Talking to your child about opioids

Posted December 22, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]

VH Annual “Week of Giving” is Here!

Posted December 9, 2017

As we continue our emphasis on EMPATHY and making a difference for others, we are extremely pleased to have our Social Justice Hawk Squad once again coordinating our “Week of Giving” from Monday December 11th to Friday December 15th to support those in need in our immediate and local communities.   PLEASE choose one of […]

Proud to be a HERO GENERATION School!

Posted December 9, 2017

At Vista Hills, we continue to be immensely proud of the work we are doing to facilitate and support our WRDSB “HERO Generation” school initiative and the difference it is making in our Vista Hills community, our West Waterloo community, our Waterloo Region community, and our global community responsibilities!   Below is a link to […]

Our guide for the winter season

Posted November 27, 2017

Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.

Stay In Touch With Our Daily Announcements!

Posted November 25, 2017

Parents: Here is an easy way to stay on touch with our daily happenings at Vista Hills.  The link below will take you to our Google classroom which allows access to the link to our “Daily Announcements.” https://classroom.google.com/c/OTQzNTQ3NTg5OFpa    

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25

Posted November 20, 2017

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Grade 1 French Immersion

Posted November 17, 2017

Thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 27, 7 p.m. December 1, noon December 4, noon December 4, 7 p.m. Please […]

High School Info Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Posted November 15, 2017

Over the next couple of months, High Schools across the board will be hosting Grade 8 Nights for parents and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to High School, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check-out the information session for any […]

OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]

Progress Reports Sent Home Monday November 13

Posted November 11, 2017

Elementary Progress Reports will be sent home on Monday.   The Elementary Progress Report Card shows students’ development of Learning Skills and Work Habits, as well as their general progress in the subject areas, during the fall of the school year, and is a communication tool for teachers to provide feedback for students and parents/guardians […]

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