Laurelwood Drive Construction – 2 Weeks Starting Around April 29th

Posted April 24, 2025

We have been informed that there will be construction happening west of the Blue Beech roundabout on Laurelwood Drive that will close a section of the road in both directions for approximately two weeks.  The work is scheduled to start around April 29th, 2025.

Please see the map below for the flow of traffic during the construction interruption.  Students are to be dropped off at the bottom of the parking lot on Creekside Drive.

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Class of 2025 Commencement Celebration – Wed. June 25th

Posted April 11, 2025

  • LHSS students & families – please check SCHOOLDAY product “For Graduating Students 2025 – Graduation Ceremony & Gown” to register for commencement and pay your fee/order your cap/gown package! Deadline to order gowns is April 21st!
  • Cap/gown packages will be distributated to grads in June – please monitor your Class of 2025 Google Classroom for updates!  You’ll need this to wear at the ceremony!

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS:

  • Tickets for family and friends available through the Centre in the Square’s Box Office beginning Monday April 14th at 10:00am
  • Purchased in person at CITS box office – $9/ticket
  • Online/phone purchases – $12.50/ticket (includes $3.50/ticket surcharge)
  • CITS box office phone # (519) 578-1570
  • Assigned seating – all family/friends attending require a ticket (tickets not required for graduating students)
  • You are strongly recommended to purchase tickets early as this event has been close to a complete sell-out the past few years!

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Posted May 16, 2025

May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse: Sexual orientations Gender identities or expressions Sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May and June 2025

Posted May 16, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2025

May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams and are key to student success. Every day, […]

Opening on May 20: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 14, 2025

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on May 20 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted May 8, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Coming in Mid May: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 7, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from […]

Marking Mental Health Week in the WRDSB

Posted May 6, 2025

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

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