2022-2023 Course Selections Due March 1

Posted February 17, 2022

All current PHS students are asked to complete Course Selections in MyWay before March 1. Step-by-step instructions are found under the Guidance Heading – Course Selection Tools. Parents verify that they have seen the course selections on School Day.

PHS Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Posted February 16, 2022

Dear Graduates, We are pleased to have the link for the 2021 PHS Virtual Commencement ceremony ready to go. Because it is a secure site, we can only share with PHS Grads and their families.  If you need access, please let us know.  We have also shared the link and password on School Day. We are so proud […]

Friday, February 18 is Black Brilliance Day

Posted February 16, 2022

Our first Black Brilliance Day will be held on Friday, February 18 in schools that currently have a Black Students’ Association or Union (BSA/U). Black Brilliance Day is an opportunity for all Black students to stand boldly, proudly and unapologetically in their African ancestry and Black identities. Last fall, we hosted a t-shirt design competition. […]

2022-2023 Student Trustee Elections

Posted February 15, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2022-2023 Student Trustees. Every year, the WRDSB elects two students who will represent student voice at the Board table and at various committees to advocate on behalf of students. Each Student Trustee participates in every Board meeting and various committee meetings, speaking as one […]

February is Psychology Month

Posted February 15, 2022

Psychology in the WRDSB At the WRDSB, Psychology staff work with students, staff and parents to support learning and development, as well as student well-being and mental health. Each school in our district has a Psychological Services consultant who provides assessments, consultation and intervention support. WRDSB Psychology staff play an integral role in providing a […]

Secondary Students: Wednesday February 16 Blended Learning Day

Posted February 15, 2022

We want to remind secondary students that Wednesday, February 16 is a Blended Learning Day. Blended Learning Day Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming in the next school year. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional Support Days, where students are not required to […]

Date Change – Photo Retake Day – Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Posted February 14, 2022

Dear Panthers, Our upcoming Photo Retake Day will be rescheduled due to February 16th being the first of the destreaming blended learning days. The New Date for Fall Photo Retake Day will be: Wednesday, February 23rd Thank you for your understanding. Paula Bender Principal, Preston High School

February 16th – Blended Learning Day

Posted February 14, 2022

Blended Learning Days: February 16, March 23, April 27, and May 18 In November 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that all schools in the province will implement a fully de-streamed and single-streamed Grade 9 Program. This new approach will ensure high academic expectations and less program restrictions for all our learners. In order to prepare […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted February 11, 2022

As part of enhanced safety measures for in-person learning, the Ministry of Education has directed schools to reinstate daily on-site verification of screening for all students as an additional layer of protection. This practice is expected to continue until further notice. Screening Verification for Secondary Students Students will use an online portal with their PAL […]

WCSSAA Resumes Winter Season

Posted February 11, 2022

Starting Monday, February 14, Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports will resume at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools. We are very excited that our secondary athletes and teams will be able to get back to sports next week. To support the restarting of sports, WRDSB staff have developed protocols and […]

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