Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute

<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/61c66654-53d6-4de3-93dc-08de3ccd26c1?fingerprint=ppb20260115051310" alt="Transparent Full" width="201" height="201" style="width:201px;height:201px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Lancer Communication</strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though spring is taking a little longer to arrive, we know warmer days are just around the corner. Did it really snow earlier this week? April 15 marks the halfway point of Semester Two, and we’re looking forward to making the most of the weeks ahead, filled with many favourite LCVI activities and events, including the Road Race (our 45th annual this year!), Carnival, Spring Music Concert, Relay for Life, spring sports, Recognition Celebration, Spring Fling Dance, and Graduation. We’re also excited to introduce some new opportunities, such as the LCVI Career Fair on April 23.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to a great rest of the semester together.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHSM Program Application Deadline Extended</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you thinking of applying for one of our amazing SHSM programs? Applications have been extended for Cooks Internship, Creative Arts, Studio LC and Hair Apprenticeship Program. The deadline was extended to</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;April 10, 2026 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">but you may continue to use the application after that date, and if spaces remain, your application will be considered</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Connect with a guidance counsellor if you have any questions</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply here: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2Fgn0gwR8Jdb&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C6a800edda349426ed6ac08de74761f66%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639076247832439428%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WzOzQHlI1yddGW6kACIg7dO3DFc3KS%2FEZAKuL%2Fs99ZA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/r/gn0gwR8Jdb. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.office.com/r/gn0gwR8Jdb</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dcdede8c-14d0-4b76-9437-9c6a09535b09?fingerprint=ppb20260410013533" alt="Creative Arts" width="662" height="992" style="width:662px;height:992px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you passionate about art? Do you enjoy exploring new art mediums? How about going on adventures outside of Kingston? If yes, Creative Arts might be the right fit for you! Scan the QR code on our poster, contact Ms. Corkey or your guidance counselor today to apply and learn more! Apply&nbsp; to Creative Arts </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ASAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to make sure you have the best chance of getting into the program!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lancers In Action</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wrestling Update</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OFSAA Wrestling Championship took place March 3-4 in Peterborough. A big congratulations to Finn Brophy who won OFSAA Wrestling . . . </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">again!</strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Finn is a gold medal OFSAA champion two years in a row. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. Way to go, Finn! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e081804a-66df-4832-aeb4-47f6a0a2a606?fingerprint=ppb20260410161232" alt="OFSSAA Wrestling 2" width="612" height="404" style="width:612px;height:404px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HOSA</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all members of HOSA - Future Health Professionals who competed at the provincial conference in Toronto. Shout out to Hannah Kim and Shail Patel who placed second in Medical Innovation and qualified for the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis this June, the only students in Kingston to qualify. This is an amazing accomplishment. Well done!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/bcd7fad6-25dd-40b4-a14b-8551b091de7a?fingerprint=ppb20260410051948" alt="a98ab521 30c6 4622 98fd 0e1d97c0652a" width="349" height="464" style="width:349px;height:464px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Global Fusion Week</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Highlights from Global Fusion Week March 23-27. Big thanks to LCVI Affinity Club for all your planning and leadership!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/583ae67c-96d9-49bf-881a-3edd852d48e5?fingerprint=ppb20260410044729" alt="Fusion 9" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7b26650b-ea6b-4327-af7c-811798dfb590?fingerprint=ppb20260410043526" alt="Fusion 10" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c3ca5c15-e9e9-424d-ac90-a579dd2e3bf6?fingerprint=ppb20260410043336" alt="Fusion 5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b36ac11-e449-4767-b0c7-55fa9949ccdb?fingerprint=ppb20260410043238" alt="Fusion 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f69b416f-a18b-4727-a019-541b6ec8960c?fingerprint=ppb20260410043306" alt="Fusion 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c528b97e-66a9-4ed2-9ec7-cd0b6ae09c08?fingerprint=ppb20260410043019" alt="Fusion 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0b38e07e-446a-4072-b219-db1db477a20d?fingerprint=ppb20260410043413" alt="Fusion 6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f56f0d15-fb96-43e1-8664-fe35e6c319ec?fingerprint=ppb20260410043104" alt="Fusion 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cd47f80d-afa0-41c6-9809-2032eb9436cd?fingerprint=ppb20260410043602" alt="Fusion 8" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5fcd7d0e-ec70-4672-94e9-7d29736876be?fingerprint=ppb20260408004547" alt="Polor Plunge 2026 Cam Davison" width="734" height="734" style="width:734px;height:734px;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drama Festival News</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Big shout out to the drama troupe that recently competed in the NTS Drama Festival at the Playhouse .&nbsp;They won the Award of Excellence for Best Production.&nbsp; This means that they will move on to the Regional competition at Queen's University (Theological Hall; 10-14 Professors' Walk) on Friday April 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;at 7:00 pm. Ticket are available at the door: $5 for students and $10 for adults. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3beadd5e-bf01-49c1-bef7-86304d572008?fingerprint=ppb20260410043141" alt="Drama Festival" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Badminton Update</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to LC's Badminton Team for winning the Team KASSAA Championship trophy on Tuesday! The following players earned tournament points towards the team championship: Alicia- 1st in Women's Singles, Grace and Zoe- 2nd in Women's Doubles, Declan and Oli- 3rd in Men's Doubles. Also 4</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> place winners Carley and Sadie in Women's Doubles, Eshban and Josh in Men's Doubles, and Bryn and Elise in Mixed Doubles. Congratulations to Alicia, Grace, and Zoe who advance to EOSSAA in Rockland on April 22nd. Shout out to all other Lancers who participated in this championship!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/fddfe864-29d3-401f-922b-31cd8f454a51?fingerprint=ppb20260410193501" alt="Badminton Better Copy" width="718" height="718" style="width:718px;height:718px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/a64dda54-6024-48dd-bdbb-184db64bab66?fingerprint=ppb20260410022354" alt="e160953f 3d9e 48c1 8b45 f62b64c47a75" width="402" height="525" style="width:402px;height:525px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Arabic Calligraphy Workshop in Ms. Corkey's Integrated Art Class</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/571007f5-6a07-4e75-8808-d8803ed7e924?fingerprint=ppb20260410193614" alt="Gould Lake Outdoor Ed at LCVI" width="718" height="718" style="width:718px;height:718px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Much Gratitude to Gould Lake Educators for taking the time to travel to LCVI to spend time with our School to Community Students on April 8.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI Career Fair</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited for LCVI's Career Fair on April 23! Students will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of career paths and gain valuable insight into the skills and education needed to thrive in today’s workforce. This event is designed to connect students with professionals from every sector—secretarial, managerial, skilled trades, labourers, business professionals, executives, owners, and more. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last call -</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We warmly invite members of our local community to participate and share their experiences, helping students envision their future possibilities. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested in joining us as a presenter or exhibitor, please reach out to Ms. Dupuis, Head of Student Services, at dupuiscorinna@limestone.on.ca ASAP for more information. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d3deeddc-6484-437c-82aa-f83c49022511?fingerprint=ppb20260301233408" alt="Career Fair" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/95d9407a-0907-40c5-a94b-9c51b0ebf4d8?fingerprint=ppb20260410194759" alt="English Project" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Europe Trip Fundraiser</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lancers: You won't want to miss supporting the next Europe Trip fundraiser. Hotdogs and pop will be available to purchase at lunch on Thursday, April 16. Please complete this form if you are planning to purchase so the organizers can plan accordingly. </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DXxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvo-I9Ml9LkxClsddVicdlg1UNkZNVUk5SlhQSUYyQzA0NEVYNkhVS1A1OS4u%26origin%3DQRCode&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C283654e8b3364882586408de9508be87%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639112061960933689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dX16EXhiAoeVTY%2FyOEARpzBgj%2BgWRdAelUJjY9i39u0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvo-I9Ml9LkxClsddVicdlg1UNkZNVUk5SlhQSUYyQzA0NEVYNkhVS1A1OS4u&amp;origin=QRCode. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hotdog &amp; Pop Europe Fundraiser Form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/09726bd4-9e9b-4e29-a38d-c025c7c8d1f7?fingerprint=ppb20260408005057" alt="Europe Trip Fundraiser" width="569" height="853" style="width:569px;height:853px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e29cb2d5-9b09-46ec-a2d8-e099cc6e08b1?fingerprint=ppb20260410034626" alt="Summer Session 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Host&nbsp;an International Student with LDSB</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cultural exchange</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">,&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">meaningful relationships</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and a&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">monthly stipend</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;to help offset costs.&nbsp;Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finternationaled.limestone.on.ca%2Fbecome_a_homestay&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cconnellym%40limestone.on.ca%7C4592b6ff37b343498e3a08de90e0efda%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639107492951390458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IrtdJc0Yoaz3s5KeBLQV7X5QqsIClhllTIvlIzsomGY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We currently have 1 Japanese student, 1 German student, 1 Mexican student and 1 Spanish student that are looking to attend Loyalist CVI and would love your help!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports &amp; Resources</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/1564/thumb-5e19d963a5071237b9d36b3d4a67d104.jpeg" alt="" width="149" height="149" style="border:0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:149px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:149px;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources: ·</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="aec28f5b-ccd8-4b50-a229-ee440ee4312b"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="6d82c03b-1fc4-4044-b656-8044c1de32f4"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="25702911-1fc5-4518-a1fe-4410f13ffcf7"></ie-document></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ab542087-eef5-407e-8b3c-b446d28905c2?fingerprint=ppb20260213154254" alt="By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The front of our school is very busy in the morning and at dismissal. Please take care when entering and exiting the front laneway. A reminder that the front lane way is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Cars are not permitted to be parked or idling in this area. At the end of the school day, if your student is not ready to be picked-up, you must move along to maintain traffic flow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Consider picking up your student 5-10 minutes after dismissal to help reduce congestion. Or consider dropping off/picking up your student at pre-arranged meeting spot in the surrounding neighbourhood. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe.&nbsp;</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help Wanted! Bingo Volunteers Needed</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are still in need of a few more volunteers to run bingos. Please contact Paul Goldring (goldringp@limestone.on.ca) if you are interested in helping out or learning more. Funds raised help us to significantly reduce extra-curricular fees for all students at LCVI. The time commitment is not huge but the impact is significant for our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/75ca1800-91e9-45aa-be0d-ff38fbd45a43?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="playlogo" width="205" height="55" style="width:205px;height:55px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are thankful to Play! Gaming &amp; Entertainment for their generosity and support over the years! </span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Scents at School Reminder</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/f54618b4-9e7e-4dd2-919e-74346526f7fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217015242" alt="Scent Free Space" width="118" height="118" style="width:118px;height:118px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI/Calvin Park is a scent free school. We have students and staff who experience severe physical reactions when exposed to colognes, perfumes, body sprays, etc. Please do not wear scents at LCVI/Calvin Park! Do not apply them before you come to school, and do not apply them while at school. Thank you for your help with this.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/d78309ec-e405-4d3e-88f7-1972e385b851?fingerprint=ppb20251217014957" alt="Yearbook" width="514" height="761" style="width:514px;height:761px;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Immunization Update</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who are not up to date with their required immunizations have received multiple notices from Southeast Public Health and the school. Students on the list are at risk of suspension from school on April 14</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for 20 school days under the&nbsp;Immunization&nbsp;of School Pupils Act until vaccine information is received.&nbsp;You must send vaccine information directly to Public Health - contact information is below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/cb470a6b-ad2c-415a-8860-4a67c503282b?fingerprint=ppb20260410213518" alt="Immunization" width="616" height="792" style="width:616px;height:792px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Announcements</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students hear information about extra-curriculars and events on the daily announcements, also posted on the bulletin board outside the main office, on the school website (</span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-schedule-announcements</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">), and on LCVI Instagram. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6c4879f9-bb14-48be-a714-42a77e7b56e1?fingerprint=ppb20260410032257" alt="Public Health Message" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/168f1b23-68eb-49ab-b13d-1a18dd365949?fingerprint=ppb20260410035337" alt="916baf93 05ae 4a1c 8869 be5bed813cda" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.foodsharingproject.org/savourspring/</span></a></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming School Events</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Relay for Life Launch Assembly</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lancer Level Up Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Term 2 Begins (half way point of semester two)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 16</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Olympics Football Qualifier at LCVI</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 17</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day (no school for students)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drama Fest Regional Competition at Queen's University 7:00 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in Library</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 23</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI's Career Fair</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Green &amp; Gold Spirit Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Olympics Festival Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Midterm Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grad Breakfast - Period 1</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4-15</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AP Exams</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4: AP Biology Exam</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5: AP Chemistry Exam</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6: AP English Literature &amp; Composition Exam</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7: AP Statistics Exam</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 11: AP Calculus BC Exam</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12: AP French Language &amp; Culture Exam</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12: AP Precalculus Exam</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13: AP English Language &amp; Composition Exam</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13: AP Physics C Mechanics Exam</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15: AP Computer Science Exam </span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">45th Annual LCVI Road Race</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Fling Dance at LCVI</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Music Concert</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carnival Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Relay For Life</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PA Day (no school for students)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graduation Save the Date: Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 pm</strong></b></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Significant Dates</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sikh Heritage Month</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Autism Acceptance Month</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1-9</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pesach/Passover (Judaism)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 9</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Thursday (Christianity/Eastern)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Holy Friday (Christianity/Orthodox)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 13-14</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yom Hashoah (Judaism)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 14</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vaisakhi/Baisakhi (Sikh)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21-May 2</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan (Baha’i)</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Day</span></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Period/Activity</span></p></th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:20 to 9:35 a.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Period 1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:35 to 9:42 a.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transition</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:42 to 10:57 a.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Period 2</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:57 to 11:57 a.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:57 a.m. to 1:12 p.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Period 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:12 to 1:19 p.m.</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transition </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:19 to 2:34</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Period 4</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The SHSM Sector Programs application deadline of&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 10, 2026 3:00PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;is fast approaching! Use this form to apply to the Cook's Internship Program, Creative Arts, Hair Apprenticeship Program and/or Studio LC! More information can be found at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">lcvi.online/shsm</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Email dupuiscorinna@limestone.on.ca if you have any questions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/275ecf0a-ac8a-4e05-ac81-fcc96b1ead37?fingerprint=ppb20260312172704" alt="SHSM applications open" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>