March 27 Newsletter
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March 27 Newsletter
Welcome back! It's been great to reconnect with our Falcons this week, after what we hope was a restful and rejuvenating March Break. Thank you to the families that were able to attend our Parent/guardian night on March 26th. For those who were not able to attend, please reach out to your child's teachers anytime if you have questions or concerns regarding their progress. Midterm report cards will be sent home with students on May 1, 2026.
This week we saw our spring teams hustling through the halls as after school practices began, and we wished our curling team well as they competed at OFSAA in Thunder Bay! Our Arts department enjoyed a quick break following their large scale production of Treasure Island, and they are now gearing up for an upcoming FSS Coffee House. At grade forums this week, we encouraged students to continue working hard, and accessing extra support that is available through their teachers and various supports in the school. We also reminded students about the importance of daily attendance, communicating ahead when they plan to be away, and that staying on top of missed work is their responsibility. Finally, we reminded all students of the Ministry policy around Cell Phone use. Cell phones are not permitted in class unless directed otherwise by the classroom teacher. Your support in reinforcing this message at home is greatly appreciated.
FSS Yearbooks on Sale Now!
2025-2026 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 12s: Grad Quotes Due April 17th!
Make sure to submit your 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!
FSS in Central Europe
30 Frontenac students and 5 staff travelled together to central Europe over the March Break to participate in an Education First (EF) tour to learn about the history of the region and to experience the local culture of five central European countries. Together, they learned a waltz in Vienna, visited a Gothic church in Prague, and saw the world famous Glockenspiel in Munich, all the while learning about about the evolving cultures of modern Europe that are deeply tied to their rich and colourful histories. One of the most impactful memories was visiting the site of the former concentration camp at Dachau in Germany. It is hard to put words to the feelings this visit evoked for the group. We heard the stories and stood in places where unimaginable suffering occurred for thousands. This experience highlighted for all in the group the dangers of prejudice, dehumanization, and silence, while emphasizing personal responsibility in preventing future atrocities and upholding human rights.
We'd like to thank all students who participated in this trip for their enthusiasm, participation and responsibility throughout the week, and to their families for supporting their children in embarking on this incredibly rich learning opportunity.
FSS Athletics
Bring on the warmer weather so that spring sports can have full practices outdoors please!
Parking Reminders
There have been a number of parking issues that have come to our attention recently. Students are asked to not park in spots reserved for staff. These spaces are indicated by two signs on either side of the main entrance to the school. We have lost several parking spaces at the school due to the volume of snow this winter, particularly at the very northeast portion of the Frontenac parking lot. We have noted that some students and visitors are parking at the northeast corner of the building (near the gym entrance) in non-designated parking areas. This is creating a "pinch point" for other vehicles and makes it impossible for busses to get through this area when they arrive near the end of the day. We are asking everyone to not park here and are encouraging people to use the spaces at the back of the school, including the outdoor basketball court. By using these spaces, this should solve the majority of problems. At peak times (morning drop off, lunch and at the end of the school day), we encourage all families, staff and students to be cautious and patient.
FSS to Costa Rica-Spaces still Available!
LDSB GSA Day: International Day of Pink Event
Attention 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies! Join us Tuesday, March 31, 2026 for the 2026 International Day of Pink Event. This year's event honours two landmark anniversaries in 2SLGBTQIA+ history: 25th anniversary of Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada: a pivotal Supreme Court decision affirming freedom of expression and equality, and 25th anniversary of the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act : landmark legislation extending legal benefits and protections to same-sex couples. Join us March 31 at the Screening Room for a day where we spotlight voices and stories that would have been silenced 25 years ago—now amplified, celebrated, and shared.
8:45 am - 1:45 pm
Screening Room
120 Princess Street
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Additional details and registration can be found here.
FSS Business
One of the things we often encourage students to do at Frontenac Secondary School is to ‘Verbalize the Positive’ - when you have something nice to say, please share it! The business department would like to verbalize the positive about several of our senior students that helped us out the first week of March with a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) workshop. Senior students took part in leading a business workshop for the SHSM program, working with students in Grades 6–8. Our senior business students served as mentors, guiding participants through a hands‑on task to design a new Tim Hortons product that would represent Kingston. Here are some photos of our team leaders in action.
Host an International Student
Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay
Southeast Health Unit
Upcoming Events at FSS:
March 31: Euclid Math Contest, 8:15am
March 31: Special Olympics Handball Tournament @ FSS
April 1: Coffee House at FSS, 7:00pm
April 3/April 6: Good Friday/Easter Monday (school closed)
April 9: Assessment Blitz day, FSS library
April 13-15: DELF Examinations
April 17: PA Day
June 25: Frontenac Graduation