REMINDER: Report Card and Diploma pick up

Posted August 28, 2026

REPORT CARD AND DIPLOMA PICK UP: Semester 2 Final Report cards will be available for pick up in the Main Office: Monday, August 31st until Friday, September 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. **Students who are over 18yr, MUST provide a note giving permission to the person picking up their report card if it […]

Welcome Back Lancers!!

Posted August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026 Dear EDSS Families, On behalf of the staff at Elmira District Secondary School, I am thrilled to welcome both returning and new families to the upcoming school year. Whether your child is returning for their final year or stepping through our doors for the very first time, our dedicated team is committed […]

NEW – 2026-2027 EDSS Safe and Active Transportation Plan

Posted August 28, 2026

Dear EDSS Lancer Parents, Students, Staff, and Visitors; As we prepare to launch into the new 2026-2027 school year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the EDSS Community are committed to ensuring our site remains safe, efficient, and welcoming for everyone. After a lengthy review in response to a safety audit of our […]

Grade 9 Chromebook Pick Up

Posted August 20, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Incoming EDSS Grade 9 Students, To beat the first-day-of-school rush, we will be holding an early pickup event at EDSS in August for all students who have opted in: Pickup Details: Dates: Tuesday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (Both days) Location: The “U” […]

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

Posted August 18, 2026

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days 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 […]

Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Posted June 29, 2026

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

2025-2026 Yearbook Pick Up

Posted June 25, 2026

2025-2026 Yearbooks will be available for pick up in late August – early September. Information will be posted on the EDSS website when dates for pick up have been set.

Report Card Pick Up and Main Office Summer Hours

Posted June 25, 2026

REPORT CARD AND DIPLOMA PICK UP: Semester 2 Final Report cards will be available for pick up in the Main Office: Tuesday, July 7th until Thursday, July 9th – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Monday, August 31st until Friday, September 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. **Students who are over 18yr, MUST provide […]

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