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End of Quadmester One: Exams and Final Evaluations

Posted October 22, 2020

As our students and staff near the finishing line for quadmester 1, we wanted to connect and offer some information on what the upcoming days will look like. Term Marks and Removal of Exam Days The WRDSB, in line with Ministry of Education guidance, has decided to remove a 70% term and 30% final evaluation […]

Prioritizing Student Health and Safety During Halloween

Posted October 21, 2020

As we near the end of October, and with leaves already falling from trees, our minds turn to the festivities and celebrations of the season. Public Health recommendations are an important consideration especially this year, as schools, students and their families contemplate specific activities within classrooms, schools and the community. Putting Health and Safety First […]

Reminder Secondary Students May Change Mode of Learning by October 16th

Posted October 14, 2020

We are reminding families who wish to change their secondary student’s mode of learning (in-person learning to distance, or the opposite), they have until Friday, October 16 at 4 pm to request the change. How to request a change to a student’s mode of learning: If you want to make a change to your secondary […]

High school graduation update for Class of 2020

Posted October 14, 2020

To our graduating class of 2020 and families, High school graduation is a significant milestone in our students’ learning journey. It is a time to acknowledge your accomplishments, celebrate the hard work you have put toward earning your diploma and close off a significant chapter in your life. During this unprecedented year, WRDSB central staff […]

New Deadline for Secondary Students and Families to Change Mode of Learning – Friday, Oct. 16

Posted October 13, 2020

We are asking families of secondary students who want to make a change in their child’s mode of learning, to do so by Friday, October 16 at 4 pm. This is one week earlier than the previous deadline of October 23.   The new, earlier deadline of October 16 will help students feel settled in their […]

Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

JHSS School Council 2020-21

Posted October 7, 2020

JHSS School Council 2020-21 will be hosting virtual meetings until further notice. Our first meeting will be Wed. Oct. 21st at 7 pm. If you are interested in joining our School Council and attending the Google Meet on Oct. 21st, please contact me at JHSS (Ms. B. Cathcart, Principal – 519-658-4910) for access information. Education […]

School Council 2024/2025

JHSS School Council 2024-2025 will be hosting in-person meetings. Our first meeting will be on September 23, 2024, at 6:30 pm.  If you are interested in joining our School Council, please contact the main office at 519-658-4910 for information. Education is a partnership with the community and your involvement helps strengthen that partnership. Your participation […]

JHSS Spiritwear on sale now!

Posted October 6, 2020

  https://jhss2020.itemorder.com/ – The logos will have “HAWKS” –  no specific clubs or teams this time – Custom personalization available for extra charge – Orders may be picked up at the store or have it shipped directly to the customer at the address they provide GO HAWKS!

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

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