February 22 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

February 21 is International Mother Language Day

Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day was created by UNESCO in 1999 to celebrate languages and promote cultural diversity. On this day in 1952, three students from Dhaka University were killed during a demonstration. The students were calling for the recognition of their language Bangla (also known as Bengali). International Mother […]

Positive Messages from Lexington for Black Brilliance Month and Pink Shirt Day

Our students and teachers wanted to do something different this year by sending out positive messages to our community in a powerful and creative way.  These words are about supporting anti-bullying, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. So last week we worked together as a school to create words that will encourage this thinking.  Each day, we will […]

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

About the World Day of Social Justice The World Day of Social Justice is an international event that is observed every year on February 20. The goal of the World Day of Social Justice is to: Promote an awareness of the existence of social inequality Promote action to break down barriers based on: Age Colour […]

February 17: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman

Congratulations to Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman on the announcement of her retirement effective February 28, 2023. Della has served public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to the success of all students for more than 26 years. Della joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 2021, bringing the knowledge and expertise honed […]

Lexington P.S. Collects Donations for Carizon Mental Health

Black Brilliance Month and Pink Shirt Day is the perfect time to fundraise for our community youth mental health programs. During the week of February 20-24th, we are asking families to send in $2 or more with their child(ren) to school.  All proceeds will go to Carizon Youth Mental Health programs.  Carizon supports our community […]

Lifting Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by promoting respect for all individuals and communities and taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. This year, the theme “Lift Each other up” is a reminder that even small acts of […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Hazel McCallion

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on February 14, 2023, for the state funeral of the late Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga from 1978-2014. Hazel McCallion passed away on January 29, 2023.

February is Psychology Month

February is Psychology Month. In recognition, we want to highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students and some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB. Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Our psychological services staff help support learning and development, by working together with students, staff […]

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