Welcoming Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner

Posted June 29, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board welcomes Samantha Estoesta and Joe Meissner as trustees. The Board of Trustees carefully selected these outstanding individuals to fill the vacant Waterloo-Wilmot and Woolwich-Wellesley positions after following a diligent application process. Both Trustee Estoesta and Trustee Meissner demonstrated their commitment to serving their communities and the education system. Trustee […]

Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World

Posted June 28, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board’s innovative programming was on display at the board’s Transforming Education: Literacy and Numeracy for a Changing World event. The event, hosted at Groh Public School, showcased how instruction supports student achievement and well-being. Those in attendance included representatives from the Ministry of Education, local government leaders, community organizers, and […]

Letter to Ministry of Education re: School Board Funding

Posted June 28, 2023

At the June 26, 2023, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Board Meeting, Trustees voted in favour of writing a letter to the Ministry of Education to ask the Ministry to examine its funding approach and address gaps in funding. Read the full letter below. June 27, 2023 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education 315 […]

Summer School 2023

Posted June 26, 2023

WRDSB Summer School – July 4-July 28, 2023 Students / parents received an email at Registration Time; check key word “PRISM” in your email. The email will state if the course is in-person (F2F – face to face) at Huron Heights Secondary School OR in an Elearning format, online only. Key Resources: WRDSB Summer School […]

Year End Information

Posted June 23, 2023

Dear Preston Families, The staff of Preston High School would like to extend our thanks to all of our students and their families for another wonderful school year. It was amazing to see more and more students become involved in our school community through athletics, activities, and school events! Today is the final day of […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]

June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 21, 2023

Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Chromebook Returns

Posted June 20, 2023

Dear Graduating Students & Parents/Guardians of Graduating Students, Chromebooks and charging cords need to be returned upon graduation.  Student leaving PHS are expected to return their Chromebook and charging cord to the main office or the AV office with Mr. Kugler. Chromebooks and charging cords should be returned no later then Tuesday June 27th.  Chromebooks […]

End of School Year – Exam Reminders

Posted June 20, 2023

Dear Preston Families, As we bring this school year to a close just a few reminders about the last few days of the school year. Students and caregivers are reminded that thirty per cent (30%) of a student’s grade in every course is based on final evaluations administered at or towards the end of the […]

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Posted June 19, 2023

Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]

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