Sydenham High School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Sydenham High School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/939609bb-0496-4f64-8fc4-886e988a21b9" alt="school image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November is here! </span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had a very busy October with many fun events for our students: Grade 9 Day, Bubba Bowl, Academic Awards, Fall Pep Rally, Field trips, Parent/Guardian night, and more! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our sports teams are wrapping up their fall season, good luck to our Football teams entering play-offs this week, and our teams who are advancing to EOSSA! A big congratulations to our Girls Field Hockey team who won Silver at KASSAA Finals this past Friday in a very close 1-0 game. Also, a big congratulations to Claire Wang who competed at OFSAA and finished 87th out of a huge number of athletes. Congrats Claire! </span><img src="/images/4c0fb607-c73d-4f39-a024-5af195fb706f" alt="image000001" width="242" height="236" style="width:242px;height:236px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was a big weekend for our Eagle Mascot who handed out candy to local children on Halloween, and then on Sunday, our Eagle attended the Kingston Frontenacs hockey game for Barrack the Bears birthday! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Midterm report cards are also coming up. We encourage families to discuss progress with your student and make plans with classroom teachers if your student is struggling. We are here to offer support, and want to work together to ensure your student's success. Remember that daily attendance improves academic achievement so continue to promote regular school attendance. If needing to be away for an extended period of time, students are required to fill in an extended absence form accessed from the main office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/47bc4675-686e-46ba-ba64-781f140b080c" alt="IMG 6148" width="157" height="210" style="width:157px;height:210px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d98d3183-9569-471d-bb9b-3162662856be" alt="IMG 0820" width="275" height="207" style="width:275px;height:207px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/87fb432d-851f-4ac9-be19-b2e19d3343b5" alt="IMG 6143" width="154" height="206" style="width:154px;height:206px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Remembrance Day - Nov. 11th</span><img src="/images/23909fea-8587-4424-8db8-5777a15e1d82" alt="web1 rem day facts" width="300" height="202" style="width:300px;height:202px;display:inline-block;float:right"></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we head into November, we are preparing for our annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Every year, we recognize family members of our staff and students who have served in the Canadian Military Forces. If you have a family member that you would like acknowledged during our service, please email mcdougallr@limestone.on.ca. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Play YGK!</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for supporting our athletic programs! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/1beee038-8abb-4c83-8428-10de228f8fd9" alt="October Social" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Department News - Technology</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every month we will be spotlighting a department in our school. This month we are highlighting our Technology Department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This time of year is busy in tech classes as students practice and learn new skills. Students are preparing for the upcoming Holiday Showcase, November 29</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;at Sydenham High School, making cutting boards and shelves, sweet treats and take home cooking kits, as well as 3D printed keychains and ornaments. The auto shop is lined up with student, faculty and community member vehicles getting ready for cooler weather driving conditions.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The collaborative and special skills workshops taken on by students so far this year have been incredible and diverse, everything from chainsaw certification, to working at heights, to Haudenosaunee beading techniques. we also had a staff member, Mr. Moelker, who was recognized for supporting an Indigenous Art Project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c13262b1-5afb-4b0b-91ca-e3ad584a0ca0" alt="Art Walk 2025" width="154" height="224" style="width:154px;height:224px;display:inline-block;float:right"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"I would like to take this time to thank the SHS Technology Department for your help with my Indigenous Art Project. This project was designed around the theme “Every Child Matters” and was displayed on the “Wild Art Walk” during the “Battersea Pumpkin Festival” Oct 4th&nbsp;2025, where it was viewed by more than 300 participants." </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">James Robert Chambers, Retired LDSB teacher, Adjunct Professor, Instructor for Technological Education CTE, Queens University, Faculty of Education</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6de91e1a-ce1c-4613-b406-52abe64d48df" alt="processed 70D95945 26B1 4C8C B31F DC028EE4A3A7" width="379" height="505" style="width:379px;height:505px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/d39a9698-c16d-474f-931d-1a11216c9dc3" alt="processed A4599486 FA37 4E5C 87F9 2AA4281BCF1A" width="379" height="505" style="width:379px;height:505px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f9fcf81-11f6-4a60-95d2-775061ca6475" alt="IMG 9480" width="146" height="260" style="width:146px;height:260px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e2ab6a12-57e7-482c-98be-a81d26944429" alt="IMG 9479" width="144" height="256" style="width:144px;height:256px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/5c1a5059-7330-42eb-8fbd-ebe6eff986a9" alt="IMG 9410" width="190" height="253" style="width:190px;height:253px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/2c6d0106-f420-4810-8935-59528b84727c" alt="IMG 9475" width="144" height="256" style="width:144px;height:256px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a77e8142-9399-456b-b430-373adcef8a14" alt="Holiday Showcase Poster with Fireplace Mantle" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 2 - Nov. 9 - Treaties Recognition Week</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 4 to the first week of Dec. - Grade 10 Literacy Test</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 6 - First day of Term 2 begins for Careers and Civics classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 12 - Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 14 - PA Day - No School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 17 - School Council 7 PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 20 - Syd's Cafe</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 21 - Mid term Report Cards</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 24 - 28 - Student Census</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nov. 29 - Holiday Showcase for SHSM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census Survey - See Yourself in Limestone</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 4 to 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, running from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important information for families:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, November 14, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council 2025-2026 &amp; Elections</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had our first School Advisory Council SAC on Sept. 22, 2025. We are happy to share the results of our elections:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: Vanessa Wood</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice chair: Darren Rayner</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: Derek Snider</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Molly Slate </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Family: vacant </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Schools: Julie Bomba</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC: Vanessa Wood</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Meeting Dates (7 PM SHS Library)</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 17</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Protocol</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS is committed to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, and supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training. Our point of contact is Ms. Ash Ward, Vice Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Concussion Policy/Concussion Code of Conduct </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is here as well to ensure we work together to support our students if a concussion is suspected or diagnosed. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2d534f2-a37f-4106-a903-2977022c738c" alt="thumb cef5db28763b3ff1d271b5f827629038" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free &amp; Scent Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="205" height="293" style="width:205px;height:293px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/20f12d85-2a46-4137-bd1e-ab4d5273e2c1" alt="Scent Free" width="206" height="256" style="width:206px;height:256px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment Notification and Process</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board and community partners are committed to making our schools safe for students and staff. As a result, schools will respond to all student behaviours that pose a potential risk to other students, staff, and community members. The Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment Process is designed to be proactive in developing intervention plans that address the emotional and physical safety of those involved. Families are asked to review the steps of a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/safe-caring-schools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><figure><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/sydenhamhighschool/" target="_blank" title="Spirit Wear"><img src="/images/93a00b71-9d11-44c1-88dc-c7bfba2579cd" alt="Spirit Wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a25e9f58-b0ae-4c6a-9c8e-96863f2e3e0a" alt="New Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Sydenham High School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct. 1, 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/939609bb-0496-4f64-8fc4-886e988a21b9" alt="school image" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October is here! </span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After one month back, we are in full swing at SHS with so much to share. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First of all, we want to thank our community for all of your support and donations for our annual Terry Fox Run. We set a new SHS record (at least since 2001) raising over $2,600.&nbsp; Congratulations to Mr. Cashol's class for raising the most money this year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The beginning of this month is full of events: Grade 9 Day, Bubba Bowl, Academic Awards, Fall Pep Rally, Field trips, Parent/Guardian night, etc. Please check below for specific details surrounding each event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Department News - Healthy Active Living! </span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every month we will be spotlighting a department in our school. This month we are highlighting our Healthy Active Living Department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Phys.ed students are busy in their classes getting to know each other and working on cooperative games in addition to cardio exercises such as the graveyard run and making use of the spin room. Students are encouraged to set individual fitness goals, and track progress towards them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Recreation Leadership class hosted our annual Northern Classic Cross Country Meet on Wednesday October 1</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>st</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;where over 300 elementary students came to run the challenging hills at LPS.&nbsp; These students also help to organize our Grade 9 Day (Oct. 3) down at the point.&nbsp; Thanks again to the fire department for being on hand to make this an enjoyable day for all.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Day - Fri. Oct. 3 </span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, our senior leaders have planned a fun day for our grade 9 students. Here is some information about the half day of fun (12 pm - 2:35 pm): </span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will be placed in a colour house (Purple, Blue, Green or Orange) and are encouraged to wear that colour the day of Orientation.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students will have the choice to participate in games and challenges. Some games involve water, so be prepared that clothing/shoes could get dirty.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The fire department is planning on attending again to run a slip n’ slide.&nbsp; Students have the option to slip n' slide in their clothing (no swimsuits, shirt mandatory).</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will be feeding Grade 9’s lunch on this day courtesy of our SHSM expanded opportunities team. Students will receive a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink, while getting to learn and hear about SHSM opportunities that become available in Grade 11 and 12.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who require individual accommodations or alternates to this plan can reach out to Mr. McDougall or Ms. Stevens.</span></li></ul></li></ol><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Guardian Night - Oct. 8</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up for Parent/Guardian night is now open on School-Day. You can book a 5 minute slot with your students' teachers. The evening runs from 6:30-8:30 pm. We also host another evening in the spring. If at any point, you have questions or would like a progress update, please reach out to your students' teachers by email or phoning the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="e1287fbb-8924-429f-a485-bca59ad59df3"></ie-document></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Academic Awards</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, we will be celebrating our 38th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony, in the gymnasium at 10:00 am. This is a very special event at which we celebrate students who have obtained Honours (80%) or Honours with Distinction (90%) standing in their previous year courses. Award winners have been sent a personal invitation to attend this year’s ceremony. You and your fellow students make events like this possible because of your academic accomplishments. We welcome yourself, fellow recipients, and your family in acknowledging your fine achievements. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bubba Bowl 2025</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out our news story on Bubba Bowl 2025. It will be a great evening of football under the lights! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council 2025-2026 &amp; Elections</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had our first School Advisory Council SAC on Sept. 22, 2025. We are happy to share the results of our elections:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair: Vanessa Wood</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice chair: Darren Rayner</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secretary: Derek Snider</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer: Molly Slate </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Family: vacant </span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safe Schools: Julie Bomba</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC: Vanessa Wood</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Meeting Dates (7 PM SHS Library)</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 20</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 17</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 23</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Protocol</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS is committed to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, and supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training. Our point of contact is Ms. Ash Ward, Vice Principal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Concussion Policy/Concussion Code of Conduct </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is here as well to ensure we work together to support our students if a concussion is suspected or diagnosed. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2d534f2-a37f-4106-a903-2977022c738c" alt="thumb cef5db28763b3ff1d271b5f827629038" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - </span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free &amp; Scent Free School</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="205" height="293" style="width:205px;height:293px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/20f12d85-2a46-4137-bd1e-ab4d5273e2c1" alt="Scent Free" width="206" height="256" style="width:206px;height:256px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment Notification and Process</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board and community partners are committed to making our schools safe for students and staff. As a result, schools will respond to all student behaviours that pose a potential risk to other students, staff, and community members. The Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment Process is designed to be proactive in developing intervention plans that address the emotional and physical safety of those involved. Families are asked to review the steps of a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/safe-caring-schools" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Threat/Risk Assessment online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><figure><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/sydenhamhighschool/" target="_blank" title="Spirit Wear"><img src="/images/93a00b71-9d11-44c1-88dc-c7bfba2579cd" alt="Spirit Wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a25e9f58-b0ae-4c6a-9c8e-96863f2e3e0a" alt="New Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bubba Bowl - October 9th, 2025!</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for our bi-annual Bubba bowl event on October 9th, as our very own Sydenham HS football teams take on LaSalle Golden Knights. The event will take place at the Sydenham football field. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">COST</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entrance fee for Bubba Bowl is a $2.00 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Cash Only)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp; All money will support our SHS football program, specifically the cost of equipment and refurbishing which has increased significantly.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHEDULE - Oct. 9</span></u></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Touch Football (feeder schools)</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4:45 p.m.- 5:45 p.m.</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Junior Football Game</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Senior Football Game</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VENDORS</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mike's Pizza to offer dinner special (pizza and a pop) for guests beginning at 5 pm (proceeds will go to SHS football)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Field Hockey team will be running a canteen that will offer sweet treats and beverages.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Swag will be for sale at the event with a chance to win a YETI cooler.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50/50 (proceeds to SHS Football)</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking is available in the LPS lot, the SHS lower lot, and side streets. Parking at the field is available for those who need accessible parking.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On behalf of SHS football, we give thanks and appreciation in advance for your support.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bb3e5a79-47d2-435b-8d73-1208db957355" alt="football" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>