June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting goes online

Posted June 8, 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 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Week 10 Wrap-Up: Retrieving Items and Provincial Updates

Posted June 5, 2020

Retrieving personal items from your school Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and safely retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive […]

Retrieving personal items from school

Posted June 5, 2020

Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive at their school. The health and safety […]

Anti-Racism: Equity Resources for the WRDSB Community

Posted June 4, 2020

In our message shared last week, the WRDSB recognized the need to action our commitment to confronting anti-Black racism in our board. We acknowledge that we have much work to do, and we understand we need to do better. We know that when we messaged on Friday we indicated that we would be sharing resources […]

Acknowledging the recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in the United States and Canada

Posted June 2, 2020

The WRDSB acknowledges and recognizes the tragic and devastating incidents of recent weeks that include the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the harm done to Christian Cooper. We also acknowledge and recognize the legacy of anti-Black racism that causes harm, violence, and too often leads to the death of […]

Grads Class of 2020 – Important NEWS

Posted June 2, 2020

JHSS Grads: Please fill out this very important survey. The information gathered will be used to determine recipients of scholarships and awards, communicate important information about Commencement Celebrations and nominate your valedictorian. All graduating students are urged to complete the survey as soon as possible. Link to Survey:   https://forms.gle/zPXNBQi2TUpHdiUA8  Thank you so much for your continued […]

JHSS is an Inclusive Space for Everyone! Pride – Diversity – Equality

Posted June 1, 2020

We are proud to announce that JHSS will fly the Pride flag during the month of June. While our schools and workplaces are closed, our commitment to supporting each and every one of our students and staff remains fundamental. Representation and visibility are critically important, and now more than ever June is a time to […]

Update from the Director on Distance Learning and Summer School

Posted May 29, 2020

A Message from the Director of Education As we look to the last month of this academic school year, I want to take the opportunity to update our community and thank all of you for your patience and support during our distance learning journey. We appreciate your honest feedback and are committed to making the […]

Using our schoolyards safely

Posted May 28, 2020

We are providing an update to families regarding acceptable use of schoolyards for recreational use, to align with our local municipalities and direction from the Province of Ontario. Outdoor tennis and basketball courts: These facilities are now open for use while following physical distancing protocols. Due to physical distancing requirements, traditional basketball games are not […]

The Results: Exchanging Ideas and Sharing Thoughts

Posted May 28, 2020

On May 6, we launched Exchanging Ideas, a campaign that allowed us to connect with families, students and staff during the school closure. Using Thoughtexchange, we asked families and students the following question: What are the most important things WRDSB can do to better support students’ learning and well-being during this time? Over 4700 students […]

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