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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting

Posted December 7, 2021

Scott Piatkowski elected Chair and Kathleen Woodcock elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees elected Scott Piatkowski as Chair and Kathleen Woodcock as Vice-Chair. Trustee Piatkowski and Trustee Woodcock, are in their first and fifth terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Piatkowski served as Vice-Chair for the […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Posted December 6, 2021

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 […]

Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2021

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, 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 […]

Rapid Antigen Testing for Students Over the Winter Break

Posted December 3, 2021

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be providing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student attending in-person learning at our board. The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for use by […]

Change to Modified Semester Calendar – week of January 24th

Posted December 1, 2021

The Modified Semester Calendar has been adjusted to bring a better balance between A/B and C/D days. The change impacts the week of January 24th and has two A/B days replacing C/D days. Here is the link with the new dates: JHSS 20212022 CALENDAR with changes 

Potential Graduates – New photo spots available

Posted December 1, 2021

If you missed the opportunity to book your Grad photos session, we have added additional spaces in February 2022.  Please do not wait to book as spaces are limited. Edge Imaging will be providing our Graduates with the opportunity to have graduation photos taken at our school. This is open to all our potential 2022 graduates, including […]

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