Finally a little sunshine! After persevering through some rain day cancellations for sports events, it is great to see the spring teams back outside for training sessions and league play. Teachers are planning for year end field trips to support the learning that is happening in the classroom. With another successful Coffee House completed as well as a performance at the annual Kiwanis festival, the FSS bands continue to practice their craft to get ready for year end concerts
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 Business
On Tuesday, April 21st, Frontenac alum Jules Cowan-Dewar joined the Grade 12 Sports and Entertainment Marketing class for an inspiring guest presentation. Students learned about her experience as Director of Marketing at Indigo, as well as her new role as Chief Marketing Officer at Cabot Management.
Jules shared the importance of building connections, networking, and arranging informational interviews to create future opportunities. Students also gained insight into the promotional strategies used at Indigo, along with specific marketing initiatives for Cabot golf resorts.
It was an extremely valuable session that allowed students to see real-world examples of the concepts they are learning in class. We sincerely thank Jules for taking the time to speak with and inspire our students.
FSS School to Community
On Thursday, April 16th, the School to Community program and their PALs competed in their final Special Olympics qualifier of the year - floorball! Big thanks to all of our athletes for being such great representatives of Frontenac, and showing their Falcon spirit!
FSS Athletics
The junior and senior girl soccer teams just came back from two days in Welland, Ontario for the Niagara Cup. These days were filled with sunshine, smiles and soccer! The seniors faced some tough challenges against AAA teams from the Niagara region. Despite missing a third of their team, they pulled out some wins and close losses. After the first day of soccer excitement, both teams went to see the Niagara Falls then hit the outlets. The next day, the juniors girls, with their full roster, showed up to play. This four game round robin tournament required them to be on their A-game, and the girls were tired but relentless in their efforts. They won the first game in penalty shots, and the next two in regulation time. It all came down to their last game facing the host school’s team on their own field. Down two goals at halftime in this final game, our team never gave up hope or effort with constant cheerleading from the bench. Quinn Windsor kickstarted their comeback and Victoria Mayfield-Higgins tied it up with minutes to go in regulation time. The game went to a shootout where the girls became champions of the Niagara Cup. Congratulations ladies!
Limestone District School Board
As we approach the end of the school year and graduating students prepare for their next steps, there is understandably a great deal of anticipation and excitement for the future. As part of this celebration, graduating students, as well as younger secondary students, are recognizing graduates’ achievements in a variety of ways. However, we want to inform families about one particular activity that has become increasingly concerning from a safety standpoint. “Senior Assassin” is a popular game among graduating students across North America that involves students “assassinating” one another using water guns, gel projectiles, or foam darts. The last person who avoids being “assassinated” wins. While the game is intended to be harmless, many of the imitation weapons used closely resemble real firearms. Police services are warning that these replica firearms pose significant safety risks, particularly in public spaces. As reported in a recent CBC article, Senior Assassin game ‘creates risk’ of public mistaking water guns for real guns, WRPS warns, Waterloo Regional Police note that participants often follow others, hide in bushes or behind vehicles in parking lots, or run through neighbourhoods while carrying realistic-looking devices that resemble firearms. In the article, a Waterloo Regional Police officer explains that it can be extremely difficult for police or members of the public to distinguish imitation firearms from real firearms, particularly at a distance or in high-stress situations. As a result, any report involving a possible weapon must be treated as real until proven otherwise, creating serious risk for everyone involved. With this in mind, we ask that graduating students refrain from participating in the “Senior Assassin” game. Student and staff safety are always our top priority, and we encourage students to recognize and celebrate achievements, including graduation, in ways that ensure everyone remains safe. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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
Triboard
The submission deadline to have applications processed for the first day of school is August 5, 2026.
FSS Co-operative Education
At FSS, our Co-op Program offers students valuable opportunities to build skills and earn credits through real-world learning experiences. Devyn Douglas is currently completing a co-op placement at BMW Kingston, where she is developing skills in marketing, social media, and sales.
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!
FSS Student Services
May 1st is a big day in Student Services land!
- Midterm report cards will be distributed in period 4 on Friday, May 1st.
- For post-secondary applicants, May 1st is the day semester 2 midterm marks will be available for viewing by Ontario Colleges and Universities. As such, there will be a flurry of activity for the first couple weeks of May as there are still lots of offers to come!
- May 1st is also the deadline for Ontario College Applicants to confirm their offers. The deadline to confirm offers from Ontario Universities isn't until June 1st.
If students have any questions or concerns, they can book an appointment to meet with our Student Services Team :)
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
More information regarding Grad Fees and Tickets are available on School-Day for families of Graduates.
Southeast Health Unit
Please have a look at some of the information below that has been provided by the Southeast Health Unit. In the province of Ontario, Mental Health Awareness week is May 4- May 10. Furthermore, information for securing a dentist for your child is provided below as well. Please visit the links provided in the posters to access more information.
“Raising Healthy Minds” – Simple, everyday tips to support children’s mental well-being, focusing on foundational habits like sleep, nutrition, physical activity, connection, and kindness.
“Dental Care Not in Your Budget?” – Good dental health is important for overall wellbeing, and helps students eat, learn, play and sleep. Students aged 17 and under may qualify for government dental programs, including Healthy Smiles Ontario and the Canadian Dental Care Plan. For more information, please visit www.SoutheastPH.ca/Dental.
Upcoming LDSB Events
Upcoming Events at FSS:
April 29: Earth Day and School Clean-up (New Date!)
May 1: Midterm report cards sent home
May 4-10 Mental Health Week
May 5: SHSM Field Trip for Skilled Trades
May 5-13: AP Exams
May 7: Blitz Day in Library
May 8: Midterm marks available in Aspen
May 18: Victoria Day
May 19: FSS Band at Canada's Wonderland
May 20: FSS Social Sciences at Toronto Zoo
May 22: Olympiad
May 22: FSS Trivia team in Toronto Consensus National Championships
May 26: Grad Breakfast in the AM (New Date!)
June 4: Blitz Day in Library
June 16-19: Grade 12 Exams
June 18-24: Grade 9-11 Exams
June 25: Graduation at St. Lawrence College