Frontenac Secondary School

<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It looks like we made it! With exams and final culminating activities nearing conclusion we have noted a decrease in the number of students in the hallways, but an increase in smiles and joyous cheers for a job well done! We wish everyone a great summer holiday. Summer office hours will mostly be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. With summer maintenance scheduled at Frontenac and Acadie, it is advised to call ahead to confirm that you will be able to access the main office. They can be reached at 613-389-2130 ext. 325.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Admin</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While this may be the last newsletter some of you receive from us, it is the first for families joining the Falcon Community in September! We are already looking forward to meeting the class of 2030 at 9:00 am on August 26th. To the Class of 2026, we can't wait to celebrate your achievements with you at our Graduation Ceremony next week! Thank you to Mr Bonham-Carter for pressing pause on his retirement to help out the past six weeks. Your past experiences of knowing staff and students helped to end the year with tremendous success. Beginning on Monday, our staff will begin the process of cleaning out lockers. Students were encouraged to bring all items home or return to the school. Any items of value that are left behind, will be placed in our lost and found area near the main office.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Arts</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Remarkable Year in the Arts at FSS</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a year it has been for the arts at Frontenac!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, our students explored, created, performed, collaborated, and inspired. From the classroom to the stage, rehearsal spaces to hallways, the arts were alive and thriving at FSS.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year marked the exciting introduction of both Dance and Vocal Music credits, which quickly became favourites among students. Alongside these new offerings, students also engaged in Instrumental Music, Guitar, Drama, Creative Writing, Visual Arts and media courses, developing their skills, creativity, and confidence throughout the year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Beyond the classroom, students found connection and community through a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Our arts programs included three levels of Concert Band, Jazz Band, Vocal, Percussion and String ensembles, Improv Team, Cheerleading, Guitar Campfire Club, a Full Scale Production, and our dedicated Tech Club. Our tech students supported countless events and performances by designing and programming sound, lighting, and special effects.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The year was filled with memorable artistic experiences. Students brought adventure to life on stage in our production of&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasure Island: A New Adventure</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, shared their talents at two Coffee Houses, and performed in two major concerts. Our band students were also recognized for their excellence at the&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kiwanis Music Festival&nbsp;</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and the&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Festival of Music</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;at Canada's Wonderland. Throughout the year, arts students enriched school assemblies and events with music, performances, artwork, and creativity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our visual artists left a lasting mark on FSS through murals, set pieces, displays, and countless other artistic contributions that have helped make our school a more vibrant and welcoming place. We were also proud to celebrate several students who earned recognition and awards for their achievements in creative writing.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, we gathered for our annual Arts Banquet to celebrate these accomplishments and recognize the incredible students who make up our arts community. The evening was filled with laughter, memories, awards, and heartfelt farewells as we honoured our graduating arts students (pictured).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to every student, staff member, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this such a successful year. The arts at FSS continue to thrive because of the passion, dedication, and creativity of our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can't wait to do it all again next year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students interested in getting involved should watch for information in September and be sure to save the date for&nbsp;</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arts Camp</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;at Camp Iawah on September 29–30—our annual overnight kickoff filled with creativity, collaboration, community, and arts-filled fun.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's to another incredible year of creating, performing, and connecting through the arts at FSS!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attached below are some photos from the final music performance on Monday, June 8th.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6509da8f-74a0-4b72-abce-a77743317420?fingerprint=ppb20260615133423" alt="IMG 1613" width="602" height="452" style="width:602px;height:452px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee3b9c28-6846-4320-b713-0e7b7fdd93a7?fingerprint=ppb20260615133425" alt="IMG 1610" width="610" height="458" style="width:610px;height:458px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/da071b73-b0eb-49cc-9958-51c544d0d85c?fingerprint=ppb20260615133426" alt="IMG 1611" width="626" height="470" style="width:626px;height:470px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a final call for athletes to return their jerseys to their coach or Ms. Pixley immediately. Check lockers, backpacks/gymbags, laundry rooms, under beds, and closets. Coaches will be&nbsp;doing&nbsp;inventory. See Ms. Pixley for&nbsp;details. Last week we wrapped up another fantastic Athletic Year at Frontenac! Our Falcons competed from September to June with grit, heart, and skill after putting in hours of practice after school hours. &nbsp;The athletic banquet not only recognizes team accomplishments, and there were many, we also recognized individuals for their community work, sportsmanship, connection to all aspects of the school, and of course, being excellent student-athletes. &nbsp;Thank you to our MC‘s for the evening, Jack Day, Taylor Tonelli, Izzy Blackburn, Ella McCourt, Creighton McKenzie, and Caelan Fraser. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f7c38e3d-5986-44cc-a0b3-56af7ebcaebb?fingerprint=ppb20260618170013" alt="Emcees2" width="783" height="587" style="width:783px;height:587px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Listed below are the major award winners for the 2025-26 school year. Well done to all of our athletes and coaches for another great year of athletics at Frontenac Secondary School.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Coach Award – Matt Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1a110ba6-fd80-4d72-b631-03ecd76c26c7?fingerprint=ppb20260618170015" alt="Matt Day" width="419" height="541" style="width:419px;height:541px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coaches Award – Sidney Young</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ec2ac795-4609-48d0-bf7a-66f9d15e746a?fingerprint=ppb20260618170020" alt="Coaches" width="428" height="404" style="width:428px;height:404px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brian Leach Award – Jack Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e3c8086-363e-45d5-a903-5b6f66cfc58a?fingerprint=ppb20260618170030" alt="Jack day" width="454" height="479" style="width:454px;height:479px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wayne Tindale Award – Marley Murray</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/921079d5-3a34-40fe-a533-e12267a6c5a4?fingerprint=ppb20260618170028" alt="Marley" width="475" height="386" style="width:475px;height:386px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jack Aldridge Leadership Award – Grace Besselink</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35e3e415-b3d3-4a42-bcae-317eab17162a?fingerprint=ppb20260618180005" alt="Aldridge" width="428" height="571" style="width:428px;height:571px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jim Smith Award – Sayo Godin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d22cbc5-59df-44c9-a04c-5b31bf0e0fab?fingerprint=ppb20260618170012" alt="Soya" width="411" height="638" style="width:411px;height:638px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Falcon Award – Alliya Derbyshire and Lawlor Hamilton</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f9179f5d-255d-4544-aef7-f60b1d73bf9e?fingerprint=ppb20260618170022" alt="Junior" width="449" height="519" style="width:449px;height:519px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Falcon Award – Cailan McGregor and Maddie Willman</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e8853026-f1b7-48e4-ab2f-e9a3fd79edf0?fingerprint=ppb20260618170019" alt="Sr Falcon" width="522" height="392" style="width:522px;height:392px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cathy Murphy Award –Top Junior Female Athlete – Bella Kolff</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3e555805-938c-40d8-ad4e-b60ca5de2c7d?fingerprint=ppb20260618170030" alt="Bella" width="550" height="431" style="width:550px;height:431px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A.A. Martin Award - Top Junior Male Athlete – Xavier Roy</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0fff4571-0097-4b19-a248-21a71fb96e49?fingerprint=ppb20260618170035" alt="Xman" width="497" height="593" style="width:497px;height:593px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">McMenamin Award – Top Senior Female Athlete – Jenna Martin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f61645d-43a5-4c8a-a178-532d1b8d6b80?fingerprint=ppb20260618170018" alt="Mc Menimen" width="484" height="363" style="width:484px;height:363px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">McMenamin Award – Top Senior Male Athlete – Wyatt Lee</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d723d29e-4956-48e8-ba65-28ef2bdf0ec2?fingerprint=ppb20260618170022" alt="Wyatt" width="473" height="631" style="width:473px;height:631px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, to our graduating athletes for four years of excitement, buzzer beater shots, Hail Mary’s, overtime goals, penalty shots, KASSAA records, OFSAA Appearances, and showing up and representing the Garnet and Grey with pride!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c7128da3-5927-495d-bb5b-dabe40600054?fingerprint=ppb20260619204611" alt="IMG 1344 (2)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon❤️</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Social Sciences</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to the World Issues class for their dedication to making the world a kinder place. After learning about the sad reality of human trafficking in our region, the team donated and fundraised over $500 so that they could create backpacks to support young women who were able to escape a terrible situation. Despite the challenges of today's world, this class of senior FSS students demonstrated the good that exists.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c31fc6b9-910e-4af8-a912-e30c6dcc7d33?fingerprint=ppb20260615133723" alt="89895c16 8110 4519 87f4 b46c5195477e" width="665" height="499" style="width:665px;height:499px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Community Outreach</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Henderson Public School is delighted with its new mural placed in the front foyer of the school. Talented artist Elian Kaiser, with the help of Mr. Garofalo, installed the artwork just in time for graduation. The motto both in English and French reflects the caliber of the artist and the school. Elian has been an avid participant in many art projects throughout their years at Frontenac.&nbsp; We will miss Elian as they cross the stage in June for graduation. Good luck with your future endeavours!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c82efb4b-c6ef-4c7a-a285-e9b9bd9cbb83?fingerprint=ppb20260615134004" alt="mural" width="707" height="503" style="width:707px;height:503px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Library and Computers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please return all textbooks or library books. We appreciate students dropping off books this week as they completed exams but there are still many more to be returned.&nbsp; Amnesty will be given for all books that belong to Frontenac and Acadie as well.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are also able to return computers to the library if they are not needed for the rest of the school year and they do not anticipate needing them based on course selections for next year. For students that have computers and do anticipate needing them for next year, we are asking families to store them safely at home for the summer and to perform system updates during the last week of August to have them ready for school in September. Any questions related to school board computers can be forwarded to Mark McKenna at mckennam@limestone.on.ca.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS to Europe</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in student travel? Join us on the 2028 March Break Trip along the Mediterranean Coast!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This March Break trip will explore sites along the Mediterranean Coast in Italy, France, Monaco, and Spain, including Cinque Terra, Nice, the medieval city of Sainte-Paul de Vence, and the newly-completed La Sagrada Família in Barcelona.&nbsp; This itinerary includes art museums, palaces, open air markets, concerts, and much more!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EF Tours is offering several promotional discounts including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$300 off for all registrations by June 22</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$200 off for all registrations by June 30</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An additional $100 off for any students who have traveled previously with EF Tours (on the Central Europe Tour), or travelers whose siblings participated&nbsp;in the Central Europe Tour.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ms. Cavers via email (caverse@limestone.on.ca) or visit our tour page (</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eftours.ca%2F3078335DU&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C4cedd18dbfeb469b9a8308decaf6366b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639171356039328388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XD6jfzM9zDrgVwYLPQD25dO1gBDP5IH9RzWtmbxgbiI%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://www.eftours.ca/3078335DU. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.eftours.ca/3078335DU</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a128f232-aaab-4a7e-a228-6dbb291cc64e?fingerprint=ppb20260615165811" alt="a6dae797 417a 4c71 9bf6 9ff63d34be8e" width="743" height="484" style="width:743px;height:484px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southeast Public Health</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/840efe3e-7dc4-4b53-9439-7cddc418b2a4?fingerprint=ppb20260522131303" alt="2026 05 08 Inclusivity Newsletter Insert" width="656" height="820" style="width:656px;height:820px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6dbb581d-fec0-4bfa-a454-b043b45d52cc?fingerprint=ppb20260522131308" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter secondary" width="656" height="1093" style="width:656px;height:1093px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Triboard</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/6d6e4dbb-7640-463a-8b14-d5e43958b132?fingerprint=ppb20260424173933&amp;fingerprint=ppb20260424173933"&fingerprint=ppb20260424173933 alt="Tri Board Deadline2026" width="437" height="327" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:327px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:437px"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Session</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Summer Session is open! Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Session Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Course Offerings:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit)&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3C</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op:  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should see their Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible to register. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Timetables for Next Year</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">draft </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">timetables for the 2026-2027 school year were distributed to students. Our Student Services team has been meeting with current students to troubleshoot any fixes needed. Our team will now need to focus their efforts on preparing for our Graduation Ceremony next week. If students were unable to meet with our team prior to the summer break, not to worry! They will be back to work the week before school starts up again to help you. Stay tuned for more detailed start up information in August. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/d217a68a-f474-4a9d-b05f-d50a55b1cf94?fingerprint=ppb20260410194623&amp;fingerprint=ppb20260410194623"&fingerprint=ppb20260410194623 alt="Save the date FSS Grad 2026" width="630" height="449" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:449px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:630px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduates are reminded to complete all required tasks in order to ensure they can cross the stage. Any last minute gown and ticket purchases need to be completed directly with Ms. Lackey. Please note that there are limited tickets remaining and will be available while supplies last. Please reach out to Ms. Lackey if you have any questions. We can't wait to celebrate the FSS Class of 2026 on Thursday! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18-24: Grade 9-11 Exams</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Grade 12 Exam Return from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Optional for students)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Grade 9-11 Exam Return from 8:15 am to 9:15 am (Optional for students)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Gr. 12 Graduation at St. Lawrence College 11:00 am</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">July-August: Summer Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 26: Incoming Grade 9 Orientation Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 1: PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2: First Day of School</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Semester two exams are schdeuled from June 18 - June 24, 2026. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><a href="/documents/be0119d4-2d2b-4929-9404-d5c6dee18362/FSS-Exam-Schedule-Semester-2-2025-2026-Revised-June-12.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260612125647" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">click here </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">for the revised schedule as of June 12</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June has arrived! Life has been busy at FSS and next week will see the culmination of many extra curricular activities with performances and banquets as well as classroom activities in the form of tests, final projects, culminating tasks, EQAO testing for math and review for exams. The FSS Exam schedule can be found </span><a href="/documents/be0119d4-2d2b-4929-9404-d5c6dee18362/FSS-Exam-Schedule-Semester-2-2025-2026-Revised-June-12.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260612125647" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We encourage all families to read the schedule. If you note that your student has a conflict (two exams during the same time), please see Ms. Morris-Pocock (Gr. 10 &amp; 12) or Mr. McKenna (Gr. 9 &amp; 11) to resolve the conflict. We encourage all of our students to push hard and stay strong!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Arts</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎵Please join us to help celebrate the year end of the arts at Frontenac</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Year End Music Concert: "Feel the Beat!"</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Come experience the diverse musical talents of Frontenac and Acadie students! This exciting evening will feature an energetic mix of musical theatre, jazz, rock, and R&amp;B.&nbsp;</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:&nbsp;Monday, June 8th | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:&nbsp;School Library</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Admission:&nbsp;Suggested donation of $2 at the door&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✨ The Arts Banquet: "Magic"</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrate the arts with great food, fun activities, and incredible student entertainment! Costumes are highly encouraged, and parents/guardians are warmly invited to join the fun.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:&nbsp;Friday, June 12th | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:&nbsp;Great Hall (Main Gymnasium)</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Athletics</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Frontenac Athletics is hosting the year end banquet on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 11th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Doors open at 3:30 pm and food will be provided by Crave. Tickets have been on sale this week and will be available to purchase at Lunch next week in the Front Foyer. Please join us in celebrating the year in sports at Frontenac. This year end celebration is a culmination of the 2025-26 school year. For the spring season alone, Frontenac athletics counted 307 student athletes that played rugby, ultimate, soccer, girls softball, baseball, and track and field. Supporting our athletes, we are proud of the 32 community and staff coaches that made a positive difference in learning through sport. We deeply thank you for your dedication and commitment to supporting the Frontenac school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/40e25389-cd76-4e4c-ba0e-44af40513a3c?fingerprint=ppb20260522131306" alt="IMG 8186" width="780" height="1013" style="width:780px;height:1013px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, Gaije and Gemma and PALs Garrett and Sidney travelled to London, Ontario to compete in Frontenac's first ever unified Special Olympics Provincial Championships, in Track and Field. Competing as a Unified pairing made up of one Special Olympic athlete and one mainstream athlete, Gaije and Garrett came home with 3 gold and 2 silver medals. Gemma and Sidney also competed as a Unified team, and won 2 gold, 2 silver and a bronze! In addition to the impressive results, so many schools commented on how well these athletes represented our school with kindness and positivity.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/31937ab7-c587-41fe-b5d1-878512903b57?fingerprint=ppb20260605200006" alt="CFEA4C99 1EBF 40EB 9328 9A590B003139" width="666" height="726" style="width:666px;height:726px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Varsity girls rugby team will be playing for an OFSSA medal on Saturday, June 6th. Semi-final results from Friday afternoon will determine the medal that the girls will be playing for. Let's go Falcons!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0bcf50e-cfa5-4501-9bfc-703cb6d00b7e?fingerprint=ppb20260605200006" alt="IMG 8889" width="510" height="473" style="width:510px;height:473px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to: Wyatt Lee for winning the OFSAA Gold Medal in the Senior Boys 100m and claiming the title of fastest student in Ontario; the Senior Boys 4 x100m relay team of Wyatt Lee, Daniel Fitzgerald, Brady Gendron, and Riley Topping who took home the Bronze Medal; and Cailan McGregor who finished 4th in the Senior Boys 1500m. Good luck to the athletes still competing! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a135fd03-f173-4d9c-a918-1e659d764bcf?fingerprint=ppb20260605200006" alt="IMG 2191" width="510" height="680" style="width:510px;height:680px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a final call for athletes to return their jerseys to their coach or Ms. Pixley immediately. Check lockers, backpacks/gymbags, laundry rooms, under beds, and closets. Coaches will be&nbsp;doing&nbsp;inventory and emailing&nbsp;home.&nbsp;&nbsp;If athletes do not return their jerseys by June 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, they will be contacted with a&nbsp;follow-up&nbsp;and&nbsp;possible consequences. See Ms. Pixley for&nbsp;details. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Pride Week </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's&nbsp;that time of the year again! Pride week is next week, June 8th-12th:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday is&nbsp;rainbow&nbsp;day AND Karaoke at lunch in the cafeteria!&nbsp;Show us your rainbows and get a treat!&nbsp;Pink 'Frontenac Strong' T-shirts will be for sale in the Front Foyer at Lunch for $15 each. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday&nbsp;there will be&nbsp;Skittles&nbsp;trivia at lunch in the cafeteria!&nbsp;Pink 'Frontenac Strong' T-shirts will be for sale in the Front Foyer at Lunch for $15 each. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday will be&nbsp;PINK&nbsp;DAY! Wear pink and earn a point for the Grade Challenge! At lunch,&nbsp;guest speakers&nbsp;are&nbsp;coming&nbsp;from PRIDE organizations&nbsp;for&nbsp;a lunch&nbsp;and learn in&nbsp;the library. Everyone is welcome!</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday&nbsp;there will be a movie playing at lunch in the library!&nbsp;</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday&nbsp;at lunch&nbsp;there will be crafting, pride banner decorating and face painting.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Take a look&nbsp;at the posters around the school for more information. Show your spirit falcons!&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9e354682-dd2f-40a8-ba9d-88c02c9dc4d1?fingerprint=ppb20260605220004" alt="20260605 171510" width="557" height="742" style="width:557px;height:742px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Social Sciences</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, grade 9 geography students were given the opportunity to experience the great outdoors at the Gould Lake Education Centre. Students were given the opportunity to learn about the ruggedness of the Canadian Shield and enjoy the terrain safely from the water. Thankfully the weather was more cooperative this year than in years past.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9e3531ce-c4c6-4ded-aecf-978e065501fd?fingerprint=ppb20260605200006" alt="IMG 4333" width="551" height="413" style="width:551px;height:413px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dc2d6183-b2a0-4499-8f5c-e36c1daa5c58?fingerprint=ppb20260605200006" alt="IMG 4336" width="546" height="410" style="width:546px;height:410px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Cafeteria</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of a school rejuvenation project, the cafeteria has had several "pop-ups" to sell baked goods, sandwiches and drinks. Cash and debit card is accepted. The goal is to promote school spirit and social interaction amongst FSS students. There will be two more pop-up events during lunch on Monday, June 8th and Friday, June 12th. See you there!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Library and Computers</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now is the time to return all library books borrowed from the Frontenac Library. Students will be getting an email with a list of books that they have outstanding. Grade 12 students should have already received a paper copy of this list. This will include textbooks as well as library books. If students need to keep their textbooks in order to study for their exams,&nbsp; they will bring their textbooks and return them at their exam. Students who forget to bring their textbooks to their exams will be expected to return them to the main office the following day.&nbsp; If there are any questions, concerns or errors regarding the books signed out to students, they should come talk to Ms. Purbhoo in the Library Learning Commons as soon as possible.&nbsp; Amnesty will be given for all books that belong to Frontenac and Acadie as well.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are also able to return computers to the library if they are not needed for the rest of the school year and they do not anticipate needing them based on course selections for next year. For students that have computers and do anticipate needing them for next year, we are asking families to store them safely at home for the summer and to perform system updates during the last week of August to have them ready for school in September. Any questions related to school board computers can be forwarded to Mark McKenna at mckennam@limestone.on.ca.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FSS Computing</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On June 1, we sent 18 students to participate in Sydenham High School’s inaugural SHS Hack-A-Thon event, the first hackathon within our board. At this year’s event, students were challenged to address the negative impact of increasing smartphone use on Canadian youth. Students then had the entire day to come up with a tech solution to help with the problem. This was an opportunity for them to collaborate, be creative, and apply technical skills across a variety of domains. In teams of 2 to 5 members, our students brainstormed, programmed, improvised, created artwork, and presented their apps or games to a panel of judges from industry and academia. Some students also took the chance to network and form new friendships with like-minded people from other teams. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e44d9b86-d74b-4ae9-88be-01b6eb492691?fingerprint=ppb20260605120005" alt="IMG 20260601 114555165" width="732" height="549" style="width:732px;height:549px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e109320c-3818-41e0-afbe-4c160878ceed?fingerprint=ppb20260605120005" alt="IMG 20260601 133010266 HDR" width="751" height="563" style="width:751px;height:563px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/05d2dc1e-d4fe-4027-a616-8f40b6e2d3bf?fingerprint=ppb20260605130006" alt="Group" width="802" height="409" style="width:802px;height:409px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Triboard</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 5, 2026.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><img src="/images/6d6e4dbb-7640-463a-8b14-d5e43958b132?fingerprint=ppb20260424173933"&fingerprint=ppb20260424173933 alt="Tri Board Deadline2026" width="437" height="327" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:327px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:437px"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Session</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Summer Session is open! Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Session Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Course Offerings:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit)&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3C</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op:  </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering. &nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should see their Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible to register. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d217a68a-f474-4a9d-b05f-d50a55b1cf94?fingerprint=ppb20260410194623"&fingerprint=ppb20260410194623 alt="Save the date FSS Grad 2026" width="630" height="449" style="boxSizing:border-box;borderStyle:none;height:449px;maxWidth:100%;objectFit:cover;display:inline-block;width:630px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduates are reminded to complete all required tasks in order to ensure they can cross the stage. Any last minute gown and ticket puchases need to be completed directly with Ms. Lackey. Please note that there are limited tickets remaining and there is now a waitlist for additional ticket purchases. Please reach out to Ms. Lackey if you have any questions. We can't wait to celebrate the FSS Class of 2026 in a few short weeks! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8-12: Pride Week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8: Year End Concert 7:00-8:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11: Athletic Banquet 4:00 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12: Arts Banquet 4:00 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12: Grade 9 EQAO Math Day 1</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15: Grade 9 EQAO Math Day 2</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16-19: Grade 12 Exams </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18-24: Grade 9-11 Exams</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Graduation at St. Lawrence College</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26: PA Day</span></p>