Welcome Back Lancers! – Important First Day Information

Posted August 25, 2025

EDSS is excited to welcome you to the 2025- 2026 school year! We are so excited to welcome you back to another exciting school year at Elmira District Secondary School!  Our school has close to 1200 students and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.  We are known for our strong academics, school spirit, […]

Report Card, Diploma and Yearbook Pick up!

Posted August 22, 2025

Hey Lancers!! The Main Office will be open from Monday, August 25th to Thursday, August 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please come to the main office to pick up your report card, diploma or yearbook!!!    

Tuesday, September 2 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted August 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day 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 opportunities for school-based […]

Students Gather at Eastwood Collegiate Institute for Second Annual UNSDG Expo | #StudentVoice

Posted July 31, 2025

Written by Haniya, a student at Preston High School Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s (ECI) eco club, IMPACT, hosted its second annual “UNSDG Expo,” in collaboration with the Outdoor and Environmental Education Department. The event focused on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Select […]

Starting the School Year Well – Welcome Back Events for Students and Families

Posted July 31, 2025

Students and families are invited to join us for an event to support a successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming all WRDSB students back to school on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Events for Students and Families Supporting the Return to School in September The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]

Elmira District Secondary School Hosts Asian Heritage Month Celebration | #StudentVoice

Posted July 23, 2025

By: Haniya, a student at Preston High School Celebrating your heritage matters—not just as a way to honour where you came from, but as a reminder that diversity makes communities richer. Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) hosted the third annual Asian Heritage Month celebration event, which centred on the theme of “One Asia, Many Cultures.” […]

Staying Safe Online: Update for WRDSB Students and Families

Posted July 14, 2025

We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff and student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our students. At this time, we are not aware of any WRDSB email accounts […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted July 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Pividor as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective August 1, 2025. Kim has served for 24 years in public education with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). During her time with the TDSB she has served as an Acting Superintendent, supporting a family […]

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