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June 19 Newsletter

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.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS Admin</h2>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.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Arts</h2>A Remarkable Year in the Arts at FSSWhat a year it has been for the arts at Frontenac!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.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.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.The year was filled with memorable artistic experiences. Students brought adventure to life on stage in our production of Treasure Island: A New Adventure, shared their talents at two Coffee Houses, and performed in two major concerts. Our band students were also recognized for their excellence at the Kiwanis Music Festival and the Festival of Music at Canada's Wonderland. Throughout the year, arts students enriched school assemblies and events with music, performances, artwork, and creativity.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.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).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.We can't wait to do it all again next year!Students interested in getting involved should watch for information in September and be sure to save the date for Arts Camp at Camp Iawah on September 29–30—our annual overnight kickoff filled with creativity, collaboration, community, and arts-filled fun.Here's to another incredible year of creating, performing, and connecting through the arts at FSS!Attached below are some photos from the final music performance on Monday, June 8th.<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"><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"><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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS Athletics</h2>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 doing inventory. See Ms. Pixley for 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.  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.  Thank you to our MC‘s for the evening, Jack Day, Taylor Tonelli, Izzy Blackburn, Ella McCourt, Creighton McKenzie, and Caelan Fraser. <img src="/images/f7c38e3d-5986-44cc-a0b3-56af7ebcaebb?fingerprint=ppb20260618170013" alt="Emcees2" width="783" height="587" style="width:783px;height:587px;display:inline-block">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.Community Coach Award – Matt Day<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">Coaches Award – Sidney Young<img src="/images/ec2ac795-4609-48d0-bf7a-66f9d15e746a?fingerprint=ppb20260618170020" alt="Coaches" width="428" height="404" style="width:428px;height:404px;display:inline-block">Brian Leach Award – Jack Day<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">Wayne Tindale Award – Marley Murray<img src="/images/921079d5-3a34-40fe-a533-e12267a6c5a4?fingerprint=ppb20260618170028" alt="Marley" width="475" height="386" style="width:475px;height:386px;display:inline-block">Jack Aldridge Leadership Award – Grace Besselink<img src="/images/35e3e415-b3d3-4a42-bcae-317eab17162a?fingerprint=ppb20260618180005" alt="Aldridge" width="428" height="571" style="width:428px;height:571px;display:inline-block">Jim Smith Award – Sayo Godin<img src="/images/3d22cbc5-59df-44c9-a04c-5b31bf0e0fab?fingerprint=ppb20260618170012" alt="Soya" width="411" height="638" style="width:411px;height:638px;display:inline-block">Junior Falcon Award – Alliya Derbyshire and Lawlor Hamilton<img src="/images/f9179f5d-255d-4544-aef7-f60b1d73bf9e?fingerprint=ppb20260618170022" alt="Junior" width="449" height="519" style="width:449px;height:519px;display:inline-block">Senior Falcon Award – Cailan McGregor and Maddie Willman<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">Cathy Murphy Award –Top Junior Female Athlete – Bella Kolff<img src="/images/3e555805-938c-40d8-ad4e-b60ca5de2c7d?fingerprint=ppb20260618170030" alt="Bella" width="550" height="431" style="width:550px;height:431px;display:inline-block">A.A. Martin Award - Top Junior Male Athlete – Xavier Roy<img src="/images/0fff4571-0097-4b19-a248-21a71fb96e49?fingerprint=ppb20260618170035" alt="Xman" width="497" height="593" style="width:497px;height:593px;display:inline-block">McMenamin Award – Top Senior Female Athlete – Jenna Martin<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">McMenamin Award – Top Senior Male Athlete – Wyatt Lee<img src="/images/d723d29e-4956-48e8-ba65-28ef2bdf0ec2?fingerprint=ppb20260618170022" alt="Wyatt" width="473" height="631" style="width:473px;height:631px;display:inline-block">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!<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">Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon❤️<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS Social Sciences</h2>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. <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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Community Outreach</h2>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.  We will miss Elian as they cross the stage in June for graduation. Good luck with your future endeavours!<img src="/images/c82efb4b-c6ef-4c7a-a285-e9b9bd9cbb83?fingerprint=ppb20260615134004" alt="mural" width="707" height="503" style="width:707px;height:503px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS Library and Computers</h2>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.  Amnesty will be given for all books that belong to Frontenac and Acadie as well.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.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS to Europe</h2>Interested in student travel? Join us on the 2028 March Break Trip along the Mediterranean Coast!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.  This itinerary includes art museums, palaces, open air markets, concerts, and much more!EF Tours is offering several promotional discounts including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">$300 off for all registrations by June 22</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">$200 off for all registrations by June 30</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">An additional $100 off for any students who have traveled previously with EF Tours (on the Central Europe Tour), or travelers whose siblings participated in the Central Europe Tour.</li></ul>If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ms. Cavers via email (caverse@limestone.on.ca) or visit our tour page (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eftours.ca%2F3078335DU&data=05%7C02%7Cmckennam%40limestone.on.ca%7C4cedd18dbfeb469b9a8308decaf6366b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639171356039328388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XD6jfzM9zDrgVwYLPQD25dO1gBDP5IH9RzWtmbxgbiI%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://www.eftours.ca/3078335DU. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">www.eftours.ca/3078335DU</a>).  <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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Southeast Public Health</h2><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"><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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Triboard</h2>The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is August 5, 2026.  <img src="/images/6d6e4dbb-7640-463a-8b14-d5e43958b132?fingerprint=ppb20260424173933&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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Summer Session</h2>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. Session Dates: 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.  Limestone Course Offerings: Grade 10: MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit) Grade 11: NBE 3C, NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U Grade 12: ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U Co-op:   <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.   </li></ul>Students should see their Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible to register. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Timetables for Next Year</h2>This week, draft 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. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Graduation</h2><img src="/images/d217a68a-f474-4a9d-b05f-d50a55b1cf94?fingerprint=ppb20260410194623&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">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! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</h2>June 18-24: Grade 9-11 ExamsJune 22: Grade 12 Exam Return from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Optional for students)June 25: Grade 9-11 Exam Return from 8:15 am to 9:15 am (Optional for students)June 25: Gr. 12 Graduation at St. Lawrence College 11:00 amJune 26: PA DayJuly-August: Summer BreakAugust 26: Incoming Grade 9 Orientation DaySeptember 1: PA DaySeptember 2: First Day of School

2026-06-19 21:16:23.892 +0000 UTC

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Dear Families,As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.2026-2027 School Year Budget At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.The full <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</a>, along with a new resource, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link">Budget Overview – Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</a>The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.Motion Passed by Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026 A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of OntarioAs we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</a> to mark this occasion. We have also received a <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</a>.Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.Thank you,Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +0000 UTC

Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget

At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $340.5 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Operating expenditures of $316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Capital expenditures of $23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</li></ul>The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Special Education</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Staff Replacement</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Student Transportation</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Statutory Benefits</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Resources:</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260618134224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">2026-2027 Budget Overview</a> (PDF)</li></ul>

2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +0000 UTC

Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Edith Dumont, has provided the following letter for the Class of 2026:As the representative of the Crown in Ontario, it is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026.Your graduation is more than a milestone — it reflects the curiosity and perseverance you have demonstrated throughout your journey. It is a moment to celebrate not only your academic achievements, but also the friendships formed, the challenges overcome, and the confidence you have gained along the way.Take a moment to recognize those who have walked this journey alongside you — your family, your teachers, the dedicated school staff, and your friends. Their support has contributed to your success and to this moment of celebration.As you look ahead, you may be preparing to continue your studies, enter the workforce, or explore new paths yet to be imagined. Whatever direction you choose, carry with you the curiosity and the resilience you have demonstrated during your school years.Your generation has the capacity to strengthen our province by building caring and supportive communities. Your ideas, your actions, and your voices matter.Congratulations once again, Class of 2026. The future is yours — embrace it with confidence.Sincerely,Edith Dumont<a href="/documents/443705ac-c120-438d-aefe-6b3aeabf0d61/LG-Congratulations-letter-Class-of-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152638" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario - English</a> (PDF)<a href="/documents/82fc1ce8-2d6d-47a4-9c4e-256fc071a9f0/Lettre-de-felicitations-de-la-LG-Promotion-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152718" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario - French</a> (PDF)

2026-06-17 15:28:35.483 +0000 UTC

Year End Letter to Students and Parents

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has shared a letter for students, parents and families: Dear Students, Parents and Families,To our amazing students: well done on finishing another school year! This is a good time to celebrate everything you have accomplished over the past several months. You worked hard, took on challenges, learned new things and continued to grow. You should be proud of all you have achieved this year.As you begin your summer break, take time to rest, explore your interests, and enjoy time with family and friends. However you choose to spend your summer, I hope you make the most of the months ahead.To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether your next step is college, university, an apprenticeship, the workforce or another pathway, I wish you every success in the years ahead.As families look ahead to September and the start of a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind. Ontario schools will continue to focus on helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing and math while preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Students in elementary schools will learn from the same core materials and benefit from a revised Kindergarten curriculum focused on foundational literacy, math and science skills. In Grade 7 and 8, updated History courses will include new mandatory content on the history of Black Canadians.In high schools, students in Grade 10 History will have new learning about Black history, the Holocaust and Holodomor. Students will also be required to demonstrate financial literacy as part of earning their high school diploma. To help provide clearer expectations and a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, high school students will complete written final exams during a dedicated exam period, and attendance and classroom participation will form part of their final grade. Together, these changes will help students stay engaged in their learning and be better prepared for life after graduation.I hope the summer ahead provides an opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-earned time together. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.Sincerely,The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education <a href="/documents/1fba83f3-9f1b-4d60-a77c-3bc15cd094c8/Year-End-Letter-to-Students-and-Parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152216" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - English</a> (PDF)<a href="/documents/1466db2e-00ea-40f2-b63d-8d3f65d04a0d/Lettre-concernant-la-fin-de-l-ann-e-scolaire-l-intention-des-l-ves-et-des-parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152354" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - French</a> (PDF)

2026-06-17 15:22:45.539 +0000 UTC

Limestone Students Earn Prestigious Scholarships, Including National Loran Honour

Limestone District School Board graduates have received significant scholarships to support their post-secondary education. Nathan KashiraKingston Secondary School (KSS) graduate Nathan Kashira has been selected as a <a href="https://loranscholar.ca/scholars/nathan-kashira/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">2026 Loran Scholar</a>, out of more than 5,400 applicants across Canada. Of the 36 selected to become the Class of 2026, Nathan is among the nine from Ontario who were selected. Nathan owns and operates a drone photography and videography company. He also leads a church volunteer team dedicated to supporting the community through food security initiatives, sports programs, and social services. In addition to his entrepreneurial, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts, Nathan works in both food service and construction, and captains the KSS football team. <figure><img src="/images/cbb7d05d-cdf2-4f71-bb15-e031d213cf0b?fingerprint=ppb20260616151434" alt="Nathan Kashira" width="260" height="344" style="width:260px;height:344px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Nathan Kashira</figcaption></figure>The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad of approximately $100,000 total, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors. For more information about Nathan’s achievements, please visit the following coverage: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/kingston-student-awarded-prestigious-national-scholarship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Kingston student awarded prestigious national scholarship | The Kingston Whig Standard</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.kingstonist.com/news/kingston-secondary-school-senior-named-a-loran-scholars-finalist-update/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Update - Selected as Loran Scholar: Kingston Secondary School senior named a Loran Scholars Finalist – Kingston News</a> </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11648903/building-bright-futures-kingstons-nathan-kashira-named-a-loran-scholars-finalist/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Building Bright Futures: Kingston’s Nathan Kashira named a Loran Scholars finalist | Watch News Videos Online</a> </li></ul> Athena AndrecykAthena Andrecyk, also graduating from KSS, has received a full four-year athletic (Cross Country/Track and Field) and academic scholarship (Honors College - Biochemistry) to the University of Alabama.  Athena is a multiple OFSAA champion in Cross Country and Track, and U20 National Champion who has represented Team Canada in the U20 World Cross Country Championship.     She was also on MPP Ted Hsu’s Constituency Youth Advisory Council for four years and was co-chair last year. During that time, the group worked on municipal projects supporting food banks and youth engagement. Athena has successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and is grateful to everyone at KSS for helping her prepare for her post-secondary journey. For more information about Athena’s achievements, please visit the following coverage: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.visitkingston.ca/stories/athletes-of-kingston-athena-andrecyk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Visit Kingston | Athletes of Kingston: Athena Andrecyk</a> </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/16-year-old-running-star-wins-canadian-u20-xc-title/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Canadian Running magazine: 16-year-old running star wins Canadian U20 XC title</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kss.limestone.on.ca/news/three-gold-medals-at-ofsaa-track-and-field-championships" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Three Gold Medals at OFSAA Track and Field Championships</a> </li></ul><figure><img src="/images/c223b26f-4907-4b15-875c-542826a35a63?fingerprint=ppb20260616151557" alt="Athena Andrecyk and KSS Coaches" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><figcaption>Athena Andrecyk (seated), with coaches Kim James, Morgann Rymall, Griffin Sawchuk, and Marc Carriere.</figcaption></figure> Haleigh KnetschErnestown Secondary School graduate Hayleigh Knetsch has been awarded the <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/admission-bursaries/promise-scholars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Queen's University Promise Scholarship</a>, valued between $60,000 to $100,000 over four years (depending on the program of study) to cover tuition, living costs, and educational expenses. <figure><img src="/images/46d3af77-73af-48ac-aa5c-4518f9d71888?fingerprint=ppb20260616152501" alt="Hayleigh Knetsch" width="200" height="250" style="width:200px;height:250px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Haleigh Knetsch</figcaption></figure>This scholarship includes guaranteed paid summer internships after the first, second, and third year. It also provides access to specialized mentorship, tutoring, and dedicated staff support to help students transition to and thrive in university.  Hayleigh is also a recipient of the <a href="https://kss.limestone.on.ca/news/2025-2026-limestone-student-achievers-award-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">2025-2026 Limestone Student Achievers Award</a>, which recognizes outstanding achievements of secondary students whose exceptional accomplishments merit recognition beyond school-level awards. Recipients demonstrate exemplary achievement in the following areas: leadership; positive attitude, energy, and school spirit; and academic standing.  <figure><img src="/images/f0ef0855-d0cb-4732-bd70-498434ad010b?fingerprint=ppb20260619160141" alt="Kayl Vankoughnett" width="227" height="302" style="width:227px;height:302px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Kayl Vankoughnett</figcaption></figure>Kayl Vankoughnett  Sydenham High School graduate Kayl Vankoughnett has earned the <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/major-awards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Queen’s University Chernoff Family Award</a>. To receive this award, students must demonstrate various qualities including superior academic ability and proven leadership qualities. Students must also be involved in school and community activities and be original and creative thinkers. Award winners receive a total value of $48,000 to $72,000 depending on the program.  Kayl was also a recipient of this year’s Limestone Student Achievers Award.  <figure><img src="/images/b33467ef-6a0c-421a-b785-6d88e942a623?fingerprint=ppb20260619160143" alt="Ava Sauve" width="186" height="236" style="width:186px;height:236px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Ava Sauve</figcaption></figure>Ava Sauve  Sydenham High School graduate Ava Sauve has also earned the <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/major-awards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Queen’s University Chernoff Family Award</a>. To receive this award, students must demonstrate various qualities including superior academic ability and proven leadership qualities. Students must also be involved in school and community activities and be original and creative thinkers. Award winners receive a total value of $48,000 to $72,000 depending on the program.   <figure><img src="/images/f2cdcd21-2d14-4e2c-aa60-d99d8ebd83a7?fingerprint=ppb20260619160159" alt="M. Ho Michelle Leake" width="191" height="241" style="width:191px;height:241px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Minh Ho</figcaption></figure>Minh Ho  Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI) graduate Minh Ho has won the <a href="https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/international-english-scholarship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">University of Ottawa’s International English Admission Scholarship</a> of $7,500 per term for up to 12 terms. This scholarship is to assist newly admitted international students beginning their first term of studies in Winter 2026 or later and undertaking their university studies in English in an approved undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa. <figure><img src="/images/b71f5370-123e-4dc9-88cf-325eb993bb65?fingerprint=ppb20260619160214" alt="T. Waseem" width="188" height="238" style="width:188px;height:238px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Tooba Waseem</figcaption></figure>Tooba Waseem  LCVI graduate Tooba Waseem is the recipient of the Queen’s University Engineering International Admission Award of $10,000 to $25,000 per year. This is awarded based on academic achievement to international students entering first year of any first-entry undergraduate degree program in Smith Engineering. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided the student continues to be registered full-time in a program of study within Smith Engineering.  <figure><img src="/images/0070d873-8045-4cc2-9292-5183efc5e1cf?fingerprint=ppb20260619160219" alt="Y. Feng" width="188" height="239" style="width:188px;height:239px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Yuyue Feng</figcaption></figure>Yuyue Feng  LCVI graduate Yuyue Feng has been awarded the University of Calgary’s Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Scholarship for Students Outside the Calgary Area. This scholarship totals $30,400, renewable in the second and third year, and is offered annually for academic excellence to undergraduate students entering first year at the Schulich School of Engineering. <figure><img src="/images/76bab155-7a85-46a5-bc0d-cd3322097ec1?fingerprint=ppb20260619160156" alt="H. Kim" width="188" height="250" style="width:188px;height:250px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Hannah Kim</figcaption></figure>Hannah Kim  LCVI graduate Hannah Kim has won the <a href="https://horatioalger.ca/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarship</a> worth $25,000. It is awarded to 10 students across Canada who demonstrate a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university in Canada starting fall 2026, the desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field, who have been involved in co-curricular activities and community service, and who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. <figure><img src="/images/6dd377bc-9795-494e-8ccc-48a7f4b45079?fingerprint=ppb20260619160211" alt="M. Rouse" width="185" height="233" style="width:185px;height:233px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Malika Rouse</figcaption></figure>Malika Rouse  LCVI graduate Malika Rouse has been awarded McMaster University’s <a href="https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/aid-awards-for-black-students/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link">Brighter World Entrance Award</a> of $5,000. This award was established in 2020 by the university to celebrate the achievements of Black students entering an undergraduate program.   <figure><img src="/images/807c331a-1ff3-40c9-aae1-d0a3c99a7490?fingerprint=ppb20260619160150" alt="C. Christopher" width="190" height="240" style="width:190px;height:240px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Clara Christopher</figcaption></figure>Clara Christopher  LCVI graduate Clara Christopher has been awarded the Ken and Ann Watts Memorial Foundation Scholarship of $3,000. This scholarship is awarded to students who will be entering a Canadian college or university program which will provide training for an arts career.     Students must have participated in a National Theatre School of Canada’s District Festival production in the year of the application, and have demonstrated exceptional talent in, and commitment to, the arts in their school and community.  Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington Student Awards 2026  On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington held its annual “Take It for Granted” evening in Selby.  This year, $84,000 in student awards were presented to Limestone District School Board graduating students from Lennox and Addington County who are heading to post-secondary school.   Since inception, the Foundation has distributed $2.16 million to charitable causes and student awards thanks to the generosity of donors. <figure><img src="/images/4887ab46-c977-4bb0-b8e4-0ed91153566b?fingerprint=ppb20260616153438" alt="Group of students who were awarded Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington Student Awards 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><figcaption>Image provided by the Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington</figcaption></figure>Charlotte Uens Student AwardEstablished in 2009, this award is made possible by the donation of Stuart Uens in remembrance of his mother, Charlotte. The Uens family understood the value of working hard. It is designed to help those students who share the Uens’ values of hard work and education by providing annual awards to graduates of Napanee District Secondary School (NDSS) for their post-secondary education.  Maya Bellegarde, Katie Buchan, Jocelyn Corriveau, Abby Kelsey, Natasha Kennedy-Eros, Chloe McArthur, Elizabeth Miller, Finlay Paul, Laney Wansborough, Vienna Ballance-Hinch, Megan Delarosbil, Richard James Punchard, Ryder Steven Punchard, Autumn Ramwood, Noah van der Werf  Mary Jo Field Indigenous Student Award Established in 2024, this student award is made possible by the donation of David Field and family in remembrance of his wife Mary Jo. The Field family understand the value of working hard. They also made education a priority. Understanding that the cost of education could be prohibitive for some students, they established this fund. It is designed to help an Indigenous student, who shares the Fields’ values of hard work and education, to take the next step to a post-secondary school education. Abby Scott, North Addington Education Centre (NAEC)  Werk Poole Student AwardEstablished in 2004, The Werk Poole Student Award was introduced as a tribute to Werk Poole, a leader in the Napanee community for many years. This fund annually disburses an award to a graduating secondary school student, resident of Lennox and Addington County, who has been accepted into a Leadership Training Program. The student will have demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, the qualities inherent in leadership roles. Significant community ties and volunteer experience would be possible indicators of a student’s commitment to a leadership program. Chloe Mazurski, NAEC  Camden East Women’s Institute Student AwardEstablished in 2006, this fund will provide an annual award for a Napanee District Secondary School student to attend a community college as follows: this student should be a resident of Camden East Ward #1 / Newburgh Ward #2 areas and awarded based upon criteria set out by the Camden East Women’s Institute. Candidates will be recommended by Napanee District Secondary School. Devan Maxwell  Goodyear Student Award  Established in 2002, the Goodyear Award provides an award to a graduating high school student from Lennox and Addington County, for the purpose of post-secondary education and training in technical education. Ryder Steven Punchard, NDSS  Rotary Club of Napanee Service Above Self Student Award Established in 2024, the Napanee Rotary “Service Above Self” Award recognizes one graduating student from each Lennox and Addington high school who is planning on attending post-secondary education. It is designed to support a student who has demonstrated a dedication to serving their community by leading or actively participating in initiatives which improve an aspect of their community in a meaningful way. The three successful students will be chosen by their high schools – NDSS, Ernestown Secondary School (ESS), and NAEC. Karlee Hickey, ESS Abby Kelsey, NDSS Chloe Mazurski, NAEC  Ross and Helen Oliver Student Award   This award is made possible through the donation of John and David Oliver in loving memory of their father, Ross and mother, Helen. The Olivers were both passionate about education and its amazing platform that helps shape the future and personal growth of our young people.  Students must be attending NDSS pursuing post-secondary education in the upcoming school year. Abigail Misevicius Nara Rickard  The Val Brooks-McEwen Memorial Award Established this year, 2026, in memory of Val Brooks-McEwen, recognizing 40 years of service at NDSS. Presented to a graduating NDSS student who exemplifies kindness, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to inclusion. Lauryn Card Ellah Reynolds  Congratulations to all scholarship winners!

2026-06-16 15:35:37.764 +0000 UTC

Invitation for Applications External Members for the Audit Committee

The Limestone District School Board is seeking community members with strong financial expertise and business acumen to serve as external members of its Audit Committee for a three‑year term beginning September 2026.The Audit Committee consists of three Trustees and two independent community members. Its mandate is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities. Key areas of responsibility include:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Oversight of the financial reporting process</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Review of the internal control framework</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Monitoring risk management practices</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Evaluation of the performance of internal and external auditors</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements</li></ul>The Committee meets three times per year. Orientation materials are provided to support new members in understanding the role and responsibilities of audit committees within the school board sector.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Candidate Eligibility</h2>Applicants must meet the following criteria:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Demonstrated experience in accounting, senior financial management, or relevant business fields, with the ability to understand public‑sector accounting and auditing standards.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Must not be a current employee or officer of the Limestone District School Board or any other district school board or school authority.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Must not have a parent, child, or spouse currently employed by the Limestone District School Board.</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">How to Apply</h2>Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and résumé by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026 to:Roger Richard Acting Executive Superintendent of Corporate and Staff Services 220 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, ON  K7M 0G2 E-mail: <a href="mailto: rrichard@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">rrichard@limestone.on.ca</a>

2026-06-16 14:17:54.875 +0000 UTC

LDSB Students to Represent Canada at European Stock Sport Championships

In August 2026, four Limestone District School Board (LDSB) students will represent the Canadian Ice Stock Federation (CISF) at the U16 European Stock Sport Championships in Oberwart, Austria.Representing Loughborough Public School are Caleb Hammer and Preston Klein, both in their final year of elementary school. They will be joined by Jayden Kermeen of Frontenac Secondary School and Lucas Hammer of Sydenham High School.Often described as a combination of curling and bocce, stock sport originated centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Austria and Germany. Players slide a stock toward a target, known as a daube, using precision and strategy to place it closer than their opponents. While the sport began on ice, it is now played on both ice and non-ice surfaces using specialized equipment.This August’s European Championships will mark the first time a Canadian youth team has competed in an international stock sport event. The team will compete against athletes from several nations in Austria, widely considered the heart of the sport. These LDSB students are not only representing Canada—they are making history. This experience will also provide a unique opportunity for international competition and cultural exchange.To help offset travel and accommodation costs, the team has been actively fundraising and seeking sponsorship support. Their next major fundraiser will be a Schnitzel Dinner on July 18, 2026, at Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, with both dine-in and take-out options available. Tickets are $25 and include schnitzel, sauerkraut, and German potato salad. The meal will be prepared by Brian Breitwiesser, former owner of the Amadeus Café in Kingston.Those interested in attending can reserve tickets by contacting Chris Hammer at <a href="mailto: hammer4974@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">hammer4974@gmail.com</a>.<img src="/images/4edd6e3b-0cee-495a-bf45-e3cc340cd19c?fingerprint=ppb20260616161140" alt="655959884 1105359641764020 8980726143196242946 n" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2026-06-15 19:31:54.688 +0000 UTC

Revised Semester 2 Exam Schedule - June 2026

Semester two exams are schdeuled from June 18 - June 24, 2026. Please <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">click here </a>for the revised schedule as of June 12

2026-06-12 13:00:07.496 +0000 UTC

Pride Month Recognition in Limestone

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year.  Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.

2026-06-11 15:42:36.469 +0000 UTC

Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students

Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade. Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES.</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</h2>·         <a 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2026-06-08 13:50:22.443 +0000 UTC

June 5 Newsletter

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 <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">here</a>. 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 & 12) or Mr. McKenna (Gr. 9 & 11) to resolve the conflict. We encourage all of our students to push hard and stay strong!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Arts</h2>🎵Please join us to help celebrate the year end of the arts at Frontenac Year End Music Concert: "Feel the Beat!"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&B. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">When: Monday, June 8th | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Where: School Library</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Admission: Suggested donation of $2 at the door </li></ul>✨ The Arts Banquet: "Magic"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.<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">When: Friday, June 12th | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Where: Great Hall (Main Gymnasium)</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">FSS Athletics</h2>Frontenac Athletics is hosting the year end banquet on Thursday, June 11th. 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.<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">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. <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">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!!<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">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! <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">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 doing inventory and emailing home.  If athletes do not return their jerseys by June 9th, they will be contacted with a follow-up and possible consequences. See Ms. Pixley for details. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Pride Week </h2>It's that time of the year again! Pride week is next week, June 8th-12th:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Monday is rainbow day AND Karaoke at lunch in the cafeteria! Show us your rainbows and get a treat! Pink 'Frontenac Strong' T-shirts will be for sale in the Front Foyer at Lunch for $15 each. </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesday there will be Skittles trivia at lunch in the cafeteria! Pink 'Frontenac Strong' T-shirts will be for sale in the Front Foyer at Lunch for $15 each. </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Wednesday will be PINK DAY! Wear pink and earn a point for the Grade Challenge! At lunch, guest speakers are coming from PRIDE organizations for a lunch and learn in the library. Everyone is welcome!</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Thursday there will be a movie playing at lunch in the library! </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Friday at lunch there will be crafting, pride banner decorating and face painting. </li></ul>Take a look at the posters around the school for more information. Show your spirit falcons! <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"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Social Sciences</h2>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.<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"><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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Cafeteria</h2>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!<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Library and Computers</h2>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,  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.  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.  Amnesty will be given for all books that belong to Frontenac and Acadie as well.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.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2">FSS Computing</h2>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. <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"><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"><img src="/images/05d2dc1e-d4fe-4027-a616-8f40b6e2d3bf?fingerprint=ppb20260605130006" alt="Group" width="802" height="409" style="width:802px;height:409px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2">Triboard</h2>The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is August 5, 2026.  <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"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Summer Session</h2>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. Session Dates: 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.  Limestone Course Offerings: Grade 10: MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit) Grade 11: NBE 3C, NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U Grade 12: ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U Co-op:   <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.   </li></ul>Students should see their Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible to register. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Graduation</h2><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">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! <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;">Upcoming Events at FSS:</h2>June 8-12: Pride WeekJune 8: Year End Concert 7:00-8:30 pmJune 11: Athletic Banquet 4:00 pmJune 12: Arts Banquet 4:00 pmJune 12: Grade 9 EQAO Math Day 1June 15: Grade 9 EQAO Math Day 2June 16-19: Grade 12 Exams June 18-24: Grade 9-11 ExamsJune 25: Graduation at St. Lawrence CollegeJune 26: PA Day

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