Friday, October 11 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted September 27, 2024

Friday, October 11, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

Posted September 27, 2024

All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]

Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 25, 2024

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

Meet the Teacher Night – Wednesday September 25th

Posted September 20, 2024

Good Afternoon Preston Community! We would like to invite you to attend our fall Meet the Teacher night on Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This evening is open to our Preston High School caregivers and families as an opportunity to meet and greet PHS staff and to see your student’s learning spaces. Our […]

First School Council Meeting – Sept. 25th

Posted September 20, 2024

Hi PHS Families, Our first PHS School Council meeting will be held on Wednesday September 25th at 7:30pm in the library. The meeting will occur at the end of our ‘Meet the Teacher’ night. Please consider joining us, we value our parents and caregivers input. Take care, S. WeatherdonPrincipal

2024/2025 Blended Learning Day Information

Posted September 20, 2024

Dear Preston Families, Our first Blended Learning Day of the school year will be on Wednesday, September 25th. Blended Learning Days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning from home (refer to the schedule below), while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day.Teachers will let students know what […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

Monday September 16th is Picture Day!

Posted September 12, 2024

  *Please note that students will receive information on how to order pictures once the photo proofs have arrived at the school.*

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