Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long

Posted February 22, 2021

A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]

February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs,  Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]

Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families

Posted February 19, 2021

Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]

School Council Meeting – Wednesday, February 25th

Posted February 19, 2021

JHSS School Council 2020-21 will be hosting virtual meetings until further notice. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 25th at 7 pm. If you are interested in joining our School Council and attending the Google Meet, please contact the main office at 519-658-4910 for access information. Education is a partnership with the community and […]

Quad 2 Final Report Card Distribution starts Thu, Feb 18

Posted February 18, 2021

Cohort A students will receive their Quad 2 report cards today, Thursday, Feb 18th Cohort B students will receive their Quad 2 report cards, Thursday, Feb 25th Please be advised that “Classes Missed” on report cards include all valid absences from our school sites, such as students participating from home as part of their assigned […]

Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon

Posted February 18, 2021

You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]

Quadmester 3 REVISED calendar

Posted February 17, 2021

Following the announcement from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, regarding the timing of March Break, please see below our JHSS calendar for Quadmester 3. Quad 3 – REVISED calendar QUAD 3 Bell Times

Updated Secondary School Quadmester 3 Calendar and Daily Schedule

Posted February 17, 2021

We would like to update secondary school students and families on the details of Quadmester 3, following the announcement from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, last week, regarding the timing of March Break. Quadmester 3: Updated Overview Schedule Below you will find a calendar to illustrate the consecutive day schedule of Quadmester 3. Please […]

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores

Posted February 16, 2021

Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]

February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 16, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students during […]

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