Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2022

Since 2017, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has proudly raised the Pride flag on June 1 at every building across our school board. This is a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. This Pride Month, every school in the WRDSB will raise […]

Mascot Madness Heads to Semi-Finals Wednesday

Posted May 31, 2022

Round 2 is complete, and thanks to your voting we now have our 4 quarter-finalists – Hurricanes, Herons, Falcons and Leopards!  Get ready to vote on Wednesday to see which 2 mascots make it to the final round!

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Mascot Madness Heads to Quarter-Finals!

Posted May 30, 2022

A massive thanks to the more than 740 people who voted on Monday to help determine lower rank qualifiers for the quarterfinals on Tuesday. BLUES and LEGENDS make it through to the next round! Check out the bracket below to see how things shape up on Tuesday – which mascots will reach the semi-final round on Wednesday? Get ready to vote – form opens at 8:30 on Tuesday for LHSS staff and students!  Watch your “Class of” Google Classroom for details!

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National AccessAbility Week: May 29 to June 4

Posted May 30, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prioritizes accessibility in all that we do. This week is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada and this year’s NAAW theme is “Inclusive From The Start.” The NAAW is a time to: Celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities Raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and […]

Menstrual Health Day

Posted May 28, 2022

On May 28, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges Menstrual Health Day to promote education around periods, the fight for menstrual equity, and advocacy for policy change. Commonly known as Menstrual Hygiene Day, we are using the word ‘health’ not ‘hygiene’, in alliance with our community partners, in an effort to de-stigmatize periods. […]

LHSS Mascot Madness Starts Monday

Posted May 27, 2022

Over 1,100 votes were cast this week in the first stage of selecting our new school mascot!  Now we’re ready for the next round!  Starting Monday, May 30th, mascots go head to head in our MASCOT MADNESS bracket competition.  Your votes each day will help determine who moves ahead as we work towards the finals on Thursday.

Watch your “Class of” Google Classroom next Monday for more information on the bracket format and how you could win a new school t-shirt! We’ll post daily updates as each new round opens!  Which mascot will ultimately come out as the winner?  We’ll find out next Friday at the celebration assembly!

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Virtual Event: 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades

Posted May 26, 2022

Join us on June 1 for a virtual event, 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades. Hosted by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, this event is for parents and caregivers of students in Grades 7-12. In this dynamic presentation, Job Talks Executive Director Dr. Jon Callegher will share his latest research on the […]

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