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June 2026 Exam Schedule
<p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">STUDENT EXAM PROCEDURES</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JUNE 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Check carefully the date and time of your final examinations. </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All exams will be written in your regular classroom. </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grades 9 and 10 will have 2-hour exams and Grades 11 and 12 will have 3-hour exams. Morning exams begin at 9:00 am and afternoon exams begin at 11:30 pm. Exams begin on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18 and end on June 23, 2026. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Note that some Grade 12 exams will begin earlier. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students must be ready outside the door of the classroom 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the exam with all necessary materials needed for exam completion (ex. calculator, ruler, pen, pencil).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students must remain in the exam room for at least one (1) hour. At that time, students who have completed their exam will be dismissed by their teacher. Students will not be allowed to leave the exam room in the last 15 minutes of the exam time. Students must wait in the exam room until they are dismissed by their teacher. Students will be directed to the library for supervision when their exams are complete. Please arrange a ride home if possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you are absent from an exam, you must notify the school immediately and have a doctor’s note or another official document explaining your absence.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Buses will run on their normal schedule. Once you have finished your exam, you may be picked up. Students who are not being picked up must remain in the lower library for the rest of the day. </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><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, exams scheduled on that day will be rescheduled to the next exam day. Subsequent exams in the exam schedule will also be rescheduled to the next exam day</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. For example, if buses are cancelled on Friday, June 19</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Friday’s exams will be held on Monday, June 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Monday’s exams would be held on Tuesday, June 23</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Tuesday’s exams would be held on Wednesday, June 24</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students cannot come to the school to write exams if the buses are cancelled. </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Schools will communicate with families through email if the exam schedule needs to be adjusted due to inclement weather and bus cancellations. It will be important for families to watch for communication in the event of inclement weather. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are expected to be present and available to write exams during the entire exam period, from June 18</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;"> through June 23</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">rd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Return your laptop and laptop charger to the Student Success Room when you have completed your exams. Make sure you return your textbook or any school resources that you might have.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Exam week is an important week for all students. While exams are being written, the Resource Centre (lower library) is available for quiet study, and the cafeteria is available for work with small groups when not utilized by elementary students. All other areas of the school are being used for exams and are unavailable for student use. Students who are working directly with a teacher may be in alternate locations. All other areas of the school are off-limits to students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We wish all students the best of luck in their studies and</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">encourage all of you to seek extra help where needed before your final assessments.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or concerns about exam time,</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">please see your classroom teacher or Ms. Yanch in Student Services.</em></i></p><img src="/images/3e95045f-c36e-4aa0-bba1-17ee6db82a0d?fingerprint=ppb20260610140005" alt="June 2026 exam schedule" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-06-10 14:10:01.805 +0000 UTC
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June 2026 Family Update
<p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June NAEC Monthly Family Update</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear NAEC Families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the final weeks of the school year and look ahead to summer, we would like to recognize and celebrate some of the many accomplishments, activities, and people that have made this month so memorable at NAEC. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is an important reminder to send your child with a water bottle, and appropriate clothing during these last weeks to help keep them as cool as possible. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Track & Field events were a tremendous success, and we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the teachers, parents, and volunteers who helped make them possible. The time, enthusiasm, and support provided by our school community created valuable opportunities for students to challenge themselves, build confidence, and enjoy a fantastic experience together. There were some fantastic results by our students at both the Regional and District Meets. Thank you to Mrs. Grant, Ms. Uens, and Mrs. Roantree who helped to coach the team this year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are also proud to announce that four of our secondary students earned a second-place finish at the All-Ontario Provincial Skills Competition. This remarkable accomplishment reflects their hard work, determination, and dedication. Congratulations to these students, as well as to Mr. Borger, whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen our secondary skills programming. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special thanks go to Mrs. Goodfellow for organizing and coaching the secondary softball team and coordinating a memorable trip to Wonderland. Her efforts have helped create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the same time, Mrs. Sproule and Mr. Sissons are currently with Grade 9/10 Physical Education classes on a three-day canoe trip. This outdoor adventure provides students with unique opportunities to develop teamwork, resilience, and an appreciation for the natural environment. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s yearbook was a huge success and sold out early!! Thank you to Ms. Ohlke and her team for capturing our NAEC memories. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to give a shout out thank you to all the students who helped with the morning announcements throughout the year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our school, as a part of the greater community, is made great through the strong work ethic of our students, the caring nature of our school staff and the support of our NAEC families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10-12: Mrs. Sproule & Mr. Sissons Canoe Trip with Grade 9 & 10s. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17: Welcome to Kindergarten (For next year’s students) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18–22: Secondary School Exam Period </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19: Grade 7/8 year end trip </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22: Elementary Water Fun Day </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23: Kindergarten Celebration </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Grade 8 Graduation </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24: Elementary Reports Go Home </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25: Grade 12 Graduation; Last Day of School </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26: PD Day – No School </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. We look forward to finishing the school year strong and celebrating many more successes together. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The NAEC Administration Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Becky MacDonald, Paul Hewitt, and Bryan Lambert </span></p>
2026-06-12 18:52:18.182 +0000 UTC
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Reporting a Student Absence
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8b10d986-c4ec-518c-a451-d39370dd7fef?fingerprint=ppb20251217014301" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In some instances, students may need to be away from school for illness, appointments or other events. Parents and guardians can now use the new SafeArrival system to report daily and extended student absences in one of three ways:</span><br><br><img src="/images/301d7fed-18d4-5592-8529-2433332cc320?fingerprint=20260703T0730Z" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Messenger App</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 1. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/home" target="_blank" title="SchoolMessenger website" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or from within the LDSB mobile app.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Select Attendance, then Report an Absence.</span><br><br><img src="/images/3ba3d5a6-b96c-535e-845e-25a58b2f3fb7?fingerprint=20260703T0730Z" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" title="School Messenger Website Portal" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal</span></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Visit the </span><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" title="School Messenger website portal" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SchoolMessenger website portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.</span><br><br><br><img src="/images/daf7e08a-3a2b-5cd4-ae5a-ec374eacf2b1?fingerprint=20260703T0730Z" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Toll-free telephone</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Follow the prompts.</span><br><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time using any one of these methods.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do not call the school directly to report your student's absence.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student is marked absent and the absence hasn’t been reported in advance, our new SafeArrival system will attempt to reach the student’s priority contact by telephone to confirm the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated contacts, school office staff will follow up.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new SafeArrival system makes it easier for you to report your student’s absence, reduces the time it takes for our school staff to verify student attendance, and responds to unexpected or unplanned student absences. This time savings makes it faster and more efficient to account for all students and their safety.</span></p>
2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC
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About Our School
Welcome to North Addington Education Centre, a unique Kindergarten to Grade 12 school located in the heart of Mazinaw Country in Cloyne. Most of the school's population of about 300 students come from the surrounding townships of Addington Highlands and North Frontenac. NAEC is a small school with a warm and caring atmosphere, where students and staff work together to make the school an exciting place. Students enjoy a great learning experience with small classes, increased one-on-one opportunities with teachers, and a safe, familial environment
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View All NewsNew Digital Tools Informed Notice Available
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new </span><a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital Tools Informed Notice </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(PDF)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on the Limestone District School Board </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Privacy webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p>
2026-06-29 18:41:31.903 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families - June 25, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we head into the summer months, there are many </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free resources available on the Limestone website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">provincial changes </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What this means for students and families:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A student’s final grade will reflect:</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom learning and assignments</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">attendance and participation in class</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary families can review the updates on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +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.