April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day. The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

You’re Invited: Student Roundtable Invitation

Dear JHSS students, We are Kenzy and Nicole, your 2021-22 Student Trustees, and we are inviting all WRDSB secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) to our upcoming Student Roundtable on Wednesday, February 9 from 5-7 pm. During the Roundtable, we will be talking about equity and inclusion in WRDSB schools with guest speaker Deepa Ahluwalia, our board’s Human Rights […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step. To help you with this transition, we’ve collected […]

WCSSAA Sports Update

This message is being posted on behalf of Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA). As the 2020-21 school year winds down, the WCSSAA seasonal committee continues to meet to discuss what the 2021 fall might look like in terms of high school sports. At this time, we do not have any clarity on what […]

Severe Weather Information

Winter is here!  Check on these links during severe weather to find out if JHSS buses are running or if the school is closed. http://www.wrdsb.ca/our-schools/student-transportation/severe-weather/ https://twitter.com/wrdsb