2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 11, 2022

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2022-23 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Thursday, September 1, 2022 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, […]

When Feeling Stressed, Good News Is Best | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted May 11, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can better understand stress, and how it affects us. Stress is a part of life, but we can control what we do when we feel stressed. View the latest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting You’ll also find a selection of community events and resources selected to help support […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

Posted May 10, 2022

Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Training Team is here to help you. This month they are offering a variety of training presentations and drop-in sessions. Training Presentations Join the Google Meet for a presentation on how […]

Scholarship Winner a Champion of the Arts and Giving

Posted May 9, 2022

Audrey Guo was surprised when she heard she won the Loran Award, but for Audrey’s teachers, peers and friends, this recognition didn’t come as a shock. Audrey, a Grade 12 student at Laurel Heights Secondary School (LHSS) in Waterloo, is described by many as kind, empathetic, a light and a force for good at school […]

Mental Health Week – Day 5: Seeking Help

Posted May 6, 2022

Today is the final day of Mental Health Week, and although it marks the end of the week, we hope that this focus on mental health will help continue the conversation. Mental health does not have a beginning and an end. In order for each student within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to […]

Mental Health Week – Day 4: Supports for Supports for BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youths

Posted May 5, 2022

As we continue to celebrate Mental Health Week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes the need to be mindful and intentional in creating space to highlight the disparity of resources for our most vulnerable students and families to access mental health services. The pandemic has played a dominant role in our mental well-being. […]

Two Big Scholarship Wins for LHSS Class of 2022

Posted May 5, 2022

It’s a big deal when one of your grads is selected for a highly competitive, prestigious scholarship.  But leave it to the Laurel Heights Class of 2022 to take it to the next level, doing something none of our previous graduating classes have ever done – TWO winners of the most impressive post-secondary scholarships available to Canadian students.

Please join us in congratulating our Class of 2022 winners!

Tina Xu – 2022 Schulich Leader Scholar (Western Engineering)

Audrey Guo – 2022 Loran Scholar

Both awards include significant scholarship $$$ and outstanding post-secondary mentorship and networking opportunities!  We couldn’t be more proud of your achievements and we wish you all the best as you head to university next year!

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