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November Update The past month was another busy one at SHS with so much school spirit. We hosted our Parent/Guardian Night, Academic Awards, and our fall Pep Rally! It was a month to recognize Spirit, Heritage, and Success.

School Advisory Council Our first School Advisory Council meeting was on Sept. 14, 2026. We held our elections and we are proud to share that the following positions have been filled: Chair: Derek Snider Vice Chair: Darren Rayner Secretary: Elizabeth Kay PIC: Sid Anjilvel Safe Schools: Julie Bomba

Dear Families, As October comes to a close, we are pleased to share updates on student achievement and reminders about student transportation during inclement weather. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting students’ learning and well-being.

During the potential inclement weather months (roughly early November to early April), our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with their school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school transportation on inclement weather days.

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has not participated in Take Our Kids to Work (TOKTW) Day in recent years. This was a provincial initiative that is no longer supported, which makes it difficult for LDSB to continue the program. Therefore, we have not promoted the program within schools.

Flags at Limestone District School Board sites will be flown at half-mast until further notice to mark the tragedy that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta, on October 17, 2026.

Dear Grades 7-12 Families, You are invited to attend the Limestone District School Board’s (LDSB) Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night on October 21, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fractal Workspace (623 Fortune Crescent, Unit 100) in-person or online!

In the Limestone District School Board, we are committed to helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate today’s digital world.

Dear Families, As we settle into the new school year, I am pleased to share several updates from across the Limestone District School Board. This message includes information about student achievement, student activities, opportunities for secondary students to support their community, and a way for

Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Napanee District Secondary School (245 Belleville Road, Napanee) for an evening with best-selling author and parent educator Barbara Coloroso.

Sydenham High School Post-Secondary Update #1 for Grade 12 Families Dear Parents/Guardians, As your student enters their graduating year, this is an important time to begin planning for post-secondary pathways, including college, university, apprenticeship, workplace, and skilled trades