May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

May 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week

Posted May 1, 2026

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB Next week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Apply to Join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply. Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to: Support […]

Allocating Devices to Support the Changing Needs of Students

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. Devices for Grade 7 to 12 Students For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With this in […]

Kudos to LHSS Music Groups – Success at Kiwanis Festival

Posted April 30, 2026

The annual KW Kiwanis Music Festival has wrapped up for 2026, and Laurel Heights music groups have once again come away with a slew of awards!  A huge shout-out to our talented students!
  • LHSS Choir – Silver Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS String Ensemble – Gold Ranking  + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jr Concert Band  (Grade 9-10) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jr Jazz Band (Grade 9-10) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Sr Jazz Band (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Sr Concert Band (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking, Top Overall Concert Band in the Festival, School Band Trophy Winner, Being recognized at the KW Kiwanis Finale Concert/ Trophy Ceremony on May 8th. + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jazz Combo “7/11” (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking, Top Overall Jazz Combo in the Festival w/ a final score of 97 (the highest score I’ve seen). Provided the honour to perform as the final act @ the KW Kiwanis Finale Concert on May 8th + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival.
From Mr. Bruzzese…”I think I can speak for our entire music team that we are incredibly lucky to be able to work with the amazing, dedicated and talented students we have at our school. The results are visibly fantastic, but what we are more proud of is their commitment and passion, as well as how well they conducted themselves as ambassadors of our school throughout the course of the festival. “
Missed enjoying our performances at Kiwanis?  Have no fear!  Consider joining us for our annual Spring Concert the evening of May 21st in the auditorium. More details coming soon!

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WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report

Posted April 29, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]

LHSS @ Regional Drama Festival – May 1st

Posted April 29, 2026

Cheer on LHSS Student Show Alice The Musical at Regional Drama Festival – May 1 at 7pm.  This week, LHSS Drama Performers are traveling to our first return to a Regional Drama Festival in the Waterloo Region since Covid!  But this time, students will be performing on a professional theatre stage, in a brand new […]

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