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View All NewsFairfield News: June 22nd-25th, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22nd-25th, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is extremely hard to believe that this is our final Weekly Update of the 2025-26 school year! Rejoining the team at Fairfield E.S. has been a truly awesome experience for me personally. Thank you everyone for being so welcoming and supportive along the way. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder, lost and found items will be donated if not claimed by the end of next week. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In terms of classroom placements for 2026-27, we will be emailing these out to families before the start of school in September (likely around the last week of August). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, Happy Father's Day...</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 22nd (Day 4)</strong></b></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 23rd (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Boston Pizza</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bateman/Norman to Splitsville & Lake Ontario Park</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation (5:00 pm)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 Report Cards Sent Home</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Assembly (9:30 am)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Domino's</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiw@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-06-19 18:35:56.518 +0000 UTC
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Fairfield News: June 15th-19th, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15th-19th, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Just a reminder that the milkshake orders cancelled on Friday will be delivered to students </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tomorrow</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, before our final milkshake order on Friday this week. We were very proud of our athletes at both the District Track & Field event and Ultimate Frisbee Tournament last week. Our staff volunteer so much of their free time to coach these teams, and the students are extremely dedicated. Way to go Falcons!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 15th (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Milkshakes</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 16th (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Subway</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fire Station Visits - Grades 2, 4 & 6</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 17th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stover/Doherty trip to BGC</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Elder Visit</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Domino's</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Play Day! (dress for outdoors)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June</strong></b><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">19th (Day 3)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Juneteenth</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Milkshakes</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Important Dates</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st: Father's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Bateman/Norman to Splitsville & Lake Ontario Park</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Grade 8 Graduation</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (5:00 pm)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th: Term 2 Report Cards Sent Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th: Year End Assembly (9:30-10:30 am)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th: Last Day of School</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164?fingerprint=ppb20251217150814" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1?fingerprint=ppb20251217150841" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></h5><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-06-15 01:02:47.474 +0000 UTC
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Fairfield News: June 8th-12th, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/58520d41-5f06-4ee9-8a33-80ef4b6be880?fingerprint=ppb20260112000809" alt="update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8th-12th, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you so much for all of your support of our Fun Fair. Our School Council worked tirelessly to organize this wonderful event. Reminder,</span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> there is still an item up for auction on School-Day until </em></i><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">midnight on Sunday. </strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West, Principal</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8th (Day 4)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7/8 Immunzations (Flex Space)</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9th (Day 5)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Boston Pizza</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">District Track & Field (Invista)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 10th (Day 1)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kelly/Beckstead Trip to Fun Zone </span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 11th (Day 2)</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LunchBox - Domino's</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (Grade 6-8)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June</strong></b><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </em></i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12th (Day 3)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><hr></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Important Dates</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17th: Stover/Doherty Trip to BGC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21st: Father's Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23rd: Grade 8 Graduation</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (5:00 pm)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24th: Term 2 Report Cards Sent Home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25th: Last Day of School</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a978a03e-a540-4ca1-aa40-49ba27a07164?fingerprint=ppb20251217150814" alt="sick" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fbfe1e99-d1f8-43c1-8ff6-2129b9b143c1?fingerprint=ppb20251217150841" alt="sick 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/613b0f76-c129-42d4-8307-316dc3be483c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="Lunch" width="273" height="131" style="width:273px;height:131px;display:inline-block"></p><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="dafba703-43ad-4064-b962-b92da10d1463"></ie-document></h5><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog Days</span></h3><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our School Council proudly present one of their most successful fundraisers...HOT DOG DAY 2025-2026! Profits help pay for school trips!</span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An inexpensive way to send lunch on Fridays! </span></h5><h5 class="editor-heading-h5" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$2.00 per hot dog</span></h5><hr></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fairfield Clothing Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/304ae59e-0c7f-495f-ac1f-e01319d2f254?fingerprint=ppb20251217013433" alt="fes" width="369" height="437" style="width:369px;height:437px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/FairfieldES/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Order your school clothing online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All profits come back to the school</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Us</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p></h2></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Aaron West (</span><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">westa@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher (SST)</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicole Onyskiw (</span><a href="mailto: onyskiwn@limetone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p>
2026-06-05 18:54:36.719 +0000 UTC
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<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new </span><a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital Tools Informed Notice </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(PDF)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is now available, providing families with information about how personal information may be collected and used through approved digital tools, the safeguards in place to protect privacy, and the board’s commitment to secure and responsible technology use. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on the Limestone District School Board </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Privacy webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p>
2026-06-29 18:41:31.903 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families - June 25, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we reach the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and many memorable experiences for students across the district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we head into the summer months, there are many </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F3z3kwibBUGYnDmTDBf90Tw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FmfsLb_bqpJ79UtI2pfKPphb0DE11EXylq6olU5R1Eev9XrQd6dF_l3P0OvwJJTCFpd7XaUBA8YGjgO2cXQyFXlt_IjlaX0VJ_yT3zam3W5wNzNvbfSfH6u5WoP9CWzYSRGtWlEMnhhaU2lso3jYZM3z3Q6mEFn3XRXpdGmNlsLi2cxRXkV6DLZ6o8Kv1bCMt&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847950625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h5%2BaY4JhJoKZmK6P%2FfkFBn74KLtjchyWA953iJhgjlQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free resources available on the Limestone website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help your student practice skills, explore new interests, and stay connected to learning. Topics include digital literacy, cyber security, math, literacy, and mental health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136847989827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a%2Bpbnoqk26fuA1XiJbrrAee2k820c6MUuOVgyqWB4lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848057310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xwxXegVFcBhzRGlr4X%2FTcYzJQU%2BdivYcYUFwfhjMN%2Fs%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">provincial changes </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What this means for students and families:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A student’s final grade will reflect:</span><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">classroom learning and assignments</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">attendance and participation in class</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some courses (such as co-op, guidance, and certain open or workplace courses) will continue to use projects or other types of final assessments instead of a formal exam.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary families can review the updates on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FR1nfuciNXIx6o1Man-mE5g~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfEpd2GmwP3JNPFCjXjY9FqqwDe_z1NneYsmu5aYB7lWTW1-fmgAGdHlzgM1MqGVUC4xW3U68oW7vlCKDfvzAc07A4DY5TRkckHJNF5SUXJ0WYjK0Wv8xN8dLVWr2rMrjNxKU_-MY7Lajd8U-YzazPR9zMb6RRzIAO6tPQkkvNBzqFMJM-XtrLLAmxgLuXeKX1IZZWxymfqDPdw-H_1ohSCMD0Bp_T180CS4Xc5dShqv85fzvjnLXjj069a-d6DHc&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848127352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJBt6gMoFkaNIwwPFIvIXZpgTNm44AUlAjfngdFb%2FeQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These changes will come into effect for the 2026-27 school year. Over the coming months, Limestone staff will be reviewing and updating course outlines, assessment practices, and supporting resources to ensure alignment with the new provincial requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Food Sharing Project Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During the 2025-2026 school year, The Food Sharing Project supported every LDSB school by providing nutritious food and resources to students each day. On average, more than 14,000 meals and snacks were served each week, over 530,000 throughout the year, with weekly food orders reaching approximately $17,500.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to the dedicated staff who make these programs possible, and to The Food Sharing Project for continuing to support student well-being across LDSB. This support is increasingly important as many families continue to face food insecurity. The Food Sharing Project is launching their </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848189946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6jEFXRKdqaiVE56i8B3EH%2BYsumahkPWE%2BOp2dPIW9lk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F_HKAVGjSjDHM9B807yabng~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FXabZV0PurIbEHgj9zXstZSSWWSe8O0CIRJeWJSTeC-LXh8HfFlfYKhWRH5F5u8favJvIYZrj3RUOaWsdYf2pbFN-u70A9H7CWlMEjVcBRyarW6Eo0p22RTHQeaAgMvIBus9qE3Sj4XrSDrPYaows9JYbgFcUFfAsansO4B5CBxI~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848222179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=it9d%2FQGquDhvRkZumrbT6tmXXXL6dcyMh%2FsUZ%2BQauOk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fzf28OeJNLbn7i-2DznWNhQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FSmCMyVe9oTOvkE2I8uhAT8ZInr63AXhBWGdTMvHGDDqcxXx_AZDMsHK7DjGXm_FLM_X4jpDWvMbAqeMyYicVl00_IsjAhaZaQVv48dJt6gbbeqm2rH1DMPPkhGvIF9mgMLgBITYxnZ6vaz-NGIln2w~~&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848246769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yigj6cbSBfN2H8xSkk6rPMgV%2FyJd2TUyHQpp2jyqjIw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FEtIdjN5c0F6LskTx_JcfBw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F1_bymHvQKvO4eF5ZMnUmDPmq-I1LZaK1n8fa6GmQ99HrxRKZVyofjYCoiot9gDWeFuVTs0xJjayHPDfpzkeZLytFaIdjr-VcHhnDy-io64qTpLraTlVFSTEZHK9Zg_fT&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C585ea97be03c4d196aff08ded2f2a634%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639180136848269594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kn0Y5kW9blF4S1uvdtpYzvw2FFvpX%2BmgdJYdBzilJYo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we close another school year, I wish all Limestone students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for your partnership and support — we look forward to welcoming students back in September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families- June 18, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move towards the last week of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to share a few important updates and reminders as we wrap up the year and begin looking ahead to September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 School Year Budget</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At last night’s Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2026-2027 budget, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards. The budget includes total revenues of $340.98 million and total expenditures of $345.76 million and is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The full </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, along with a new resource, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Budget Overview </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion Passed by Board of Trustees</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Trustees passed a motion at last night’s meeting recognizing the challenges present in many classrooms and their impact on students, frontline educators, and support staff. The motion directs the Chair to write to the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, the Premier, local MPPs, OPBSA, CODE, and union partners, requesting additional funding to support the hiring of more frontline staff and will highlight that Limestone annually spends approximately $10 million beyond provincial funding to support special education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the </span><a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tri-Board Student Portal</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New students, as well as those with a change of address or school</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit </span><a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">triboard.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year-End Letter to Students and Parents from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education and a Congratulations Letter from Edith Dumont, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to mark this occasion. We have also received a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. As we approach the final days of classes, we wish all students, families, and staff a positive end to the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +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.