Dear Parents / Guardians / Students:

Another school year has concluded, with us saying goodbye today to our graduating class of 2026, and to our retirees, Dawn Wallace and Greg Legge. Before we leave for the summer, we wanted to share additional information for the next school year. See below for details.

If you need to reach us over the summer, email general inquiries to Casey Gibson, Office Manager, at sydhs@limestone.on.ca.  The Main Office and Student Services re-opens on Monday, August 24^th, with Student Services open by appointment only.  To book an appointment, use this link: online booking system. School starts back on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026. A link to the school calendar can be found here: School Year Calendar. Grade 9 orientation day is the morning of Wednesday, August 26^th.  Student leaders should mark this day in their calendars, as we will call upon you to help with this day.  

Gr. 9 - 12 Pick Up: Timetable, Report Card, and Gr. 10 OSSLT Results

Student timetable (Gr. 9), report card, and Gr. 10 OSSLT Individual Student Reports will be available for students to pick up in the main office. The office is open July 7, 8^th and July 13 – 16^th (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM).  If students are unable to come in during this week, they can pick up when they return to school in the fall. In addition, students will be able to see final marks from this semester in their student portal in Aspen or myBlueprint as of July 7^th, 2026. Students can check Aspen for their timetable the last week of August before school returns. Also, a reminder that library books and laptops need to be returned or individuals will receive an invoice for the replacement cost.

Key Dates

For a list of upcoming dates, follow our month-by-month calendar on the school website, listen to PA announcements or see a copy of our announcements on the school website.  A link to the school calendar can be found here: School Year Calendar School starts back on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 2026. Photo Day will be on September 22, 2026, and ordering information will come home in the fall.

2025-2026 Yearbooks – Yearbooks will arrive in the fall, and we will send out a Communicate Broadcast letting you know when and where they will be available for pick up. 

School-Day – Families can pay school fees through School Day, an online payment and permissions program.  During the school year, students will be able to purchase an optional student card ($10.00) and a yearbook ($40.00, received the next school year).  Each product will be made available for payment in the fall, and parents with a school-day account will receive an email. Fees for individual extracurricular activities will be communicated by each staff advisor.  Fall Sports include basketball, volleyball, field hockey, football, and golf.  Fees range from $85.00 to $400.00.  Check the announcements for start-up information, including the week before school. If financial support is required for any activities, reach out to the school.

Communication

Follow the school website news stories for updates. Ensure your contact information is updated if you make changes as we regularly send emails to share important information. LDSB also offers several electronic tools to support communication, including Communicates (Board and schools push important messages to students, families, and staff via voicemail, email, or text message), and the School Messenger App (student attendance management tool that allows for two-way communication between schools and families).

2026-2027 Student Schedules / School Daily Schedule

The daily schedule follows and is a change from past years.  Students wanting to change their current schedule may email a counsellor (visit the staff website page for all emails) or book an appointment through the online booking system by grade (Gr. 9 – Mr. Rob McDougall, Gr. 10 – Mr. Jason Wimmer, Gr. 11 – Ms. Michelle Fraser, and Gr. 12 – Mrs. Katherine English. Our Vice Principals also have primary responsibilities for the following grades: Gr. 9 & Gr. 11 (Ms. Ward), Gr. 10 & Gr. 12 (Mr. Cowan).

*Period 3 and 4 rotate every other week (Week A: 1234 and Week B: 1243).

School Supplies and Dress Requirements

Students will require the necessary school supplies for individual courses as outlined: Physical Education - t-shirt, shorts / sweats, gym shoes (outdoor shoes will not be allowed in the gym); Technology – no shorts, closed-toe shoes; long hair tied back; Science – your teacher will instruct you on clothing for lab days; Mathematics – scientific calculator. We recommend purchasing the Casio FX-991 ESPLUS2 calculator It can be purchased on Amazon or at Staples.; and General – as communicated on first day handouts or by the classroom teacher for specific activities/locations. We also recommend, in addition to pens and pencils, that students consider bringing dry erase whiteboard markers to school daily. The LDSB Student Clothing Procedure is available here.

Textbooks and Lockers

Classroom teachers issue books at the beginning of a term.  Students will be responsible for the cost of lost books.  The Main Office will assign lockers and students will find out their locker at orientation or first day (listed on their timetable).  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. 

Access to Technology

Students will be given the option to sign out a device for the school year. Devices are made available by classroom teachers when the class requires for daily use. Computers are also available in the library.  Students with specialized technology needs should contact the Learning Program Support teacher Mr. Rob McDougall.

Medical Plans

We ask parents to notify the school if your child develops or has any changes to any emergency medical conditions. We will work together to complete a Medical Plan of Care (Epilepsy, Type 1 Diabetes, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, or any other life-threatening condition).