Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why – Guidance for Parents

Posted May 4, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions – 13 Reasons Why, provided by School Mental Health ASSIST – May 4, 2017

Netflix recently released the series 13 Reasons Why based on the popular young adult novel of the same name by Jay Asher. The series depicts the story of a high school student who dies by suicide, leaving behind 13 cassette recordings that share the events that she perceives led to her death. Series like this one can lead to misconceptions and misinformation about suicide, and possibly to the glorification of suicide.

For these reasons, mental health professionals, including the Waterloo Region District School Board’s mental health team, feel it is necessary to make you aware of this series. The WRDSB is providing the following tips, distributed by School Mental Health (SMH) ASSIST and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to help with conversations you may have with your child:

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Telephones at Huron Heights

Posted May 4, 2017

Please note that the Waterloo Region District School Board is upgrading the phone system at Huron Heights. There may or may not be glitches over the next few day. Thanks for your patience!

Friday, May 5, is a PD Day for all students

Posted May 1, 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017, is a Professional Development Day for all elementary and secondary schools, which means students do not need to be in school. Below you will find a summary of how teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary and secondary teachers will attend full-day professional development activities with their union groups. […]

Valedictorian Voting 2017

Posted April 27, 2017

Do you know a graduate who is academically accomplished? Do you know a graduate who is literate and articulate?? Do you know a graduate who is proud of himself or herself and the HHSS community? Click here to read about how to nominate someone: How to Nominate a Valedictorian

Midterm Report Cards

Posted April 20, 2017

Students will receive their Midterm Report card during home room on Monday, April 24th. Do you have spare in the morning or are not here that day? You can pick up your Midterm Report Card from the Main Office.

Register now for Relay for Life, May 26, 2017

Posted April 20, 2017

Huron Heights is running a Relay for Life event on May 26, 2017, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Relay for Life is an overnight event, where teams of 10 students spend the night walking the school track, simulating a cancer patient’s journey through treatment. Students will begin fundraising after April 21st, […]

Prom: Thursday, May 11, 2017

Posted April 18, 2017

Huron Heights 9th Annual Prom is taking place on Thursday, May 11th from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Hacienda Sarria in Kitchener. Please read the information posted below as many of your questions will be answered.Tickets are on sale from Apr 24 to May 4 in the front foyer. The cost is $60. A copy of […]

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