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Access Minds Online
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students can </span><a href="https://ldsb.elearningontario.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">access Minds Online directly through this link</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2024-10-10 13:02:38.069 +0000 UTC
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Registering at KLC
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To register complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the Katarokwi Learning Centre:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Current LDSB students:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please speak with your home school administration about a referral to KLC.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Not registered in an LDSB school: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KLC Student Registration Information 2025-2026</strong></b></a></p>
2025-08-25 14:35:21.001 +0000 UTC
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May Newsletter
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year End is Fast Approaching!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe but we are down to the last 6 weeks of the school year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in KLC Programs - KLC Junior, River and Transitions - should have received their midterm report cards to take home last week. If you haven't seen it yet, please check with your student.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For those students in KLC Core, it is important that students are committed to working on completing their current credit before the end of this school year. Please make sure you are staying on track to get work completed and seek support from your teacher if you need it. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/c61a7451-9176-4eb9-aef4-bf312cb666eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014828" alt="download" width="213" height="155" style="width:213px;height:155px;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, May 18:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria Day Holiday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meg Skinner from Public Health at KLC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, May 19:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 3 and 6 Students participating in EQAO (continues on Thursday, May 21, Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, May 21:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May Recognition Lunch with Guest Speaker - Melissa West from Ed Services</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grad Photos</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, May 29:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PD Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 7/8 Immunization Clinic at KLC</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day for Get SET Program</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 10:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ESL Day for ESL Programming in Gym for Morning</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 11:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June Recognition Lunch </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Last Day for ESL Programming</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18 & Friday, June 19:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culminating Activity/Exam Days for KLC Programs</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 19:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of regular classes for Secondary Programming</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 24:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GRADUATION CEREMONY @ 4:00pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 25:</strong></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of classes for Elementary Programs</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grad Photos - May 27th</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d3054b46-74cc-46c4-84ba-57138dbcfc23?fingerprint=ppb20260508205626" alt="Reminder Notice gr12 FLH" width="358" height="553" style="width:358px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0ffa1a49-b1cf-4a91-852d-f94e645d5e9c?fingerprint=ppb20260508205624" alt="Reminder Notice (Gown & no Comp) Graduation gr8 FLH" width="367" height="536" style="width:367px;height:536px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Family Engagement and Climate Survey is open</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s (LDSB) </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cmyerskm%40limestone.on.ca%7C4f6fe219aab3457e530408deac3a1264%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639137562619990223%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TBVK%2FPnJqLBGj3DLak4H8U8yiYyllnU8xQ8grVYMHrM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve to continue to support welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open until May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and is </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cmyerskm%40limestone.on.ca%7C4f6fe219aab3457e530408deac3a1264%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639137562620018801%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7kasuaEKbBb4Yb2R9jsOf8Vowrg5P9xYOWMJMDZu79A%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available online</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cmyerskm%40limestone.on.ca%7C4f6fe219aab3457e530408deac3a1264%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639137562620040979%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nc6PdzNVbTZdGXkiein3uCjgYj3FaACbSywE5FNLK1s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9pr%2B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%2FaPR3y8BPGUU%3D&mod=0&dlang=en. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c52a1ebe-16c1-4cc3-8421-47814b8df404?fingerprint=ppb20260508191255" alt="2026 05 05 LDSB Pride 2026 Poster" width="505" height="653" style="width:505px;height:653px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/849b2be3-e76f-4ef9-bffc-d9808f8dc0bb?fingerprint=ppb20260508191257" alt="Human Trafficking Awareness May 12 2026" width="505" height="673" style="width:505px;height:673px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessing Mental Health Supports</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/ed18dc94-a061-4700-8531-6dd357dd3b83?fingerprint=ppb20251217015205" alt="Mental Health Supports" width="584" height="584" style="width:584px;height:584px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c924b3a5-90b6-4027-8c77-f43aa430df63?fingerprint=ppb20260213022931" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 12 212907" width="529" height="687" style="width:529px;height:687px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendance Matters!</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/9bb95379-50cd-407a-bf47-fd79991f5415?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" alt="Attendance" width="603" height="339" style="width:603px;height:339px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FOR KLC CORE STUDENTS:</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/ae105ba0-5567-4bdb-a283-03ae87e7e52e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014623" alt="Minds Online login" width="482" height="630" style="width:482px;height:630px;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Host an International Student!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can learn more by visiting </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay&data=05%7c02%7ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7c6718c3f0165148f85ef608de58f57ee2%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c639046008601667698%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=B%2BA1lkiEhmCVdakJpUMKkW1j/TQUztz2j/Fq/KzHyB0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s International Education website</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 288.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From SouthEast Public Health</span></h2><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e631e2d1-20d1-46bb-b3c3-3d98638ef591?fingerprint=ppb20260508202707" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="369" height="461" style="width:369px;height:461px;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a7ae23f6-6e9a-40ed-8a64-1a353f471fb9?fingerprint=ppb20260508202708" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="386" height="484" style="width:386px;height:484px;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Registration for 2026-2027 is Open</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74e1665f-b2dc-4415-8e5e-2c1fa7b4d5d4?fingerprint=ppb20260123224200" alt="2026 01 07 Secondary Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="548" height="685" style="width:548px;height:685px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Development and Sexual Health Curriculum for Elementary Students</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of LDSB's commitment to ongoing transparency and communication with families, please follow the link to </span><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713&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" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-D</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 (</span><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056&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" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Form 325-B</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) 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. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6161c962-c896-4354-b7df-db1318e2b627?fingerprint=ppb20251217013909" alt="e1b64b88 ceba 41cd a5ca 236a7f8662ba" width="844" height="649" style="width:844px;height:649px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8abc3ee7-3c9c-43fe-998b-3f0f6d8a4071?fingerprint=ppb20251217014301" alt="thumbnail KLC estore Digital Flyer" width="828" height="639" style="width:828px;height:639px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-05-08 20:59:04.065 +0000 UTC
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About Our School
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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View All NewsLDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online: </strong></b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +0000 UTC
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Life After Secondary School Speaker Series
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is excited to continue our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Life After Secondary School Speaker Series</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, offering students and families helpful information and guidance as they plan for the future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11 and 12 students and families are invited to join us for three upcoming sessions focused on financial supports, money management, and pathways in the skilled trades. All sessions are open to students and families, with options to attend either virtually or in person.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Sessions</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) with Kyle Valpy, Financial Aid, St. Lawrence College</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, May 27</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:00 a.m. (virtual)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbosap11&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644416517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dmdZIglxW7zgngmXUc7b9Rp5ei%2BOptVcc5GnOidHAGQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:30 p.m. (virtual)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbosap1230&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644480781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dExX%2F5Fx7AiHfBJHpeUmUTmdjoPnjv58Chtj%2F4wNLUg%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To make the most of this session, we recommend having your documents ready. Please review the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fosap.gov.on.ca%2FOSAPPortal%2Fen%2FA-ZListofAid%2FPRD003144.html&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644538798%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x6mwnyFGLEYKMEbOPVkn4D3PUqV6XIrlfB6oEC4KmsA%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSAP Document Checklist</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in advance.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Future Ready: Managing Your Money After Secondary with Laura Southall, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In person and virtual</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbfinancialliteracy&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644581878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kZEq%2FO9m6l2JwOWX9otrYhJZh9M7Ws%2BFMPNddmTcBpw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships with Courtney Soucy, Limestone District School Board OYAP Coordinator</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In person and virtual</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fldsbskilledtrades&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C6dbec7bc9c004e25725608debbeb5812%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154816644630029%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0SuzQ6%2B0c2O3bMHHaxbS8fRsOTaJDBJvU3KbuvxIAC0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage all students and families to participate and take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about planning for life after secondary school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For full details, please see the </span><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAHKITxCV88/h8E1X9oJ4J161qqNIeLH4Q/view?utm_content=DAHKITxCV88&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h72a15aba22" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">event poster</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
2026-05-27 15:18:04.173 +0000 UTC
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2025-2026 Limestone Student Achievers Award
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees of the Limestone District School Board honoured 11 secondary students with the 2025-2026 Limestone Student Achievers Awards at the Regular Board Meeting on May 20, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone Student Achievers Award recognizes outstanding achievements of secondary students whose exceptional accomplishments merit recognition beyond school-level awards. Recipients demonstrate exemplary achievement in the following areas: leadership; positive attitude, energy, and school spirit; and academic standing.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Student Achievers Award recipients:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Evan Keeler</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Bayridge Secondary School</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hayleigh Knetsch </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Ernestown Secondary School</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elian Kaiser </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Frontenac Secondary School</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mia Comeau </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Granite Ridge Education Centre</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Monaghan</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Kingston Secondary School</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lilly Simpson </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– La Salle Intermediate and Secondary School</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cade Sleeth </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Loyalist Collegiate Vocational Institute</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Abby Kelsey and Isabell Koktan</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Napanee District Secondary School</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chloe Mazurski </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– North Addington Education Centre</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayl Vankoughnett </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– Sydenham High School</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to this year’s recipients. No matter what path they take after graduation, it is clear these students will continue to make a positive and meaningful impact. They are wonderful ambassadors of the Limestone District School Board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b29ff87d-eb47-4fcb-a6e5-496cba32fe98?fingerprint=ppb20260526192547" alt="LDSB Student Achievers" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-26 19:25:57.631 +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.