(Almost) Welcome Back, Hurricanes!

Posted August 20, 2025

Just a few weeks to go until Hurricanes return to campus and we welcome our newest students!  There will be plenty of information coming out via the Laurel Heights website as we get closer to opening day, but we also want to remind students to make sure you’re a member of your “CLASS OF” Google Classroom!  These classrooms are a vital way for the school to communicate important info to ALL students, so check often and ensure your notifications are turned on!

If you aren’t already in your grade level “CLASS OF” classroom, please use the appropriate code listed below to join (open to current WRDSB students only).  Students who are new to the WRDSB this fall will be able to join your Google classroom once your G-Suite account becomes active after opening day (September 3rd).

CLASS OF 2026 (grade 12 students) – pqrkksy

CLASS OF 2027 (grade 11 students) – wgkngtq

CLASS OF 2028 (grade 10 students) – pn6hvdi

CLASS OF 2029 (grade 9 students) – c6jid4ih

Stay tuned for futher updates regarding our opening day schedule (Wednesday, Sept. 3rd), timetable distribution (by email) and more!

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School Summer Info 2025 – Report Cards, Diplomas and More

Posted June 20, 2025

Happy summer holidays, Hurricanes and congratulations to all our Class of 2025 graduates!
Now that the school year is coming to an end, please check out important summer 2025 updates!

MONDAY, JULY 7th to WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th (8:00am-3:00pm)

FINAL SEM 2 REPORT CARDS – pickup in Main Office (enter school via front doors)

  • Students may only pick up their own report cards, etc. or have a parent/caregiver pickup on their behalf (friends are not able to pick up documents on your behalf)
  • If you are unable to pick up your materials during the dates above, you will have another opportunity during the week of August 25th after school staff return

CLASS of 2025 GRADS – diplomas/transcripts and student awards available in guidance office

  • Note – award winners please ensure you pick up your awards ASAP to avoid issues with stale-dated cheques (where applicable).
  • Diplomas/packages can only be handed out directly to student (or parent/caregiver) – friends may not pick up packages on behalf of another student.
  • If you haven’t returned your WRDSB Chromebook or other loaned items, please bring these for drop off when picking up your diploma, etc.

SUMMER OFFICE CLOSURE – THURSDAY, JULY 10th to FRIDAY, AUG. 22nd

  • LHSS is closed completely for summer break and office staff will return Monday, August 25th
  • There will be NO access to the building during these dates and staff will not be available by phone or email

SEPTEMBER START-UP

  • PD Day – Tuesday, September 2nd
  • First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3rd (more details to follow – please monitor the school website)

2025-2026 STUDENT TIMETABLES

  • Office staff will email student’s their 2025-2026 timetables on the following dates:
    • Thursday, August 28th – Last Names A-L
    • Friday, August 29th – Last Names M-Z
  • Please check your WRDSB email on these dates – we are limited to number of messages that can be sent per day
  • Timetables will not be available prior to this date as guidance/office staff work to finalize student schedules.

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Tuesday, September 2 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted August 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Students Gather at Eastwood Collegiate Institute for Second Annual UNSDG Expo | #StudentVoice

Posted July 31, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s (ECI) eco club, IMPACT, hosted its second annual “UNSDG Expo,” in collaboration with the Outdoor and Environmental Education Department. The event focused on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Select […]

Starting the School Year Well – Welcome Back Events for Students and Families

Posted July 31, 2025

Students and families are invited to join us for an event to support a successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming all WRDSB students back to school on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Events for Students and Families Supporting the Return to School in September The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Staying Safe Online: Update for WRDSB Students and Families

Posted July 14, 2025

We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff and student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our students. At this time, we are not aware of any WRDSB email accounts […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted July 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Pividor as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective August 1, 2025. Kim has served for 24 years in public education with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). During her time with the TDSB she has served as an Acting Superintendent, supporting a family […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted July 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Pividor as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective August 1, 2025. Kim has served for 24 years in public education with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). During her time with the TDSB she has served as an Acting Superintendent, supporting a family […]

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