Info MOECP Water Testing at JHSS

Posted September 5, 2019

Schools in our district follow the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) laws on drinking water.  In 2017, the MOECP amended the process for how we test drinking water fixtures and report lead exceedances. When levels of lead that are higher than provincial standards are detected, we take immediate action to protect our students, […]

2019-2020 School Year Information Package is now online

Posted August 29, 2019

We’re excited to welcome all our students, from kindergarten to secondary school, back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take […]

Transcript Requests INFO

Posted August 14, 2019

Transcript/Diploma request information https://www.wrdsb.ca/learning/student-transcripts-and-other-education-verification/

New to Canada? Register your child now for the 2019-20 school year

Posted July 30, 2019

Are you in Canada on a work permit or study permit? Do you have a refugee claimant document? Are you waiting for confirmation of permanent residence or citizenship? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your child might need a Letter of Admission to register at a Waterloo Region District School Board school. […]

Lost items @ Lions Field, Soccer and Track Fields are not held at JHSS

Posted June 1, 2019

Please call the City of Cambridge @ 519-623-1340 for items you have lost at the Lions Field off Bechtel Ave.  The fields are maintained by the City of Cambridge; Jacob Hespeler SS does not hold lost items from Lions Field.  

Budget & Staffing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Posted May 21, 2019

In order to communicate our current budget outlook for 2019-2020, we are providing the following Frequently Asked Questions to create an understanding of current timelines, resources, and priorities. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on student and staff well-being, work to minimize the impact of budget shortfalls in the classroom, and will […]

Information for Parents

Posted May 15, 2019

During the spring months, many groups of senior students, as a means to celebrate graduation, organize events on their own accord  (e.g. dances, “proms’, camping, beach trips, etc.).   Please note that these independent events are not officially recognized or organized by, at or through Jacob Hespeler Secondary school.  As private events, school staff does […]

Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety

Posted January 10, 2019

For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]

JHSS Fast Forward Program INFO 2019/2020

Posted November 28, 2018

Fast Forward students are able to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma while preparing for employment through work-related learning experiences. WRDSB+JHSS+Fast+Forward+Program+Overview(Nov+2015) 2 WRDSB Fast Forward Info.

Cannabis legalization and our schools

Posted October 15, 2018

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]

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