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Semi-Formal cancelled
Posted December 15, 2022
Due to severe weather and unsafe driving conditions, the JHSS semi-formal scheduled for today will be cancelled as per WRDSB policy (AP4130) and rescheduled for another date. Hold on to your tickets which will be honoured for the new date, or contact the school by email (jhs@wrdsb.ca) if you would like a refund. This may be […]
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Black Brilliance Shines Bright at Annual Student Conference
Posted December 14, 2022
The sounds of singing, music, laughter and joy echoed through the hallways of the Education Centre as Black students and staff from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for Boldly Belonging: the Black Brilliance Student Conference on Wednesday, November 30. Antonio Michael Downing, WRDSB’s Black Artist-in-Residence, opened the event with a […]
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December 10 is Human Rights Day
Posted December 10, 2022
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10. Today is the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Poverty Point of View […]
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Phoner issues resolved
Posted December 6, 2022
We are pleased to inform our school community that the phoner issues have been resolved. Therefore, if your child is marked absent and the absence has not been validated, an automated call will generate. If your child is away from school for any reason, please inform the school by calling 519-658-4910, press 1, followed by […]
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Give the Gift of WEFI and Support Students
Posted December 6, 2022
WEFI helps, and you can too. The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) helps to make a wide variety of programs in our schools possible. From school nutrition programs, to helping ensure all students are able to engage in extracurricular activities, your contributions will directly help our students. Give the Gift of WEFI Multiply the impact […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 6, 2022
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Tuesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]
Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series
Posted December 5, 2022
The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to participate in the interactive Explore Your Future speaker series starting Wednesday, December 7. This free, virtual series gives students a chance to learn about potential career options and help them plan their future career pathways. Registration for […]
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Blended Learning Day: December 7th, 2022
Posted November 30, 2022
Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day. School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that support destreaming and single streaming in secondary schools. Attendance will be taken. A […]
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November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Posted November 25, 2022
Today, Friday November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was first designated by the UN General Assembly in 1981. November 25 was chosen to honour the lives of three political activists from the Dominican Republic. The Mirabal sisters were murdered under the order of the country’s ruler in […]
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November 20-26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Posted November 20, 2022
In the WRDSB, we are committed to fostering a school culture that is safe, respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. To help us in our work to promote safe schools and positive learning environments, Ontario has designated the […]
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