Outcomes for the 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 16, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2024-2025 school year was the third year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

Calling WRDSB Secondary Students – Learn About Becoming a Student Trustee

Posted December 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about becoming a Student Trustee? Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2026-27 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see change within WRDSB? Are you passionate about representing student voices at our Board table and across WRDSB? […]

Building the Foundation for All Learning – Literacy in the WRDSB

Posted December 9, 2025

Reading is a fundamental human right. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re supporting the needs of every student as they develop the literacy skills they need to succeed in learning and in life. The WRDSB Approach to Literacy Education The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan Our Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) provides educators […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 5, 2025

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Saturday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast at the end of the day today until we open on Monday, December 8. Every year, we remember the […]

Grade 8 Night Update – Thursday, Dec. 11th (5:30-7:30)

Posted December 5, 2025

Laurel Heights is gearing up for our Grade 8 Night on Thursday, Dec. 1th and wanted to share some exciting news!  PK Sportwear will be joining us to provide our future Hurricanes and families with the chance to purchase your first Laurel Heights spirit gear!  It’s never too early to show off some Laurel Heights pride!

PK Sportswear will produce made-to-order t-shirts and hoodies while you enjoy our electives open house and grade 9 info sessions and you can pick up your order before the end of the evening.  Families will be able to pay via credit card, e-transfer or cash – see pricing below:

T-SHIRTS:

  • Big Logo – $20 + tax
  • Small Logo – $16 + tax

HOODIES:

  • Big Logo – $35 + tax
  • Small Logo – $30 + tax

We may also have some surprises in store for students/families during our main info session in the LHSS cafeteria (6:00 or 7:00pm).  Looking forward to seeing everyone on December 11th!

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December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted December 2, 2025

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. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Mark Your Calendars: WRDSB Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings on December 3, 4 and 9

Posted December 1, 2025

Students, staff, parents, families and caregivers are invited to attend the Town Hall Meetings for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Strategic Plan Community Consultations, held December 3, 4 and 9, 2025. The goal of the Town Hall Meetings is to gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support […]

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