April 2nd Weekly update
Grad Photos
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!
Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston photography event for grads is happening soon, so sign up today!
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!
- Dates: April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)
- Address: 87 Union St., John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231) Kingston, ON
- 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.
Life After School Event - Thursday, April 23 at 5:45 - See attached flyer
For students with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and their parents, caregivers and community services providers and school personnel
Full Disclosure Date - 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 KSS Student Services team.
Post-Secondary Transitioning Support
Are you a student heading to a post-secondary school in Ontario and need accommodations? Check out the transitionresourceguide.ca to see if you are eligible for accommodations. You can also meet with Ms. Hale to discuss your plans and prepare for this transition.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Kingston Defeats Depression Walk - Event is May 30th, sign up to volunteer by May 8th at kingston@defeatdepression.ca
Limestone Race Weekend - April 25-26. Many different roles/duties, more info and volunteer registration here: https://www.krra.org/register-for-limestone-race-weekend/
Tiny Town Association - more information can be found here: https://tinytownassociation.com/student-volunteer-hours/
Kingstonist - advertising volunteer roles. For more information contact the NextGen Coodinator- emily.wright@hometownist.com
KidsInclusive iCan Bike Program - Volunteer registration: https://kingstonhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RqxOmrMgp7sM5M?Q_CHL=qr
Inclusive Play Project - 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: marci.mcmullen@gmail.com
Upcoming Post-Secondary Visits
April 13th - Western University - Monday, April 13th from 11 -12 location TBD
St. Lawrence College - Spring Open House
Kingston campus on April 18th. More details can be found here: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/open-house
Personal tours can also be booked here: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/campus/campus-tours
For information about SLC programs, campus, residence fee,
Scholarship Opportunities
Future Generations Foundation -scholarship and funding opportunity https://fgfoundation.ca/. Link to application:https://fgfoundation.ca/apply-for-funding/additional-supports-resources/
Burgeon Construction Bursary - 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.
Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award - Due May 25th - https://www.opsba.org/award/healthy-democracy-student-leadership-award/
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Upper Canada Chapter - ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - see flyer attached to this email
Pittsburgh Township Community Benefit Fund - Due April 30 -http://www.pcbf.org/scholarships-grants/scholarships/
Don McBain Memorial Award - for Indigenous students in their first year of post-secondary studies - https://www.ontarioaboriginalhousing.ca/programs/don-mcbain-memorial-award
Schulich Builders Scholarship -https://schulichbuilders.com/ Please stop by student servcices for more information.
Michael Harris Youth Award - for Newcomers and First Generation students - https://keys.ca/michael-harris-youth-award/ - Application due April 3rd
Additional scholarship opportunities can be explored at scholarshipscanada.com and yconic.com. 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.
Other Opportunities
Summer Company Program - Kingston Economic Development 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.
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.
Here are all the details of this provincially funded grant.
Program Highlights: Open to students aged 15–29, business training and mentorship, funding to support start-up costs, practical skills and community connections
Important Dates: Application Deadline: April 24, 2026. For more information please contact Josh Bowry at bowry@investkingston.ca
Kingston Police - Youth in Police Initiative - Applications now open - https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/news-and-community/events-and-engagement/youth-in-policing-initiative/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQVppBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3zyw_LP6v6JVspNUI7EmFvM7jEZMyqyNVFIOLNk240_LVFhQ6fLrakNjj_w_aem_h2-GxuYHPzkr2bqxoeSdW
OCAD - 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 one-on-one https://apply.ocadu.ca/portal/UG1to1apps
Carleton University - Enriched Support Program (ESP) - 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: https://carleton.ca/esp/program/
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Rose
Amy Rose
she/her
Head of Student Services
Kingston Secondary School
613-544-4811 ext.11169