LCVI Lancer Communication
March 1, 2026
Second semester is off to a strong start. We are already 4 weeks in and many classes are or will be soon approaching the first summative assessment. This semester we will continue our school-wide focus on improving attendance and communicating with families at the 5-10-15 class absence check points.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for success. We expect students to attend class daily and be on time. When valuable instructional time is missed, the natural consequence is a decreased opportunity for success. We know that students who are present at school 90% of the time or more earn higher grades and are much more likely to earn all of their credits.
Families can prioritize attendance by:
- Discussing its importance and positivity
- Scheduling appointments outside of school hours (if possible)
- Returning students to school after appointments
- Keeping students home only when ill
- Planning family vacations during school breaks (i.e., December and March Breaks)
Our automated attendance system makes daily calls home to notify caregivers of students who are marked absent without permission. Students who need to leave early for an appointment must sign-out at the Attendance Office. Students who arrive late to school must sign-in at the Attendance Office before going to class. To notify the school of a “parent/guardian approved” absence, parents/guardians should report the absence through School Messenger or call the attendance office @ 613-546-2050, ext. 341. Please note: Students are not permitted to sign themselves out or call-in absences until they reach the age of 18.
5, 10, 15 absence procedure:
- Email home from teacher at 5, 10, and 15 absences in a class.
- We recognize that parents/guardians may have approved the absences. The goal of this communication is to ensure everyone is aware of how many classes have been missed, regardless of the reason.
- Administration will follow-up with student/caregiver. Follow-up may include progressive discipline procedures and/or supports.
Lancer Level-Up Days:
- Students are expected to communicate with their teacher if they anticipate being absent on a summative assessment day. (It may be possible to complete the summative early.)
- Students who are absent for a summative assessment/test will have the opportunity to complete the missed summative on the next "Lancer Level Up Day."
News from Student Services
Course Selection
Course selections were due on February 27. If you haven't already completed next year's course selections, please do so as soon as possible.
At LCVI, we are pleased to offer diverse and innovative programs in a range of areas, including Advanced Placement (AP), AP Prep, Academic Arts Enrichment Programme (AAEP), Creative Arts, Cooks Internship, Studio LC, Hair Apprenticeship Program, School to Community, Dual Credits, Specialist High Skills Majors, and more! The information you provide us with when choosing your course selections will determine which courses we can run next year, and we will build next year’s timetable to maximize student choice. If you decide to change your course selections at a later date, it may be more difficult to get the classes you want as the timetable will be built tailored to the choices you make during the course selection process. We are here to help you make informed decisions that are right for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our Student Services and Student Success team if we can be of any assistance with the course selection.
SHSM Programs
Cooks Internship, Creative Arts, Studio LC and Hair Apprenticeship Program. Due March 22. https://forms.office.com/r/gn0gwR8Jdb
Applications to Creative Arts are now openClick here to apply today! Creative Arts is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program available to students in grade 11 and 12. The Creative Arts program is for students looking to build a competitive portfolio for post secondary applications in the fields of Art and Design and to hone their skills in a variety of mediums - both traditional and non-traditional. To learn more about this opportunity speak with Ms. Corkey or Ms. Dupuis.
Save the Date: Parent/Guardian Night is March 25
Letter to Parents RE Parent Guardian Night Semester 2
Lancers in Action
Our Senior Boys Basketball team battled hard in an exciting quarter‑final game, showing heart, skill, and determination from start to finish. The gym was electric, with an incredible crowd bringing energy and support on every possession.
Although we came up just short in a tough loss to Sydenham High School, our players represented our school with pride, playing with intensity and teamwork until the final buzzer. The effort on the court and the spirit in the stands made this a game to remember.
Congratulations to our athletes and thank you to the fans who made the atmosphere unforgettable.
DECA
Congratulations to all DECA members who competed in Toronto this month. Twenty three LCVI students qualified for Provincials and competed against thousands of students from across the province. We were proud of your hard work. Seven students were awarded medals: Jill Hunt and Elise Cook, Muntaqa Ahmed and Kian Azimi, Sid Kumar, Jesse Baillie and Cade Sleeth - with Jesse and Cade being invited to move to the next level of competition, the DECA International Conference in Georgia! Good luck to Jesse and Cade who will be competing, once again, at this prestigious competition in late April.
DECA hits the ground running in September and everything leads to the Provincial Competition in Toronto. LCVI's DECA has a fabulous group of student leaders who worked hard to make sure everyone knew where to be and what to do! Cade Sleeth, Jesse Baillie, Sid Kumar, Kahvian Omrani, Oeifa Cowan, and Nika Levin -- Thank you for your leadership!
Big thanks to DECA staff supervisors, Mr. Aghamirian and Ms. Wyncoll, for your dedication and support of our students to make these experiences possible. Shout outs to Jeni and Marie for dealing with School Day and budget, to Ms. Connelly for the calm and consistent support, and to the parents for all their support throughout the DECA season. We can be proud of LCVI's accomplishments in DECA for the 2025-2026 school year.
Jillian & Elise | Jesse & Cade | Sid | Kian & Muntaqa |
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Kindness Week
So proud of the student engagement during kindness week and hearing about over 200 acts of kindness!!
Black History Month Assembly
Thank you to student leaders Nandi Chikodzi and Malika Rouse, with the support of Ms. Aziable, for organizing a meaningful Black History Month Assembly on February 20. The assembly explored the history and significance of Black History Month, highlighted notable Black Canadians, and encouraged ongoing learning and engagement. The presentation concluded with a powerful and moving musical performance by Tehilhah Wasinda, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
Skills Competition
The Secondary Skills Competition took place at St. Lawrence College on Thursday, February 26. Congratulations to all participants. Well done, Lancers! First place finishers have earned a place at Skills Ontario in Toronto form May 4-6. Special mention to the following award winners:
- Elise Cook - 1st Place: Prepared Speech
- Camille Glasson - 1st Place: Graphic Design Presentation
- Clay Lyon - 1st Place: Hairstyling
- Natsuki Ono - 1st Place: Carpentry Individual
- Elliot Clark - 2nd Place: Photography
- Dylan Newcombe & Aahaan Ranerjee - 2nd Place: Vex V5 Robotics
- Heidi Vance - 2nd Place: Hairstyling
- Coco Perry-Cumberland - 3rd Place: Hairstyling
Drama Festival
LCVI has an entry in the District National Theatre School Drama Festival. The name of the play is called The Seven, written and directed by grade 12 student, Clara Christopher. It goes up on Thursday March 26 at 7:00 pm at the Firehall theatre in Gananoque. There are approximately 12-15 students involved.
Student Spotlight OYAP Signing!
BCIP student Ahmad Al Mousa has become a newly signed Automotive Service Technician apprentice! Ahmad has spent this semester in an OYAP placement at Kingston Toyota, working under the guidance of their Operations Manager, Curt Moeller. Way to go, Ahmad!
Global News Building Bright Futures
Semi-Formal
LCVI's annual semi-formal dance is Friday, March 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Tickets are on sale at lunch in the front foyer.
School Advisory Council Update
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is on Monday, April 20 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for some volunteers to help with upcoming Calvin Park pizza lunch fundraisers. Please contact Betty Betts at bettybetts@live.ca if you are available to help with pizza days. Thank you!
Thank you to the following people for taking on an executive role this year.
- Co-Chairs: Melissa Hudson & Yanina Kanevsky
- Indigenous Representative: TBD
- Secretary: Lisa Thibeault
- Treasurer: Bibhian Caraballo
- Fundraising Coordinator: TBD
- Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
- Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Julia Krolik & Ali Darrach
- Program/Event Coordinator: Rechell Bernales
- Members at Large/Divisional Representatives: Betty Betts, Ali Darrach, Mark Foster, Tessa Morrison, Haley Somerville, Zannatin Tazreen, Sara Wellwood
- PIC Representatives: Melissa Hudson (LCVI) & Haley Somerville (Calvin Park)
Host an International Student – Be a Part of Kingston’s Global Community
Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to international students.
We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one-year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy, and Denmark.
Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years of age. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.
Families can learn more by visiting internationaled.limestone.on.ca or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 288.
Mental Health Supports & Resources
Did you know that our students can access mental health support at school and we can help with getting students connected with community partners? Kristie Timmins (Adolescent Care Worker) and Tiff Idems (Social Worker) are valuable members of our school team who provide supports and services to our students.
Community Supports and Services:
Mental Health Services Winter 2026
Family Foundational Services Winter 2026
Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026
Free Webinar for Parents and Caregivers
We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety
The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.
📅 Sessions run March to June
We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.
Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up
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.
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.
Help Wanted! Bingo Volunteers Needed
We are 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.
Scents at School Reminder
Daily Announcements
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 (https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-schedule-announcements), and on LCVI Instagram.
Upcoming School Events
March 2
- Elly Gotz Virtual Presentation period 2 (see poster above)
March 3
- Lancer Level Up Day
March 6
- Semi-Formal Dance
March 9-13 Spirit Week
- Monday - Jersey Day
- Tuesday - Colour Wars
- Thursday - Anything But a Backpack Day
- Friday - Twin Day
March 16-20
- Spring Break
March 23-27
- Culture Week at LCVI
March 25
- Parent/Guardian Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm (by appointment)
March 31
- Lancer Level Up Day
April 2
- OSSLT Spring Writing
April 23
- LCVI's Career Fair
Graduation Save the Date: Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 pm
Significant Dates
February 17 to March 3
- Chinese New Year
February 17 to March 19
- Ramadan (Islam)
February 18 to April 2
- Lent (Christianity/Western)
March
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March 2-3
- Purim (Judaism)
March 4
- Holi (Hinduism0
March 5
- Ash Wednesday (Christianity/Western)
March 8
- Daylight Savings Time Begins (Clocks spring forward 1 hour)
- International Women's Day
March 15
- International Day to Combat Islamophobia (United Nations)
March 16-22
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week
March 19
- Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness
March 20
- Eid-ul-Fitr (Islam)
- Spring Equinox
March 21
- Naw Ruz (Baha’I New Year)
- Nowruz (Ismailis) (Islam)
- Nowruz (New Year’s Day) (Zoroastrianism)
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- World Down Syndrome Day
March 26
- Epilepsy Awareness Day -wear purple
March 29
- Palm Sunday (Christianity/Eastern/Western)
March 31
- National Indigenous Languages Day
- International Transgender Day of Visibility
Daily Schedule
Time | Period/Activity |
|---|---|
8:20 to 9:35 a.m. | Period 1 |
9:35 to 9:42 a.m. | Transition |
9:42 to 10:57 a.m. | Period 2 |
10:57 to 11:57 a.m. | Lunch |
11:57 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. | Period 3 |
1:12 to 1:19 p.m. | Transition |
1:19 to 2:34 | Period 4 |