What's Happening at Sydenham High School
August 24, 2025
Welcome Back SHS Golden Eagles!
As the new school year begins, we are thrilled to welcome both new and returning members of our school community. Whether you're stepping into our halls for the first time or returning after a well-deserved summer break, we’re so glad you are a Golden Eagle!
This year promises to be full of learning, growth, and connection. To prepare our students for a smooth start to the school year, you will find information below. Our dedicated staff are working hard to prepare engaging lessons, exciting activities, and a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
We encourage families to stay connected through our newsletters (available on the website), school events, and classroom updates. Your involvement makes a world of difference, and we’re grateful for your partnership. Please reach out to the school at any point if you have questions.
Grade 9 Orientation Day - WED AUG 27, 2025
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Gym (student leaders will be at the entrances to gather students as they arrive), where they will receive a start-up package (updated schedule, and handouts). At 10:00 a.m., students will rotate through a series of six stations designed to help them be comfortable with the start of school (how to open a lock and find their locker, each class and washrooms, library use, activities to join, etc.).
At 11:15 a.m., students are invited to a BBQ lunch on the front lawn to meet and socialize with staff and students. A vegetarian option will be available, and students with other dietary requests are asked to contact the Main Office in advance. Students should be picked up at noon.
First Day Information - WED SEPT 3, 2025
We meet our students back for the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
- Busing information is available on the Tri-board website through their portal.
- Daily Schedule: Our school day begins promptly at 8:20 a.m. with warning bells and music beginning at 8:17 a.m. You can find our full schedule on our website.
- Timetables: In first period, students will receive a printed schedule as well as locker information.
- Other information is included in the summer letters sent in July.
- Grade 9 Summer Letter 2025 2026
- Grade 10 12 Summer Letter 2025 2026
Timetable Changes
Student services is open next week (Aug. 25 - Aug. 28) with the exception of Aug. 27 which is Grade 9 Orientation Day. Appointments can be booked through our online booking page. Timetables can be viewed through Aspen Student portal.
Student Portal Viewing Timetable Instructions
After the first day of school, if a student wishes to discuss or alter their timetable, they can sign up in Student Services and someone will contact them in their assigned classes. Please be courteous while waiting so that we can move quickly to settle things for the semester.
School Council 2025-2026 & Elections
Welcome to Sydenham High School! We are the School Advisory Council SAC, for SHS. We are parents/guardians that gather once a month to collaborate, participate and contribute to the education of students in our school. Education is a partnership and it is an active involvement and advisory involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government and the community.
Join us on Sept. 22, 2025 for our first meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. If you would like to attend virtually, please email slatem@limestone.on.ca. The focus of our meetings is information sharing and discussion.
Elections
SHS SAC attendees usually consist of our principal, a staff representative, a student representative, a community representative and parents. If interested in having a role (formal or informal), fill in the following form.
Your SAC looks forward to seeing you at our first meeting on Sept.22!
Student Medical Plans
We ask parents to notify the school about their child’s emergency medical conditions and complete a one-page Plan of Care Form (Epilepsy, Type 1 Diabetes, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, or any other life-threatening condition). If the school already has a plan on file from previous years, we ask that you review the plan and notify the school of any changes.
Plans can be found online: https://www.limestone.on.ca/medical-procedures
Lockers
Students must use a school lock and occupy lockers assigned to them. Students will be responsible for items found in the locker and should not give their combination to anyone else. Failure to abide by school rules may mean a loss of locker privileges. Lockers may be opened by the school if necessary.
Food Service
The cafeteria will be closed for the first two weeks of school in order to provide required training and set-up. We will announce when our hospitality program will be up and running. There will be some grab-and-go items as always for students needing access available right away.
Yearbooks 2024-2025
Yearbooks will be available for the past school year for those who purchased in September. Further communication will be sent once they are available for pick up.
Service Dog
This year we will continue to have our service dog, Mattis, present onsite primarily on Wednesdays. Please remember not to pet Mattis without permission of the handler. As this is a requirement of human rights legislation, notification is hereby provided to our school community. The dog has been certified as a registered service animal and identified by a navy blue service animal jacket and badge (Kingston 4 Paws Service Dog).
Upcoming Dates
Aug. 25 - Student Services open for appointments
Aug. 26 - Student Services open for appointments
Aug. 27 - Grade 9 Day (9:30 am to Noon) - Student Services Closed
Aug. 28 - Student Services open for appointments
Aug. 29 - Student Services and Main Office Closed
Sept. 1 - Labor Day - Schools are closed
Sept. 2 - P.A. Day - No classes for students
Sept. 3 - First day of school
Sept. 5 - Grade Assemblies & Spirit Day - wear Red & Gold!
Sept. 8 - 12 - Emergency Procedures Week (Lockdown and Fire Drill)
Sept. 17 - Picture Day
Sept. 22 - School Council 7 PM
Sept. 23 - Grade 12 Assembly
Sept. 25 - Grade 9 Fun Day
Sept. 26 Terry Fox Run
Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
Allergen Awareness -
Nut-Free & Scent Free School
