Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

Posted June 19, 2026

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

Posted June 15, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

2026 Graduation Breakfast

Posted June 10, 2026

Today, 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 class, and this […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Posted June 10, 2026

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

Posted June 9, 2026

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]

Jacob Hespeler Mourns the Loss of Tristan Simoes

Posted June 9, 2026

It is with a very heavy heart that the Jacob Hespeler community mourns the loss of Tristan Simoes, who was a grade 12 student in Ms. Medema’s ACE class this year. Tristan loved being at school. Tristan’s friendly demeanour was a daily fixture on his walkabouts in the school.  His warm smile, ever-present, will be […]

Secondary (Gr 9-12) Summer School FAQ

Posted June 9, 2026

Below are two documents with important summer school information. The first is for students attending in-person summer school and who will be taking the bus from JHSS to Huron Heights. The bus to summer school leaves JHSS at 7:55 am and returns at 3:35 pm. The second is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) doc to […]

Graduating Students: Chromebook and charger returns

Posted June 9, 2026

To our Graduating Students: It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the semester! For many of you, it has been just a few short years since you entered grade 9 and received a Chromebook. Freezies For Chromebook!!!  Students graduating can return their Chromebook to Mr. Brown in his office (beside […]

Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 25 and 26 are PD Days

Posted June 9, 2026

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 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 26, 2026 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]

Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming

Posted June 8, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]

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