Returning to School: We want to hear from you

Posted June 24, 2020

Last month we asked you for feedback on how we could support you and your child through distance learning. Now, we are continuing with our commitment to listening to our families with our next installment of Exchanging Ideas. Over the coming weeks, we will be working hard to develop our plan for returning to school. […]

Congratulations To Our 2020 Graduates

Posted June 24, 2020

With only days left in the 2019-2020 school year, our minds turn to celebrating the achievements of our graduating students – from those who are making the transition from Kindergarten to Grade 1, to those transitioning from Grade 8 to 9, all the way to the Grade 12 graduates who are preparing to set out […]

Our Outdoor Education Department presents #HoneyHiveLive

Posted June 24, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a beekeeper or been curious about what the inside of a beehive looks like? Well, we have a unique opportunity for you! We invite all our students, staff and families to join our outdoor education department staff TODAY as we open up the honey hives from […]

Grade 12 return of Chromebooks and other learning materials

Posted June 24, 2020

Graduating Grade 12s are invited to return their Chromebooks to JHSS on:   Thursday, June 25th 11:00 am-2:00 pm Friday, June 26th 11:00 am-2:00 pm   Please bring your Chromebook and charger to the ground floor entrance in the West Wing (Language Floor Entrance). This is also an opportunity for Graduating Grade 12s to return […]

June 22, 2020 Board Meeting goes online

Posted June 22, 2020

Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 22, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Week 12 Wrap-Up: Year-End Celebrations and Reopening Planning

Posted June 19, 2020

It’s hard to believe that this week marks the twelfth week of distance learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). As we prepare for the final days of the school year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all […]

Student Locker Clean-Out Info (optional) Mon. June 15 to Thurs. June 19

Posted June 13, 2020

Hello Hawks,  Through discussions with Public Health, we have been able to arrange temporary access to the school for students to come in and remove personal items from their lockers and return learning materials such as text books and library books. Students in Grades 9 to 11, please note that if choosing not to retrieve […]

Week 11 Wrap-Up: Preparing for the End of the School Year

Posted June 12, 2020

It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in the school year! As we reflect on these last months, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all navigated the past ten weeks. As we enter these final weeks, […]

Course Changes for 2020-21

Posted June 12, 2020

Students, please note that there will be no further course changes to next year’s selections until all timetabling and conflicts are completed. If you are still considering a course change, please communicate with your guidance counsellor and you will be placed on a waitlist. As there are still many unknowns at this time, please be […]

Help Us Help You: Addresses for Report Card Delivery

Posted June 12, 2020

With the end of the school year fast approaching, report cards for both elementary and secondary students will be produced and distributed, but instead of students bringing their report card home, schools will be using Canada Post to mail the report cards directly to you at home. To ensure that the report card is sent […]

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