LHSS Bus Route Cancellations – Week of Oct. 3-7

Posted September 30, 2022

Students who are transported by school bus to LHSS – please note 2 affected routes for the week of October 3rd to 7th… Bus 239 cancelled all week Bus 179 cancelled as well (only services LHSS school in the morning – bus route 237 transports these students in the afternoon) Apologies for the inconvenience this […]

Explore Your Future: Inspiring Creativity – Free Virtual Event October 5th

Posted September 30, 2022

Explore Your Future: Inspiring Creativity – Free Virtual Event October 5th @ 6:30pm

Explore Your Future is a series of FREE events to help Waterloo Region youth learn about some career options. While geared towards the early stage research needs of grade 7 to 10 students, it is open to any youth and family that are interested.

Note: This event takes place over Zoom. A link will be sent out to registered attendees about 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

To learn more or to register for your FREE event ticket, click here!

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Waterloo Region District School Board Confirms Some Student Information Involved in Cyber Incident

Posted September 29, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirms that some information in the student grade database was impacted by the July 10 cyber incident. The data involved included information for some students enrolled in the 2006-07 through 2012-13 academic years. Given the years involved, the vast majority of individuals are former students. Social insurance numbers, […]

$58,000 in Bursaries Awarded to 50+ Co-Op Students

Posted September 28, 2022

58 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Co-operative Education students are about to receive $1,000 each. These awards are thanks to the Learn and Work and Skilled Trade Bursary Programs. That works out to $58,000 in bursaries to support students as they explore the career options available to them. Co-operative Education students from across the […]

Woodworking Co-Op Offers the Tangible Benefits of Experiential Learning

Posted September 26, 2022

“There’s nothing like sitting on the chair you’ve built.” Casey Herfuth likes a good challenge and loves working with hands. So, when the Grade 11 student at Preston High School (PHS) was offered a co-op placement at Steel and Timber Designs in Cambridge, he jumped at the opportunity. He earned high school credits, while gaining […]

COVID-19 Update for the 2022/23 School Year

Posted September 23, 2022

With the return to school well underway, we want to provide an update to families and caregivers on our current COVID-19 measures. Please know that the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. We continue to follow the guidance of the Ministry of Education and public health, to balance the […]

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

Posted September 23, 2022

On Friday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.  All WRDSB schools and offices will remain open for students and staff.  What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? On June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for […]

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