FSS Attendance Policy
We'd like to thank parents for their ongoing assistance with attendance at FSS. Please continue using the Safe Arrival app to approve student absences, before or the day of the absence. For all absence and late reporting a day or more after please email Kerri Merriam at merriamk@limestone.on.ca. In your email please include your students full name, reason for the absence/late and the date. This helps to manually track the information outside of the automated Safe Arrival system. If students are signed out of school, they should not be on school property (i.e. parents cannot sign students out of class to study in the FSS library, or to spectate a sporting event on school property). Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding student attendance.
Student Services Updates
Breakfast with FSS alum Aaliyah Edwards (WNBA)
This is the next LDSB Black Student Association (BSA) meeting for Black identifying students in grades 9-12. It's taking place on October 27th, 2025 from 8:45 am to 11:00 am at the Limestone District School Board Office at 220 Portsmouth Ave. If students would like to attend, please complete the registration form here.
College Information Program (CIP) Fieldtrip
Representatives from all the Ontario Colleges will be at St. Lawrence College on Tuesday, October 28th. We are taking a bus load of students there from 12:45-2:30 PM. There is no cost to attend. Grade 12's & Returners can sign up on School-Day now. Questions? Come see us in Student Services.
Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Student Career Day
Black, Indigenous and Racialized LDSB secondary school students are invited to a day to explore exciting career paths, connect with professionals who reflect your lived experiences, and gain the tools to build a future with confidence. This empowering event is designed to highlight diverse voices and break down barriers by showcasing successful Black, Indigenous, and Racialized professionals across a wide range of industries—from business, healthcare, and STEM, to the arts, trades, law, media, and more.
Wednesday, October 29th
Tett Centre, 370 King Street West
8:45 AM to 1:45 PM
Lunch Provided
The link to register can be found here and closes on October 27th, 2025.
IEPs were sent home with students last Thursday. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school.
Halloween
As we approach Halloween, we invite students to participate in our Spirit Week and Monster Mash! See the posters below for details. Please note that any costumes need to be school and culturally appropriate (traditional clothing from a specific group of people is not a costume), and can not cover the face.
Grad Photos
Grad Photos are taking place at FSS starting on November 11th. Details can be found in the Grade 12 & Returner Google Classroom (Classroom Join Code: s4kifs7). **All graduating students should book an appointment whether they are planning on ordering copies of your photos or not**. Please use the link here to complete your booking. The school code is FSO. Note: You will also need a Student Number in order to book - this can be found on students Grad Summaries or any previous report card.
OSSLT at FSS
On Wednesday, November 19th, and Thursday, November 20th, grade 10 students at Frontenac will be writing the Ontario Literacy Test. Successful completion of The Literacy Test is a graduation requirement in Ontario. Students at Frontenac will be preparing for this test through a series of lessons in their regular classes geared towards reading comprehension and written communication. They will also be provided numerous resources, including access to online classrooms and supports. Information about the test, as well as practices tests and resources can be found at https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/osslt/. Grade 11 and 12 students who still need to demonstrate their literacy requirement will write the test on Wednesday, November 26th. Stay tuned for further information.
FSS Arts
A big shout out to Parade of Paints for making a large donation of art supplies to assist with this year's production of Treasure Island. Gallons of paint, brushes and other goodies will go along way to making a fantastic set for the production! If you are interesting in supporting the musical Treasure Island, we are still looking for lots of pirate costumes. Please reach out to Charlie Tremblay. tremblaycharlie@limestone.on.ca Look for ticket sales in February and show in March!
FSS Athletics
Our cross country team ran away with EOSSAA with 4 births to XC OFSAA happening November 1st! Maddi WIllman, Sam Korcok-Sogbein, Simon Breadner all qualified in their respectful age categories. Cailan McGregor finished first for the senior boys with a close finish. We wish all the runners the best, may the wind be at your back!
This year, tennis was moved and played in the Fall for the first time. FSS had a lot of students play and achieve goals and have success. Cooper Kezis, Violet Roy and Xavier Roy all medals and will move on to EOSSAA to represent at EOSSAA.
Spectators: If you are coming to the school or field to cheer on our Falcons, please do not park in our neighbouring residential and commercial parking lots. As well, please be aware that dogs are not permitted on Limestone property. We thank you for your help in maintaining good relationships with our neighbours!
This was our first season of rugby 7's at FSS, Mr. Tremblay and Dustin Hartley took two groups to a local tournament where the girls team went 3-0 and boys 2-1. Rugby is alive and well at FSS!
Congratulations to Marley Heyman who represented Frontenac at OFSAA golf for the second year in a row! Thank you to coaches Leanne Smith and Josh Smith for coaching and travelling with the team.
Our Special Olympics team is getting ready for the Spring Track and Field season already! Our students put in the work and have fun doing it!
KASSAA playoffs are just around the corner with volleyball, basketball, football, field hockey, all entering into quarters, please check the kassaa website for dates, times and locations to follow the FALCONS. We want to see lots of garnet and grey to support our teams.
Math Tutoring and Support
Need some extra support in math? Every Monday evening from 7:00–8:00 pm in Room 118, our FSS math teachers run a Math Tutorial to help students strengthen their skills, review concepts, and prepare for upcoming assessments. This drop-in program is open to all grade levels and provides a supportive environment for students to ask questions and build confidence.
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!
FSS Business Department
DECA Competition
We’re so proud to announce that our DECA team had an outstanding performance at the Mock Regional competition at KSS last night! Rida Atif, Reese Berman, Ayanna Crisostomo, and Natalie George each earned 2nd place in their respective categories. Their success sets a high bar as we look ahead to the upcoming regional competition.
Specialist High Skills Major in Business Now Offered at Frontenac Secondary School
We’re proud to offer the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Business at Frontenac Secondary School—an exciting opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, develop sector-specific skills, and explore career pathways in business. If your child is interested in learning more about this exceptional program, they are encouraged to speak with Ms. McCormick in the Business Office.
Business Competition
The Waterloo Financial Literacy Competition will be held in early December this year. It is a great opportunity to learn about a diverse range of financial literacy topics. If students are interested in signing up, please see Ms. Wang for more information.
OPHELIA Club - Girl's Night is coming!
The Ophelia Club invites all female students to join us for a fun and relaxing evening at Frontenac on Friday, November 28 from 5pm-11pm.
Enjoy a night filled with exciting activities, including:
- Games
- Karaoke
- Therapy dogs
- Pizza
- Zumba
- Arts and crafts
- A school-wide scavenger hunt...and much more!
Cost: $20 per participant
Spots are limited, so be sure to register early.
To sign up and get more details, check your email from School Day. We can't wait to see you there!
FSS PAL and School to Community
FSS Student Council News
The Student Council FSS Merch Shop is now open on School Day! The shop will remain open for orders until Thursday, November 13th. Orders received by this date will arrive in time for the holidays. Ask a member of Student Council if you have any questions.
Join Us for an Exciting Game Day with the Kingston Frontenacs!
Sunday, November 2 | 4:05 PM | Slush Puppie Place
Freddy the Falcon is taking over the Frontenacs game as he joins Barrack the Bear to celebrate Barrack’s 10th Birthday! Show your school spirit and be part of the celebration with an exclusive ticket offer.
Special Rate: $20 per ticket (taxes and fees included) for all Frontenac Secondary School students, staff, family, and friends.
How to Get Your Tickets:
Click the link below or scan the QR code on the graphic to grab your seats today.
Ticket Link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/frontenacs/buy/quickbuy?id=MTY4NQ==
Don’t miss a night of hockey, celebration, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!”
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: October 22
Thanks to all our bus drivers for safely transporting all of our Falcons each day to and from school. You are appreciated!!
Upcoming Events at FSS:
Week of October 27th FSS Spirit Week
October 30th: FSS Business Trip to Ottawa
October 30th: Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm (Library)
November 4th: DECA Exams at FSS
November 5th: Blitz Day for FSS Students
November 10th: Photo Retakes at FSS
November 11th: Remembrance Day
November 11th: Grad Photos Begin
November 12th: Math Contest for Intermediates and Seniors
November 14th: PA Day (No school for students)
News from LDSB
Help Shape Our Accessibility Plan
The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. We are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.
Your input will help ensure our goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across our school communities. Please visit bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan to provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025