Open House for Future Grade 9’s – Wednesday January 17th 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Posted January 11, 2024

PHS welcomes Grade 8 students and families for the annual Grade 9 Information Night! Families can visit PHS on Wednesday January 17 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to tour the school.  Join our staff in classrooms around the school for information about our exciting grade 9 courses, interactive games and demonstrations, and plenty of conversations with […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

Posted January 10, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

Literacy Initiatives Update: Caregiver’s Information Evening

Posted January 10, 2024

Are you curious about how students in Grades 7 – 12 are being supported in their reading? Would you like an understanding about the literacy initiatives occurring across these grades?  Do you wonder how explicit reading instruction in their Gr 9 Destreamed English class can help your student thrive?  We’d like to invite you to […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 3, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]

Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB

Posted December 22, 2023

With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]

Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open

Posted December 20, 2023

Applications for 2024-25 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to be our 2024-25 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent more than 65,000 WRDSB students at the […]

WRDSB Launches 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

Posted December 19, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]

Last Day of Classes – December 22nd

Posted December 19, 2023

Dear Preston Families, The last day of school before Winter Break is Friday, December 22nd. Winter Break will run from Monday, Dec 25th to Friday, January 5th 2024. Students will return to school on Monday, January 8th, 2024. As we head into the winter break, I want to give you some information about the upcoming […]

Time is running out 🕑 | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Posted December 19, 2023

We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]

Community Volunteer Fair on Fri. Dec. 15

Posted December 14, 2023

All students in high school are required to complete 40 hours of Community Volunteering. The PHS Guidance department is hosting a Volunteer Fair at lunch on Fri. Dec. 15.  The Fair will feature community members representing various local organizations, and will provide students with information about the many volunteer opportunities that are available in our […]

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