Final Assessment and Evaluation Days

Posted June 9, 2023

The WRDSB Assessment and Evaluation Period for the end of Semester 2 will occur on June 23rd, 26th and 27th (secondary school year calendar). Teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning.  Classroom teachers will clearly communicate with their students and their families […]

2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

HHSS Football Spring Camp and Teams for Fall 2023

Posted June 7, 2023

All male and female students interested in playing football for HHSS in the fall are invited to participate in a Spring Football Camp June 13-15, 2023 after school (2:45 – 4:00pm). Participants only need to be dressed in shorts, a t-shirt, either running shoes or cleats (cleats have to be rubber or plastic, no metal) and […]

WRDSB Students Learn to be Kind to Their Minds at Student Wellness Conference

Posted June 5, 2023

In May, over 100 students from secondary schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) took part in the first-ever Student Wellness Conference. Organized by WRDSB’s Mental Health Lead, Gwenyth Le-Phuong, the theme of the conference was “Be Kind to Your Mind”. The event brought together students, staff and community partners at The Family […]

A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2023

Since 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has officially recognized and celebrated Pride Month. Today, we are raising the Progress Pride Flag at every building across the WRDSB, as a symbol of solidarity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families/caregivers. Theme of Pride Month 2023: We Have Always Been Here Building on […]

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