It has been a super September at FSS! Fall sports are well underway, music has been filling the hallways, students are settling into classes, co-op placements and extra-curricular opportunities; life is good for our Falcons! Thank you to our entire FSS community for a great start to the 2025-2026 school year. Please read important information below and as always, clink this link to see our daily morning announcements for upcoming events and activities all year long at FSS!
Save the Date: Parent/Guardian Night, Oct. 15
Frontenac will host our semester 1 parent/guardian night on Wednesday, October 15 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. This evening consists of two optional workshops (5:30-6:00pm) as well as parent/teacher conferences (6:00pm-8:00pm). The plan for the evening is as follows:
5:30pm-6:00pm- Optional Family Workshops
- Thriving as a Falcon- This workshop will be geared toward supporting students who are new to F.S.S. Whether you are in grade 9 or new to the area, come learn about the support available and how to thrive at school this year! Location: FSS Cafeteria
- Navigating the Post-Secondary Application Process- This workshop is to support grade 12 families who are looking at applying to college, university or entering the trades for next year. Come learn the basics about applications, finances and the transition to next year. There will be an opportunity for families to ask questions after the presentation is over. Location: Library Learning Commons
6:00pm-8:00pm- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Appointment bookings will open on School Day beginning at noon on October 8th. This is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, and hear about the learning that has taken place so far this semester. We look forward to seeing many families out for the evening at FSS! This year our Student Services team is adding two option parent workshops before the interviews. Location: FSS Gyms (teachers organized by last name)
FSS Arts
Honour Awards Night
We are looking forward to celebrating our students achievements from the 2024-2025 school year at our annual Honour Awards Night on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 PM in the FSS Main Gym. Students who were on the Honour Roll or earned a Subject Award, as well as their parents, will receive invitations via email shortly.
Thriving in Grade 9 Day
A huge thank you to our senior students who went above and beyond to welcome our incoming Falcons. Your positive energy, enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and kindness made all the difference. Welcome to the Nest — we’re so glad you’re here!
Math Tutoring and Support
Every Monday night, the FSS Math Department offers free tutoring in room 118. Come join our Math teachers and get extra help. 7pm-8pm every Monday except holidays.
Terry Fox Run 2025- It's not too late to donate!
In 1980, Terry had a dream of a world without cancer. Forty-five years later, Terry's Marathon of Hope lives on. If we work together, we can make a difference in the lives of so many. Please help fund critical cancer research in Canada by supporting Frontenac's participation in the 2025 Terry Fox School Run. Crossing the finish line means hope for everyone with cancer. Together, we can Finish It.
Frontenac’s Terry Fox Run was today. Our digital page will remain open for donations as we are currently short of our goal of $3000. At the time of print, the Frontenac community raised $2535.
A digital donation can be made through our school’s Terry Fox fundraising page https://schools.terryfox.ca/105322
- Every dollar brings us closer to Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. Thank you for your support!
FSS to Europe
Frontenac is heading to Central Europe! We still have a few spaces available for this year's March Break Trip. Come see the landmarks and experience the culture of Germany, Prague, Slovakia, and Vienna with Ms. Cavers, Mr. Conway, Ms. Dembinski, and Mr. Tallon. For more information, check out the full itinerary here www.eftours.ca/2893818VH, or email Ms. Cavers at caverse@limestone.on.ca for details! For students who are already enrolled, don't forget to check our Google Classroom and hand in your paperwork to Ms. Cavers as soon as possible!
Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon T-shirts
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Attendance policy at FSS
Thank you to all parents/guardians for your support and communication around student attendance.
FSS Attendance Policy: Parents/guardians are asked to log in and report any late arrivals, early departures or full day absences to our SafeArrival app. Please click here for instructions on how to report your child's attendance. If the late/absence is not approved by a parent, the student will be assigned a 40 min lunch time detention within the next week. Students are encouraged to bring school work to their detention to make up for the missed class time. Students who miss their detention will be referred to a vice-principal for further follow up which may include enhanced academic support, attendance counsellor referral, or progressive discipline. The FSS Daily Schedule can be found here.
FSS Student Services
We hope that students are settling in well to their semester 1 classes. Here is the outline of our team members who will be supporting your students this year:
Grade
Administrator
Guidance Counsellor
Learning Program Support (IEP's)
Student Success
9's
Mark McKenna
Aaron Kenney
Kelly Gregory
Diana Truesdell
10's
Bonney Morris-Pocock
Bruce Patry
Bruce Patry
11's
Mark McKenna
Marie Dempster
Marie Dempster
12's
Bonney Morris-Pocock
Krista Lackey
Jen McCluskey
Returners
Mark McKenna
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate the reach out. As the year gets underway, here are a few important messages from our team:
- Appointment Bookings: We're here to help! If students would like to meet with one of out Student Services team members, they can book an appointment with us using our online booking system. There are QR codes posted around the school or students can access the link on our website: https://outlook.office.com/book/FSSStudentServices@limestoneschools.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled
- Google Classrooms: We highly encourage all our students and parents/guardians to join our grade specific Google Classrooms. That's where we will post information regarding volunteer opportunities, course selections, post-secondary planning, Graduation, etc. Here are the links to join:
- College/University Application Process: Things are underway with our post-secondary visits. Detailed information about the application process will continue to be posted throughout the fall in the Grade 12 & Returner Google Classroom - so stay tuned!
Upcoming Events at FSS:
October 8th: Honour Awards-6:00 pm Main Gym
October 9th: Early Progress Reports
October 10th: PA Day (No school for students)
October 13th: Thanksgiving Monday
October 15th: Workshops and Parent/Teacher Interviews-5:30-8:00 pm
Indigenous Student Leadership Circle
The Indigenous Student Leadership Circle is a culturally focused leadership program designed for self-identified Indigenous students in grades 9-12. Throughout the year, students in the Indigenous Student Leadership Circle will engage in a wide range of activities including:
- Exploration of post-secondary pathways
- Cultural learning experiences rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems
- Mentorship from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous community leaders
- Peer collaboration that fosters leadership, self-awareness, accountability, and pride in Indigenous identity.
Any self-identified students can express interest using the link provided below. Please fill out the form by 9:00am on September 29, 2025.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvmL_3ijBk_ZCh632o3p2HzJUOEE1TkFWSU9GRUdXQTFBQkQ1OTRVV1hGTC4u
City of Kingston
Information from KFL&A Public Health
This past week was concussion awareness week. If a concussion is expected, parents, educators and students all have a role to play to ensure a safe return to play and learn. In the Limestone District School Board, we must follow the steps outlined in Administrative Protocol 142. Some helpful information for students and parents can be found here:Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
