The Waterloo Region District School Board is making a change in Secondary home school assignments for families living in the Rosenberg II Development Area.
Students living in this area are currently directed to Southwood Secondary School in Cambridge for grades 9-12. Starting in September 2025, current Grade 8 students will be directed to Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (255 Fischer-Hallman Rd., Kitchener).
Note: No changes will occur prior to September 2025.
Thank you for providing your thoughts on this proposed change and attending the Public Information Session at Jean Steckle Public School.
Timeline
November 26, 2024: Public Information Session, Jean Steckle PS Library, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
December 9, 2024: Annual Development Area Report to Committee of the Whole – Recommendations approved in principle
December 16, 2024: Final decision on Annual Development Area Report (Ratified)
December 17, 2024 (Tentative): Communication with families regarding the decision
September 2025: New school boundaries take effect, if approved
Questions?
If you have any questions about this change, please contact the Planning Department at 519-570-0003 ext. 4339 or planning@wrdsb.ca.
Resources:
- Online School Boundary Map – You may search your home address to see the Development Area referenced on the map if it does not appear automatically. Changes for 2025 will be reflected in the new year.
