Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted June 24, 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jamila Maliha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective August 1, 2025. Jamila brings over 26 years of experience in public education, marked by a strong commitment to student achievement, equity, and inclusive leadership. Her career has spanned diverse roles—from classroom teacher and […]

Responding to Extreme Heat Conditions

Posted June 20, 2025

The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to support the health and well-being of students and staff in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Prioritizing Student Safety and Well-being As we respond to extreme heat conditions, the safety and well-being of students […]

June 18 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 18, 2025

June 18 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day Today is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Updated Cell Phone/Tech Policy – Coming Fall 2025

Posted June 17, 2025

In April 2024, Ontario’s Ministry of Education announced new rules on cell phone use in schools starting in September 2024. As we continue to reflect on and navigate the use of cell phones at Jacob this past year, it is time to update our policy for September 2025. As educators, we have a responsibility to […]

Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 26 and 27 are PD Days

Posted June 12, 2025

Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 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 27, 2025 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families June 2025

Posted June 12, 2025

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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Relay For Life Event

Posted June 10, 2025

One year ago, the students at Jacob Hespeler had a goal to run a Relay for Life event. The JHSS Community came together for this important and impactful event on May 30th. We had a great night of ceremonies, food, activities and fun. We want to thank you for being part of this journey. For […]

2025 Graduation Breakfast

Posted June 10, 2025

On Tuesday, June 3rd, 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 […]

Assessment and Evaluation Days – June 20th, June 23rd, June 24th and June 25th, 2025

Posted June 9, 2025

The WRDSB has divided its exam/evaluation days into a 1-4 day split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar. The four days occurring at the end of each semester will allow staff to support and administer a variety of final evaluation tasks and determine a grade for students. The Assessment and Evaluation […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted June 6, 2025

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2025-2026 school year. The Waterloo Region District School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2025-2026 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. As a member of PIC, you […]

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