Exploring Pathways Through Experiential Opportunities

Posted April 11, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we believe in the power of experiential learning to transform students’ educational journeys, and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program is the perfect vehicle for this type of learning. Students in the SHSM program from Grand River Collegiate Institute, Eastwood Collegiate Institute and Forest Heights Collegiate […]

Class of 2025 Commencement Celebration – Wed. June 25th

Posted April 11, 2025

  • LHSS students & families – please check SCHOOLDAY product “For Graduating Students 2025 – Graduation Ceremony & Gown” to register for commencement and pay your fee/order your cap/gown package! Deadline to order gowns is April 21st!
  • Cap/gown packages will be distributated to grads in June – please monitor your Class of 2025 Google Classroom for updates!  You’ll need this to wear at the ceremony!

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS:

  • Tickets for family and friends available through the Centre in the Square’s Box Office beginning Monday April 14th at 10:00am
  • Purchased in person at CITS box office – $9/ticket
  • Online/phone purchases – $12.50/ticket (includes $3.50/ticket surcharge)
  • CITS box office phone # (519) 578-1570
  • Assigned seating – all family/friends attending require a ticket (tickets not required for graduating students)
  • You are strongly recommended to purchase tickets early as this event has been close to a complete sell-out the past few years!

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UNIVERSITY READINESS Presentation – Wed. Apr. 30th (6:30pm)

Posted April 10, 2025

LAUREL HEIGHTS GUIDANCE & WLU STUDENT SERVICES INVITE SENIOR STUDENTS & PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO OUR “UNIVERSITY READINESS” PRESENTATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH – 6:30PM (LHSS AUDITORIUM)

Did you ever wonder what universities think about first-year student readiness?  Have you wanted the inside track to what they think makes students successful in post-secondary?  Would you like to support the transition from high school to university?

Please consider coming to our “UNIVERSITY READINESS” evening at Laurel Heights Secondary School.  Targeting primarily grade 12 students/caregivers, representatives from Wilfrid Laurier University will share what a typical week looks like in a university, what skills are needed for success including:

  • academics
  • social, emotional and overall “adulting” skills
  • how parents and caregivers can support, including how to let go

Please join us for the 1 hour presentation, with time for Q & A with LHSS guidance and WLU staff.

To RSVP for this event, please complete this GOOGLE FORM!

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Sem 2 Instructional Support Day – Tuesday, April 15th

Posted April 9, 2025

This is a reminder that as we approach the midterm period, we have a special day scheduled on Tuesday, April 15th. This day can be used by students to get caught up on work and/or connect with teachers either virtually or in person if required. Classroom teachers will share the details of this day with students.

Possible learning opportunities could include assessments (which may require in-person attendance), performances, conferences, completion of assignments, meeting with collaborative groups, as determined by each course teacher.

  • Students can connect with teachers according to our regular day (week 2) schedule.
  • ACE students will attend school with regular programming and following regular attendance procedures.
  • Transportation will run at regular times.
  • Midterm grades will be assigned based on the work completed up to and including April 15th and report cards will be distributed to students the week of April 28th.
  • Please feel free to reach out to the school if you have any questions.

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April 9 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 8, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

CLASS OF 2025 YEARBOOK GRAD QUOTES – DUE BY MAY 10TH!

Posted April 7, 2025

If you’d like a quote to accompany your grad photo in the 2024-2025 school yearbook, please use the Google form link posted to the Class of 2025 Google Classroom and submit before May 10th. Late entries are not possible due to yearbook submission deadlines, so make sure to submit ASAP!

AND – you can purchase your school yearbook on SchoolDay from now until April 30th!

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OSSLT DAY 2 – Tuesday, April 8th

Posted April 4, 2025

OSSLT Session 2 Test  April 8 – Important Information & Modified Schedule

On  Tuesday, April 8th, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the Second Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test.  Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so the Chromebook is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT.

Location: Period A Grade 10 Homeroom class or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms

Start Time: 8:20

OSSLT – MODIFIED SCHEDULE

  • Period A – 8:20 to 9:50
  • Period B – 9:55 to 11:05
  • LUNCH  – 11:05 to 12:05
  • Period C – 12:05 to 1:15
  • Period D – 1:20 to 2:30

Reminders with the modified OSSLT Schedule:

  • Travel times between classes – 5 minutes
  • Class Length 70 minutes
  • Lunch is 1 hour

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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