Sharing Gratitude and Best Wishes | A Video Message from Director of Education jeewan chanicka

Posted June 27, 2024

Before we bid farewell to students for the summer, we want to share our gratitude and best wishes with students. Watch the video from jeewan chanicka, Director of Education for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) that was shared with students: We have so much to celebrate from this past school year; let’s take […]

Summer School 2024 – Important Reminders and Updates

Posted June 26, 2024

Students who are registered for online or in-person summer school courses for this July, please take note of important schedule and course information!

  • All classes run from Tuesday, July 2nd until Friday, July 26th (online or in-person) – weekdays only.
  • Daily attendance is required and critical for success at summer school.
  • All full credit summer school courses involve a minimum of 110 hours of content and instruction.
  • All in-person classes will run daily from 8:30am to 3:00pm at Huron Heights Secondary School. Busing is provided to and from HHSS – see schedule here!
  • Vacation or work should be scheduled outside of summer school hours due to time commitments required to complete courses. 
  • Students are not able to access online courses and/or WRDSB Google accounts if outside Canada.

If you require assistance for summer school (July 2 to 26), please contact the WRDSB Alternative and Continuing Education Office (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm).

  • Phone – 519-880-0800
  • Email – SummerSchool_9-12@wrdsb.ca
  • NOTE – LHSS home-school staff (guidance, office, etc.) are unavailable to assist with summer school after June 30th (on summer break)

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Celebrating Success: KidsAbility Fundraising Campaign

Posted June 25, 2024

Thank you for helping us raise $26,025 and counting for KidsAbility! Your support will help WRDSB students and their families reach their communication, social, physical and behavioural goals. Thank You for Your Support! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and cheered us on. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us […]

GRADS – FINAL COMMENCEMENT/LAST WEEK REMINDERS

Posted June 24, 2024

  • GRADS – drop-off on Otto Street (main lobby entrance) before 6:00pm – see map here!  Upon arrival, please head directly to the stage area for seating and marshalling instructions.
  • FAMILIES/GUESTS – please plan to arrive as early as possible for parking as traffic in the area can be very busy for this event.  Auditorium doors open at 6:30pm for seating.
  • TICKETS – event is nearly sold out – see ticket availability here!
  • PARKING – please check out the Centre in the Square event parking (number of options available in the area).  The Otto Street lot tends to fill up quickly (note – $12 cash only), so you may want to plan for alternate options.

WRDSB CHROMEBOOKS, SCHOOL ACCOUNTS, DIPLOMAS, ETC.

  • CHROMEBOOKS – grads please ensure you return your WRDSB Chromebook and charger to the main office during the last week of school.  If you miss returning the device this week, please make sure you bring this back when you pick up your diploma package in early July.
  • DIPLOMA PACKAGES – we plan to have these available for pickup in the LHSS main office in early July (includes your diploma, transcript, final report card, grad composite if photo taken AND commencement awards if applicable).  Please monitor the LHSS website for details on pick-up dates/times.
  • YOUR WRDSB GOOGLE ACCOUNT – this will shut down during the summer and you will lose access to your WRDSB email and Google Drive.  Please take time to backup any important messages and files this week!  Helpful tips to assist with backing up your material here!

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Grade 11 English Course Supports Steps Toward Truth and Reconciliation | #StudentVoice

Posted June 21, 2024

By Kyo Lee, a Grade 11 WRDSB student. Grade 11 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are earning their compulsory English credit while expanding their knowledge about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit experiences and perspectives . In the 2023-24 school year, the WRDSB has joined 30+ Ontario school boards in offering NBE […]

Ask jeewan: Year-End Reflections with Director chanicka

Posted June 21, 2024

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students from Kindergarten to Grade 12  shared wonderings and questions with Director of Education jeewan chanicka. These WRDSB students submitted more than 55 videos asking a variety of interesting questions.   Below, you’ll find the link to the Ask jeewan series. In it, the Director of Education responds to […]

Responding to Extreme Heat Conditions

Posted June 19, 2024

The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to support the health and well-being of students and staff in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Prioritizing Student Safety and Well-being As we respond to extreme heat conditions, the safety and well-being of students […]

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