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Monday

Daily Announcements

Nov. 9, 2026

Attention to all Co-op students: Please hand in your remaining paperwork to your co-op teacher – Mr. Kenney, Ms. Kasper or Mr. Patry by the end of today.

Any Gr 11 or Gr 12 students – you can now register for Dual Credits at St. Lawerence College for Semester 2.  It is a college course that you can attain while you are attending F.S.S. The courses usually run for 3 hours each week during a 14 week session. Come by student services to see the options available and pick up a permission form. See Ms. Kasper or Mr. Kenney if you are interested.

Attention Grade 12’s: Nervous about college or university? Not sure what to expect, or how to handle the increased workload? Want to know where and how to get help in post-secondary? On-Line to Success (OLTS) is a free transition program for Grade 12 students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and/or mental health disorders, and plan to attend college or university.  This online program supports students as they prepare for postsecondary while learning more about themselves and their learning profile. Course activities aim to help students build an understanding of their strengths and challenges, time management strategies, stress management tools, self-advocacy, and navigating the Accessibility Office.

To be eligible for this program, students must:

·         Be enrolled in Grade 12 (or doing additional year)

·         Plan to attend a degree or diploma granting program at post-secondary

·         Have a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder diagnosis

·         Experience academic functional impairment due to a learning disability, ADHD, ASD and/or a mental health disorder

The deadline for registration is Monday January 18th, 2027. Registration packages are available in Student Services. For more information, please visit the Grade 12 Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please see Ms. McCluskey.

Attention AP Exam Writers:  You have only 3 more days, including today, to register and pay for your AP exam on School-Day with the early bird pricing.  See Mrs. Dempster in guidance with any questions.

Any senior girls hoping to try out for the senior girls volleyball team, please meet in room 176 TODAY at the start of lunch.

To all boys interested in playing Senior Basketball.   Tryouts begin this week.  The first one is Wednesday from 2:45 to 4:15 PM.  Please see Mr. Finn if you have any questions prior ot the tryouts.  Tryout times for Thursday and Friday are to be determined. 

Calling all Wrestlers!   Frontenac wrestling starts this week!   Girls start practice  tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 10,  from 2:45-4:30 in the Cafeteria.    Boys start this Thursday, Nov 12, from 2:45 – 4:30 in the Cafeteria.  No experience is necessary, just come dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.  Contact Mr. Chapman if you have any questions.

 

There will be a brief meeting for those interested in trying out for the Junior Boys Basketball team in room 176 this Thursday at 11:30.

In preparation for Remembrance Day, Ms. Lloyd's Family Studies Class will be selling handmade felt poppies tomorrow at lunch in the front foyer. Poppies are $5 each, cash only.

Attention all curlers – there is a meeting today at lunch in room 118 to pick up permission forms and try on shoes. Please see Mr. Skilton or Ms. Depew if you are unable to attend.

On Friday the Sr boys football team played LaSalle in the KASSAA semi-finals. After starting slow the Sr. Boys took control of the game defeating Lasalle 41-8 touchdowns were scored by Declan Cowan, Ty Huddleston, Henry Casterton, and Isaac Pond. Film today after School. KASSAA finals this Friday against Holy Cross @ 6:30pm at Richardson Stadium.

  

Tuesday

Daily Announcements

Nov. 10, 2026

Attention AP Exam Writers:  Tomorrow is the last day to register and pay for your AP exam on School-Day with the early bird pricing.  See Mrs. Dempster in guidance with any questions.

Are you in grade 10 or 11 and interested in a leadership opportunity. We are looking for students who are interested in facilitating anti-bullying and anti-discrimination workshops for students in grades 4 to 8. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, see Ms Purbhoo in the library today or tomorrow at the latest.  

Yesterday Frontenac had 5 cross country athletes competing at OFSAA, all the way in Sudbury! Anya Egan kicked off the FSS runners with a great run in the Novice Girls race. Then our Junior Boys team of Sam Korcok-Sogbein, Tommy Bagg, Simon Breadner, and Eli Mack hit the trails for their race. Sam finished in a stellar 15th place overall in Ontario and the entire boys team came in 5th place. An amazing finish to an amazing season! Your coaches want to thank all the cross country runners for their hard work and great runs this fall. Way to go Falcons!!

To all boys interested in playing Senior Basketball.   Tryouts begin next week.  The first one is Wednesday from 2:45 to 4:30 PM.  The second try out is Thursday 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Please meet Mr. Finn at the start of lunch in room 116 for more information. 

Calling all Wrestlers!   Frontenac wrestling starts this week!   Girls start practice  today, Tuesday Nov. 10,  from 2:45-4:30 in the Cafeteria.    Boys start this Thursday, Nov 12, from 2:45 – 4:30 in the Cafeteria.  No experience is necessary, just come dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.  Contact Mr. Chapman if you have any questions.  

Hey GRADS:  time to smile. It's time to sign up for your grad photos?  Photos start this Friday and run until the end of the month. Go to the grade 12 Google classroom or see the posters around the school for the link and code. Don't wait until the last minute when time slots are all full. Sign up today.

There will be a brief meeting for those interested in trying out for the Junior Boys Basketball team in room 176 this Thursday at 11:30.  

Attention all boys interested in trying out for the boys hockey team. There will be a brief meeting at the start of lunch today in room 222.

Any senior girls interested in trying out for Sr. Girls volleyball, the first tryout will be this Wednesday at 4:15 in the main gym. Please let Reece or Ms. Pixley know if you can’t make it

Grade 12 students interested in joining Frontenac's Blood Donor team can find sign-up instructions on the Grade 12 Google Classroom. If you need help or more information, please come find Ms Lee in room 271.

 

In preparation for Remembrance Day, Ms. Lloyd's Family Studies Class will be selling handmade felt poppies today at lunch in the front foyer. Poppies are $5 each, cash only.

Indigenous Students and Allies: Hank and Dakota are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in the Falcon's Nest.   Bring your lunch and let's spend some time together!

There is a help available at lunch today in the Falcon's Nest for any students writing the Literacy Test.

 

 

 

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