May 10, 2023 – Blended Learning Day

Posted May 4, 2023

May 10, 2023 – Blended Learning Day:  Secondary teachers will engage in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. Students will have remote asynchronous learning in the morning and short remote synchronous meets in the afternoon.  Attendance will be taken.  A supervised study space will be available in the morning for […]

Education for a Brighter Future: 2023 Education Week

Posted May 4, 2023

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and all school boards across the province. The theme of Education Week 2023 is Education for a Brighter Future. […]

JHS Spiritwear now available

Posted May 2, 2023

Hello, Hawk students and families, We are pleased to present our latest Spirit Wear.  Check out the website and place your order online.  The store closes on May 15th!  

Sem 2 Mid-term report cards

Posted May 2, 2023

Semester 2, Mid-Term Report cards were distributed in Period 1 classes today, Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 Students with a Spare for this block are able to pick up report cards in the Main Office. 

WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023

Posted May 1, 2023

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]

UPDATE: Grand River Transit Strike in Effect

Posted May 1, 2023

The Region of Waterloo confirmed that as of today, Monday, May 1, GRT bus services have been canceled due to a strike.  The Region confirmed that due to the strike conventional bus, MoblityPLUS and busPLUS services will not operate, but ION train service will continue. This has already caused disruption for students who rely on […]

May 1 is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2023

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2023

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

Potential Grand River Transit Strike

Posted April 27, 2023

Yesterday, the Region of Waterloo shared about a potential strike which would cause disruptions to Grand River Transit (GRT) service. UNIFOR Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Monday, May 1. In the event of a strike, the Region confirmed conventional bus, MoblityPLUS […]

Immunization Update

Posted April 25, 2023

Region of Waterloo Public Health has made the decision not to resume the annual enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupil’s Act (ISPA) for the 2022-2023 school year. This means that students who are overdue for required vaccines will not be suspended during the current school year. Due to the COVID pandemic, many students have missed the opportunity […]

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