LCVI Lancer Communication
May 24, 2026
May has been a busy and exciting month with field trips, various activities, and a number of extra-curricular events. Students showcased their talents at the Coffee House evening, with all funds raised going towards Relay for Life. Our students raised over $40, 000 for cancer research - AMAZING! This past Thursday we enjoyed our annual Carnival Day, an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, movement, and community building. As we look ahead to June, we can't wait to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students. Events such as the LCVI Recognition Celebration, the School to Community year-end celebration, and Graduation will provide opportunities for us to reflect on the school year and honour our students' contributions and achievements. Exams will be here in just a few weeks. We encourage our students to finish the semester strong with consistent attendance and excellent learning skills. As we head into the final weeks, thank you for your continued support at home and in our school community.
Upcoming School Events
May 25
- School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
May 29
- PA Day (no school for students)
June 3
- Staff Appreciation Day & Bus Driver Appreciation Day (organized by School Advisory Council)
- Recognition Celebration starting at 5:30 pm
June 12
- School to Community Year End Celebration
June 16
- Grade 12 Final Summative Evaluations Begin
June 18-24
- Exams & Final Summatives
June 25
- Graduation 3:00 pm in LCVI Gymnasium
June 26
- PA Day
Lancers In Action
Badminton Update
Congratulations to LC's Junior Badminton team for winning the KASSAA Team Trophy for the second season in a row and to our KASSAA event champions: Mallory, Sadie & Zynah, and Fred & Liam.
LCVI Badminton Team had an outstanding performance winning both the Junior and Senior KASSAA Championships this season! The last time LC's badminton team won BOTH the Junior and Senior KASSAA Team Championships was in 1987 - 39 years ago! Way to Go Lancers!
Provincial Skills Competition
We are very proud of our students who qualified to compete in the Provincial Skills Competition May 4-6 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students to demonstrate that they are the best of the best in their field. Congratulations to Elliot Clarke (Photography); Elise Cook (Prepared Speech); Camille Giasson (Graphic Design); and Clay Lyon (Hairstyling). Well done, Lancers!
Spring Music Concert
Drama Festival News
A giant shout out to the cast and crew of Seven, written by Clara Christopher, for their enormous win at the Eastern Regional NTS Drama Festival Showcase and for advancing to the provincial NTS Festival at York University this past weekend. This is a very impressive accomplishment. Way to go, Lancers!
Carnival | Carnival | Carnival |
|---|---|---|
Carnival | Carnival | Mascot Race at KASSAA Track & Field - Go Lance! |
Grad Breakfast | Relay for Life Assembly | Relay for Life Assembly |
Wellness Week | Wellness Week | Mr. A., Cade, and Jesse at DECA International |
Relay for Life
This past week, L.C.V.I. hosted our Relay for Life fundraising event, where students came together to make a meaningful difference by raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society and showing those living with and beyond cancer that they are not alone.
A dedicated group of student leaders met weekly throughout the semester to plan activities, connect with community partners, and encourage their peers to participate. Their hard work and leadership helped make this year’s event our most successful yet.
Together, our school raised more than $41 000 – a new fundraising record for L.C.V.I. Thank you to every student, staff member, family, and community member who supported students’ fundraising efforts. We had a great day celebrating their accomplishments.
Spring Fling Dance
On May 13th, LCVI's School to Community students and staff hosted the annual Spring Fling Dance welcoming 200 students and staff from all high schools across Kingston. A special thank you to Edge Imaging for providing the photo booth, Mr. Montgomery and the Café for supplying and prepping the delicious lunch, Ms. McKibbin and her Art Club for the face painting, Mr. Newell and the tech crew for the superb sound and lighting, LC's student volunteers, and to caretakers Ms. Price and Ms. Marshall for your support with the set-up. What an awesome day!
LCVI Career Fair
LCVI's Career Fair on April 23 was a huge success. Students had the opportunity to connect with professionals from our community, explore a diverse range of career paths, and gain valuable insight into the skills and education needed to thrive in today’s workforce. Thank you to the many different professionals who attended this event, taking time out of your busy work schedules to participate in the Career Fair. Big thanks to Ms. Dupuis for organizing this special event!
Limestone Achiever Award
Congratulations to Cade Sleeth on being recognized at last week's LDSB Board Meeting as the recipient of the Limestone Achievers Award. Cade is highly deserving of this award because he has consistently combined outstanding academic achievement with exceptional leadership, service, and involvement across all areas of school life. He is a student who not only brings forward ideas, but follows through on them with initiative, reliability, and care, making a lasting impact on the LCVI community. Through his leadership, extracurricular contributions, and commitment to supporting others, Cade exemplifies the character and excellence this award is meant to recognize. Congratulations, Cade!
OFSAA Try Day Grant
Lancers Succeed at Science Fair!
Congratulations to the following award winners at this year's FLASF Science Fair:
- Anjali Patel: Using Voice Biomarkers to Enable Machine Learning–Based Diagnosis of Speech-Related Disorders
- Bronze Plaque and Trophy Best-of-Fair Awards
- Gold Medal Human Health Science Division Awards, Senior Age Category
- Queen’s University School of Computing Awards ($100 cash prize)
- Shail Patel: NeuroSight: Bridging Oculomic and Acoustic Features for Multi-Disease Prediction via Deep Learning
- Honourable Mention Plaque Best-of-Fair Awards
- Gold Medal Human Health Science Division Awards, Senior Age Category
- INVISTA (Canada) Awards for Innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship – Senior Age Category ($250 cash prize)
- Queen’s University Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Awards (The Microscopic World) ($50 cash prize)
- Royal Military College of Canada Department of Psychology & Leadership Awards ($50 gift card)
- Kahvian Omrani: NeuroSense — Saliva-Based Seizure Risk Prediction
- Gold Medal Human Health Science Division Awards, Intermediate Age Category
- INVISTA (Canada) Awards for Innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship – Intermediate Age Category ($250 cash prize)
- Queen’s University Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Awards (The Amazing Human Body) ($50 Cash prize)
- Queen’s University Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Award – 2nd Place ($75 cash prize and certificate)
- Misha van Anders: Engineering a Biomimetic Climbing Robot with Lizard-Inspired Design
- Gold Medal Computing and Engineering Division Awards – Senior Age Category
- Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Award – 1st Place ($450 Cash Prize and Trophy)
- Queen’s University Department of Mechatronic & Robotics Engineering Award ($100 cash prize)
- Yaseen Elsawy: EngageTrack: A Digital System for Monitoring Social Engagement in Long-Term Care
- Gold Medal Human Health Science Division Awards, Intermediate Age Category
https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/limestone-students-win-flasf-best-of-fair-2026-awards
Recognition Celebration
The LCVI Recognition Celebration is Wednesday, June 3 starting at 5:30 pm in the Cafeteria. All students are invited, and parents/guardians are welcome to join as well. We will look back on the 2025-2026 school year and honour students’ contributions and achievements. It has been another incredible year for the arts, athletics, and clubs at LCVI. We are proud of how our students have shown Grit, Growth, and Gratitude in their extra-curricular endeavors this schoolyear. We are also very thankful for our dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support students in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
There are three types of awards:
The Lancer Award recognizes individuals whose abilities, leadership skills, and commitment have led to the success of the team, club, or event.
The Torch Award recognizes individuals whose positive, dedicated, and enthusiastic attitude and participation have led to the success of the team, club, or event.
Major Awards recognize students who have made extraordinary contributions to athletics, extra-curricular activities, and school spirit.
The format of the evening is as follows:
5:30 – 6:00 pm Meet & greet - light refreshments & entertainment by the Jazz Band
6:00 – 7:30 pm - Awards presentations
7:30 – 8:00 pm - Dessert
LDSB Summer Session
Registration for Summer Session is open! Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement.
Session Dates: Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.
Co-op:
- Co-op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.
- Students taking co-op should speak with their Guidance Counsellor before registering.
- Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.
Student should see their Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible to register.
June Final Summative & Exam Schedule
Host an International Student with LDSB
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 cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/become_a_homestay
Mental Health & Well Being
Here are some related resources from School Mental Health Ontario that you may find useful:
- https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/
- https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/
- https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/
Maltby Centre Resources
Mental Health Services Spring 2026
Foundational Family Services Spring 2026
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 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.
Scents at School Reminder
School Advisory Council News
Our last School Advisory Council meeting of the year is Monday, May 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome!
Save the Date: Calvin Park/LCVI Staff Appreciation is Wednesday, June 3. We would like to provide the Calvin Park and LCVI staff with breakfast treats/snacks and a pizza lunch as a gesture of our thanks for all the wonderful work they do throughout the year. If you would like to help, you can bring a breakfast or snack item for staff to enjoy. Cards and notes of gratitude are also very welcome. Please share your appreciation in any of the following ways: Send a card or note of thanks to the Calvin Park and/or LCVI staff. Send cut garden flowers or a plant. Contribute a shareable food item for the staff appreciation morning. Suggestions include: Fruit bowl or Fruit / Vegetable tray; Baked goods (e.g., muffins, pastries, coffee cake, donuts); Celebration foods like cake, cupcakes, brownies; Keurig coffee pods; Paper plates, napkins, cutlery; “Thank You” decorations.
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 Significant Dates
May
- Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
- Speech and Hearing Month
- Asian Heritage Month
- South Asian Heritage Month
May 27
- Eid-al-Adha (Islam)
May 31-June 6
- National AccessAbility Week
June
- National Indigenous History Month
- Brain Injury Month
- Pride Month
June 1
- Ontario Day
June 3
- Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion
June 6
- Anishinabek Day
June 20
- Summer Solstice
- World Refugee Day
June 21
- National Indigenous Peoples Day/Solidarity Day
June 23
- National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
- Pentecost (Christianity/Eastern Orthodox)
June 25-26
- Ashura (Islam)
School Year Calendar 2026-2027
The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The school year will start on September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students is on September 2, 2026. A printable calendar along with the 5-day cycle calendar are posted on the Board website here: https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar
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 |