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 […]

Semester 2 Parent/Caregiver Open House – Thursday, March 5th

Posted February 27, 2026

We invite you to attend Laurel Heights’ Parent and Caregiver Open House on Thursday, March 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm – a chance for you to meet/greet LHSS staff and see your student’s learning spaces. This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of your student’s day at school while exploring the environments and opportunities available to them.

To help you prepare for your visit, please check with your student(s) for information about their semester 2 teachers!

Teachers can be found in their department areas and can answer questions about their courses, programming, and facilities. At this early point in the semester, we will not have specific information about student achievement or marks, but this is a great chance to get to connect with your student’s teachers.

Student leaders will be on hand to distribute teacher locators and school maps when you arrive!  We hope to see you on March 5th!

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By Your Side – Free Webinar Series for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted February 25, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers – you’re invited to join a FREE four part webinar series focused on key mental health and substance use health topics. Webinar Series from School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) The webinars hosted by School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) will feature a presentation by leading experts on the following topics: March 5: […]

2026 Yearbook Sales Now Open on SchoolDay

Posted February 25, 2026

Yearbooks are now available on School Day for $45.00! This publication documents the 25/26 school year. It is designed by our yearbook classes and printed over the summer to be delivered in the fall of 2026. This is the only opportunity you will have to purchase the book as we only print the number of books that have been purchased. Order yours now by April 30th!

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