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Posted March 6, 2020

All Parents/Guardians are invited to the JHSS PT Interviews  which will be held in the Caf. and East Gym.  Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and other staff will be available to speak with you about the progress of your student. Information will be available on: Please see the PTI Map to locate teachers and Info. tables.   PTI […]

Coronavirus Update

Posted March 5, 2020

Dear Families and Caregivers, As you may know, today there was confirmation of the region’s first case of COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus in Waterloo region. We know that many families continue to feel some anxiety about this illness. It is important to note that Waterloo Region Public Health and Emergency Services indicates that […]

Post Secondary Info. Session Gr. 11 Students & Parents – March 11 – 5:30pm

Posted March 5, 2020

On Wednesday, March 11th, the guidance department will be holding an information session for grade 11 parents and students about post-secondary options. A brief overview of opportunities and requirements, research tools and timelines will be presented for university, college, apprenticeship and workplace pathways.  The session will start at 5:30 pm in the library until 6:00 […]

C.A.K.E. Auction – Friday, March 6

Posted March 5, 2020

The categories this year are:  Bleed Blue (JHSS Spirit), St Patrick’s Day, and “On Vacation”.  This year, the Leadership students are asking departments to make a subject-specific cake, with breakfast being served to the winning department (cakes can also be used for homeroom points). Homeroom points will be awarded for all levels of participation and bonus points awarded for the best […]

Help Shape the WRDSB’s Online Presence

Posted March 2, 2020

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is redesigning our websites! As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our families, students and staff are able to effectively find the information they need and access the services the WRDSB offers, we are asking for your help to help us update our websites to better meet […]

Vaping education for WRDSB families and caregivers

Posted March 2, 2020

As vaping continues to rise in popularity among teens, we want to equip our parents and caregivers with the necessary information to understand the risks of this trend. Waterloo Region District School Board, along with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services, is hosting family information sessions that explore the many topics around […]

Important message re. Student Immunizations

Posted March 2, 2020

Hello parents/guardians, The Region of Waterloo Public Health in conjunction with the Waterloo Region District School Board requires students to be up-to-date with immunizations as of March 24, 2020. The Region of Waterloo Public Health has completed mailing notifications to parents whose child/children are not up-to-date with their immunization records. Parents or students are able […]

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