Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning […]

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 […]

September 2026 – STSWR Transportation Information

Welcome Back Panthers! As we look ahead to welcoming students to PHS on Tuesday September 8th, we have some important transportation information for families. Busing information has been updated for the 2026/2027 school year, and is now available at the Student Transportation Services website; www.stswr.ca.  We strongly encourage all students/families/caregivers to double check their transportation […]

September 2026 – Important Back to School Information for ALL Students

Welcome back Panthers! We have been working hard to prepare for September and we are excited to see you soon. Incoming Grade 9’s are invited to come to Preston on Wednesday September 2nd, from 1-3pm to pick up a start-up package and your school-issued Chromebook. There will be signs in the parking lot directing you […]

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.

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 […]

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