Frontenac Secondary School

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the final newsletter for the first semester. We sincerely wish all of our students the best of luck as they wrap up their culminating activities. Having written that, "luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." At Frontenac we will do all that we can to prepare students to succeed for the opportunities that present themselves. You can do your part at home to promote success by helping to ensure that students are well fed, rested, and strike a healthy balance of study and break time. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Semester 1 Exams - January 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The finalized </span><a href="https://frontenacss.limestone.on.ca/documents/2fe2d17b-e7b8-492c-a784-f9f2a86f4818/FSS-Semester-1-Exam-Schedule-January-2026-Revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS January 2026 Exam Schedule</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is now available.&nbsp; All students are expected to be available to attend and write their final exams, as these are critical components of their courses. Exams will start promptly at</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 8:15am</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30am.&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please arrive to school in enough time to get to your exam location.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Exam Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are strongly discouraging students from bringing in electronic devices to school/exam writing locations during the exam period. Traditionally, this has meant cellphones. We have noticed an increase of students wearing smart watches and smart glasses. While AI technology can offer some benefits, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">these devices are prohibited during exams and could result in a loss of credit</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We thank you for your support ensuring the integrity of our exams at Frontenac.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students that do not have exams on assigned days are encouraged to be elsewhere. We will be attempting to keep the building as quiet as possible and will be directing staff to help with proctoring, scribing, completing final grades and preparing for semester two. Thank you as always for supporting Frontenac Secondary School.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Services</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Semester 2 is quickly approaching and it's time for students to finalize their timetables. Student Services will be open for appointments over the exam period. Students in need of a timetable change are asked to book an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor using the following </span><a href="https://outlook.office.com/book/FSSStudentServices@limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LINK</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our goal is to have all timetable changes completed by the end of the first week of semester 2 so please encourage your students to see their Guidance Counsellor before the semester starts. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges is quickly approaching! Any grade 12's or returners considering applying should see Ms. Lackey in Student Services before the February 1st deadline with any questions. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/1fdaa57a-719b-4a43-bc59-9d484f2ae85b" alt="Study Guide CPOP Ad January 2026" width="492" height="492" style="width:492px;height:492px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Arts</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a74985cd-d62c-4d9d-b577-4d8db4565a69" alt="Yellow Brown Red Illustrative Treasure Hunt Event Poster" width="466" height="622" style="width:466px;height:622px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Athletics will be on pause for the next two weeks. The first week of February will see the KASSAA schedule resume regular play with final league games before playoffs. Please check </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://kassaa.ca/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for all regular season schedules. Playoff schedules for all sports will be uploaded once </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Night </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to the inclement weather days, our Grade 8 Information Night has been rescheduled for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, January 28th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30-8:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please spread the word to welcome our community to the Frontenac Family!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b28354a8-dc10-4273-8438-6480a7ab03a8" alt="Grade 8 Info Flyer 202526 (2)" width="975" height="1263" style="width:975px;height:1263px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Acadie Open House</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To all friends family of Frontenac that Acadie will be hosting an open house to showcase what Acadie has to offer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fb043548-1650-4eca-9523-d2afc75de015" alt="Acadie Open House 2026" width="494" height="742" style="width:494px;height:742px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queen's University Black Legacy Program</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Black Legacy Mentorship Program (BLMP)&nbsp;is a student-led initiative launching its pilot year at Queen’s University.&nbsp;It&nbsp;connects Black youth in Kingston (Grades 9–12) with Black student mentors from Queen’s University. Together, they explore leadership, identity, and future goals through engaging, culturally affirming activities. Sessions will take place monthly at Queen’s University from January to March 2025, with free transportation and meals provided.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 mentees will be assigned to 1 mentor at a time&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentees are&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in small mentor meetings, up to 1.5 hour bi-weekly and be engaged participants in discussions and events&nbsp;(online or in person)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentees will be&nbsp;required&nbsp;to attend&nbsp;a 1 monthly&nbsp;2-hour session with their mentor hosted at Queen’s University.&nbsp;These&nbsp;will take&nbsp;place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29th,&nbsp;February 26th,&nbsp;March 26th.&nbsp; </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eligibility</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be full-time&nbsp;high school&nbsp;student </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Grade 9 – 12)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kingston&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-identify as Black</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the link for local Black secondary school students to be considered as a mentee:</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7C9d09f613ff6e499c79fb08de31150315%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002163526092672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZJ%2FJIO57pKlPND4tzTJ8x7817r0yVYa%2FGYU%2FWCfeGGY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A/viewform. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A/viewform</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS to Costa Rica</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/358d274b-48bc-4867-801b-358e81a980ed" alt="Costa Rica QR Code" width="278" height="285" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:285px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;marginBottom:0.5rem;float:right;marginLeft:1.25rem;width:278px"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS is going to Costa Rica at the 2027 March break – and we would love it if you would like to join us! Bruce Patry, Charles Macdonald, Keli Kasper and Aaron Kenney have more information about the trip and welcome any inquiries you have. In addition to cultural explorations; volcano watching, rainforest hiking and zip lining, kayaking, swimming and horseback riding are on the itinerary. Click the QR code to find out more information!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply to be a Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications are now open for rural, urban and indigenous trustees for the 2026-2027 school year. Gain leadership skills, amplify student voice and impact, build connections across the district and be an advocate for student voice and change! There will also be opportunities to attend conferences in Toronto. Applications are due January 29, 2026. </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvtJYiH_BZ_NBpZFyRrHi1pVUODY1MThBMDNGNUJQQ0JNMzFRMk44WTFURi4u" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply online here! </strong></b></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Health Unit</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/65c0b5f8-1533-418c-8dd7-bb23229fa3bd" alt="2026 01 12 vaccine clinics newsletter insert PADay Jan30" width="289" height="374" style="width:289px;height:374px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letters and emails were sent home to students that require updates for vaccinations over the past two weeks. The Southeast Health Unit will send Frontenac an updated list on Monday, February 9th and families will be contacted again for a vaccination reminder. Letters of suspension are to be sent by the school in late March or early April. The suspension letters are a directive from Public Health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19th: Day 1 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20th: Day 2 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20th: Workshop </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'The Ultimate Study Guide: Organization, Test Prep, and Taking Care of Yourself'</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st: Last day of semester 1 classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22nd-29th: Exams at Frontenac </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 28th: Grade 8 Information Night from 6:30-8:00 PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30th: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2nd: First Day of semester 2</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><a href="/documents/2fe2d17b-e7b8-492c-a784-f9f2a86f4818/FSS-Semester-1-Exam-Schedule-January-2026-Revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">click here </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for the Revised (room locations) Semester One Exam Schedule - Jan. 22-29, 2026</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, there has been a lot of activity at Frontenac. Students from our various musical groups were able to show what they learned at the annual Winter Concert held on Friday, December 12th. Our winter sports teams continue with the KASSAA regular season schedule, as well as compete in tournament play amongst the best teams in the province. Students in the classroom are working hard with their studies to prepare for final culminating tasks and exams, attend field trips to augment their learning of the curriculum, as well as receive important training through the Specialist High Skills Major program. We sincerely hope that our extended Frontenac school community has a safe and wonderful holiday season. Take some time to rest, rejuvenate and enjoy time with friends and family. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. After the break there will only be thirteen class days until exams begin on January 22nd.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Semester 1 Exam Schedule- January 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share with families that the </span><a href="https://frontenacss.limestone.on.ca/documents/ffd7409f-86c2-4d06-aafb-e1958dd865db/FSS-Semester-1-Exam-Schedule-January-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS January 2026 Exam Schedule</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is now available.&nbsp; All students are expected to be available to attend and write their final exams, as these are critical components of their courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that exam start times are slightly adjusted this year to allow students who require additional time to be accommodated within the regular exam space with their classroom teacher.&nbsp; Exams will start promptly at</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 8:15am</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30am.&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Specific locations for exams taking place in classrooms will be shared in the new year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are aware that a few students will have scheduling conflict (e.g. two exams at the same time).&nbsp; Mrs. Morris-Pocock will connect with these students well ahead of exam time to adjust their individual schedules.&nbsp; Any students with questions about exam conflicts should come see Mrs. Morris-Pocock in the main office.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Arts</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f2edf674-4c5a-46e1-a0f0-78b3ae23b477" alt="DEc122" width="438" height="329" style="width:438px;height:329px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1ba9e636-b907-437b-8803-e1c6b34dbaf6" alt="Dec12" width="438" height="329" style="width:438px;height:329px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/7f7575ce-eef6-4aef-b960-9b3d6a8a5abd" alt="Pirate Ship" width="452" height="340" style="width:452px;height:340px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On December 12th, the FSS Arts department hosted the annual holiday concert in the Frontenac Library. Students were able to lend their talents to a variety of musical acts and ensembles and the Improv team provided humour to the evening as well. Thank you Mr. Davey for your leadership in helping to make the night go smoothly despite being robbed of a rehearsal date due to the snow day on Wednesday. Treasure Island cast and crew will be on a two week hiatus as they pillage and plunder (politely of course!!)what might be under a tree this holiday season. Rehearsals resume in January and please save the date for the performances March 5th-7th. Ticket information will be made available after the exam break in January.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS in the News</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two Frontenac students have been selected by the Kingstonist online newspaper as a part of the Next-Gen Journalism Program. Ellice Stephens and Micaela Schmidt have both contributed to the Kingstonist and are sharing stories from a youth perspective. You can see stories from Micaela and Ellice related to two events at Frontenac - </span><a href="https://www.kingstonist.com/news/fss-student-council-hosts-chili-day-in-support-of-youth-diversion/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chilifest</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><a href="https://www.kingstonist.com/news/frontenac-secondary-schools-ophelia-club-hosts-girls-night-in/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Night In</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please continue to check in with the girls published stories and support local news.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Holiday Cheer</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1dc8b843-0baa-47d7-aa04-b6e5f9b62c88" alt="Holiday Cheer photos" width="412" height="310" style="width:412px;height:310px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1ec422a1-3167-433a-919b-34830b80ef78" alt="HC2" width="412" height="548" style="width:412px;height:548px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4342f1a0-19ff-44d7-81d0-42ae0efb75f1" alt="Santa" width="368" height="490" style="width:368px;height:490px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday and Thursday this week, the Family Studies department hosted their annual Holiday Cheer Event. Over 2000 cookies, 300 salt dough ornaments and 18 liters of hot chocolate powder were prepared by our foods classes in preparation for this event. This hard work allowed over 700 students to gather in the cafeteria to sip hot chocolate while enjoying festive activities such as cookie and ornament decorating, games, sing-alongs, and much more! This event is about bringing people together to share the fun and joy of the holiday season. Thank you to everyone involved who helped make this event a great success! On Friday morning, staff served pancakes for students. A special thank you to Denny's Gardiners Road location for the help with making the pancakes and for their generous donation to help defray the costs for supporting this school wide event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9be16ae-bea6-4d74-8d4e-2c0db87b6f10" alt="pcake5" width="301" height="401" style="width:301px;height:401px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a78bd6bf-5b54-4f19-a480-e29ce8c14ec1" alt="pcake4" width="352" height="264" style="width:352px;height:264px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/03c48079-664d-47bc-a955-160ba201c082" alt="pcake1" width="349" height="262" style="width:349px;height:262px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/de823160-f6d8-409f-b23a-bc8891c9b504" alt="pcake2" width="371" height="279" style="width:371px;height:279px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Services</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder for families of Grade 12's and Returners that the deadline to apply to post-secondary schools is quickly approaching! The deadline to apply to Ontario Universities is January 15th and the deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges for equal consideration is February 1st. Detailed information on how to apply can be found on the </span><a href="https://classroom.google.com/c/NzE1ODI1NjAzNzAy?cjc=s4kifs7" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Class of 2026 &amp; Returners Google Classroom</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Questions? Contact Ms. Lackey. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Acceptance for Winter session Dual Credits will be sent out soon! Students should keep an eye on their email for updates :) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we get closer to semester 2, please make sure you are reviewing your student's timetable with them. If there are any issues, or if students are wanting to make a change, they should see their Guidance Counsellor when they return in the New Year. </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Student Services team has begun welcoming our Future Falcons to the nest! This week we had Grade 8 students from Holsgrove and L'Acadie come be a 'Falcon for a Day'. They learned about what FSS has to offer, toured the school, and participated in lots of fun games and activities! We look forward to welcoming the students from our other feeder schools in January! </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 8 Information Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Spread the word! We look forward to seeing all families of Grade 8's interested in attending Frontenac next year! More information about what we have to offer can be found on the </span><a href="https://frontenacss.limestone.on.ca/future_falcons" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Falcons</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">page of our website. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS SHSM</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6ad84eae-f3c7-421c-a5a4-edc5a3414f79" alt="SHSM1" width="507" height="380" style="width:507px;height:380px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a22597b-87e2-404f-ab54-847dc59561c8" alt="SHSM 2" width="508" height="381" style="width:508px;height:381px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/832c7c57-0692-485e-9b91-be64c5b8829a" alt="IMG 8626" width="513" height="325" style="width:513px;height:325px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/54587dcb-89d4-4762-8f0a-d53ffe4cbfd8" alt="FA4" width="363" height="484" style="width:363px;height:484px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3eab5973-e962-427d-881e-f2bc20daf06d" alt="FA2" width="372" height="279" style="width:372px;height:279px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/022ec828-d39f-4b1f-8123-0ce4f880683c" alt="FP1" width="351" height="468" style="width:351px;height:468px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74630e65-611e-40dd-9758-56c77c030f53" alt="SHSM Business" width="366" height="488" style="width:366px;height:488px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM) is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector. Frontenac offers four SHSM programs; Arts &amp; Culture, Business, Construction, and Health and Wellness. These programs support all pathways and provide opportunities such as experiential learning for the work place and Apprenticeship, (OYAP) after high school, exposure to Dual Credits at St. Lawrence College, and financial bursaries at various University programs. These photos provide a quick glimpse into the expanded learning activities for students in the program to explore possible careers. Please see Ms. Kasper in student services if you need more information and to ensure that student timetables are properly created to cover the program requirements.&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ed5b0d73-4ea5-45c1-83dc-252ae3166a81" alt="Fball" width="1003" height="319" style="width:1003px;height:319px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have had a great ending to our Fall Season with our Senior Girls Basketball team competing at the AAA Basketball Championships in Sarnia, ON.&nbsp; The girls went in ranked 8</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;which put them against the #1 seed Maple Ridge in the quarter finals. The girls played their hearts out and showed FSS is capable of playing with all the top teams&nbsp; in the Province.&nbsp; The future looks bright for our girls basketball program! Our Senior Boys Football team took KASSAA by storm making their way up the Provincial rankings all year. The team faced of in the OFSAA Bowl against a highly talented Huron Heights team.&nbsp; The weather was awful but the game was exciting and again showed why FSS had a 50+ win streak and is one of the strongest programs in the Province.&nbsp; Our Winter teams will have 2 weeks of competition before the exam break. Please check kassaa.ca for dates, times and locations so you do not miss out!&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/958b5a7d-b7c7-4a63-8074-b7d9ddb1b3a2" alt="OFSAA Girls" width="560" height="373" style="width:560px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queen's University Black Legacy Program</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Black Legacy Mentorship Program (BLMP)&nbsp;is a student-led initiative launching its pilot year at Queen’s University.&nbsp;It&nbsp;connects Black youth in Kingston (Grades 9–12) with Black student mentors from Queen’s University. Together, they explore leadership, identity, and future goals through engaging, culturally affirming activities. Sessions will take place monthly at Queen’s University from January to March 2025, with free transportation and meals provided.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Commitment</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 mentees will be assigned to 1 mentor at a time&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentees are&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in small mentor meetings, up to 1.5 hour bi-weekly and be engaged participants in discussions and events&nbsp;(online or in person)&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentees will be&nbsp;required&nbsp;to attend&nbsp;a 1 monthly&nbsp;2-hour session with their mentor hosted at Queen’s University.&nbsp;These&nbsp;will take&nbsp;place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29th,&nbsp;February 26th,&nbsp;March 26th.&nbsp; </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eligibility</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be full-time&nbsp;high school&nbsp;student </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Grade 9 – 12)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kingston&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-identify as Black</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the link for local Black secondary school students to be considered as a mentee:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorrispocob%40limestone.on.ca%7C9d09f613ff6e499c79fb08de31150315%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639002163526092672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZJ%2FJIO57pKlPND4tzTJ8x7817r0yVYa%2FGYU%2FWCfeGGY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A/viewform. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4WYDQ1fWcKKeMga1fdS2sNZELD_dpyfsLIrXJoHJjmIGB8A/viewform</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Trivia</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/965b273b-baab-47ae-8d55-66ec77ca1c12" alt="question marks" width="287" height="287" style="width:287px;height:287px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Trivia Team once again represented the Falcons well at Consensus in Ottawa last week. The Juniors had an impressive debut to their season, earning a respectable 6</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;place finish; and our Seniors came home in 2</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;place. We'll be going for gold at the finals on February 7! New members are welcome as we compete all year - please talk to Ms Belyea or Ms Lee for details.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School to Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Special Olympics Basketball team travelled to Bayridge to complete in a one day event.&nbsp; We had 2 teams compete and show their Falcon Spirit with great sportsmanship, kindness, and athletic ability! Thank you to the PAL program for accompanying the team and participating and cheering them on!&nbsp;Our school to community group loves to get out in the community! We travelled to the Cineplex Odeon with several other local high schools to watch the movie Zootopia 2.&nbsp; It was a fun and relaxing afternoon had by all!&nbsp;Frontenac hosted the Winter Wonderland Dance for all the School to Community Programs in the city on Dec. 11</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;in our own cafeteria.&nbsp; We had inflatables, snowflakes, a photobooth, a visit from Santa, crafts, snacks and facepainting! Thank you to all staff and students who made this event happen! We danced until the lights came on!&nbsp; On December 16th we had our school to community Swiss Chalet lunch for staff and students to help get into the festive season.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/125879d5-361b-4253-a0e0-78c2fd7292ed" alt="SC lunch" width="457" height="268" style="width:457px;height:268px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/87c1ce72-10ab-4727-b8c7-05a67876fe59" alt="Bball Pal" width="466" height="349" style="width:466px;height:349px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/50216e3d-a3d2-4072-87e5-fc0248602e48" alt="Gold Spec Olymics" width="215" height="269" style="width:215px;height:269px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenac Secondary School is proud to be selected as 1 of 7 schools across Ontario who have achieved Gold Level status in the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Program for 2025. Gold level schools "demonstrate strong, sustainable programming across all three Unified Pillars. Unified sports are well established, student leaders play a central role in program delivery, and whole school involvement is consistent. At the Gold level, inclusion is visible in everyday school life and celebrated across the broader community."</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/5e7d6041-779d-43fd-b94b-ca74ca25ef6c" alt="Pal Dance" width="512" height="384" style="width:512px;height:384px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS to Costa Rica</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/358d274b-48bc-4867-801b-358e81a980ed" alt="Costa Rica QR Code" width="278" height="285" style="width:278px;height:285px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS is going to Costa Rica at the 2027 March break – and we would love it if you would like to join us! Bruce Patry, Charles Macdonald, Keli Kasper and Aaron Kenney have more information about the trip and welcome any inquiries you have. In addition to cultural explorations; volcano watching, rainforest hiking and zip lining, kayaking, swimming and horseback riding are on the itinerary. Click the QR code to find out more information!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply to be a Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications are now open for rural, urban and indigenous trustees for the 2026-2027 school year. Gain leadership skills, amplify student voice and impact, build connections across the district and be an advocate for student voice and change! There will also be opportunities to attend conferences in Toronto. Applications are due January 29, 2026. </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvtJYiH_BZ_NBpZFyRrHi1pVUODY1MThBMDNGNUJQQ0JNMzFRMk44WTFURi4u" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply online here! </span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Health Unit</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will be notified in mid-January regarding students that have incomplete vaccination updates. Schools will then share this information directly with families regarding any gaps that exist with immunization records. If you are aware of any shortcomings with regards to immunization shots, please update your records.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 20th-Janurary 4th: Rest, relax and enjoy time with friends and family</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 5th: Return from Winter Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 15th: Grade 8 Information Night at Frontenac starts in the Library at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 16th: Day 1 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19th: Day 2 Grade 9 EQAO Math Test</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st: Last day of semester one classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22nd-29th: Exams at Frontenac </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30th: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2nd: First Day of semester 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>