Kindergarten Registration Is Ongoing!

Posted January 25, 2017

Do you live in our area and have a child born in 2013?  Do you have a child born in 2012 that has not yet attended school?  If so, then you can register for Kindergarten starting February 1st! Registrations are done online, click here to get started!  Be sure you check to see if you […]

Annual School Councils’ Report shows community engagement in our schools

Posted November 15, 2016

The 2015-16 Annual School Councils’ Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on  Monday, November 14th. Every school council submits their own report to the Waterloo Region District School Board near the end of the school year. The report outlines their engagement with the needs and desires of their own school community. […]

Families in a Digital World – Digital Citizenship Summit

Posted October 21, 2016

Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]

Dogs on School Property

Posted September 29, 2016

Please do not bring your dogs on to school property at school entry and dismissal times. Our school yard is a very crowded and busy place. Even if pets are on a leash, injuries may happen. Some of our students are very fearful of dogs, and become quite anxious. We also have students who are […]

safeTALK training available for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted September 23, 2016

As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of […]

Have your say in the 2016-17 School Year Budget!

Posted June 8, 2016

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation at the June 15, 2016, Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Thursday, June 9, 2016. More information on delegation procedures and how to register is […]

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

Attendance Line Reminder

Posted September 21, 2015

Just a reminder to call the attendance line (519-570-8087 x 3384#) if your child is going to be away.  Please do not call the teachers mailbox to leave the message as they do not always get a chance to check before school starts, and we will have to call you anyway.  We start making calls […]

Peanut/Nut Safe School

Posted September 18, 2015

Peanut/Nut Safe School We appreciate your co-operation in ensuring your children do not bring nut or peanut products in their lunches/snacks. We have children at Highland who experience anaphylactic reactions which are life threatening.  Thank you.

Dismissal Reminder

Posted September 8, 2015

Please be sure to talk with your children about after school dismissal procedures.  They should know who they are meeting and where they are to meet them.  It helps to make sure the students are safe at the end of the day, and it helps staff direct them on where to go.  We appreciate your […]

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