Sem 1 Parent/Caregiver Meet and Greet Update and Thanks!

Posted September 26, 2024

LHSS staff would like to thank the many parents/caregivers who visited us on Wednesday evening to meet with teachers and check out your students’ learning spaces.  There will also be another opportunity early in semester 2 for you to meet your students’ new second semester teachers.

An additional thanks to the many families who attended the “Preparing for Post-Secondary” info session in our auditorium.  As promised, we’ve posted the slide deck from our presentation for anyone wishing to review the content or perhaps missed the session.

CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE GOOGLE POST-SECONDARY INFO SLIDES

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Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 25, 2024

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

2023-2024 LHSS Yearbooks Are Now Available for Pickup

Posted September 24, 2024

Big news – our 2023-2024 Hurricanes yearbooks are now here!  Current students will have books delivered to your classes.  If you graduated last year and placed a yearbook order, please drop by the school’s main office to get your copy!

BLENDED LEARNING DAYS – Starting Wed. Sept. 25th

Posted September 20, 2024

Blended Learning Days: As indicated on our School Calendar, Blended Learning Days are on the following dates, Wednesday September 25, 2024 Wednesday December 04, 2024 Wednesday February 26, 2025 Wednesday May 07, 2025 Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to better support student learning needs through the continued expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. For […]

LHSS Post-Secondary Visits & Info Sessions – Fall 2024

Posted September 18, 2024

LHSS is pleased to once again welcome a number of post-secondary institutions this fall to share valuable information with our students.  During visits, students will have opportunities to connect with recruitment reps to learn about programs, admissions, campus life and more as they plan for possible pathways after high school.  Students may also have the […]

Semester 1 Meet the Teacher Night – Wednesday, Sept. 25th (5:30-7:30pm)

Posted September 17, 2024

We invite you to attend Laurel Heights’ Parent and Caregiver Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30-7:30 pm for LHSS families – chance 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 and the environments and opportunities available to them.

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 information about student achievement or marks but it is a great opportunity to get to connect with your student’s teachers.

PLANNING FOR POST-SECONDARY INFO SESSION – 7:00-7:45PM

Parents/caregivers interested in learning some essential information to help support your student’s research and future application to post-secondary are invited to join our guidance-led presentation in the LHSS auditorium starting at 7:00pm.  Content will focus on where to find information, pathway options, steps to apply, timelines and more.

 

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