Applications Open for Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant for School Projects

Posted October 23, 2025

Parents, families and caregivers are invited to share their ideas for potential school projects for the 2025-26 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant. What is the PRO Grant? The Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant is funding provided by the Ministry of Education to allow school boards to work with their Parent Involvement Committee and/or school councils […]

2025-2026 Math & Computer Science Competition Information/Dates

Posted October 23, 2025

Math Contest Medals

Any students interested in participating in math and/or computer science competitions, please check out the linked Google Doc below.  Please pay close attention to registration deadline and test/competition date.  If you have any questions about the contests/process, please speak with a math or computer science teacher!

CONTEST DATES & REGISTRATION INFO

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Graduation Requirements – Students Who Started Grade 9 in 2024 Onward

Posted October 22, 2025

As we support all students in moving forward towards graduation in Grade 12, we want to share: Graduation Requirements for Students Who Started Grade 9 in 2024 Onwards Resources for Students, Parents, Families and Caregivers Graduation Requirements For secondary students working towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), requirements for graduation include: Course credit accumulation […]

Explore Your Future: Career Expo

Posted October 22, 2025

Students in Grades 7 to 12 and their families, parents and caregivers are invited to attend and learn about career options and future pathways at the Explore Your Future Career Expo.  Organized by the Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region, attendees will be able to: Learn about local colleges, universities, and training programs […]

LHSS Ontario University Fair – Monday, Oct. 27 (1:00-3:30pm)

Posted October 20, 2025

Laurel Heights is hosting our first Ontario Universities Fair since 2019, and we’re pleased to welcome representatives from nearly ALL of our outstanding universities.  The event runs from 1:00-3:30pm in our cafeteria, with grade 11 & 12 classes invited to attend last period.  Students may also wish to sign up for this event through their Class of Google Classroom (form posted week of October 20th).

Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend this event AFTER 2:30pm if you wish to connect with university recruitment representatives.

CONFIRMED POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS:

  • Brock University
  • Carleton University
  • Georgian College
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Guelph-Humber
  • King’s University (Western)
  • Lakehead University
  • Laurentian University
  • McMaster University
  • Ontario Tech University
  • University of Ottawa
  • Queen’s University
  • St. Jerome’s University (Waterloo)
  • University of Toronto
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Trent University
  • University of Waterloo
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • University of Windsor
  • York University

 

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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October and November 2025

Posted October 16, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Take Our Kids to Work Day – November 5th, 2025

Posted October 16, 2025

Take Our Kids to Work Day

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Take Our Kids to Work 2025!

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is a unique experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students to explore “a day in the life” of a profession or workplace. The goal is to help students make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world of work, as they begin to consider future career pathways.

Grade 9 students may spend the day job shadowing in the workplace of a parent, caregiver, relative, family friend, or colleague. This long-standing initiative has proven to be a valuable way for students to gain real-world experience and insight into various careers.

DOWNLOAD THE PERMISSION FORM HERE!  Print copies also available in the main office.

If a student chooses not to participate in TOKTWD, they are expected to attend school and follow their regular class schedule. 

Another way to engage in TOKTWD is through the virtual and in-person resources provided by The Students Commission of Canada (SSC 2025). In partnership with WRDSB, SSC is offering resource guides to support educators, parents, families, caregivers, and employers in delivering meaningful TODTWD programming.

These resources (available in both English and French) include:

  • Planning tools
  • Sample agendas
  • Interactive activities 

To access these resources, students and staff must register.

Visit the SSC 2025 website and scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the registration form.  

Additional Resources

Students can also explore career planning resources through myBlueprint: TOKTWD myBlueprint Resource.

 

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