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Instructions for Rapid Antigen Tests Now Available in Multiple Languages
Posted December 16, 2021
The following is a message from the Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education and Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, for all parents and guardians in Ontario: Dear Ontario Parents, Nothing is more important than the safety of Ontario’s children. Thanks to the combined efforts of students, school and public health staff and […]
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COVID-19: Case Notification
Posted December 15, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School building on December 9, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all close contacts of the […]
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Preparing for Possible Move to Distance Learning in the New Year
Posted December 15, 2021
Given the rise in cases and our concerns for the health of staff, students and their families, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proactively preparing for the possibility of a move to a remote learning scenario in the New Year. The decision to close schools and move from in-person to distance learning is […]
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Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening
Posted December 14, 2021
As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors for the first two weeks of January 2022 (January 3 to 14). Screening Verification for Secondary Students Similar to […]
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January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted December 14, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Pause of WCSSAA Winter Season
Posted December 13, 2021
Effective immediately, based on the direction of Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, all Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports are directed to pause all games and practices until January 3, 2022. This includes scheduled games and practices beginning December 14, 2021. This pause is in response […]
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School Immunization Program Update for Grade 7, 8 and 9 Students
Posted December 13, 2021
We want to remind families that students in Grade 7, 8, and 9 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website. Vaccination Clinics Vaccination clinics are being offered at Public Health offices at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo and 99 Beechwood […]
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COVID-19: Case Notification
Posted December 12, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School building on December 7, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all close contacts of the […]
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December 10 is Human Rights Day
Posted December 10, 2021
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 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]
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Rapid Antigen Testing for Students
Posted December 8, 2021
In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the WRDSB and Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is pleased to be able to provide take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student who attends a publicly-funded school in Ontario. JHSS will be distributing […]
