Friday, February 1, 2019 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 27, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for all secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The PD Day will be dedicated to school improvement planning and advancing student achievement. Staff will participate in a full-day activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for student achievement and well-being. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will […]

Inclement weather decisions during exams

Posted January 24, 2019

Inclement weather can happen at any time, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if weather disrupts the January 25-31 exam schedule. If any WRDSB school bus is cancelled due to weather in any area of the region, ALL exams will move forward by one day. If a severe […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

Study Skills Help

Posted January 16, 2019

Tips to help students study for exams are found under the Academics Tab.  In January staff presented workshops at lunch (in the library) to highlight some of these study tools and tips.  All of the resources are posted under this tab and are available year round.   Be a Prepared Panther!

Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety

Posted January 10, 2019

For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]

Lost and Found clear out …

Posted January 8, 2019

The Lost & Found grey bin is getting full! Please check out the Lost and Found bin located outside the Main Office for any items you are missing. If it is yours please take it. All items will be displayed on a table from Monday, January 21st up to and including Thursday, January 31st. All unclaimed […]

Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal Dance on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Posted January 8, 2019

The Winter Wonderland semi-formal will be held on Thursday February 21, 2019 from 7-10 pm in the cafeteria. Tickets will be available through School Day and on sale in the crush area on February 7-8 and 14-15 for $10 each. Students need to have a student card to purchase a ticket and guest contracts must be completed when bringing a guest […]

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

Holiday greetings from the WRDSB

Posted December 21, 2018

As we look back at the incredible year we have shared, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the remarkable contributions of every staff member, the accomplishments of our 64,000 students, their families and our community of Waterloo region. I hope that 2019 will be a year filled with energy and enthusiasm as […]

Holiday Closure

Posted December 19, 2018

The school will be closed for the holiday break from Monday, December 24th to Friday, January 4th inclusive. The staff at Preston High School would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break.

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