Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year

Posted September 8, 2026

Today marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year and we are excited for the many learning opportunities and experiences that this year will bring for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Students. For many staff in the WRDSB the summer break is an opportunity to recharge and connect with family and friends, while for […]

Opt-In to Receive a WRDSB Chromebook – Grade 7 to 12 Students

Posted September 8, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers of students in Grade 7 to 12 may still opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year. Students with Special Education (SEA) devices are not required to complete the opt-in process. They should continue to use the device assigned to them. How to […]

Updates to Assessment and Evaluation for Grade 9 to 12 Students

Posted September 8, 2026

Starting September 2026, the Ministry of Education has introduced new requirements for how final marks are determined in Grade 9 to 12. These changes apply to all publicly funded school boards in Ontario, including the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Changes for Grade 9 to 12 Students Grade 9 to 12 students will continue […]

Opening Day – Special Schedule Reminder

Posted September 7, 2026

LHSS is running a modified schedule for the first day of school. Only Grade 9 students will attend in the morning. All students will attend their scheduled classes in the afternoon.

GRADE 9 WELCOME ACTIVITIES – RUNNING IN THE MORNING

  • 8:20-8:55 – grade 9 welcome assembly (cafeteria)
  • 9:00-9:35 – grade 9 homeroom orientation/student leader icebreakers
  • 9:40-10:55 – school tours and activities
  • 10:55-11:55 – outdoor games, etc. for grade 9s 

ALL GRADES – CLASSES IN THE AFTERNOON

  • Period A –11:55-12:30
  • Period B – 12:35-1:10
  • Period C – 1:15-1:50
  • Period D – 1:55-2:30

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2026-2027 School Year Information

Posted September 4, 2026

View a translated version of this post by visiting the main WRDSB website. We’re excited to welcome all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students back to school on Tuesday, September 8. Below, parents, families and caregivers will find important information they need to know for the beginning of the school year. School Information for […]

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 […]

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