Trustees approve renaming of Waterloo high school

Posted April 8, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to formally announce Laurel Heights Secondary School, the Waterloo high school located at 650 Laurelwood Drive that was recently renamed. In June 2021, the Ad Hoc School Naming Review Committee acknowledged that the original legal name had caused pain and harm to Indigenous communities since it […]

Keeping You Informed: COVID-19 in Schools

Posted April 8, 2022

As COVID-19 cases rise across Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is providing an update to keep you informed. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. COVID-19 Reporting Starting next week, families will receive a daily report. This will come from their school principal through School-Day. The […]

Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted April 7, 2022

We have an important update about school bus service for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) is having more driver absences because of COVID-19 isolation. As a result, they will need to cancel some bus routes when driver absences cannot be covered. Students and bus drivers are […]

Class of 2022 Commencement – Wed. June 22nd

Posted April 7, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that plans are now in place for our IN-PERSON Class of 2022 Commencement Celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, June 22nd at Kitchener’s Centre in the Square.  This is the first time since 2019 that we’ve been able to host a “regular” commencement event, and we’re looking for information from grads to help with event details.

Our commencement planning team needs to know if potential grads plan to attend the commencement celebration at the end of the year.  We are asking ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS to complete the form posted to the Class of 2022 Google Classroom to let us know your plans (coming or not).

FORM AND GOWN ORDER DEADLINE – THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH (fee payment made later via SchoolDay)

Students who plan to attend are also required to  provide your correct size for your keepsake graduation gown for the event (details in the form).

NOTE – this year’s commencement fee is $65/student, which covers venue costs, your keepsake gap and gown AND 2 event tickets for family/guests.  Additional tickets will be available at a later date – details coming soon.

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Don’t miss the PIC Family Engagement Series

Posted April 5, 2022

By Beth Daniel & Anjali Misra – Beth is the co-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee and Anjali is a Parent Member of the Parent Involvement Committee. Over the past two years, parents and caregivers have had the challenging task of adjusting to a constantly changing environment and navigating a new world for our children […]

Deadline Extended: Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted April 1, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Deadline Extended – Have Your Say You now have until Friday, April 8 to have your say. Take the Survey We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 1, 2022

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information […]

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