Outcomes for the 2025-26 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2025-2026 school year was the fourth year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

2026-27 Severe Weather Day Information

As we prepare for cooler temperatures, we want to take this opportunity to share with you the WRDSB’s severe weather plans for the 2026-27 school year. Severe Weather Closures Although severe weather is rare, it can happen, and we want our community to be prepared. If buses are cancelled due to severe weather, schools will […]

Grade 8 Night at LHSS – Thursday, Dec. 3rd

Gr 8 Night Ad 2026

Laurel Heights Secondary School invites you to attend our annual Grade 8 Information Night on Thursday, December 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. 

Event Highlights…

  • 5:30-7:30pm – Grade 9 Courses Open House:  visit all our core and elective subject areas, meet with many of our grade 9 teachers and explore our learning spaces
  • 5:30 & 6:30pm – Gr 9 General School Info Sessions:  2 separate sessions (same content) to help students prepare for the transition to grade 9, including presentations by student leadership, guidance and administration
  • 6:00pm – Fast Forward Program Magnet Session:  students/families wishing to learn more about our Fast Forward program are invited to attend this helpful info session in our library

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Wednesday, November 4 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 9 students are encouraged to take part in Take Our Kids To Work Day (TOKTWD).  Participate In Take Our Kids To Work Day Parents, families and caregivers should check with their employers to see if they are participating in TOKTWD. Once approved, they […]

RARC Transition Support for Students

ONLINE TO SUCCESS – POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL GRADS

Queen’s University’s Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) is offering the course On-Line to Success Ontario (OLTS) for 2027.
To be eligible for this program, students must:
  • Be enrolled in Grade 12 (or doing additional year)

  • Plan to attend a degree or diploma granting program at post-secondary

  • Have a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder diagnosis

  • Experience academic functional impairment due to a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder

OLTS is a free program that supports students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, or mental health disorders as they prepare for their transition to college or university.  Course activities aim to help students build an understanding of their strengths and challenges, their learning profile, time management strategies, stress management tools, self-advocacy, and navigating the Accessibility Office. The program is developed and delivered by trained and experienced educators, in consultation with psychologists from the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre. For additional information, please see the attached links above.

*New for Winter 2027 cohort. All students who complete the OLTS coursework by the end of June 2027 will be entitled to a psychoeducational assessment through our office for $1,000.*

The registration deadline is January 18th, 2027.

VIRTUAL – TRANSITION INFO NIGHT – Thursday, November 26th (6:00PM) – MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE!

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Staying Safe Online: Securing our Systems Against Potential Cyber Concerns

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Information Technology team is aware of a cybersecurity concern involving php2shell, which affects web-based server infrastructure. We want to make you aware that our team is actively taking steps to identify and address any impacted systems across the school board network. What We’re Doing To help protect our […]

EQAO Webinars for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with the EQAO? The Ministry of Education is offering free webinars to parents, families and caregivers to learn more about Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing.  EQAO Webinars For Parents, Families and Caregivers What to Expect on the OSSLT Participants will learn […]

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