Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Awareness Week

Posted November 20, 2023

November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to learn about transgender people, highlight their contributions throughout history, and advance advocacy towards eliminating discrimination and violence that impact the transgender community. Transgender Day […]

Launching the WRDSB Math Action Plan

Posted November 9, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting increased student engagement and academic outcomes in mathematics. We know that parents, caregivers, staff and community members play a critical role in supporting student achievement and well-being. We are excited to share with you the WRDSB Math Action Plan to support student learning. Helping […]

2024 Grad Photos

Posted November 9, 2023

Hey Hawks!

Grad photos will be happening at JHS December 4-8, 2023. You must book a spot to have your grad photos taken. Please visit bookmygrad.ca to reserve your spot. Please enter our school code JHS.

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JHSS Reopening on Thursday, November 9

Posted November 8, 2023

Jacob Hespeler Secondary School will be reopening for learning on Thursday, November 9. On Wednesday, November 8, our school experienced a small fire in a science class. While the fire was controlled quickly, the smoke from the fire did spread to other areas of the school. Facility Services staff and contractors have been working to […]

Incident at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School – School Closed for November 8

Posted November 8, 2023

Due to a small fire and the resulting odour in the school, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School will be closing early. School Closed for November 8 As a result of this incident, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School will be closing early today, November 8. Rental and extracurricular activities are cancelled for the evening. Students will be dismissed […]

Instructional Support Days/PD Days

Posted November 7, 2023

Instructional Support Days:  Purpose and Expectations We would like to remind our families that Thursday, November 9th, and Friday, November 10th are Instructional Support and Evaluation Days. We will once again be utilizing these days at the midpoint of each semester, as listed on our Ministry-approved calendar. These days are an opportunity for students and teachers to […]

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 6, 2023

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

Information night for Grade 8 students

Posted November 6, 2023

SAVE THE DATE!! Grade 8 night will be hosted at JHSS on Wednesday, November 22nd from 6:30-8:00 PM.  There will be a presentation in the cafeteria for approximately 30 minutes followed by time to tour around the school. We look forward to seeing you!  

Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools

Posted November 6, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Français Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 3, 2023

As we approach Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will honour those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace on Friday, November 10, 2023. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes ​​those identifying […]

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