The 2026-27 School Year Calendar

Posted March 25, 2026

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2026-27 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Days for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 First Day of Extended Day […]

Class of 2026 Commencement – Tuesday, June 16th

Posted March 24, 2026

We are pleased to share information about the LHSS Class of 2026 Commencement Celebration
Tuesday, June 16th (7:00pm) at Kitchener’s Centre in the Square

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Students planning to attend the celebration are required to purchase their commencement package via SchoolDay (includes cap/gown/commemorative 2026 tassel and commencement event fee)
  • Refer to Gaspar’s Size Chart to assist you with gown ordering
  • Please order your gown using our GOWN ORDER GOOGLE FORM (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH!)
  • NOTE FORM ONLY ACCESSIBLE VIA YOUR WRDSB ACCOUNT!
  • Event tickets for family & friends will be available for online purchase via the Centre in the Square box office or in-person at the venue (assigned seating)
  • IMPORTANT TICKET UPDATE – less than 500 seats available (as of April 15th)!  Guests are recommended to purchase tickets ASAP!
  • Our event has been near/completely sold out in recent years, so guests are recommended to purchase tickets early to avoid missing out
  • More information about parking & student drop-off coming closer to the event date

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Phones Are Back in Operation

Posted March 24, 2026

WRDSB phone systems have been restored as of 11:00am on Tuesday.  LHSS can now send/receive calls normally.  Thanks for your patience.

Phone Systems Down – Tuesday, March 24th

Posted March 24, 2026

Please be aware that phone systems are currently down across all WRDSB schools and we are not able to receive or send calls at this time.  If you need to contact the school today, please email lhs-attendance@wrdsb.ca.  We will update once we know phone systems will be back in operation.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Reflecting on Black Brilliance Month in the WRDSB

Posted March 23, 2026

In February, schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognized Black Brilliance through school-wide events, field trips, and classroom learning opportunities celebrating Black joy, diversity, and identity. These recognitions are an opportunity to highlight African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) histories, and their everyday Brilliance, though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 13, 2026

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves as […]

PUBLIC HEALTH REMINDER

Posted March 13, 2026

A Message from the Region of Waterloo Public Health

Public Health has mailed Suspension Orders to all secondary students whose vaccination records remain incomplete. Students who receive a Suspension Order must have their vaccination records updated with Public Health, or they may be suspended from school.  Updated records must be received by Public Health before 4:30 p.m. on Monday April 6, 2026 to avoid suspension. 

Suspensions start on Thursday April 9, 2026 for students with incomplete records. 

Act now by:

  • Booking an appointment with your health care provider to receive required vaccinations
  • Submitting your up-to-date vaccination records using Public Health’s online Reporting Form

If you have questions about the Suspension Order you received, please visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccines where you can:

  • View a translatable version of the letter
  • Report vaccine records
  • Submit vaccine exemption forms
  • Book a vaccine appointment (if eligible)

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