LHSS Phone System Down – Thursday, March 23rd

Posted March 23, 2023

Please be advised that we are having difficulties with our phones this week.  We are unable to call out and phone calls are unable to call in.  This issue has been addressed and the WRDSB school board is working on rectifying the problem. If you need to contact the school for attendance issues please send […]

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

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is 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 […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme “With Us, Not For Us” is a reminder that people with Down syndrome need to be part of the work being done to secure them the same […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

Posted March 14, 2023

Student success is a priority at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are successful when they know they have safe, caring and inclusive spaces to learn and grow. Just like school boards across the province, the WRDSB seeks feedback from students about their experiences in school. In fact, the Ministry of Education requires […]

Semester 2 Interim Reports and Open House

Posted March 9, 2023

SEMESTER 2 INTERIM REPORTS

LHSS Families, please note that teachers have been sending out our early-progress Interim Updates by email to parents/guardians by their student’s teacher during the past week.  If you have not yet received an update, please reach out to your student’s teacher directly.

SEM 2 OPEN HOUSE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND (5:30-7:30PM)

We also invite you to attend Laurel Heights’ Spring Open House on March 22nd from 5:30-7:30 pm for LHSS families: A chance to meet/greet LHSS staff and see your student’s second semester learning spaces.  The format for the spring open house will be similar to the event held in October.  Schools maps/teacher locators will be available upon arrival at the school in the main lobby.

Please note that Mid-Term Report Cards are scheduled to be distributed to students the week of May 1st.  At this time, grades and levels will be formally reported on the provincial report card.

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Free Menstrual Products for LHSS Students

Posted March 8, 2023

In our continued efforts towards creating an equitable and inclusive school space, Laurel Heights will be adding additional locations around the school where students can access free menstrual products whenever they need them during the school day. Students are free to use what they need, no questions asked. Students can access free board procured products […]

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