Administrative Changes at Southwood Secondary School

Posted January 14, 2026

Dear Southwood Community,  I am writing to share an update on some administrative changes happening soon.  At the start of second semester (January 30th, 2026) I will be moving into the role of Principal at Huron Heights Secondary School. While this next chapter is an exciting opportunity, leaving Southwood is not easy. This school, its […]

Holiday Concert – Wednesday, January 14 @7pm

Posted January 13, 2026

Our Holiday Concert is finally happening this Wednesday, January 14 at 7 pm. Come and join us for some belated festive cheer and ring in the new year in style. Everyone is welcome. Cash donations at the door would be greatly appreciated.

A Message from Region of Waterloo Public Health

Posted January 13, 2026

Did you know? In Ontario, youth are required to receive a booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine 10 years after their last dose.  The last dose would have typically been given at 4–6 years of age. This means: If a student received their 4–6-year vaccines at age 4, their booster is due at […]

Semester 1 Final Evaluation Information

Posted December 8, 2025

Final Evaluation Days run from Friday, January 23rd to Wednesday, January 28th. Detailed information and the exam/assessment schedule is included below: Click for a quick view Click the link below for a downloadable pdf with active links to further information Please read the information carefully. If you have any questions about course assessments, please speak […]

Save the Date! Commencement 2026

Posted December 1, 2025

Watch for more information in January, including how to order grad packages, ticket information and more!

Thursday, January 15: All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all rental permits and school-led evening events are cancelled for the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Important Reminder About Community Use of Schools When schools are closed, all […]

Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities: Career Speaker Series

Posted January 15, 2026

In partnership with the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region (BEP), the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents, families, and caregivers to participate in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities interactive speaker series. This free virtual series gives students a […]

Thursday, January 15: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students, in both the in-person and remote learning programs can access asynchronous learning resources from their […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in January 2026

Posted January 14, 2026

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi (Gurmukhi) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

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