STUDENT – SPRING Reminders

As we return from the Instructional Support and PD day, and head into the Spring weather, we want to share a few reminders. Feedback from teachers and students indicate they found the days beneficial for work completion and well-being. We are pleased to report a number of assignments completed leading up to midterm report cards, […]

April 23 is World Book Day

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

2023 Commencement News

Please refer to the tab on the left of this page under “Graduation News”. The Grad package includes two tickets and a cap, gown, and tassel.  The deadline to purchase tickets to the ceremony to celebrate our graduating class of 2023 is Monday, April 24th, 2023.

School Council Meeting – February 21, 2023

We have a school council meeting this evening, Tuesday, April 21st, for all caregivers and parents of Jacob Hespeler Secondary School. Meet us in the library at 7pm, and give us your perspective on school-wide issues. We would love to hear from you! The principal, vice principal, head of guidance, and student representatives, as well […]

Friday, April 21 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Friday, April 21, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed. Elementary teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario […]

Instructional Support and Professional Development Days

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some important dates that are coming up this semester.   Instructional Support Days: Wednesday, April 19th, and Thursday, April 20th, 2023 SEMESTER 2 Wed.,  Apr 19 Thurs., Apr 20 Morning Block Period 1 Period 1 Period 2 Period 2 LUNCH Afternoon Block Period 3 Period […]

Public Health Immunization Clinics – JHS students only

As the School Immunization program was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region of Waterloo is collaborating with schools to provide Secondary School students easy access to catch up on their publicly funded vaccines at their schools. Public Health will be holding these clinics at JHS on Monday, April 24th, and Tuesday, April 25th for JHS students […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Español Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The Waterloo Region District School […]

April 12 is the International Day of Pink

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

Talking about Mental Health: A Message from Director chanicka

Dear WRDSB community, As a district, one of our core priorities is to address mental health and well-being. Through many platforms and interactions, many of you have shared your concerns about the mental health and well-being for your children. Some of you have disclosed that you, yourself may be in need of support, or know […]

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