LHSS/SJAM Turns 20! Save the Date – Anniversary Open House May 3rd

Posted March 4, 2025

Mark your calendars, former Highlanders and Hurricanes!  SJAM/LHSS turns 20 years young this year and we invite you to return to your old stomping grounds as we host a drop-in open house on Saturday, March 3rd from 1-5pm!  Keep an eye on our website for more information closer to the date!  And please share this info with your fellow alumni or retired staff!

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Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 3, 2025

March is National Social Work Month, and March 3 to 9 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of highly skilled social worker clinicians supports: […]

2025-2026 Course Selections – myBlueprint Closes at Noon on Monday, March 3rd

Posted March 2, 2025

myblueprint deadline day graphic

During the past few weeks, LHSS students have been actively engaged in course selections for the coming school year.  This process is now wrapping up and myBlueprint course selections will close at noon on Monday, March 3rd.  All students are required to submit their selections prior to this deadline and should ensure they have an up-to-date parent/caregiver email to finalize their requests.  myBlueprint will send out approval emails to parents/caregivers – please ensure you click APPROVE in the email (you may need to check your spam/junk mail folder).

Helpful resources and how-to information are shared with students via their “CLASS OF” Google classooms or the school website.  Thanks for your assistance with this important preparation for next year!

Grade 12/graduating students – if you aren’t returning to LHSS in the fall, please ensure you’ve submitted your NOT RETURNING info in myBlueprint to assist guidance and school admin with planning for the 2025-2026 school year.  Check out the Class of 2025 Google Classroom for details.

 

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Semester 2 Parent/Caregiver & Teachers Open House – Wed. Mar. 5th

Posted February 28, 2025

Parents/caregivers of LHSS students are invited to attend our Spring Open House on Wednesday, March 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm. This is a great chance to meet/greet LHSS staff and see your student’s second semester learning spaces.

Please note that this is not a formal Teacher/Caregiver interview night.  The open house is an enhancement to the other methods of ongoing parent communication. As always, if you would like to communicate individually with a teacher or would like more information on your child’s progress, you are welcome to make arrangements to connect with your student’s teacher via email, Google Meet, or in person.

To help you plan your visit, please check out our school open house map and staff locator.  Print copies of these handouts will be available in the first floor lobby upon your arrival.

School Map Handout March 2025

March 2025 LHSS Open House Staff Locator

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March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted February 26, 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 […]

OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) – SAVE THE DATES!

Posted February 25, 2025

Students in grade 10 and any grade 11 or 12 still need to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and have been scheduled to complete this graduation requirement in April.  Students will participate in 5 preparation sessions before writing the literacy test.  The preparation sessions for grade 10 students will occur in classes. Please have your student bring their charged Chromebooks to these sessions.

A reminder that students must use a school device (Chromebook) for the OSSLT Test.  Please make sure devices are fully charged in preparation for test days.

Grade 10 Preparation Session:

  • March 21-28 (periods A/B/C/D/A)

Drop-in Session (grades 10, 11 & 12):

  • April 1st,  Room 1601  (11:00 am – 11:45 am)

OSSLT TEST DAYS – APRIL 2nd & APRIL 8th

Location: Period A  Grade 10 Homeroom class or Library (grade 11 or 12) 
Start Time: 8:20 

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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Measles Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health

Posted February 24, 2025

There has been increased measles activity in Southwestern Ontario. This includes confirmed cases in neighbouring areas. Measles cases are usually linked to travel outside of Ontario and are highly contagious. A single case can result in local outbreaks, particularly among unimmunized people. Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health Region of Waterloo Public Health asks […]

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