Semester 1 Final Exams – January 23rd to 28th, 2026

Posted January 9, 2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE – due to weather-related bus cancellations and school closures on Monday, January 26th, ALL EXAMS are now pushed back one day (Monday to Tuesday, etc.) – please see the updated schedule below.  

The WRDSB has divided its 10 exam/evaluation days in a 1-4 day split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar.  The four days occurring at the end of each semester will allow staff to support and administer exams or final evaluation tasks and determine a grade for students. The Assessment and Evaluation Period for the end of Semester 1 will occur from January 23rd to 28th, 2026.  There will be no field trips, WCSSAA games or practices, and no school events for 5 days prior to the end of semester Assessment and Evaluation Days.

  • Exams are being written at all grade levels (new for 2025-2026 school year).
  • Teachers will communicate specific exam details to students, including rooms, etc.
  • We will share a full schedule once available – please check back.
  • Credit Rescue Opportunities:   Some students will be invited to attend on these days in order to complete final demonstrations of expectations in order to earn their credit.
  • Student Attendance – similar to former exam days, attendance will be taken and submitted for scheduled exams or performance tasks, in-person credit rescue, and level-up opportunities.
  • Study Areas:  The Library will be open for those who wish to engage in quiet study.  The cafeteria will also be open for those who need to work collaboratively together.
  • *Creed Accommodation Days: Any students requiring accommodations for a WRDSB noted day of significance should speak with their teacher and have the option to write the exam at the earliest opportunity within the exam schedule.

During any period of the Instructional Support/Exam days, students could be required by their teacher to be present in class to complete forms of evaluation or complete credit rescue opportunities.  For this reason, please do not plan events which require your student to be absent from school on these days.  

Semester 1 Exam Schedule – All Exams Start at 8:20am

Fri. Jan. 23

Tues. Jan. 27
(NEW)

Wed. Jan. 28
(NEW)

Fri. Jan. 30
(NEW)

Period A Classes

Period B Classes

Period C Classes

Periood D Classes

FULL EXAM SCHEDULE (CLASSES, ROOMS & TEACHER INFO)

School Closure or Unforeseen Event

  • School buses run on their regular schedule during these exams days.
  • Listen to local radio and check the school board social media channels/website at wrdsb.ca and the school website lhs.wrdsb.ca by 6:30 a.m.
  • Evaluations may be postponed for various reasons including inclement weather, bus cancellations, plant malfunctions, etc.  Please do not plan events which require your student to be absent from school on these days.
  • Should there be any school closures or bus cancellations on exam dates, exams will be pushed back one day.  The PD day scheduled for Thursday, January 29th will not move and the first day of semester 2 will shift accordingly (now updated to Monday, Feb. 2nd).
  • Attendance for students without any scheduled exams is optional unless required by the teacher.

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