District News

Dear families, Thank you for your patience as we returned to in-person learning Tuesday after a mammoth snow day in our region on Monday. As we welcome students and staff back into our schools, there are many important updates to share.

Recent significant changes to COVID-19 testing and case and contact management for schools has resulted in changes to current take-home testing kits for students and staff.

The Medical Officers of Health from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) and Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH) have released a joint statement regarding the upcoming return to in-person learning for students and educators across the region.

Despite a move to a new building, the Kingston Secondary School community will never forget its history. Kevin Reed, the originator of the Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute (KCVI) Memorial Wall, and Joanne Whitfield, have created a book of remembrance that updates and extends the wall

In late November, the Ministry of Education revised its COVID-19 guidance for school boards to allow a change in Semester 2 timetable structures to include four courses per day.

As we near the end 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.

The Limestone District School Board is pleased to release its 2021-2024 Mental Health and Substance Use Strategy (MHSUS) MentalHealth. This document is the result of an extensive consultation process that sought input from various stakeholders, including students, families, community partners, and

Students gravitate to new books and new stories - especially if they are windows into perspectives and lived experiences of others. Contemporary stories that stimulate positive discussion and empathy in equity, inclusion, resilience and understanding.

The Limestone District School Board has released a preliminary report of data collected and next steps from the See Yourself In Limestone Student Census 2020. More than 10,000 total surveys were completed by students and families in November and December 2020.

School boards are using multiple strategies to support safe and learning environments. A multi-pronged ventilation strategy is a key element as part of the various risk mitigation initiatives in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

The Ministry of Education has approved the Limestone District School Board’s 2021-2022 School Year Calendar. The approved calendar allows for a traditional start for students following Labour Day. The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Learning is always a priority for our students. We, recognize, however, that the COVID-19 situation is a stressful time for families and children/youth.