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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">These kids all came to school in a Fire Truck today! </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">What a great Fun Fair win!</h2><img src="/images/09e7414d-f26b-44ef-b6f4-96d6c4685729?fingerprint=ppb20260625190849" alt="fire" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/ff8e757d-b819-4037-8efa-8bcb8bfd7b2a?fingerprint=ppb20260625191007" alt="trucks" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">School Council</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">The staff of Perth Road Public School thank you so much for supporting our students and the staff! </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">You do incredible things and take time out of your busy days to meeting and plan great events! Bravo! We couldn't be Perth Road without you!</h2><img src="/images/c2447dd5-03f2-4c9d-87e2-52a7a5e8d32b?fingerprint=ppb20260625195057" alt="thank you school council" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">The sign says, "Thank you School Council for all you do for PRPS!"<hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">School Council Card Contest</h2>This spring our School Council ran a card contest! Students submitted their artwork in hopes it would be chosen for the 2026-2027 school year as greeting cards. These were the final 5 that were chosen. Congratulations to George R, Asher, Alannah, Syd and Ruby B. We can't wait to see the finished product next year!<img src="/images/84651d70-830a-469c-bfd8-71803bf4498d?fingerprint=ppb20260624133104" alt="cards" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/290f12f0-7d42-4fae-a5c8-5ed9a8d14e29?fingerprint=ppb20260624133101" alt="you" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/758ede76-8728-44ca-b0eb-4786a065df76?fingerprint=ppb20260624133059" alt="Thank" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/cb6dca0d-b767-4da0-af6c-0e1c76479740?fingerprint=ppb20260624133055" alt="card" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9fa7b0ee-91ee-462c-8b6f-0551443c9849?fingerprint=ppb20260624133055" alt="thanks" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/0962ce47-877f-4f6a-941b-7e980f00e995?fingerprint=ppb20260624152313" alt="arts PR" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><img src="/images/91d7490d-2a98-4e99-910a-00438ec9776f?fingerprint=ppb20260624152315" alt="beading" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/cce29ad9-cb5f-46e3-9db7-44d5cb95a25c?fingerprint=ppb20260624152441" alt="bead" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/302b465d-b6f8-41a5-b699-d3271feff0ab?fingerprint=ppb20260625200938" alt="Lloyd" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/1115dc31-98b8-4420-8472-46d51e2ed055?fingerprint=ppb20260625200942" alt="jeff" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">See you later, Mr. Lloyd! You're a Lion now!<hr> <img src="/images/e114a74e-f45f-4527-ade5-40a35ca60e6b?fingerprint=ppb20260515134226" alt="deadline" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">September</h2>Wednesday, September 2nd - First Day of School! Monday, September 7 - Labour Day MondayThursday, September 24 - School Open House

2026-06-25 20:02:50.4 +0000 UTC

June 19~Panther Peek at the Week

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">June 22-25, 2026 </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"> </h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Principal Clayton had a wonderful day at Perth Road Public School. She won principal for the day at the Fun Fair! She tried to fire a staff member, sent another staff member home early AND gave everyone an extra 20 minute recess! Well done! </h2><img src="/images/c472b616-8578-43fd-9620-de689a6f3d2c?fingerprint=ppb20260619174158" alt="bar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/ac4d0c43-d43f-44b3-bbf7-f237a46718e3?fingerprint=ppb20260619181525" alt="clayton" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Hold on Principal Clayton, you are getting too comfortable!<img src="/images/6d0d485f-afef-403b-8b67-50a1bdf8f323?fingerprint=ppb20260619182152" alt="clayton2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/594e11d1-b2e2-4643-b0c2-482130f30ff7?fingerprint=ppb20260619175124" alt="rainbow" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr> <img src="/images/0b4f6ac5-2065-4a77-9dd3-1c56ded86e76?fingerprint=ppb20260619174356" alt="ivy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Lots of fun outside this week!</h2><img src="/images/a7082fc8-9058-4a82-8005-43e07f38f721?fingerprint=ppb20260619174048" alt="and" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Mme Hollinsworth ran a Carnival Day on Tuesday! It was a huge success! </h2> "What did you do to Oakley, boys?"<img src="/images/059bfb07-0d69-47d2-8f6e-09a1fc4976ad?fingerprint=ppb20260619175636" alt="funny" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Thanks for volunteering to make pancakes Ms. Dier!</h2><img src="/images/ecad9956-8617-49d6-89ca-c6fa66b4b66b?fingerprint=ppb20260619173841" alt="maple" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Pokemon cards are not allowed at school. </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Please encourage your child to keep them safe at home.</h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Chloe wrote numbers to 500 today! WOW! These kindergarten kids are amazing!</h2><img src="/images/68a9147a-8fe2-4184-969c-0300b6830194?fingerprint=ppb20260619180410" alt="500" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/e114a74e-f45f-4527-ade5-40a35ca60e6b?fingerprint=ppb20260515134226" alt="deadline" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June</h2>Tuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation and Boat TripTuesday, June 23 - Primary Trip to Lake Ontario ParkWednesday, June 24 - Kindergarten PicnicWednesday, June 24 - Report Cards HomeThursday, June 25 - Last Day of School 2025-2026 Wrap UpFriday, June 26 - PA Day

2026-06-19 17:57:09.073 +0000 UTC

June 12~Panther Peek at the Week

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">June 15-19, 2026 </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="114" height="114" style="width:114px;height:114px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Thank you School Council! The Fun Fair was AMAZING!</h2><img src="/images/45546096-6a66-457e-86de-d82004a21a8e?fingerprint=ppb20260612165444" alt="z" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/6b48b5fe-3b10-4642-9567-8919e56ebd88?fingerprint=ppb20260612165443" alt="x" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/320f9e3b-f5de-4b9f-b9f3-e3cc6a5d7376?fingerprint=ppb20260612165444" alt="y" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/24e329e5-07ff-47e8-91ad-64d4df321109?fingerprint=ppb20260612163341" alt="h" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/51366128-56c5-4ded-a7f7-71f0c3227b80?fingerprint=ppb20260612163340" alt="g" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/fcbad418-a245-4630-99be-9b39ee0d3017?fingerprint=ppb20260612165759" alt="t" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/f19010f2-37e7-44c9-8b36-c82857f7b061?fingerprint=ppb20260612170011" alt="ss" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/3bb6700b-1bba-4e37-b5e6-9cbe5b75bbca?fingerprint=ppb20260612163340" alt="f" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/7704e61d-e01a-4903-8e06-11fdd9a00a47?fingerprint=ppb20260612163338" alt="d" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b303f422-9c72-46d4-8cfa-206ef782ecd6?fingerprint=ppb20260612163337" alt="e" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e1c07b4c-e1a9-4a38-a20e-5cbe90c81b75?fingerprint=ppb20260612163336" alt="c" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/77068d0f-8330-4e97-9197-3fc3d6fc679c?fingerprint=ppb20260612163335" alt="b" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/f524f5b3-ad5e-4052-b2d6-0aab7d648ca2?fingerprint=ppb20260612193310" alt="Reids'" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Due to a broken freezer at Reid's Dairy, our Milkshake Day will be next Friday! If you forgot to order we have opened the school-day.com form for you! <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Pokemon cards are not allowed at school. </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: center;">Please encourage your child to keep them safe at home.</h2><img src="/images/e114a74e-f45f-4527-ade5-40a35ca60e6b?fingerprint=ppb20260515134226" alt="deadline" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <hr><img src="/images/56899e3b-8681-4758-909b-300406262a31?fingerprint=ppb20260522203417" alt="picnic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><hr> <hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Looking Ahead: </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">June</h2>Monday, June 15 - Grade 6/7, 7/8 and 7/8 Trip to Canada's WonderlandTuesday, June 16 - Carnival French Day for Mme Hollinsworth's kidsTuesday, June 16 - Kindergarten Trip to Gymnastics - Aylesworth/RebimbusTuesday, June 23 - Grade 8 Graduation and Boat TripTuesday, June 23 - Grade 3 Trip to Lake Ontario ParkWednesday, June 24 - Kindergarten A & B PicnicWednesday, June 24 - Report Cards HomeThursday, June 25 - Last Day of School 2025-2026 Wrap UpFriday, June 26 - PA Day

2026-06-12 19:30:49.851 +0000 UTC

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New Digital Tools Informed Notice Available

Limestone District School Board uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning, communication, and school operations. A new <a href="/documents/1e89801e-5ebd-4673-ad1b-b3a08a9e7451/2026-06-29-Digital-Tools-Informed-Notice.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260629183742" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Digital Tools Informed Notice (PDF)</a> 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. More information on the Limestone District School Board <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/privacy" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Privacy webpage</a>.

2026-06-29 18:41:31.903 +0000 UTC

Message to Families - June 25, 2026

Dear Families,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.I have a few updates to share with you as we conclude the 2025-2026 school year:Resources to Support Continued Learning During the Summer As we head into the summer months, there are many <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">free resources available on the Limestone website</a> 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.Changes to Secondary Assessment and Evaluation (Beginning 2026-2027)Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education <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">shared an update about upcoming changes that will affect how student learning is assessed and evaluated in secondary schools</a> (Grades 9 to 12), starting in the 2026-2027 school year.These <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">provincial changes </a>are intended to create a more consistent approach to assessment and evaluation across Ontario and to support student achievement and future pathways. What this means for students and families:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Most secondary courses will include a written final exam as part of the final grade.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A student’s final grade will reflect:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">classroom learning and assignments</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">final evaluations (such as exams or culminating tasks)</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">attendance and participation in class</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Excused absences will not negatively impact a student’s grade.</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">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.</li></ul>Secondary families can review the updates on the <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">Ministry of Education website</a>.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.The Food Sharing Project UpdateDuring 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.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 <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">“Nine Cents is Nonsense” campaign</a>, advocating for support from government to increase the funding provided. <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">For more information about the Food Sharing Project, their campaign, and/or to donate, please visit their website.</a>Reminder: Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <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">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <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">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School YearA reminder that the first day of school for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which is a P.A. Day. We will welcome students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 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.Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-25 19:50:08.286 +0000 UTC

Message to Families- June 18, 2026

Dear Families,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.2026-2027 School Year Budget 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.The full <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget_committee-1719463885020" class="editor-link">Budget Committee Agenda Package is available on the Limestone DSB website</a>, along with a new resource, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/budget___financial_statements" class="editor-link">Budget Overview – Your Guide to Understanding School Board Funding available on the LDSB Budget and Financial Statements webpage.</a>The Budget overview document provides a more visual summary of the budget with highlights.Motion Passed by Board of TrusteesThe 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.Reminder: P.A. Day – Friday, June 26, 2026 A reminder to families that Friday, June 26 is a P.A. Day and there are no classes for students.Tri-Board Transportation: School Bus Information for the 2026-2027 School Year School bus information for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to families in July through the <a href="https://triboard.ca/student-portal/" class="editor-link">Tri-Board Student Portal</a>. New students, as well as those with a change of address or school, must apply online by August 5 to ensure transportation is in place for the first day of school. Please visit <a href="https://triboard.ca" class="editor-link">triboard.ca</a> to apply for transportation and to access your student(s)’ busing details for September.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 OntarioAs we move toward the end of the 2025-2026 school year, <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/year-end-letter-to-students-and-parents" class="editor-link">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, has shared a message with students and families</a> to mark this occasion. We have also received a <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/congratulations-letter-from-edith-dumont-the-lieutenant-governor-of-ontario" class="editor-link">congratulatory letter for the Class of 2026 from Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario</a>.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.Thank you,Krishna BurraCEO/Director of EducationLimestone District School Board

2026-06-18 20:00:01.681 +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.