Special Weather Statement – March 13, 2017

Posted March 13, 2017

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Waterloo Region for Monday and Tuesday. High winds, precipitation and cold temperatures may result in WRDSB school closures and require us to cancel extended day programs. We encourage parents and staff to monitor the WRDSB website, social media accounts and local radio stations. 15:54 EnvCanada issued […]

Tomorrow: VH Community Welcome for Opening Exercises

Posted March 2, 2017

Please join us FRIDAY MARCH 3rd (tomorrow) for the next community gathering of our school year. Due to the cold temperatures forecast, we will meet in the gymnasium at 8:35 am and conduct our opening exercises there.  This will include “O Canada”, our moment of silence and our daily affirmation focused on EFFICACY.  We hope to be wrapped […]

Help us Enhance our Outdoor Play Space at VH!

Posted March 2, 2017

Our School Council is spearheading a campaign to raise funds for outdoor play at Vista Hills!  We have an ambitious goal – $100 000 – and we are well on our way already!   The link below takes you to the details and ways to help . . . donate now, find a corporate donor, […]

Ski and Snowboard Club Cancelled Tomorrow!

Posted February 28, 2017

Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Chicopee has informed us that tomorrow’s ski and snowboard club is cancelled, and they are closing their operations for this year.   Parents will be reimbursed for this portion of the total cost of the activity.  Miss Stirling will be in touch with parents to provide the reimbursement.   Thank […]

Register now for the annual PIC and WRAPSC conference

Posted February 27, 2017

For the sixth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant […]

Resilience Summary and Resource for Parents

Posted February 26, 2017

During the month of February, the focus at Vista Hills has been on Resilience – The ability to become successful again after a setback.   We have had a great month of reflection, discussion, activity and sharing.  And our goal is to spread the word in the Vista Hills community, with the hope of speaking […]

Help us Enhance our Outdoor Play Space at VH!

Posted February 23, 2017

Our School Council is spearheading a campaign to raise funds for outdoor play at Vista Hills!  We have an ambitious goal – $100 000 – and we are well on our way already!   The link below takes you to the details and ways to help . . . donate now, find a corporate donor, […]

2017-18 Annual Budget Survey

Posted February 21, 2017

Calling all students, parents and community members. Have a say in our budget process. Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2017-18 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2017-18 Annual Budget Survey below to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: […]

Director’s #WeAreWRDSB Town Hall

Posted February 10, 2017

We’re throwing the doors of the Education Centre wide open for the first ever Director’s Town Hall meeting. We’re inviting students, parents, staff and community members to our headquarters for the opportunity to take look at the big picture for public education in our region and to talk directly with education leaders in our district. […]

Parent & Community Involvement in “STEAM”

Posted February 7, 2017

Are you a parent of Vista Hills who is involved in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)? Do you know someone in the community that is?   If so, we need your support!   At Vista Hills, we are working on plans to promote and inspire students to further engage in these […]

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