High school graduation update for Class of 2020

To our graduating class of 2020 and families, High school graduation is a significant milestone in our students’ learning journey. It is a time to acknowledge your accomplishments, celebrate the hard work you have put toward earning your diploma and close off a significant chapter in your life. During this unprecedented year, WRDSB central staff […]

Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at EDSS

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Elmira District Secondary School, last in the building on October 7, has tested positive for COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health is in the process of contacting all high-risk contacts of the […]

WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge

Trees throughout our region are showing off their autumn colours, and what better way to celebrate the fall season than a little leaf-learning! From now until Friday, October 30, our Outdoor Education department invites all WRDSB students and their families to participate in Monster Trees, a hunt for Waterloo region’s largest trees. This free, fun […]

World Mental Health Day 2020

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]

New Deadline for Secondary Students and Families to Change Mode of Learning

We are asking families of secondary students who want to make a change in their child’s mode of learning, to do so by Friday, October 16 at 4 pm. This is one week earlier than the previous deadline of October 23.   The new, earlier deadline of October 16 will help students feel settled in their […]

Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

Interim Mark Communication

The October Holiday weekend is quickly approaching and when it arrives half of Quadmester 1 will be completed.  This will mean the conclusion of the half credit courses Civics and Careers on October 9th and see students moving into their new course on Tuesday October 13th.  EDSS staff will be reaching out and updating students […]

Spirit Wear Sales!!

Elmira District Secondary School is excited to share that Spirit Wear is now available for ordering online!!! The store will be open from October 5th, 2020 until October 25th, 2020 so be sure to jump online and check out all the new gear to show off your school spirit!! You can browse all Lancer merchandise using the […]

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