Waterdown

Course Selections-2024-2025
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Course selections are due by February 29, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.

International Women's Day
2024-03-08 08:00 - 17:00
March 8 – International Women’s Day

Ramadan
2024-03-10
Ramadan begins

Autism Awareness Day 2024
2024-04-02 08:00 - 17:00

OSSLT - Gr. 10 Literacy Test
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-17 09:15
All grade 10 students will be writing the OSSLT (Literacy Test) on April 2 & 3 during period 1. The test will start at 8:00 am. Students are reminded to bring their school issued iPad fully charged to write the test. Please direct any questions to Ms Morrison at bmorriso@hwdsb.on.ca.

Night of the Arts
2024-06-05 08:00 - 17:00

Father's Day
2024-06-16 08:00 - 17:00
Happy Father’s Day to our Waterdown District High School Father’s!

Last Day of Instruction Grade 12
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Last day of instruction is June 17, 2024

Last Day of Instruction Grades 9-11
2024-06-19 08:00 - 14:30
Last day of instruction is June 19, 2024

Labour Day
2024-09-02

Gr. 9 After School Event
2024-09-25 14:30 - 19:00
Grade 9 Night is on September 25 from 2:30 -7. Payment can be made via Schoolcash Online or by bringing $10 to Ms Morrison in Student Services. Activities that night will include: a pizza dinner, karaoke, a dance, games and a Mario Kart Tournament. Students will not have access to their lockers during this event – they may leave their bags in the Learning Commons. All students participating in the event will be given a Waterdown Warriors t-shirt to wear. Please contact Ms Morrison (bmorriso@hwdsb.on.ca) with any questions

Halloween Dance
2024-10-30 06:30 - 21:30
WDHS School Parliament is hosting a Halloween dance on Wednesday, October 30 6:30pm-9:30pm in the gymnasium. Enjoy a night of fun, music and dancing. Ticket cost includes admission and snacks. Doors open at 6:00pm.

WDHS Safe Schools Procedures
2024-11-04 08:45 - 09:00
Lockdown Drill:
Each year schools in Ontario are expected to run a variety of drills related to Safe Schools. We will be running a Lockdown drill Monday, November 4, 2024 at 8:45am. A Lockdown Protocol is used when there is a safety threat deemed to be inside the school.
An announcement in school on Monday at 8:45am will make it clear we are conducting a drill and there is no real threat. Thank you for your understanding and support.
If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office

Take Your Kids (Gr. 9) to Work Day
2024-11-06 08:00
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Grade 9 students are welcome to participate in an observational one-day job shadowing experience at the workplace of a family member, friend, or other trusted adult. Grade 9 students planning on participating must complete and return this consent form to the school by Friday, October 25, 2024.

Gr. 7 & 8 Open House 6:00-7:30pm
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30
Gr. 7 & 8 Open House 6:00pm-7:30pm

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)-Gr. 10's
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 09:15
Grade 10’s will be writing their OSSLT April 2 & 3, 2025

Future Ready 2025
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00

Commencement Lunch 2025
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00
Commencement lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025-11:56am-2:00pm in the cafeteria.

WDHS Spring Concert & Celebration
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00
WDHS Spring Concert and Celebration
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7:00pm, students will perform highlights from this term. Come out and support our Junior Band, Senior Band, Jazz Band soloists and small ensembles. Running time is approximately 1 hour, followed by a cake and punch reception. Cost is $5.00 cash/tap at the door. Students & small children are welcome and are free!

WDHS Spring Showcase
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00
On Thursday, May 29, 2015 at 7:00pm some of our elementary friends will join us here at WDHS to showcase the wonderful music happening in our WDHS school community.

Art Show - Spring
2025-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
Waterdown District High School will be showcasing our student’s artwork the June 9-12, 2025 during the school day. During evening of June 9, between the hours of 5:00-7:00pm, doors will be open for the community to view the show.

P3 & 4 Evaluations - 8:15 am - Grade 12's
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
June 17, 2025 – P 3 & 4 Evaluations – 8:15am – 9:45 am – Grade 12

P5 Evaluations - 8:15am - Grade 12
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00
June 18, 2025 – P5 Evaluations – 8:15am – 9:45 am Grade 12

Smart Start Orientation 2025-2026
2025-08-26 08:00 - 15:00
Our Smart Start Orientation will tentatively be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 9:00am-2:30pm.

Locker distribution
Timetable distribution and tour of the school
Ice breaker activities
Meet senior leaders and WDHS staff
BBQ lunch
Guest speaker presentation
Community service opportunity
Exposure to clubs and teams

Please remember to bring a refillable water bottle, a combination lock to secure your locker, and to wear sunscreen.

Semester 1 Begins
2025-09-02
Semester 1 Begins – September 2, 2025

P.A. DAY
2025-09-19
P.A Day – September 19, 2025

Picture Day
2025-09-22
Say Cheese!
Picture Day is Monday September 22, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Tuesday, September 30th.
Please wear orange to honour this day.

School Council Meeting 6:30 pm
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:30
School Council Meeting Tuesday, September 30th, 6:30pm in the learning commons.

Thanksgiving Day
2025-10-13
