District News

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.

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released its report on the 2022–2023 provincial assessments for publicly funded school boards in Ontario.

On a daily basis, staff across Limestone support student achievement and well-being, and work hard to create inclusive spaces where every student feels valued, seen and included. Our work to support all students is critical. All forms of hatred and terrorism must be denounced.

Many events taking place globally increase feelings of distress for students locally. World events, like war, accidents, natural disasters, mass violence, civil disorder, and conflict can impact individuals, classes, schools, communities and beyond, depending on their nature and scope.

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