Monday, October 24 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted October 18, 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on School […]

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 18, 2022

Today, October 18, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the passion, hard work and dedication of WRDSB ECEs and those who work with young children. These educators are crucial in the learning and development of thousands of students across the region. We are grateful for […]

Harvest Dance

Posted October 17, 2022

Dear Preston Families, We are pleased to inform you that on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, Preston High School will be hosting the Harvest Dance.  The dance will start at 7:00pm and end at 9:00pm. For students to gain entrance to the dance, they must have purchased the student activity fee, which covers all sports and […]

Co-op Placement an Investment in Students’ Futures

Posted October 17, 2022

“I’m learning about the value of presenting yourself professionally and understanding the dynamics of an office setting. It’s stuff I think you can only learn when you’re in an actual workplace.” Saniya Sohal has a pretty good idea about what she wants for her future, and how challenging her path will be. “I’m hoping to […]

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week

Posted October 17, 2022

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. All are welcome aboard, with the first stop: safety! This education program invites interested parties to address the importance of school bus safety. As parents, caregivers, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and community members, we all have a role to play. Bus drivers are […]

Update About Ventilation in Schools

Posted October 14, 2022

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. These are outlined in […]

Preston Panthers Spirit Wear On Sale Now!

Posted October 11, 2022

Calling all Panthers Spirit Wear on sale now click here to take you to the ordering website. Deadline is Sunday, October 23rd. Don’t delay – get yours today!  

Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career

Posted October 11, 2022

“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime – for most high school students, it’s time for a break from the books, for trips to the beach or hanging out with friends. But for some, summer means unique opportunities to get hands-on training as […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

Posted October 6, 2022

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Team is here to help you. In October, they […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for members

Posted October 5, 2022

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for parent/caregiver and community members for the 2022-23 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. This is not an application to apply for school council. Please contact your child’s school administrator if you want to be on your child’s […]

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