WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 2 to 6, 2022

Posted April 29, 2022

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2022 the 71st year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This year, the theme is empathy. The campaign calls for us […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

Posted April 28, 2022

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]

A NIGHT IN ANCIENT GREECE!

Posted April 28, 2022

A NIGHT IN ANCIENT GREECE! Prom Ticket_Poster Senior Prom – Thursday, May 26th When: Thursday, May 26th, 2022 Where: The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (10 Huron Road, Kitchener) Time: 6:00-10:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm.    Dinner and Dance. You MUST attend dinner in order to attend prom. You may be denied entry […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2022

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

CELEBRATING 2021/22 GRADUATES – SOUVENIR PACKAGE

Posted April 27, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the Commencement ceremony for Graduates of 2022 will take place at Preston High School on Friday, October 14th (tentative date). Souvenir Packages for Graduates are now available to purchase online through School-Day. The package includes a gown, cap, and tassel in our school colours. As in previous years, you will […]

2022 Transportation Survey

Posted April 25, 2022

Dear Preston Families, We are asking parents and/or guardians to participate in a survey about their student’s journey to school. The purpose of the surveys is to get a better understanding of the thoughts and opinions of the student’s journey to school. We have created surveys for students using the school bus and for students […]

2021-22 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: Spring Session

Posted April 22, 2022

As part of the requirement to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students need to demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading and writing skills.  The common way students complete this literacy requirement is by writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  For the 2021-22 school year, Grade 10 students (and Grade 11 and […]

Masking in Schools: Help Us Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Posted April 22, 2022

As we have throughout the pandemic, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) follows the advice of Region of Waterloo Public Health. Due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in our community at the moment, public health is recommending we use all the tools at our disposal to maximize our layers of protection to reduce […]

Today is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 13, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by David Shepherd and Travis Price at a high school in Nova Scotia. They witnessed […]

Keeping You Informed: COVID-19 in Schools

Posted April 8, 2022

As COVID-19 cases rise across Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is providing an update to keep you informed. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. COVID-19 Reporting Starting next week, families will receive a daily report. This will come from their school principal through School-Day. The […]

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