Main Office Summer Closure 2026

The Main Office will be closed from Friday July 10th until Sunday August 30th, 2026. There will be no access to the school during these dates due to construction.

Important Information Regarding Parking at the Early Learners Montessori School

Hello Panther families, We are asking for your help in supporting the safety of the small children at the Early Learners Montessori School that is directly across the street from Preston High School. The Ministry of Education provides clear guidance for licensed daycares to minimize vehicle in and out traffic to their parking lot, as well […]

Fall 2025 Literacy Test OSSLT Results Available

We would like to announce that the results for the Fall 2025 session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) are now available. Students who were unsuccessful in this attempt have been notified by their guidance counselor, all other students have been successful. A copy of the successful completion will be placed in students’ […]

2026-2027 Course Selections are due Tuesday February 24

PHS Course Selections open on Thursday February 12. All returning students must submit their 2026-27 course selections on myBlueprint by Tuesday February 24. Guidance Counsellors will be leading students through a workshop during the week of February 17-23 with specific information for their grade.  When students submit their courses, they must be approved by a […]

Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Semester 2 Report Card & Diploma Pick Up

Report cards and diplomas will be available for pick up from Monday July 6th, to Thursday July 9th, from 7:30am – 3:15pm in the Main Office. Any student who is 18+ who is not able to pick up their diploma themselves can email phs-attendance@wrdsb.ca with the name of the designated pick up person. If you […]

Celebrating WRDSB EcoSchools Efforts in 2025-26

We’re proud to share and celebrate the efforts of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools that took part in the EcoSchools program in the 2025-26 school year. EcoSchools in the WRDSB EcoSchools supports teachers and students with addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through environmental action. WRDSB schools have been participating in […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

Summer School 2026

WRDSB Summer School courses run from June 29-July 24, 2026, from 8:30-3:00pm, in both Face-to-Face (F2F) and in an E-learning format. Information has been communicated to students in their Grade Google Classroom.  WRDSB Courses will not be downloaded to students until the course starts on July 29. Students can search their email for the word […]

Celebrating Student Achievement

With the end of the 2025-26 school year just around the corner, we are recognizing the outstanding secondary students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for their incredible achievements. WRDSB students are leaders, academic achievers, community-builders and are the heart of the schools where they learn. We are so proud of every […]

Celebrating Culture and Community: FHCI Hosts Islamic Heritage Month Event

In October, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) proudly hosted an Islamic Heritage Month celebration for secondary students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The school welcomed more than 240 students from sixteen secondary schools for a day of learning, creativity, and cultural celebration. The event highlighted the many contributions of Muslim people through […]

Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

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