This month, we are reminded that there is always something to be thankful for. A special thank you to our Wellness Club for creating the thoughtful gratitude display in our front foyer and inspiring us to pause and reflect on the many things we appreciate. As one of LCVI’s three “Gs,” Gratitude encourages us to give thanks and show care for all members of our school community.
Upcoming School Events
Monday, October 19
- School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 21
- Lancer Level Up Day
- Parent/Guardian Night - by appointment (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
Friday, October 23
- Green & Gold Spirit Day
Monday, October 26
- PA Day (no school for students)
Wednesday, October 28
- Honour Awards Assemblies
Thursday, October 29
- LDSB Indigenous, Black, and Racialized Career Day
October 27-30
- Halloweek
Emergency Procedures Week Thank You
IEPs
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) have been sent home for review. If families could review over the IEPs with their student and returned the sign form by Nov. 16th. Any questions about the IEP can be directed to Ashley Lattimore (lattimoreas@limestone.on.ca)
Join us for Parent/Guardian Night on October 21 - Sign-Up is Open on School Day
Letter to Parents RE Parent Guardian Night Semester 1 2026
Lancers in Action
Creative Arts Program
The 2026 start up of the Creative Arts program has begun with traditions like Participating in Art After Dark, the annual corn study and feast, and trip to the fall fair to study architecture, animals and photography. We have also started with some new collaborations including Queen's University's teacher candidates to revisit techniques for approaching problem solving in drawing.
Creative Arts is a one semester, SHSM focus program available to all Kingston high school students in grades 11 and 12 looking to build lasting relationships, to hone their skills in a variety of mediums (both traditional and non-traditional), and build a competitive portfolio for post-secondary applications in the fields of Art and Design. This program runs a full day and is offered in semester one.
Upcoming Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Thank you to Ms. Moore for leading our students through an informative OSSLT session earlier this week. Students learned more about what to expect on the test and helpful tips so they can feel more prepared and confident as they approach the assessment in November.
Student Services Update
LDSB Indigenous, Black,and Racialized Career Day: LDSB students are invited to this event on Thursday, October 29 at St. Lawrence College. Students will have the opportunity to explore exciting career paths, connect with professionals who reflect their lived experiences, and gain the tools to build their future with confidence. This empowering event is designed to highlight diverse voices and break down barriers by showcasing successful Indigenous, Black and Racialized professionals across a wide range of industries from business, healthcare, and STEM, to the arts, trades, law, media, and more.
- Interactive workshops
- Inspiring guest speakers and panels
- Real-life mentorship and networking opportunities
- Meet with guidance counsellors to plan your future
Whether you’re just starting to think about your future, or you already have a plan, this event is for you. Connect with Student Services for more information.
Grade 12 Google Classroom: A reminder that Mr. Tye posts important information about post-secondary applications, deadlines, scholarships, bursaries, awards, volunteer opportunities, and more! Parents/Guardians: If you would like to join the Google Classroom, please ask your student to connect with Mr. Tye.
School Advisory Council
The next meeting is Monday, October 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library. All are welcome! A virtual meeting link will be emailed on Monday for those who are not able to attend in person.
Europe Trip - A Few Spots Available
LCVI is heading to London, Paris, and Berlin from March 10–18, 2027! A few spaces are available for students who would like to join this exciting trip.
London: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Hyde Park
Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum
Berlin: Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and the Brandenburg Gate
The trip includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- 7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
- Full European breakfast daily
- Dinner daily
- Full-time services of a professional tour director
- Guided sightseeing tours and city walks
- High-speed Eurostar journey through the Channel Tunnel
- Guided sightseeing tours with high-tech headsets, as outlined in the itinerary
- Tips for local guides and bus drivers
If your student is interested in joining the trip, please contact Mr. Meyer (meyerm@limestone.on.ca) by Friday, October 23, 2026.
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.
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 an absence, parents/caregivers 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.
LCVI 5, 10, 15 absence procedure:
Students who attend class regularly are more likely to experience success at school. To help families stay informed, classroom teachers will email home when a student reaches 5, 10, and 15 absences (including both excused and unexcused absences). These notifications are intended to increase awareness of attendance patterns and help ensure that supports are put in place when needed.
Lancer Level-Up Days:
Students are expected to communicate with their teacher if they anticipate being absent on a summative assessment day. 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."
Extended Absence:
Please connect with an administrator if you are planning an extended absence, preferably before making any travel arrangements. A parent/caregiver of the pupil or the pupil (if the pupil is an adult) seeking an extended absence under Subsection 23(3) of Regulation 293 of the Education Act must submit a request to administration stating the reasons for the request and specifying the length of absence. The time frame must be explicitly stated and must be less than 15 days. Students may pick up an "Extended Absence Approval" form in the Attendance Office. The school strongly recommends that families not plan vacations during regularly scheduled school time as extended absences often negatively impact a student’s academic achievement and well being. The student is responsible for catching up on missed learning upon their return, and may not be able to complete some work that is missed, including some assessments, evaluations, practical activities, in-class work, and group projects. As a result, extended absences may affect the student’s final grade in a course. Extended absences that impact the exam period should be avoided in order to avoid putting the credit at risk.
New - Ministry of Education Changes to Assessment & Evaluation Requirements
Starting this fall, the Ministry of Education is implementing changes related to assessment and evaluation. Most courses will require a written final examination as part of the final evaluation. Attendance and participation will now count for 15% of the final mark in grades 9/10, and count for 10% of the final mark in grades 11/12.
Please see LDSB Assessment and Evaluation Family Guide for more informationAssessment and Evaluation Family Guide Sept 29, 2026
Extra-Curriculars
Students hear information about extra-curriculars on daily announcements. Announcements are also posted outside the main office, on the school website (https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/daily-announcements) and on the LCVI Instagram each day.
Scents at School Reminder
Food Sharing Program
Food Supports
Check out this new website to find food support in Kingston: https://kingston.food-help.ca/
Traffic Reminders for Drop-Off/Pick-Up
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER - Please do not drop students off in the parking lot or near the bus unloading/loading zones by the cafeteria. The parking lot is very busy with staff parking, and bus drivers have many blind spots given the height of their vehicles. We want everyone to be as safe as possible. Students may get dropped off at the front of the school or down the road to avoid the congestion of vehicles.
The front of our school is very busy in the morning and at dismissal. Please take care when entering and exiting the front laneway at the front of the school. A reminder that the front lane way is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Cars should not 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 time to help reduce congestion. Or consider dropping-off-/picking up your student at a pre-arranged meeting spot in the neighbourhood. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe.
E-Scooters
Find out more at Micromobility Regulations | Get Involved Kingston by Communications & Public Engagement.”
Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night
Grade 7-12 families are invited to attend the Limestone District School Board's Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night on October 21, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Fractal Workspace (632 Fortune Crescent) in-person or online.
Join us to learn more about this year's LDSB Young Entrepreneurs in Action Program, connect with entrepreneurial program alumni, and discover how students can bring their business and social enterprise ideas to life this year. Whether you are simply curious or ready to dive in, this event is the perfect place to start.
Please register at the following link: https://bit.ly/LDSBEntrepreneurInfoNight2026
To learn more about past student successes, please visit:
Kingstonist: Local young entrepreneurs finding pathways to success
LDSB Entrepreneurship Showcase – April 16, 2025
Video: LDSB Entrepreneurship Showcase 2024
Additional Information can be found here
For questions prior to the event, please contact Melissa Baker-Cox, LDSB Pathways and Equity Consultant, at bakerm@limestone.on.ca.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Free Community Event: An Evening with Barbara Coloroso – Monday, October 26, 2026
Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Napanee District Secondary School (245 Belleville Road, Napanee) for an evening with best-selling author and parent educator Barbara Coloroso.
With humour, heart, and real-world wisdom, Barbara inspires parents, educators, and community members to raise resilient, empathetic children while building stronger relationships and connections.
Barbara is the author of the best-selling books Kids Are Worth It! and The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander.
This free community event is open to all; however, online registration is required. Attendees are also invited to submit questions in advance through the registration form.
Grade 9 ActivPass
A healthy mind and body play an important role in learning and overall quality of life for everyone, including students and staff. As a school community, we are committed to supporting physical activity and encouraging all students to adopt an active lifestyle. Recent data suggests that if current physical activity trends do not improve, today’s generation may face a shorter life expectancy than previous generations. To help address this concern, Kingston Gets Active, in partnership with local communities is promoting an active lifestyle through the ActivPass program. All Grade 9 students can use their Student Card as their ActivPass, or they may pick up a dedicated ActivPass from their school’s main office. The pass provides free access to participating recreation centres for activities such as public swimming, skating, curling, and gym use.
ActivPass Schedule! (From Sept. 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2027): https://kingstongetsactive.ca/resources/grade-5-9-activpass/
Mental Health Supports & Resources
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Support is available in the community for families who may be looking for additional support for their student(s). Please see some of the available resources below.
Reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can also make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling. Encouraging help-seeking and connection can be an important protective factor for students.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
Student Accident Insurance
School Board Policy states that participation on school sports teams (both elementary and secondary) is conditional on obtaining at least the basic student accident insurance coverage for the student or proof of external private coverage through your family plan. The cost of basic coverage is approximately $17.00 per year. This covers the student while attending school during the school day. The time spent by students participating on school-sponsored teams is considered part of the school day, even if the games and/or practices are held outside of the regular school hours. It is recommended that all parents consider this program. Visit www.insuremykids.com to get this inexpensive and highly recommended insurance.
FREE 2026 Virtual Community Class Series with Dr. ABC for educators, parents and community.
Each evening opens with a lecture by Dr. ABC, followed by invited guests who bring their chapters to life through teaching and guided conversation.
Oct 26: Stop the Hate (for Goodness Sake)- Lecture: Creating Belonging for ALL
Oct 27: Active Brave Conversations – Lecture: Being A Champion for Inclusion: Advocacy at all levels
Oct 28: The ABCs of Blackness in Our Schools- Lecture: Flourishing in all our Identities
6–8 PM ET Online
Register here: Zoom registration
Upcoming Significant Dates:
October: Cyber Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Islamic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, K-12 Cyber Awareness Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
Social Media - Follow us on LCVI Instagram: lcvi.lancers
https://www.instagram.com/lcvi.lancers/?hl=en
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 |