Finding Hope in Art at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 9, 2020

Student artwork continues to brighten the lives of the community thanks to the efforts of Melanie Kloet, art teacher at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) in Kitchener. In the earliest days of the pandemic and emergency school closures, Kloet was focused on how to help those hardest hit. She developed a plan to safely share […]

Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

Posted December 8, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, last in the building on December 4, has tested positive for COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all high-risk contacts of the positive case and will […]

Leading by example at Huron Heights SS | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 5, 2020

On any given day, you can find Jeff Klinck walking the halls of Huron Heights Secondary School in Kitchener greeting his students and sharing a laugh or two with his staff. His work as a principal and devoted leader has caught the attention of his educators Kim Clegg, Jennifer Diebolt, and Jamie Reaburn, who all […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 4, 2020

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Sunday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the […]

Call for Committee Members: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship

Posted December 3, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for current WRDSB students, parents/caregivers and teachers to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) The committee will […]

Keeping the Music Alive at Millen Woods PS | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 2, 2020

Music is in the air, classrooms and hallways at Millen Woods Public School in Waterloo thanks to the dedication of music teacher Niki Kazemzadeh. Her work caught the attention of Heather Berry, a safe and healthy schools consultant with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), who nominated her to be one of our WRDSB […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Posted December 1, 2020

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 all the relevant information in one location. Click the button below to find out what you need to know.

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If you still have questions after reading through the page linked above, please reach out to the JHSS guidance department for more information.

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December 1 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted December 1, 2020

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students […]

Congratulations JHSS Class of 2020! Commencement Ceremony Nov. 27 at 7:00pm

Posted November 27, 2020

The entire staff would like to congratulate our graduates for their persistence, determination, and skill you have all demonstrated to earn this accomplishment.  We will celebrate with you and your families at the virtual ceremony this evening. The link will be available for two weeks. Way to go Hawks! Diplomas, transcripts, certificates and awards are […]

Celebrating Our Graduates in the Time of COVID-19

Posted November 26, 2020

Graduating from secondary school has always represented a milestone achievement. The culmination of more than a decade of learning, growing and hard work in pursuit of personal growth and accomplishment. In the time of a global pandemic, taking time to recognize and celebrate graduates in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is more important […]

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