New Deadline for Secondary Students and Families to Change Mode of Learning

Posted October 7, 2020

We are asking families of secondary students who want to make a change in their child’s mode of learning, to do so by Friday, October 16 at 4 pm. This is one week earlier than the previous deadline of October 23.   The new, earlier deadline of October 16 will help students feel settled in their […]

Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

Mid-Point Update for Quadmester One

Posted October 5, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians, With a quadmestering calendar, it is critical that students stay on track with their studies. To ensure that parents have details about how things are going for their child, and in the absence of a formal parent-teacher night, teachers will be reaching out directly to students to provide an update about their current mark. What […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2020

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

PHS – Incident in a Mechanical Room

Posted September 29, 2020

Dear Panther Families, I am writing to make you aware of an incident that happened in our school this afternoon. Shortly before dismissal time, staff could smell smoke near the mechanical room. It was discovered that a belt had overheated, causing smoke to enter into the hallway. To ensure the safety of everyone in our […]

2020 Commencement

Posted September 28, 2020

Dear 2019-2020 Graduates, We want you to know that we have not forgotten you! The WRDSB, and we at Preston High School, recognize that Commencement celebrations are crucial milestones in our students’ learning journeys.  It is a time to acknowledge the accomplishments and hard work our students put forward in earning their diplomas. We still […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families

Posted September 25, 2020

As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]

Secondary Distance Learning Update #3

Posted September 22, 2020

The process of building the Secondary Distance Learning Program for 2600 students has been one of both excitement and challenges. We are proud to announce that the complex task of assigning and hiring staff and ensuring students are in their courses is almost complete. We want to thank the community of families, students and home […]

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