Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2023

Since 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has officially recognized and celebrated Pride Month. Today, we are raising the Progress Pride Flag at every building across the WRDSB, as a symbol of solidarity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families/caregivers. Theme of Pride Month 2023: We Have Always Been Here Building on […]

National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted June 1, 2023

Once again this June, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous History Month. We are also celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is recognized each year on June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and the day with the longest period of daylight. These celebrations offer opportunities […]

Recognizing National AccessAbility Week 2023

Posted May 30, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. The 2023 theme for NAAW is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice”. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, […]

Police Warn of Fraudulent Cheque Scam

Posted May 26, 2023

WRDSB families: We want to ensure you are aware of a fraudulent cheque scam which has affected multiple youths in the Waterloo region.  According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), in this scam, the fraudster sends a message about a money-making opportunity, via an instant messaging application, to the victim. The fraudster asks the victim […]

Laurel Heights Student Representing Canada at International Science & Engineering Fair

Posted May 16, 2023

Science Fair Picture

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Laurel Heights Secondary School celebrate the accomplishments of Cindy Cheng of Laurel Heights Secondary School.

Cindy is a Grade 10 student at Laurel Heights and has a passion for math and science. This year, Cindy was selected as one of only eight students to represent Canada at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas from May 14-19.

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Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2023

May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams, and key to student success. Every day, WRDSB […]

Just got your report card? Worried about your grades? Don’t worry, get free tutoring instead!

Posted May 10, 2023

Are you an LHSS student who wants or needs extra academic support after school in grades 9-12 Math, Science, English, other subjects or just need help getting yourself organized/study skills? Don’t have a tutor but you could use one? Free to students of LHSS tutoring will be provided in the 1600 pod by LHSS teachers from as part of […]

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