March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 13, 2026

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves as […]

PUBLIC HEALTH REMINDER

Posted March 13, 2026

A Message from the Region of Waterloo Public Health

Public Health has mailed Suspension Orders to all secondary students whose vaccination records remain incomplete. Students who receive a Suspension Order must have their vaccination records updated with Public Health, or they may be suspended from school.  Updated records must be received by Public Health before 4:30 p.m. on Monday April 6, 2026 to avoid suspension. 

Suspensions start on Thursday April 9, 2026 for students with incomplete records. 

Act now by:

  • Booking an appointment with your health care provider to receive required vaccinations
  • Submitting your up-to-date vaccination records using Public Health’s online Reporting Form

If you have questions about the Suspension Order you received, please visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccines where you can:

  • View a translatable version of the letter
  • Report vaccine records
  • Submit vaccine exemption forms
  • Book a vaccine appointment (if eligible)

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Wishes for a Restful, Relaxing and Joyful March Break

Posted March 12, 2026

March Break is only one day away: the perfect time to celebrate student learning and our shared achievements. We are proud of the many ways Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students are building strong foundations for learning. Guided by the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan, we see students reaching important learning milestones every day […]

March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted March 11, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. This month’s webinar aims to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn […]

Next Year Courses – “Change Week” March 23-27

Posted March 10, 2026

Made a mistake with your course selections?  Had a serious change of heart about a course choice for next year?  If so, you have a 1-week opportunity to make MINOR adjustments to next year’s courses – Monday, March 23rd to Friday, March 27th.

If you need to make a slight change, here’s what you need to do…

  • Book an appointment with your counsellor from Monday, March 23rd to Thursday, March 26th to review your request and complete the necessary form.
  • Return the completed/signed form to guidance no later than noon on Friday, March 27th.

This will be students’ only opportunity to make any course request changes ahead of school timetabling in the spring.  After March 27th, course requests will be locked.

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PARKING & STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AT LHSS

Posted March 10, 2026

A reminder to ALL students and parents/caregivers of our LHSS parking and drop-off/pick-up rules as we head into the spring season.  Please note there have been some important changes!

MAIN PARKING LOT (SEE MAP BELOW):

The upper two sections of the lot are reserved for STAFF ONLY and are not to be used for student parking or drop-off/pick-up.  Starting this March, staff vehicles parked in these upper lots will have LHSS tags displayed.  Visitors/occasional teachers can register via Google form (coming soon) to permit parking in the upper 2 areas.  Any vehicles parked in these areas without a tag or form approval may be reported to the main office and must be moved.

The lower lot is reserved for student parking and/or student drop-off/pick-up.  Please keep the “roundabout” area clear (indicated by yellow arrow) to allow for safe movement through the lot.  Cars blocking this area must be moved.

STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP:

Student drop-off and pick-up should only occur in the designated area of the main parking lot (see above) OR on side streets off Laurelwood Drive (where safe to do so).  This includes Wild Ginger Ave. and Blue Beech Drive.  Students should NOT be dropped off or picked up in the following areas due to safety issues:

  • Upper areas of main parking lot (back of school)
  • Main back driveway off Creekside Drive (for school buses only)
  • Front parking lot (off Laurelwood Drive)
  • On Laurelwood Drive in front of school – this is a NO STOPPING/PARKING zone as per Waterloo Bylaw Enforcement

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New Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement

Posted March 6, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students can now earn a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when they complete more than 50 hours of community service or volunteer work before graduating high school.  The Ministry of Education requires students to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of […]

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