Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule – June 2026

Preston High School: Semester 2 Final Evaluation and Exam Information (June 19th – June 24th, 2026) The WRDSB Assessment and Evaluation Period for the end of Semester 2 will occur from June 19th to June 24th, 2026. Teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm […]

Grads of 2026 – Commencement Guest Tickets are now On Sale

Dear families of PHS Graduating Students, Guest tickets ($15 per ticket) for our Commencement Ceremony are now on sale!Please click here to purchase tickets.If your student is still not registered for the event and wishes to attend, please contact the Main Office at PHS. You can read more about our Commencement Ceremony here.

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 […]

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 […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]

Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo

Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]

Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students

You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]

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