Talking to your child about opioids

Posted December 22, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]

EDSS Lead Exceedance Letter

Posted December 15, 2017

EDSS Goodwill Project

Posted December 5, 2017

Each year around Christmas time Woolwich Community Services organizes a Christmas Goodwill Program in Woolwich Township and parts of Wellesley. This program provides food, gifts of new clothing, new toys and food vouchers from families in need. In 2016 Woolwich Community Services was able to help 166 families living in this area. This year EDSS […]

Principal Morgan gives his 100th blood donation

Posted December 4, 2017

Next month, Principal Paul Morgan from Elmira District Secondary School will be retiring. Principal Morgan is a regular blood donor and was coming up to his 100th donation. In lieu of retirement gifts, he asked students and staff to support his 100th donation by coming out to give blood at the Elmira Lions Club blood […]

EQAO 101 for High School Students

Posted November 28, 2017

High school students participate in two EQAO tests – a math test in Grade 9 and a literacy test in Grade 10. We not only want to help our students do their best, but also feel confident and prepared leading up to these tests. Check out this video to learn what EQAO testing means for […]

Our guide for the winter season

Posted November 27, 2017

Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25

Posted November 20, 2017

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]

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