LHSS Post-Secondary Visits & Info Sessions – Fall 2024

Posted September 18, 2024

LHSS is pleased to once again welcome a number of post-secondary institutions this fall to share valuable information with our students.  During visits, students will have opportunities to connect with recruitment reps to learn about programs, admissions, campus life and more as they plan for possible pathways after high school.  Students may also have the […]

Semester 1 Meet the Teacher Night – Wednesday, Sept. 25th (5:30-7:30pm)

Posted September 17, 2024

We invite you to attend Laurel Heights’ Parent and Caregiver Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30-7:30 pm for LHSS families – chance to meet/greet LHSS staff and see your student’s learning spaces.  This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of your student’s day at school and the environments and opportunities available to them.

Teachers can be found in their department areas and can answer questions about their courses, programming, and facilities.    At this early point in the semester, we will not have information about student achievement or marks but it is a great opportunity to get to connect with your student’s teachers.

PLANNING FOR POST-SECONDARY INFO SESSION – 7:00-7:45PM

Parents/caregivers interested in learning some essential information to help support your student’s research and future application to post-secondary are invited to join our guidance-led presentation in the LHSS auditorium starting at 7:00pm.  Content will focus on where to find information, pathway options, steps to apply, timelines and more.

 

Read more about Semester 1 Meet the Teacher Night – Wednesday, Sept. 25th (5:30-7:30pm) »

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology 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 […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2024

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in September 2024

Posted September 9, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child in meeting their reading and writing goals […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

Posted September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First held in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

1 … 7 8 9 … 282