Children’s Mental Health Week

Posted May 7, 2018

May 7 – 13th marks Children’s Mental Health Week across Ontario. This is an important week where we are able to bring awareness to the prevalence of mental health issues and the need to support our kids’ mental health. Wear It Wednesday To show support and raise awareness of children’s mental health, the Canadian Mental Health […]

New Orleans Pizza School Fundraising Nights

Posted May 3, 2018

From 4pm until close on May 7, 8, and 9, New Orleans Pizza will donate 50% of your pizza order to Hespeler P.S.  Simply provide the attached donation card when you get your pizza.  Thanks for your support! SFN 2018 DONATION FORM ENG 50%

Join the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted April 30, 2018

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is now accepting applications until June 1st. PIC invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools OR community members who do not have children currently enrolled in a WRDSB school to apply for positions on the committee. The goal of PIC is to have members who are committed […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 27, 2018

The National Day of Mourning takes place annually on April 28. This weekend schools throughout Waterloo Region District School Board, as well as at the Education Centre, will be flying flags at half-mast in dedication to the memory of thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related […]

May 4 is a P.D. Day

Posted April 27, 2018

Please note that there is no school on Friday, May 4, 2018 for students so that our staff are able to participate in important learning and training opportunities. All Extended Day Programs will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The professional development for elementary teachers is being planned by the elementary Teachers’ Federation of […]

Boomerang Lunches are coming to Hespeler P.S.!

Posted April 17, 2018

Please see the letter below for more information about our upcoming change to boomerang lunches.  Thank you in advance for your support! HES boomerang

April 16: All schools closed due to weather

Posted April 16, 2018

Due to the inclement weather, all WRDSB schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day programs are cancelled. Our Education Centre remains OPEN for those who can safely arrive at work.

April 14: All international language programs cancelled

Posted April 13, 2018

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, all international language programs on Saturday, April 14 have been cancelled.  

Flags lowered to half-mast following tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Posted April 10, 2018

A message from the school board: We are all shocked and saddened by the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. In response to this tragic event, flags at schools and facilities across Waterloo Region District School Board have been lowered to half-mast during this time of mourning. Staff and students at some of our […]

Important message on the recent threats in our school communities

Posted April 9, 2018

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As many students, parents and guardians are aware, over these last few weeks, many threats have been made against a number of schools within the Waterloo Region District School Board and across the province. These threats have been issued by persons leaving behind inappropriate messages in a variety of school […]

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