Supporting Student Learning: Changing Expectations for the 2024-25 School Year

Posted August 30, 2024

As we prepare to welcome students back to school for the 2024-25 school year, we want to share some important updates about how students will be better supported in their achievement and well-being. The steps we plan to take in this school year at all WRDSB schools align with Ministry of Education guidelines. What’s Changing […]

1:1 Chromebook Program Agreement Form and Distribution: Complete for Sept 4th

Posted August 27, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians of Elmira DSS students in Grade 9 Classes and New students to WRDSB: Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  Every student in a Grade 9 class (and students new to the WRDSB) receives a Chromebook for school use. An agreement from is required for all students receiving a chromebook. Parents and Guardians: If […]

Welcome Back Lancers!! – First Day Information

Posted August 27, 2024

EDSS is excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 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 […]

2024-25 Guidance Start Up Information

Posted August 26, 2024

Hello EDSS Lancers Parents/Guardians, We hope you’re enjoying the end of summer! Here’s some important information about timetables and course changes for the 2024-2025 school year: Timetables: Timetables will be emailed to students’ WRDSB school email address before school starts. On the first day, lists will be posted around the school to help students get […]

Yearbook, Report Card and Diploma Pick Up Reminder!!!!

Posted August 21, 2024

Hey Lancers!! Just a reminder that next week from Monday August 26th to Thursday August 29th the office will be open from 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. for Diploma, Report Card and 23/24 YEARBOOK Pick up!! Please ensure you come in the doors by the main parking lot and head right up to the main […]

Tuesday, September 3 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted August 20, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 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 […]

Support for Chronic School Avoidance – In-Person and Online Sessions

Posted August 20, 2024

We want to share the latest offering to support families and caregivers ahead of the new school year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are offering two caregiver information sessions about coping with chronic school avoidance. Coping with Chronic School Avoidance When students struggle and refuse to return to school, families and caregivers can feel […]

Getting Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year

Posted August 19, 2024

Mark your calendar: We can’t wait to welcome elementary and secondary students back to school on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Students and your families are getting ready for another year of learning and creativity. Meanwhile, staff at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are readying our schools for the 2024-2025 school year. As a […]

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