Report Cards and Diploma Pickup, Looking Ahead

Posted July 3, 2026

Dear Southwood families: Here is some important information about report card and diploma pick up and the beginning of the next school year: Report Cards and Diplomas Final Report Cards and Grade 12 Diplomas will be available for pick up at the school on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8, from 7:30am – 3:00pm. If you […]

End-of-Year Information and Final Exams

Posted June 17, 2026

Before we head into summer, here are some important notes and reminders: The exam period runs from Friday, June 19 to Wednesday, June 24. Students with exams or assessments should be in class at 8:10 with the exams beginning promptly at 8:20. Detailed exam information, including a complete schedule, can be found here.  Lockers must be cleared and locks taken […]

Graduating Grade 12s: Chromebook Return Information

Posted June 15, 2026

It’s time to hand in your school-issued technology! Please return your Chromebook and charger to the IST Office.  Where: Mr. Antwi (IST Office)  When: Your last day of class (Note: If you have exams, keep your device until your final exam is complete!)  The Perk: Return your gear and score a free Freezie! Please remove all stickers and do your best to […]

Final Evaluation/Exam Schedule & Info Package

Posted June 2, 2026

Please click here to access Southwood’s Final Evaluation/Exam Schedule and information package.  If you have any questions and/or concerns about exams or summative tasks, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher.

Commencement 2026 Information

Posted April 2, 2026

Preparations for Commencement 2026 are underway! Here are some reminders: The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 16th, 7:00 p.m. at Tapestry Hall, 74 Grand Ave S. in Cambridge. Grad packages include 2 tickets for family (or friends) and are still available on School Day. Additional tickets will be available from the main office […]

Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Posted June 29, 2026

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations Schulich Leader Scholarship Recipient

Posted June 25, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce that Aryan, a Southwood Secondary School (SSS) student, has been named a 2026 Schulich Leader, receiving $120,000 in scholarship funding through Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scholarship program. Aryan joins an esteemed network of STEM scholars at the University […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

Posted June 24, 2026

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

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