District News

For a version of this message to translate into additional languages, please click here. Dear Families, I hope you are enjoying the last few days of school before the holiday break.

The Limestone District School Board has released the Student Census Achievement Report, its second report of data collected from the See Yourself In Limestone Student Census 2020.

In the spring of 2023, Educational Services facilitated a Special Education Review to gather input and feedback from various stakeholders related to special education supports and services within the school district.

Trustee Robin Hutcheon was acclaimed to the role of Chair and Trustee Bob Godkin was re-elected to Vice-Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board November 15, 2023. Trustees elect a Chair and Vice-Chair each year of their four-year mandate. This is the second year for both in their respective roles.

For a version of this message to translate into additional languages, please click here. Dear Families, While it has only been two weeks since my last update, I have some additional information I would like to share with you.

It is with sadness that the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) shares the passing of retired Trustee Elaine Crawford on November 18, 2023. The Board of Trustees and LDSB staff extend sincere condolences to Mrs. Crawford’s family and friends. Mrs.

Phase 2 Consultation Results At the December 6, 2023, Education, Policy, and Operations Committee (EPOC) meeting of the Board of Trustees, an overview of the results from Phase 2 of the consultation for the See Yourself in Limestone: The Road Ahead – 2023-2028 Strategic Plan was presented.

Food Sharing Project Support Given increases in the cost of living, and particularly inflationary pressure on the price of food, we are seeing a significant increase in students accessing food provided at school.

As we near the middle of November and the potential for winter weather to impact schools is present, we want to remind families how inclement weather days are handled in the Limestone District School Board.

Self-identified Indigenous caregivers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to join the Limestone District School Board's (LDSB) Indigenous Education Committee (IEC).

Dear Families, It is hard to believe we are already entering the third month of the school year. I hope all families have had a good start to the 2023-2024 school year.