Back to School 2026-2027 – Important Startup Info!

Posted August 27, 2026

We are excited to welcome students to school on Tuesday, September 8th!  Please review helpful startup information posted below (also shared via SchoolDay) as we prepare for the coming school year! FINAL 2026 REPORT CARD PICK-UP Any students who did not pick up their final report cards in June may do so the week of […]

Semester 1 Timetables – Emailed to Students

Posted September 3, 2026

The LHSS main office has successfully emailed semester 1 timetables to students as of Thursday afternoon.  Big thanks to our amazing office staff for completing this huge task so quickly!

Students should check your WRDSB email account (including your spam folder) for your schedule.  NOTE – updated second semester timetables will be sent out prior to the start of sem 2 classes.

IMPORTANT – COURSE CHANGES

Please review our COURSE CHANGE REQUEST information page for details regarding this process.  Students should not email your guidance counsellor to request changes as completed/signed forms are required for ALL timetable adjustments.  Guidance is unable to accept change requests via email and counsellors are not available for regular guidance appointments during school startup.  Where necessary, counsellors will call students to guidance to discuss timetable changes, etc.

COURSE CHANGE SCHEDULE FOR STARTUP:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 9th – forms available for pickup in guidance office
  • Thursday, Sept. 10th – grade 12 students may submit change request forms
  • Friday, Sept. 11th – grade 11 & 12 students may submit change request forms
  • Monday, Sept. 14th – all grade levels may submit change forms
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15th – request forms due by end of lunch (all grades)

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WRDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office

Posted September 1, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges the positive impact parent, family and caregiver engagement has on student achievement and well-being.  To support ongoing connection with our community, the WRDSB has launched the Student and Family Support Office, in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum No. 170 – School Board Communication with […]

Student Course Change Requests

Posted August 27, 2026

Students who wish to make a course change request for the coming school year, please visit our guidance COURSE CHANGE page for important information.  Request forms will be available in the LHSS guidance office starting Wednesday, September 9th and completed forms are due by the end of lunch on Tuesday, September 15th.

  • Thursday, Sept. 10th – grade 12 students may submit forms
  • Friday, Sept. 11th – grade 11 & 12 students may submit forms
  • Monday, Sept. 14th – all grades may submit forms
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15th – forms due by end of lunch
  • Guidance will continue to work through requests for the remainder of week 2 and update students via email

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    “CLASS OF” Google Classrooms for LHSS Students

    Posted August 25, 2026

    Google Classroom Logo

    One of Laurel Heights’ key communication tools for students is our “CLASS OF” Google Classrooms.  These are setup by grade and students remain in the same class for their entire time at LHSS, with content/information customized to specific student cohorts.  Students should check these classrooms on a regular basis for important updates, including:

    • School-wide events & news
    • Course changes, course selections, etc.
    • Special presentations & school visits (such as guest speakers, universities, colleges, etc.)
    • Scholarships and awards
    • Much more!

    If you’re not already in your appropriate “CLASS OF” Google Classroom, please use the code listed below to join your group!

    Class of 2027 (grade 12/grads) – wgkngtq
    Class of 2028 (grade 11) – pn6hvdi
    Class of 2029 (grade 10) – c6jid4ih
    NEW! CLASS OF 2030 (incoming grade 9s) – d47iabpw

    NOTE – new grade 9 students with a WRDSB email address have been invited into your Class of 2030 classroom.  If you’re new to the WRDSB and waiting for your email account to become active, please join once you have your account!  Parents & caregivers can also have access to our Google classroom posts if invited by your student!

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    Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

    Posted August 18, 2026

    Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days 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 […]

    Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

    Posted June 29, 2026

    Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

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