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Parent Council Pro Grant AI Presentation
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are invited to a AI Presentation April 21st at 6:30 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2f695f7c-6af0-4aff-b68f-e2f4f91d9f8b" alt="AI Presentation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-04-13 12:59:25.248 +0000 UTC
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Graduating Class of 2026 Updates
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10th Weekly Grad update</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer Hours to be considered for the new Minister's Certificate of Recognition must be submitted by </span></u><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 16th.</strong></b></u><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Hours toward the 40 required for Graduation can still be submitted after this date. For more info: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fnews%2Fvolunteer-hours-certificates-of-recognition-20260120161306&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833692650%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7kc1I1e2OXG0zPgPMnKMXZu6yfGAAzAuRYuLTEMj64o%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/volunteer-hours-certificates-of-recognition-20260120161306</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grad Photos</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students who've missed their photo session or have not had their grad photos taken yet, Edge is having a photography event for you! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston photography event for grads is happening soon, so sign up today!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capture 4 poses in a sash and gown (provided). Receive an emailed proof with codes to purchase your photos. Sit fee is $10 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Address:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 87 Union St., John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231) Kingston, ON</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F327d6b1f649c46bd24d69b44a4e30051%2Fba0c4b95c5c282156bd87371551f36d4&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833727833%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=76mVvg%2FoQn6dRCddBUDrSczU8zalPD%2FFyp3cMcB7Tps%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/327d6b1f649c46bd24d69b44a4e30051/ba0c4b95c5c282156bd87371551f36d4. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up here to register for your photos! Once you click through the disclaimer, select BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT then type in your school code: KGG</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Life After School Event - Thursday, April 23 at 5:45 - See attached flyer</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their parents, caregivers and community services providers and school personnel </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Full Disclosure Date</strong></b></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - The LDSB Full Disclosure date for Semester 2 is May 15th. This means that you may withdraw from a course before this date and it will not appear on your transcript. After this date, the course cannot be removed from your transcript and your withdrawal or final mark will also appear. If you have any questions about your schedule, please reach out to a member of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkss.limestone.on.ca%2Ffor_students%2Fstudent_services&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833757417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hwngTRZJKR0MwJHodqE93qK5WUNZ6ZBLHXigRTexLzc%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://kss.limestone.on.ca/for_students/student_services. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KSS Student Services team.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post-Secondary Transitioning Support</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you a student heading to a post-secondary school in Ontario and need accommodations? Check out the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transitionresourceguide.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833783913%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IPHuHOsTUh647s1aCS4w%2FIrP%2BtY3YT96ntbwc2Awj5o%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.transitionresourceguide.ca/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">transitionresourceguide.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to see if you are eligible for accommodations. You can also meet with Ms. Hale to discuss your plans and prepare for this transition. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer Opportunities:</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Health Science Centre - Volunteer Recruitment - </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhsc.ca%2Fnews%2Fstudent-volunteer-recruitment-underway-khsc&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833807381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hTu7ZIVftKK2xE4ATzbaQGUj4wjGTudJUbWGvWq3ZQY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://kingstonhsc.ca/news/student-volunteer-recruitment-underway-khsc</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MS Walk - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event is Sunday, May 31</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmscanada.ca%2Fvolunteer-opportunities-campaign%3Fname%3D2026-walk-ont-kingston-belleville%26id%3D701JR00000ZUPOTYA5&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833840160%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=puiDuCtgVAOil2oL8QRFax%2FskF2g9CfydmZ76G6hNy4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-campaign?name=2026-walk-ont-kingston-belleville&id=701JR00000ZUPOTYA5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Decorating - </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DaAHzXeQ3m0GgQAEfwVTlVV4fiOxhOatNjyvQoPD374NUOVk3RjhYS05EUURTUUFOV1FHNk5RMzdHMS4u&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833871617%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2fB%2FzQQMtWBfS1X03KlfHjgvHwMfpcHkDihMftsoEd0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aAHzXeQ3m0GgQAEfwVTlVV4fiOxhOatNjyvQoPD374NUOVk3RjhYS05EUURTUUFOV1FHNk5RMzdHMS4u</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Defeats Depression Walk - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event is May 30th, sign up to volunteer by May 8</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at </span><a href="mailto:kingston@defeatdepression.ca" title="mailto:kingston@defeatdepression.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">kingston@defeatdepression.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone Race Weekend - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 25-26. Many different roles/duties, more info and volunteer registration here: </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></u><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.krra.org%2Fregister-for-limestone-race-weekend%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833898247%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cvFKLnITtRJKH4h8FZ0nL%2BJuOrJXN%2BP4QD6mDwj9a2s%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.krra.org/register-for-limestone-race-weekend/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.krra.org/register-for-limestone-race-weekend/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tiny Town Association -</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> more information can be found here: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinytownassociation.com%2Fstudent-volunteer-hours%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833925776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ycLjf5pPUNWJO0GJ%2BRdQz1Fi2KxkbySV%2Bqqw2ZobfbE%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://tinytownassociation.com/student-volunteer-hours/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://tinytownassociation.com/student-volunteer-hours/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingstonist -</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> advertising volunteer roles. For more information contact the NextGen Coodinator- </span><a href="mailto:emily.wright@hometownist.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">emily.wright@hometownist.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KidsInclusive iCan Bike Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Volunteer registration: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkingstonhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_6RqxOmrMgp7sM5M%3FQ_CHL%3Dqr&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833952424%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b0dhUGybD8ivR0YzixV8K%2FlY9XwYuco0lYK%2FD%2B6Tnt0%3D&reserved=0" title="https://kingstonhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RqxOmrMgp7sM5M?Q_CHL=qr" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://kingstonhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RqxOmrMgp7sM5M?Q_CHL=qr</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclusive Play Project </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Looking for volunteers for fundraiser taking place end of April/beginning of May. Raising money for our community's first inclusive and accessible playground. Please contact Marci McMullen for more details: </span><a href="mailto:marci.mcmullen@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">marci.mcmullen@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Post-Secondary Visits</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13th - Western University</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Monday, April 13th from 11 -12 location TBD</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Lawrence College - Spring Open House</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston campus on April 18th. More details can be found here:</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stlawrencecollege.ca%2Fopen-house&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439833987733%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=K1Tc0ikGnZyMgBObwr3jwt72Isx64jiaO51suAk%2B74k%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/open-house. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/open-house</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Personal tours can also be booked here:</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stlawrencecollege.ca%2Fcampus%2Fcampus-tours&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834027480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2ihLtpHsAOOxzqtLHlkxpoW6sXxFWDtPlS7AX7B47GI%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/campus/campus-tours. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/campus/campus-tours</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For information about SLC programs, campus, residence fee, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scholarship Opportunities</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Generations Foundation -scholarship and funding opportunity </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffgfoundation.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834061085%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FPTpO1eLr1XjJZHH%2F71o3%2BmvzkRSkkZiNJpDx2fwxZU%3D&reserved=0" title="https://fgfoundation.ca/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://fgfoundation.ca/</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Link to application:</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffgfoundation.ca%2Fapply-for-funding%2Fadditional-supports-resources%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834098135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Eor34Gc6ojqnivgBVVPS1kmFsrA07XGmVfnosZn7tzI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://fgfoundation.ca/apply-for-funding/additional-supports-resources/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://fgfoundation.ca/apply-for-funding/additional-supports-resources/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Burgeon Construction Bursary - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students working toward a qualification relevant to the construction industry at college, university, or trade school. See Ms. Rose in Student Services to pick up an application. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award - Due May 25</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">th</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opsba.org%2Faward%2Fhealthy-democracy-student-leadership-award%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834123874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Aex9mqt%2FgOaW78dedK8q6Z8Cg5G4sQhA3No5Q3ikLbQ%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.opsba.org/award/healthy-democracy-student-leadership-award/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.opsba.org/award/healthy-democracy-student-leadership-award/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Upper Canada Chapter - ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">see flyer attached to this email</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pittsburgh Township Community Benefit Fund - Due April 30 -</strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcbf.org%2Fscholarships-grants%2Fscholarships%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834164074%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=boQuSAHD9srH3obatdi84G0K%2B4tX3exD5hclVmAD8m0%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://www.pcbf.org/scholarships-grants/scholarships/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.pcbf.org/scholarships-grants/scholarships/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Don McBain Memorial Award </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- for Indigenous students in their first year of post-secondary studies - </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca%2Fprograms%2Fdon-mcbain-memorial-award&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834202306%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DR8WiOET%2FAcNhNQl%2FIT4AywETUU%2BIGsmcO1KpB18RJ0%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca/programs/don-mcbain-memorial-award. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca/programs/don-mcbain-memorial-award</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schulich Builders Scholarship -</strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschulichbuilders.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834244963%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KwPF%2FU7P%2Fk0Pw4uW0C2hKiqVbOGuR%2B0CgT7TPc0SuDk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://schulichbuilders.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://schulichbuilders.com/</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please stop by student servcices for more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Michael Harris Youth Award - for Newcomers and First Generation students - </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkeys.ca%2Fmichael-harris-youth-award%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834285242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w5YyBCDQZDWdSHPDnUHnQcPPr4TGB56wT%2BTW64ETRro%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://keys.ca/michael-harris-youth-award/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://keys.ca/michael-harris-youth-award/</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Application due April 3rd</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional scholarship opportunities can be explored at </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscholarshipscanada.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834328100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I4crhBvCZml4YSUlVBxAG8S5mSWiVAyha3M0CUUNqsE%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://scholarshipscanada.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">scholarshipscanada.com</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyconic.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834369688%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=idEKybATmOvThL9LXTV4HriYxC7bcL1hQp3aaCH%2BTVA%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://yconic.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yconic.com.</em></i></a><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you require a reference letter, it is appropriate to reach out to your referee 2-3 weeks in advance to provide time for a letter to be written. </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Other Opportunities</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Company Program - Kingston Economic Development </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Company is a funded entrepreneurial initiative that supports motivated students in launching and running their own business over the summer months. Through the program, students gain hands-on business experience, mentorship, training, and up to $3,000 to help cover start-up costs.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am reaching out to you because of your business/career-oriented teachable in the public board. I am looking to discuss how we can share this incredible opportunity with your students. I am happy to conduct one on one meetings for those who may be interested. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are all the details of this provincially funded grant.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Program Highlights: Open to students aged 15–29, business training and mentorship, funding to support start-up costs, practical skills and community connections</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates: Application Deadline: April 24, 2026. For more information please contact Josh Bowry at </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bowry</span></u><a href="mailto:solorio@investkingston.ca" title="mailto:solorio@investkingston.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">@investkingston.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Police - Youth in Police Initiative - Applications now open - </strong></b></u><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingstonpolice.ca%2Fnews-and-community%2Fevents-and-engagement%2Fyouth-in-policing-initiative%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwdGRjcAQVppBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3zyw_LP6v6JVspNUI7EmFvM7jEZMyqyNVFIOLNk240_LVFhQ6fLrakNjj_w_aem_h2-GxuYHPzkr2bqxoeSdWA&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834409814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d7pgDP0uMBkkSWs47YUEgB5ztDtG1JSWW7xbeuu4RGI%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/news-and-community/events-and-engagement/youth-in-policing-initiative/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQVppBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3zyw_LP6v6JVspNUI7EmFvM7jEZMyqyNVFIOLNk240_LVFhQ6fLrakNjj_w_aem_h2-GxuY" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/news-and-community/events-and-engagement/youth-in-policing-initiative/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQVppBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3zyw_LP6v6JVspNUI7EmFvM7jEZMyqyNVFIOLNk240_LVFhQ6fLrakNjj_w_aem_h2-GxuYHPzkr2bqxoeSdW</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OCAD - </strong></b></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OCAD is continuing to accept late applications for Fall 2026. Programs will remain open until they fill. Use this link to connect with someone from OCAD</span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> one-on-one </strong></b></u><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.ocadu.ca%2Fportal%2FUG1to1apps&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834455815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EBXTMhFicbxyQZiWGyvBJgqN9mA9a%2FVr6A0AYmJr5XU%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://apply.ocadu.ca/portal/UG1to1apps. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://apply.ocadu.ca/portal/UG1to1apps</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carleton University - Enriched Support Program (ESP) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A full-time first year program designed for students who may not meet traditional entrance requirements. ESP provides an opportunity to take first-year courses with academic support, helping students qualify for degree programs in Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Computer-Science, Engineering or Science. Deadline to apply is June 15. For more information: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarleton.ca%2Fesp%2Fprogram%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C5cfa16c168b84fbe27e508de9732615a%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639114439834503291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YeDQh8c6jOObiSHnq56bHQs1s9Wjqs05iztbT2dNBkw%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://carleton.ca/esp/program/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://carleton.ca/esp/program/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2026-04-08 14:55:59.579 +0000 UTC
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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students who've missed their photo session or have not had their grad photos taken yet, Edge is having a photography event for you! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston photography event for grads is happening soon, so sign up today!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capture 4 poses in a sash and gown (provided). Receive an emailed proof with codes to purchase your photos. Sit fee is $10 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Address:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 87 Union St., John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231) Kingston, ON</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in. </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F327d6b1f649c46bd24d69b44a4e30051%2Fba0c4b95c5c282156bd87371551f36d4&data=05%7C02%7Cgillespiet%40limestone.on.ca%7C272d358054fe4698f09808de88eb3291%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639098741034132872%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zf1MI27noyF4Z14QKvpo7N15Ae4egwaIiNsh2nzOvq0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up here to register for your photos! Once you click through the disclaimer, select BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT then type in your school code: KGG</strong></b></a></p>
2026-03-23 13:49:24.934 +0000 UTC
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Kingston Secondary School (KSS) is a new 171,000-square-foot facility featuring programming for up to 1,340 students (240 intermediate students and 1,100 secondary students), including English programs in university, college and workplace pathways, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and intermediate and secondary extended French and French Immersion.
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View All NewsReminder: Equal Consideration Deadline for SHSM Applications – March 27, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and families are reminded that the equal consideration deadline for Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvh8EISEOpXRHkjVBXD0LbfFUMkhHWDlRS0tBSEdQSjdWT1dBWFpaMEI2Si4u" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">program applications</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is March 27, 2026. While SHSM applications are accepted on a continuous basis, students who apply by this date will be considered first and notified by April 24, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The SHSM is a specialized program for Grades 11 and 12 students that allows them to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting all requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The program includes industry-recognized certifications, a two-credit cooperative education placement, and hands-on experiential learning, with successful completion recognized by a red seal on the diploma.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvh8EISEOpXRHkjVBXD0LbfFUMkhHWDlRS0tBSEdQSjdWT1dBWFpaMEI2Si4u" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online application takes approximately four minutes to complete</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about SHSM on the </span><a href="https://expandedopportunities.limestone.on.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Expanded Opportunities website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2026-03-12 19:47:22.881 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - March 5, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar is Approved</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A. Day on September 1, 2026, with the first day of classes for students on September 2, 2026. A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">printable version of the calendar is available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees are seeking feedback on the Limestone District School Board budget planning process for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Families are encouraged to take a few minutes to provide feedback on areas or priority. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed online at </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2026-2027LDSBBudgetSurvey</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> . The survey closes March 23, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video: Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As previously shared, the Ministry of Education released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in December, and we are pleased to share that Limestone has achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results are consistent with provincial trends in many areas and show meaningful improvement in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone is performing at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These results reflect the collective efforts of Limestone educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—supported by the ongoing commitment of students and families across our district. We are extremely proud of the dedication and hard work that contributed to these achievements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are pleased to share a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">video update with families on Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan in Action – EQAO Highlights</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qQcIXSyFU" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> provides an overview of Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan and how it guides our shared work to support student learning and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Through insights from members of the Limestone Senior Team, families will learn about the key priorities shaping our efforts, the thinking behind our actions, and how collaboration, evidence, and reflection help us improve. The video highlights how data, professional learning, and shared leadership work together to move learning forward, while keeping students, belonging, and continuous growth at the centre. It offers a look at how planning connects to practice as we work together toward positive outcomes for all Limestone students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Revisions to Grades 7, 8, and 10 History Curriculum</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Minister of Education has announced updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With these updates, in Grades 7, 8, and 10, students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in the pursuit of building an inclusive and prosperous country. The Grade 10 History course will also have new learning on extreme political and social ideologies, the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, and the Holodomor famine in Ukraine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the updated curriculum on the </span><a href="https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Resources website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Become a Homestay and Host an International Student: A Meaningful Experience for You and Your Family</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year, LDSB welcomes more than 120 international students into schools across the district from countries around the world, including Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, France, Vietnam, Rwanda, and many others. Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a positive difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students and supported by dedicated Limestone staff throughout the placement, so families are never on their own. Hosting offers opportunities for cultural exchange, the development of lasting relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. To learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes, visit </span><a href="https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry Resources for Reading and Math</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that make learning both fun and effective for students and families. To explore these tools, visit Limestone’s </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support of student learning and well-being across Limestone. We are grateful for the role families play in helping students feel supported, connected, and successful, and we look forward to continuing our work together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p>
2026-03-05 21:30:00.475 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Welcomes 2026–2027 Student Trustees
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student trustees play an important role in bringing student perspectives to board-level discussions, helping ensure that student voice is reflected in decision-making across the district. For the upcoming term, LDSB looks forward to working with three engaged and passionate student leaders who represent rural, urban, and Indigenous student communities:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Audrey Bateman – Rural Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Bateman:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I'm so excited to be your rural student trustee this year. This role is such a great place to create lasting change for the current and future classes. I'm really looking forward to connecting with the trustees and students from across the board to try and make school a more fun, inclusive, and memorable experience where we can. Everyone's voice matters!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria McCourt – Indigenous Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee McCourt</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied for the Indigenous student trustee position because I feel that having a voice to represent Indigenous students, their issues and concerns is important. I would like to help celebrate and honour the Indigenous students in the Limestone District School Board. I look forward to helping create more opportunities for Indigenous students and I want our youth to feel proud of who they are and their Indigenous identity. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathew Katz – Urban Student Trustee</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A message from Student Trustee Katz</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: I applied to become a student trustee to advocate for issues that both I and students from across LDSB are passionate about. I specifically hope to be able to work on issues related to environmental sustainability and anti-racism. Ultimately, I want to ensure students’ voices are heard and meaningfully represented.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board congratulates Audrey, Victoria, and Matthew on their appointments and looks forward to welcoming them at the April Board meeting as they begin their term as student trustees for the 2026–2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6101cb72-005e-4aad-b211-341230a8738b" alt="2026 2027 Student Trustees" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-03-04 14:48:09.694 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.