Kudos to LHSS Music Groups – Success at Kiwanis Festival

Posted April 30, 2026

The annual KW Kiwanis Music Festival has wrapped up for 2026, and Laurel Heights music groups have once again come away with a slew of awards!  A huge shout-out to our talented students!
  • LHSS Choir – Silver Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS String Ensemble – Gold Ranking  + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jr Concert Band  (Grade 9-10) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jr Jazz Band (Grade 9-10) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Sr Jazz Band (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Sr Concert Band (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking, Top Overall Concert Band in the Festival, School Band Trophy Winner, Being recognized at the KW Kiwanis Finale Concert/ Trophy Ceremony on May 8th. + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival
  • LHSS Jazz Combo “7/11” (Grade 11-12) – Gold Ranking, Top Overall Jazz Combo in the Festival w/ a final score of 97 (the highest score I’ve seen). Provided the honour to perform as the final act @ the KW Kiwanis Finale Concert on May 8th + Request to represent their class at the OMFA Provincial Festival.
From Mr. Bruzzese…”I think I can speak for our entire music team that we are incredibly lucky to be able to work with the amazing, dedicated and talented students we have at our school. The results are visibly fantastic, but what we are more proud of is their commitment and passion, as well as how well they conducted themselves as ambassadors of our school throughout the course of the festival. “
Missed enjoying our performances at Kiwanis?  Have no fear!  Consider joining us for our annual Spring Concert the evening of May 21st in the auditorium. More details coming soon!

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WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report

Posted April 29, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]

LHSS @ Regional Drama Festival – May 1st

Posted April 29, 2026

Cheer on LHSS Student Show Alice The Musical at Regional Drama Festival – May 1 at 7pm.  This week, LHSS Drama Performers are traveling to our first return to a Regional Drama Festival in the Waterloo Region since Covid!  But this time, students will be performing on a professional theatre stage, in a brand new […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2026

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

LHSS Spring Spirit Wear Store NOW OPEN!

Posted April 27, 2026

The LHSS Spring Spirit Wear and Class of 2026 Grad Wear Store is now open!  All orders must be placed online and will be delivered to the school. The store closes on Tuesday, May 5th!. Orders are expected to be delivered the first week of June!

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Potential Grand River Transit Labour Disruption

Posted April 24, 2026

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Region of Waterloo shared an update about a potential labour disruption involving Grand River Transit (GRT). Unifor, Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Friday, May 1, 2026. In the event of a labour disruption, conventional bus […]

Students Learn The Origins Of Lacrosse

Posted April 24, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary students who identify as Indigenous gathered at the Family Centre in Kitchener to learn about the origins of Lacrosse. The day began with teachings from the coach of the Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Program and CEO/Director of the Cayuga Nation Wolf Clan. Kevin shared the origins of the Creator’s Game, […]

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