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SHS vs OPP Charity Hockey Game
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Saturday May 9</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sydenham High School faced off against Frontenac OPP in a charity hockey game with proceeds going to AMHS-KFLA.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an exciting fast paced, penalty free hockey game ending with SHS edging out Frontenac OPP 7-6.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, special thanks to Jay Dearborn for attending for our ceremonial puck drop.</span></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were able to raise $809.05 for AMHS-KFLA.</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8df6b0c-ed83-4f91-8a3e-4c1608d7f05d?fingerprint=ppb20260511134246" alt="20260509 162151(0)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10962ad0-6d28-4519-85ae-037a8f2ce428?fingerprint=ppb20260511134354" alt="1000001010" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9d81da57-8a24-47e4-ab78-0ad2b84542ae?fingerprint=ppb20260511134421" alt="20260509 161956" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dab1fe9e-8703-4a91-9976-787a5dac9676?fingerprint=ppb20260511134448" alt="20260509 152421" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e49346e-6831-4ed2-8212-310f97874970?fingerprint=ppb20260511134503" alt="20260509 152245" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-11 13:45:27.962 +0000 UTC
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SHS - May Newsletter
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Sydenham High School</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Midterm Report Cards</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April has been a busy month and as we move into May, we pass the halfway point of the semester. Midterm report cards were distributed this past Friday during period 1. If you have questions about your student's achievement, please reach out first to their classroom teacher. The schedule for June exams will be coming out shortly. Please ensure your student is available within the exam window (Grade 12: June 16 - 17; Grade 9 - 12: June 18 to 24th). </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Spring Play - May 6, 7, 8</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited for the premier of our SHS spring play next week, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died. </em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets are now available on School Day and on Ticket Scene! We have three evening shows on May 6, 7 and 8 at 7:00pm in the drama room. All ages are welcome. The show is approximately 80 minutes and there will be an intermission. See more information below on the story line, it will prove to be a fun, engaging show for all! </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Bingo - Thank you! </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all our supporters who attended our first SHS Bingo on April 22nd. We had a great turnout for a delicious meal and socializing with our community. We plan to run another Bingo in the fall, with proceeds going to enhance learning experiences for students at SHS. Thank you also to several local businesses for donating prizes to raise money for our K4Paws service dog: Deep Rooted Massage, Hartington Equipment, Sydenham Pet and Farm Supply, and SHS Staff. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yearbooks</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS 2025-2026 Yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks are $40. You can order online through school day </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.school-day.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cslatem%40limestone.on.ca%7C09900a9bd4e04580ae2b08dea726b057%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131981764720911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=reW4yIHeS2nLhtwxyHYCOzlCZQ3lvNYe%2FuUKNBpTr%2BA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="https://www.school-day.com/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.school-day.com/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Order deadline is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The yearbooks will be distributed in September 2026. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Relay for Life</strong></b></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On </span><u><i><em class="editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27th, 2026</em></i></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, our school will be participating in Relay for Life to support cancer research. Students can sign up (individually or as teams) and begin fundraising now until the week prior to the event. Our goal is to raise $15,000 and we are already on our way with a current total of $1000. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Signup using website: </span><a href="https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=30878&pg=entry&s_locale=en_CA&utm_source=relayforlifeca-vanityurl&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=brand&utm_content=vanityURL&ccs_id=21024&ccs_campaign=relayforlifeFY2027&s_src=relayforlifeca-vanityurl_referral_relayforlifeFY2027&s_subsrc=brand_vanityURL" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.relayforlife.ca/sydenham</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also welcome cancer survivors to walk the ceremonial lap and community volunteers interested in supporting the event. Please reach out to Mrs. Slate (</span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">slatem@limestone.on.ca</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) if you know someone who would like to participate. </span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c10c218e-adfb-4e40-b549-aa6f95a12e38?fingerprint=ppb20260501192050" alt="Relay for Life" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Syd"s Cafe</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our tradition of Syd's Cafe continues this spring with a show to highlight our SHS students. Please save the date of May 21st and be ready to listen to amazing performances with a Canadian theme! We hope to see you there! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</span></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In a world that is so dependent on the internet for shopping, mailing, and posting pictures of cute cats, how will society function without the internet? Not well as it turns out. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> hilariously explores how inept we are at dating, research, and basic human interactions when we don't have a screen to look at.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tickets for the SHS spring play, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Day the Internet Died</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, are now available on School Day and on Ticket Scene! We have three evening shows on May 6, 7 and 8 at 7:00pm in the drama room. All ages are welcome. The show is approximately 80 minutes and there will be an intermission.</span></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/aed4c43d-8eb6-4b5d-8428-87cd5e919a60?fingerprint=ppb20260420132009" alt="The Day the Internet Died Poster" width="307" height="433" style="width:307px;height:433px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Information 2026</span></h2><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="b8029f12-b660-4407-ab77-e50e18f0cc3d"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click on the link above to check out summer school information. Any questions should be directed to our guidance team.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - 8 - School Play - 7 PM </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - Charity Hockey Game 3 PM</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 14 - Grade 8 Open House</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 19 - Anatomy Field Trip to Queen's</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Syd's Cafe</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - EOSSAA Rugby Tournament</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - Queens University Simulation Lab Experience</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - SHSM Welding Training</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 26 - Grade 10 History Trip to Ottawa</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - Relay for Life </span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day</span></li></ul></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1 -</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council - 7 PM </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Grad Breakfast</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Athletic Banquet</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16, 17 - Grade 12 Exams</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18 - 24 - Grade 9 - 12 Exams</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - GRADUATION 2 PM</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26 - PA DAY </span></li></ul></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a149375d-9ac0-49e2-86e0-cb94caf03ccb?fingerprint=ppb20260501015854" alt="SHS Hockey Flyer" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/014dd19e-d451-4102-b190-e145d2dcded6?fingerprint=ppb20260501014715" alt="June Grad 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" 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><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead... 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></h2><hr><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 7.6219%;"><col style="width: 6.7736%;"><col style="width: 7.728%;"><col style="width: 13.8786%;"><col style="width: 9.2126%;"><col style="width: 9.1066%;"><col style="width: 7.1978%;"><col style="width: 38.4809%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 33px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 1</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Break</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 2</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch (50 mins)</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 3</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Break</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pd 4</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">End of day</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:20</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:35</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:45</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:50</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13:05</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">13:15</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">14:30</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next year, our daily schedule will be changing to the following balanced day with two classes in the morning, a lunch break, and two classes in the afternoon. Our afternoon classes will still rotate every other week (Week A: 1234 and Week B: 1243). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, the new school year calendar was released for next year and we will be starting back at school on Sept. 2, 2026. See full calendar below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8c1b22eb-fd30-4d25-9b34-861e3b2b0070?fingerprint=ppb20260501014724" alt="School Year Calendar 2026 2027" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Concussion Protocol</span></h2><hr><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><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" dir="ltr"><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></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d2d534f2-a37f-4106-a903-2977022c738c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" alt="thumb cef5db28763b3ff1d271b5f827629038" width="459" height="534" style="width:459px;height:534px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><figure><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/sydenhamhighschool/" target="_blank" title="Spirit Wear"><img src="/images/93a00b71-9d11-44c1-88dc-c7bfba2579cd?fingerprint=ppb20251217014357" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" 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>
2026-05-04 01:47:58.45 +0000 UTC
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Graduates - Save The Date!
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2026-04-28 18:27:39.76 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Sydenham High School, home of the Golden Eagles! Sydenham offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for all students, through a safe and caring learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on student success through a variety of pathways (world of work, apprenticeship, college, university), as well as focusing on building character in all students. We offer Alternative Education, Co-Operative Education, Dual Credits, Focus Programs, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs and Specialist High Skills Major. There are many extra-curricular activities available to students.
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View All NewsGrade 12 Exit Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of Ontario Ministry of Education expectations, all graduating students are provided with an opportunity to complete a Grade 12 Exit Survey. This survey gives students the chance to share their experiences in secondary school, their plans after graduation, and how prepared they feel for their next steps.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information collected helps schools and the Limestone District School Board better understand student needs and improve programs, guidance supports, and transition planning. In particular, the results are used to strengthen pathways into postsecondary education, apprenticeships, work, and community life, and to ensure future students are well-supported as they move beyond high school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is voluntary and anonymous. All responses are combined and reported in a summarized format to protect student privacy. Results are used for system planning and are shared with school staff, and board leadership to support ongoing improvement.</span></p>
2026-05-21 20:01:57.563 +0000 UTC
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Limestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition
<iframe data-lexical-video-id="kGsY7YE8wCc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kGsY7YE8wCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +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.