OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2022-23

Posted October 3, 2022

We want to update you on our plans for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year. About the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is normally taken in grade 10, however […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2022

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]

Waterloo Region District School Board Confirms Some Student Information Involved in Cyber Incident

Posted September 29, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirms that some information in the student grade database was impacted by the July 10 cyber incident. The data involved included information for some students enrolled in the 2006-07 through 2012-13 academic years. Given the years involved, the vast majority of individuals are former students. Social insurance numbers, […]

Issues with Automated Attendance Calls

Posted September 29, 2022

We are currently experiencing a system wide issue with our automated phoner system, which we use for reporting student absences and lates to parents/guardians. Starting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 29th, attendance calls will not be going home. Please contact your  student’s teachers if you have any questions regarding their attendance in class. Please continue to inform the main […]

WCI: School Photos – UPDATE

Posted September 28, 2022

Attention WCI Families! Your student has received a picture proof of their 2022-23 school photo in their homeroom this week – if they have not, please direct them to the main office for help locating this proof. A sample of this is below;   You must order photos online by October 4th if you want to […]

$58,000 in Bursaries Awarded to 50+ Co-Op Students

Posted September 28, 2022

58 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Co-operative Education students are about to receive $1,000 each. These awards are thanks to the Learn and Work and Skilled Trade Bursary Programs. That works out to $58,000 in bursaries to support students as they explore the career options available to them. Co-operative Education students from across the […]

Ontario University Information Events

Posted September 27, 2022

*Note that the Ontario University Fair (OUF) is this weekend!* Are you planning on attending university?  If so, check out the upcoming events to meet with representatives from every Ontario university – both in-person and virtual options are provided. Visit the Ontario Universities’ Fair website for more details. Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) October 1-2, 2022, […]

[INFORMATION] Plans of Care

Posted September 27, 2022

Hello Viking Families, Today students who have a medical condition requiring a Plan of Care (POC), will be sent home with their paperwork. It is important this paperwork be updated and signed, then returned to the main office as soon as possible. If your student no longer requires a POC, please let the office know […]

Woodworking Co-Op Offers the Tangible Benefits of Experiential Learning

Posted September 26, 2022

“There’s nothing like sitting on the chair you’ve built.” Casey Herfuth likes a good challenge and loves working with hands. So, when the Grade 11 student at Preston High School (PHS) was offered a co-op placement at Steel and Timber Designs in Cambridge, he jumped at the opportunity. He earned high school credits, while gaining […]

Photo Retake Day – Oct 17th

Posted September 26, 2022

Photo Retake Day is scheduled for Monday October 17th.

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