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Students are reminded that they need to be logging in to access their course materials through Minds Online regularly. Students should ensure they are signing in AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK.Students can <a href="https://ldsb.elearningontario.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">access Minds Online directly through this link</a>.

2024-10-10 13:02:38.069 +0000 UTC

Registering at KLC

<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">To register complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the Katarokwi Learning Centre:</h3>Current LDSB students: Please speak with your home school administration about a referral to KLC.Not registered in an LDSB school: Please complete the form linked below and a member of our team will reach out to schedule an appointment to meet with you to discuss the opportunities available for you.<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FZ1eCdu2wF5&data=05%7C02%7Cmyerskm%40limestone.on.ca%7C347eeedf165e4823ba5c08dddbf34eb4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638908560258294684%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ADargI%2FwhWCW7zAh6v7z2UXdcYjVun2lgIJ2ybRDh%2Fw%3D&reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">KLC Student Registration Information 2025-2026</a>

2025-08-25 14:35:21.001 +0000 UTC

November Newsletter

It is hard to believe that we are already almost at Mid-November. It has been a wonderful start up here at Katarokwi Learning Centre. We have welcomed many new and returning students who are working hard as they continue on their education journey. Many congratulations to our students in Transitions and KLC Junior who have finished their first credit of the year and worked through a final exam as well as writing the OSSLT in November. We are also thrilled to see the progress all our other students are making towards their goals as many credits have already been earned in our Core program and we have had 5 graduates already this year.Elementary families will be receiving their Progress Reports on November 13th to provide updates on student learning to date. Families of students in our Secondary Programs (KLC Jr, Transitions, River) will be receiving their Term 1 report cards as well on November 20th.Please remember as Winter seems to have arrived to monitor Triboard for all bus delays and cancellations. We have also seen cancellations of partial routes (morning or afternoon only) over the last couple of weeks as well. You might want to consider signing up for alerts from Triboard either through email or their App. More information on cancellation alerts is available <a href="https://triboard.ca/alerts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">here</a>. <img src="/images/c61a7451-9176-4eb9-aef4-bf312cb666eb" alt="download" width="213" height="155" style="width:213px;height:155px;display:inline-block">November 2nd to 8th: National Treaties Recognition WeekWednesday, November 5th: Last Day of Term 1 Classes for KLC Junior and TransitionsWednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th: OSSLT for Transitions Gr. 10 StudentsFriday, November 7th: International Inuit DayFriday, November 7th: OSSLT for KLC Junior 1 (Geography/History Class) Students Friday, November 7th: Links Field Trip to Agnes Etherington Art CentreSaturday, November 8th: National Indigenous Veterans DayTuesday, November 11th: Remembrance DayWednesday, November 12th: Public Health Display in Foyer with Meg SkinnerFriday, November 14th: PD Day November 17th to 21st: Bullying Awareness and Prevention WeekThursday, November 20th: KLC Program Term 1 Report Cards Sent HomeFriday, November 21st: Pink Shirt Day in LimestoneNovember 24th to 28th: Student Census in Limestone - students will complete in their classesWednesday, November 26th: OSSLT for KLC Junior 2 (English Class) StudentsWednesday, November 26th: Open House from 3:00 - 4:00 pmThursday, November 27th: Recognition Lunch with Guest Speaker Roxanne Lockyer from St Lawrence CollegeThursday, November 27th: SWAC and Dual Credit Staff on Site <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">KLC OPEN HOUSE</h2><img src="/images/feb432ec-796b-4a2e-b704-bbeefc75a15b" alt="Designer" width="455" height="303" style="width:455px;height:303px;display:inline-block">We welcome families and supports to join us at Katarokwi Learning Centre on Wednesday, November 26th any time between 3:00 and 4:00 to meet staff and see our program spaces. We recognize that this timing may not work for all students and families and so want to extend the invitation to please reach out any time to connect with your student's teacher and/or other supports at KLC. <img src="/images/ccf013d2-80d2-4e51-ab96-f00b19cb0cb9" alt="Student Census" width="538" height="538" style="width:538px;height:538px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</h2>Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.Important information for families:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The survey is optional.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Students will complete the survey during class time.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</li></ul>Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link">limestone.on.ca/student_census</a> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Accessing Mental Health Supports</h2><img src="/images/ed18dc94-a061-4700-8531-6dd357dd3b83" alt="Mental Health Supports" width="584" height="584" style="width:584px;height:584px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week - November 17 - 21</h2><img src="/images/31d502e2-224b-4f77-88de-a0bb221ceb32" alt="2025 11 01 Pink Shirt Day Social and Newsletter" width="529" height="661" style="width:529px;height:661px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House</h2><a href="https://limestoneschools.sharepoint.com/sites/LDSBK-12PrincipalsVicePrincipals/SitePages/For-E-Newsletters-.aspx#you%E2%80%99re-invited-level-up!-skilled-trades-career-fair-open-house" target="_self" title="Permalink for You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House" class="editor-link"></a>Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades! Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:Get up close: Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.Meet the experts: Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople, and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.Plan student pathways: Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario. When: December 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Where: Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, KingstonWho: All Limestone families welcomeCost: Free! No registration needed About Level Up!Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more. Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.To learn more, visit <a href="https://levelupontario.ca/open-house" class="editor-link">levelupontario.ca/open-house</a>.<img src="/images/22cf38ef-fc90-4967-8c6e-4ad391b29ab7" alt="Level Up" width="602" height="781" style="width:602px;height:781px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Human Development and Sexual Health Curriculum for Elementary Students</h2>As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b76e663d-3389-4d8e-988b-8dd34f03e071/Form-325-D-List-of-H-D-and-S-H-Instruction-Expectations-by-Grade.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252145857%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=E6P4oStAHCWeiD6A23K4EO4GbtvDNDg5Y4LzicuALbg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-D</a> on the LDSB website. It outlines the Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8.  Families can request to have their child or children exempted from instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health expectations by completing and returning an exemption form for each child (<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/73abdc49-2e42-402e-87ed-83d27143c065/Form-325-B-Exemption-Letter-Parent-Request.pdf&data=05%7c02%7cbentleyk%40limestone.on.ca%7c2a42a11524b248a4569b08ddeefe16fb%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638929497252169485%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=2kKm39Pr5NrivPkunUSUql62gZdOFNde1E5zicENb4U%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link">Form 325-B</a>) five school days before the start of instruction. Prior to instruction, your child's classroom teacher will inform parents/guardians when the expectations related to the Human Development and Sexual Health expectations in Strand D will be covered. For a more detailed overview of this process, please refer to Administrative Procedure 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction (listed under the Policies and Procedures section of the LDSB website), or contact the school.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Attendance Matters!</h2><img src="/images/9bb95379-50cd-407a-bf47-fd79991f5415" alt="Attendance" width="603" height="339" style="width:603px;height:339px;display:inline-block"> <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">FOR KLC CORE STUDENTS:</h3><img src="/images/ae105ba0-5567-4bdb-a283-03ae87e7e52e" alt="Minds Online login" width="482" height="630" style="width:482px;height:630px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">November Family Math Newsletter</h2><img src="/images/0c26fafd-18cf-413e-b2f2-2a931b014bb1" alt="November Newsletter" width="832" height="1040" style="width:832px;height:1040px;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Year Calendar</h2><img src="/images/6161c962-c896-4354-b7df-db1318e2b627" alt="e1b64b88 ceba 41cd a5ca 236a7f8662ba" width="844" height="649" style="width:844px;height:649px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/8abc3ee7-3c9c-43fe-998b-3f0f6d8a4071" alt="thumbnail KLC estore Digital Flyer" width="828" height="639" style="width:828px;height:639px;display:inline-block">

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Welcome to Katarokwi Learning Centre (KLC), an alternate site of the Limestone District School Board. KLC offers a range of quality educational programs in a safe and caring environment. In our alternative setting, we embrace diversity and self-respect, respect for others and the world around us. KLC supports students who are high-school-aged and adult students toward earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). KLC offers a mix of independent and group learning with hands-on and community connected opportunities.

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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in every testing category for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures. Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.    "These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Results at a Glance </h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Grade 3 Improvements: LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects.  </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Grade 6 Gains: Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase.  </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Grades 9 and 10 Results: LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs.   </li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math.  Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects.  This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3.  Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results.  <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </h2>Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas.  In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25.  Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province.  In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year.  Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas.  “Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. “We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">75% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">74% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">65% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">64% </td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Area of Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Reading </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">88% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">86% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Writing </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">87% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Mathematics </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">51% </td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </h3>Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially.  Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 9 Math </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">55% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">58% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </h3>This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year.  OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. <table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Grade 10 OSSLT </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">LDSB  </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Province </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Participation Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">95% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">94% </td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Success Rate </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">84% </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">85% </td></tr></tbody></table>“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years.   “The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra.

2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC

Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body

The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.Please select the following link to read (PDF): <a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Letter to Parents and Guardians</a>

2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC

Human Rights and Athletics Presentation for Officials and Coaches

Join K.A.S.S.A.A for a human rights and athletics presentation for officials and coaches on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the LDSB Education Centre (220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON). Dinner will be provided. <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/BymZSaAbH0?origin=QRCode" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Register online</a> <img src="/images/b3c1e4c5-3326-4bec-9f99-39cf9d244664" alt="KASSAA Coaches and Officials Presentation 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">

2025-11-25 19:17:26.37 +0000 UTC

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.