Introducing The Lancer Lens!

We’re thrilled to launch The Lancer Lens, a brand-new student directed video series showcasing the amazing projects, stories, and initiatives happening at EDSS! First up: The Lancer Lounge In our debut episode, we’re highlighting the Lancer Lounge—a fantastic new student space designed and built by our very own students. From the initial concept to the […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Friday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

Winter Barn Battle Postponement

Due to the severe weather and bus cancellation today, we sadly have to postpone our Winter Barn Battle event which was scheduled for today! We are currently working through many uncertainties right now, but will communicate with you when we have answers. The purpose of this event is to raise money for Woolwich Community Services, […]

Thursday, December 5, 2024: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Rescheduling Our Grade 8 Information Night

Due to forecast weather conditions for this evening, the Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) Grade 8 Information night has been rescheduled. New Date and Time for EDSS Grade 8 Info Night We look forward to meeting future Grade 9 students and their families on: Monday, December 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Grade 8 students […]

Could YOU Be One of the 2025-26 Student Trustees?

Elections for the 2025-26 Student Trustee positions are fast approaching. Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2025-26 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see change within WRDSB? Are you passionate about representing student voices at our Board table and across […]

Winter Barn Battle – Thursday, December 5th

We are starting a new tradition at EDSS! Every October we participate in Battle of the Barns, a full day of athletic competition where we compete against Waterloo Oxford(WO) in a variety of sports.  Battle of the Barns is a long standing tradition that celebrates and highlights the fall sports team. This year, for the first time ever, […]

Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support Nutrition for Learning. They help WRDSB students access food at school that is: Healthy Nutritious This year’s giving campaign runs from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 20, 2024. Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, […]

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