As Mr. Davey said last week, winter has had more sequels than a Rocky movie, but we hope that we are officially moving into spring! Despite the snow, this week saw many of our spring teams launch into action and we look forward to sunny days ahead to cheer them on!
FSS Trivia Team
Managing Stress and Wellness Student Workshop - April 15 @ Lunch
FSS is hosting the Queen's University Clinical Psychology Outreach Program for a student workshop next week. The workshop is open to all students, and will focus on Managing Stress and Wellness. See flyer below. We look forward to seeing many students there!
FSS Stratford Festival Trip: May 21-22
In addition to attending both shows, students will take part in a pre-show workshop for Something Rotten! where they’ll explore the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. There will also be scheduled free time for students to explore the town.
The cost of the trip is $340 per student, which includes coach transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast, the workshop, and tickets to both performances.
Permission forms and full payment are due May 1st to Ms. Dembinski or Ms. Cavers, and payment can be made on School Day. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
FSS Arts
The Coffee House will take place Wednesday April 15th from 7 to 9 pm in the Library.
This will showcase the talents of many of the various musical ensembles, as well as several solo acts.
There will be delicious snacks and drinks available for purchase. This evening has a positive, casual vibe, so
audience members are encouraged to arrive and leave as best suits them. Suggested entrance donation of $2.
FSS Business
It was neat to see our students contributing to the group discussions, reflecting on influential leadership examples from their personal lives, and to see so many of the concepts we've discussed in class being applied to real-life situations.
Students generated a wide range of innovative ideas and will continue developing these concepts into pitch presentations for a potential partnership at the Centre 70 site. It was inspiring to see the high level of interest and enthusiasm students brought to the project.
We are grateful that Beth & Wendy were able to share their energy & expertise with the FSS business students, much appreciated!
FSS School to Community
On Tuesday, March 31st, Frontenac hosted the first ever Kingston area Special Olympics Handball tournament! Athletes from 6 schools participated in skills and drills led by FSS volunteers in the morning, followed by games in the afternoon. Thank you to all of the PALs and volunteers who made this day possible. The athletes and coaches had an amazing time and can't wait to do it all again next year!
FSS Co-operative Education
This week, she led her co-op teacher on a tour of her placement and delivered a professional presentation in the boardroom, showcasing the knowledge and confidence she’s gained.
Interested in learning in a non-traditional environment? Speak with Student Services today to explore how co-op can work for you!
2025-2026 Yearbooks on Sale Now!
Yearbooks are officially available to order! Purchase a copy by scanning the QR code on posters displayed throughout the school or by using the link below. Each yearbook is $45, and the final day to purchase is April 30th. Don’t miss out on owning a piece of this year’s memories!
https://products.edgeimaging.ca/yearbooks/order/FSO
Attention Grade 12's: Grad Quotes for the Yearbook are Due April 17th!
Make sure to submit your Yearbook Grad Quote by scanning the QR code in your Homeroom or in Student Services. We want to know your chosen quotation, your favourite childhood movie, and your plans for the future. Help us highlight your high school journey by submitting!
Summer Session
Registration for Summer Session is now 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:
- Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.
- Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering.
- Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.
Interested in a course not offered by Limestone's Summer Session?
Please contact your Guidance Counsellor as courses are available from other School Boards through the Ontario e-Learning Consortium (OeLC). Guidance Counsellor's will register students for OeLC courses through Prism. Students registering through Prism will be put on a waitlist and accepted when spots are made available.
It is important to note that students taking courses through the OeLC may not be able to access their courses if travelling outside of Canada during Summer Session depending on the parameters of access for each School Board.
Deadline to Apply
The equal consideration deadline for all Summer Session courses is May 1st. Should you have any questions or wish to register, please make an appointment to meet with your Guidance Counsellor.
Dual Credits
We are happy to share that the Fall 2026 Dual Credit courses have been released by St. Lawrence College. These are a great opportunity for gr. 11 and 12 students to earn high school credits while studying at a local college or taking apprenticeship training; gain experience that will help them with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship; and get a head start on learning and training for their future careers. Below is a list of the course offerings for the Fall of 2026:
- Electrical Installations
- Welding and Fabrication
- Plumbing
- Exploring Trades: Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing
- Hairstyling
- Makeup
- Criminology
- Developmental Psychology
- Professionalism and Nursing Practice
- Overview of Addictions
- School Within a College
Interested students should make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to complete the registration process. The equal consideration application date is May 22nd.
Graduation
Families of Graduates will receive more information regarding the ceremony, Grad Fees and Tickets via School-Day shortly.
Upcoming LDSB Events
Upcoming Events at FSS:
April 13-15: DELF Examinations
April 15: Managing Stress & Wellness Workshop @ Lunch in Library
April 15: Coffee House 7:00 pm in Library
April 16: Special Olympics at LCVI
April 17: PA Day
April 20-24: Oral Exams for DELF
April 22: Earth Day and School Clean-up
May 7: Blitz Day in Library
May 27: Grad Breakfast in the AM
June 4: Blitz Day in Library
June 25: Frontenac Graduation at St. Lawrence College