Kingston Secondary School

Daily Announcements & Schedule

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Time

Period/Activity

8:20 to 9:40 a.m.

Homeform and Period 1

9:40 to 9:48 a.m.

Break

9:48 to 11:03 a.m.

Period 2

11:03 to 11:55 a.m.

Lunch

11:55 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Period 3

1:10 to 1:17 p.m.

Break

1:17 to 2:32 p.m.

Period 4

Daily Announcements

Monday

Monday, March 9th

School Events:

  • Yesterday was International Women’s Day, a day that recognizes the achievements, strength, and contributions of women around the world. It’s a time to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and to appreciate the women who inspire and support us in our everyday lives.

 

  • Auditions for our schools musical review are on tonight after school in the music room! If you are looking to perform a song, or are just curious about how the process works, come on down after school today. See you there bears!

 

  • Attention all homerooms! Affinity will be hosting a competition to see which homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food items for the Give 30 Campaign during Ramadan. The homeroom that collects the most items will win the choice of having a pizza party or timbits for the class! The competition will begin Monday, March 9th, and end Friday, March 13th. Please bring your donations to your homerooms, and send them to the atrium on Friday. 

 

  • Hey bears, get ready for a fun time with the KSS battle of the bands on April 22nd. Join as your own band to participate, or simply watch the battle as it plays out, the choice is yours! Remember, the event is on April 22nd, so make sure you can come and have a great time! More information to come so stay tuned!

 

  • HELLO BEARS!!!!!!!!! It’s that time of year again, we know you missed it. THIS week, aka the week before March break is THE KSS Spirit Week. We have an amazing lineup planned, so listen CAREFULLY
    • TODAY is adam sandler day
    • Tomorrow is Travel Tuesday. Picture a warm, sunny holiday, or even an adventurous one… what would you wear?
    • Wednesday is a wacky Wednesday. Dress your WACKIEST, whether that’s socks, clothes, accessories, you name it.
    • Thursday is Throwback Thursday. We’re not in 2026 anymore. We’re in 2016. So on Thursday, wear your favourite outfit you’d wear a decade ago!
    • Finally, Friday is PJ day, wear your favourite, coziest, pajamas to end off the week.

 

 Clubs: 

 

  • Hey Bears! Would you like a low pressure environment to chat, plan and recognize cultural events, and eat? Come join Affinity Club in the Library conference room tomorrow at lunch.  

 

  • Interact Club is today in Room 157 at 11:20. Everyone is welcome, see you there!

 

  • Science club will be having an amazing science trivia this Wednesday in room 225, come participate and win some candy!
  • Do you like gadgets and gizmos and thinking real smart? Do you like helping young scientists right from the start? The Kingston Science Fair needs helpers—hooray! On March 26 and 27, come brighten the day! Guide projects, lend smiles, cheer brains big and small, It’s curious, clever, and fun for us all! So sign up, jump in—be part of the flair, And help make some magic at the Science Fair! 🧪✨ If you have questions please come speak with Mr. Witherspoon in the second floor staff room.

 

  • Hey bears, if you are looking to perform in the upcoming spring coffee house, new audition dates are now available! Come to the music room after school THIS WEEK March 11th and 13th or March 23rd and 25th to audition. All types of talents are welcome!

 

 

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 10th

School Events:

  • Attention all homerooms! Affinity will be hosting a competition to see which homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food items for the Give 30 Campaign during Ramadan. The homeroom that collects the most items will win a pizza party! The competition will begin Monday, March 9th, and will end Friday, March 13th. Please bring your donations to your homerooms and send them to the atrium on Friday. 
  • Are you in Grade 12? Listen CAREFULLY! All Grade 12’s are to complete their senior quote by the end of the day Tuesday, March 10th. That’s today, Tuesday March 10! It’s your own personal mark to leave on the yearbook. You can find the link to the Google form on the KSS Yearbook Instagram bio, or contact your Grade 12 rep Ryan Bosso before the end of the day.

Clubs: 

  • Hey Bears! Are you looking for an amazing environment to chat, eat, and recognize our Black and Racialized students at KSS? Come join Affinity Club today in the Library at lunch! Don't miss out!
  • Science club will be having an amazing science trivia this Wednesday in room 225, come participate and win some candy!
  • Grade 9s and 10S, listen up! If you play an instrument or are interested in playing an instrument, come to the music room tomorrow at lunch for junior band!
  • Do you like gadgets and gizmos and thinking real smart? Do you like helping young scientists right from the start? The Kingston Science Fair needs helpers—hooray! On March 26 and 27, come brighten the day! Guide projects, lend smiles, cheer brains big and small, It’s curious, clever, and fun for us all! So sign up, jump in—be part of the flair, And help make some magic at the Science Fair! 🧪✨ If you have questions please come speak with Mr. Witherspoon in the second floor staff room. ** There will be a mandatory meeting Wednesday, March 11th at 11:15 in room 227 for those interested in volunteering at the Science Fair.
  • HELLO BEARS!!!!!!!!! It’s that time of year again, we know you missed it. THIS week, aka the week before March break is THE KSS Spirit Week. We have an amazing lineup planned, so listen CAREFULLY
    • TODAY is Travel Tuesday.
    • TOMORROW is a wacky Wednesday. Dress your WACKIEST, whether that’s socks, clothes, accessories, you name it.
    • Thursday is Throwback Thursday. We’re not in 2026 anymore. We’re in 2016. So on Thursday, wear your favourite outfit you’d wear a decade ago!
    • Finally, Friday is PJ day, wear your favourite, coziest, pajamas to end off the week.

Athletics:

  • Today at lunch we will have an awards ceremony for our OFSAA swimmers. All students are invited to join us at lunch in the atrium to celebrate an outstanding performance at swim OFSAA and a stellar season overall. That's today at lunch, in the atrium. 

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 11th

School Events:

  • Attention all homerooms! Affinity will be hosting a competition to see which homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food items for the Give 30 Campaign during Ramadan. The homeroom that collects the most items will win a pizza party! The competition will begin Monday, March 9th, and end Friday, March 13th. Please bring your donations to your homerooms, and send them to the atrium on Friday. 

Clubs: 

  • Grade 9s and 10S, listen up! If you play an instrument or are interested in playing an instrument, come to the music room today at lunch for junior band!

 

  • Science club will be having an amazing science trivia this today in room 225, come participate and win some candy!

 

  • There will be a mandatory meeting today, March 11th at 11:15 in room 227 for those interested in volunteering at the Science Fair.
  • HELLO BEARS!!!!!!!!! It’s that time of year again, we know you missed it. THIS week, aka the week before March break is THE KSS Spirit Week. We have an amazing lineup planned, so listen CAREFULLY
    • TODAY is a wacky Wednesday. 
    • TOMORROW is Throwback Thursday. We’re not in 2026 anymore. We’re in 2016. So on Thursday, wear your favourite outfit you’d wear a decade ago!
    • Finally, Friday is PJ day, wear your favourite, coziest, pajamas to end off the week.

 

Thursday

Thursday, March 12th

School Events:

  • Attention all homerooms! Affinity will be hosting a competition to see which homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food items for the Give 30 Campaign during Ramadan. The homeroom that collects the most items will win a pizza party! The competition will begin Monday, March 9th, and end Friday, March 13th. Please bring your donations to your homerooms, and send them to the atrium on Friday. 

 

  • HELLO BEARS!!!!!!!!! It’s that time of year again, we know you missed it. THIS week, aka the week before March break is THE KSS Spirit Week. We have an amazing lineup planned, so listen CAREFULLY
    • TODAY is Throwback Thursday. 
    • TOMORROW is PJ day, wear your favourite, coziest, pajamas to end off the week.

Clubs: 

  • Are you interested in singing? Come to the music room after school today to sing with the KSS singing club! We would love to have you! 

 

  • Do you play a string instrument? If yes, come play with the KSS string ensemble at lunch in the music room today! For more information about music at KSS go see Mrs Caravan or join us Fridays at lunch for Music Council, where we discuss and plan fundraisers, events, clubs  and much more! 
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Friday

Friday, March 13th

School Events:

  • Attention all homerooms! This year's KSS food drive has been extended up until MARCH 27! Affinity has been hosting a competition to see which homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food items for the Give 30 Campaign during Ramadan. The homeroom that collects the most items will win a pizza party! The competition began  Monday, March 9th,  with the new date ending the 27th, continuing a week after March break. Please bring your donations to your homerooms, and send them to the atrium on Friday. Every donation counts!!!
  • HELLO BEARS!!!!!!!!! It’s that time of year again, we know you missed it. THIS week, aka the week before March break is THE KSS Spirit Week. We have an amazing lineup planned, so listen CAREFULLY
    • TODAY is PJ day, wear your favourite, coziest, pajamas to end off the week.

Clubs: 

  • Music council is at lunch in the music room today! Come join us to help plan music related events, clubs, fundraisers and more!
  • Do you like gadgets and gizmos and thinking real smart? Do you like helping young scientists right from the start? The Kingston Science Fair needs helpers—hooray! On March 26 and 27, come brighten the day! Guide projects, lend smiles, cheer brains big and small, It’s curious, clever, and fun for us all! So sign up, jump in—be part of the flair, And help make some magic at the Science Fair! 🧪✨ If you have questions please come speak with Mr. Witherspoon in the second floor staff room.