$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 […]

Locker Request Form

Posted September 20, 2022

Students attending in person at LHSS may apply for one of our limited lockers available using the following form (see below) while logged into their WRDSB account (using their WRDSB email only). If a student does not have a WRDSB account yet they may apply in paper by visiting the main office and filling out […]

School Council – Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 pm

Posted September 20, 2022

Our upcoming School Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 pm in the Library at LHSS.  If you are interesting in attending or learning more about School Council, please contact Principal Vida Collis at vida_collis@wrdsb.ca by Monday, September 26th for more information.   “The school council is an advisory body which consists of […]

Saying Thanks on IT Professionals Day

Posted September 20, 2022

Today is IT Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their organization […]

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