Remains found at Saskatchewan Residential School

Posted June 24, 2021

Today, Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Residential School in Saskatchewan. This comes less than a month after the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. We recognize that this discovery has re-traumatized Indigenous community […]

2021-22 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 24, 2021

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2021-22 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates First day of school – Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Winter holiday – December 20 to December 31, 2021 March break – March 14 to March 18, 2022 Last day of […]

Summer School 2021 July 5-29

Posted June 24, 2021

Key Summer School Links : WRDSB Virtual Learning Platform starting point WRDSB Summer School Secondary Student FAQ 2021 WRDSB Summer School Page,   PHS Summer School page To find your registration email:  Search your WRDSB email for the word PRISM, your parent might also have received the email. You may have both a ‘waitlisted’ email and then […]

Year-end reflection from our 2020-21 Student Trustees

Posted June 24, 2021

To our fellow Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students: You did it! You made it through a year of constant change and uncertainty. You displayed strength, courage, perseverance, kindness and resilience. As your 2020-21 Student Trustees, we want to congratulate and thank you for staying strong throughout these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]

What Learning Will Look Like for Secondary Students in September 2021

Posted June 23, 2021

We look forward to welcoming our secondary students back to learning in September 2021, and want you to know what learning in person at school or remotely at home will look like. In Person Learning (At School) Secondary students who are learning in person at school in September will see some changes from last year. […]

Vaccines available for anyone 12 years of age and older

Posted June 23, 2021

Due to additional capacity, Region of Waterloo Public Health is inviting anyone 12 years of age and older to get vaccinated. As of June 23, anyone 12 years of age and older can use the self-serve option to book their own first-dose appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, residents who are eligible for their second […]

Thinking Out Loud survey results

Posted June 22, 2021

On February 10, our 2020-21 student trustees, Tristan and Rowan, launched Thinking Out Loud, a ThoughtExchange survey to help them better understand and represent their peers. It was created exclusively for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12 to collect open and honest feedback. In addition, it provided all students with a safe, confidential space […]

Chromebook / Loaned Item Return 2021

Posted June 21, 2021

Hey Panthers, If you are a graduating student this year or are not returning to PHS in the fall of 2021, you will need to return any loaned items before the end of this school year, including Chromebooks and chargers. If you are a student who is leaving PHS but transferring to another school in […]

Summer School Update

Posted June 18, 2021

This message is for families who have already registered their child for our Summer School program. Registration for Summer School has closed. Please speak to your school administrator if you have any questions. Dear Summer School Families, We would like to thank you for registering your child for Summer School this year. We are currently […]

Student’s Hair On The Line for Rainbow Railroad

Posted June 18, 2021

Anna Wienburg, a Grade 12 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) in Waterloo, is putting her hair on the line to raise funds for Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQI people seek safe haven from violence and persecution. Wienburg pledged to shave off all her hair if she hit the initial goal of $1,000. […]

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