LCVI Lancer Communication
February 2, 2026
Welcome to Semester 2
We are excited to welcome students back tomorrow as we begin Semester 2! This new term brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and connect as part of our Lancer community. The months ahead are filled with important school events, celebrations, and activities. As we move forward together, we encourage everyone to continue practicing the 3 Gs: grit, growth, and gratitude. Our dedicated staff are here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to a positive and productive semester ahead.
Staff Updates
Welcome to Ms. Michelle Leake, who is joining the LCVI/Calvin Park Administration Team as Vice-Principal. Ms. Leake most recently served as a curriculum consultant with LDSB and was a long-time teacher at LCVI prior to that. Welcome (back), Ms. Leake!
Welcome to new and returning teaching staff: Mr. Laan - math and computer science; Mr. Wilson - technological design, communications technology, and computer technology; Ms. Hendry - science and math; Ms. Gilbert - French; Mr. Cachaco - business; and Mr. Kerr - science.
You're Invited: LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: LCVI Cafetorium, 153 Van Order Drive, Kingston
All students, staff, families, and community members are invited to join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration with food, music, and dancing! Featuring: Kids Zone with "Ruthy's Reading Room," and a performance by Cassel Miles as Josiah Henson.
This event is presented by the LDSB and the LCVI BIPOC affinity group. We hope to see you there!
News from Student Services
Timetable Changes
Students who require a semester 2 timetable change should make an appointment in Student Services ASAP. Student Services Appointment Booking Link
Career Fair
We are excited to announce that LCVI will host a special Career Fair in April 2026, offering our students a unique 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. We warmly invite members of our local community to participate and share their experiences, helping students envision their future possibilities.
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 for more information. Your involvement will make a meaningful difference in our students’ learning and career exploration. Stay tuned for further details as we prepare for this exciting event.
Course Selection
February is course selection month! It's almost time to select the classes you want to take next year. 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.
Text Book Return
We kindly ask that you check in with your student to see if they have any textbooks or novels from past courses at home. Students, please check your locker. With the rising costs of texts and educational materials, we greatly appreciate if texts from first semester are returned to Mr. Goldring in the Library as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance!
Lancers in Action
Athletics
It is a busy month for winter sports! Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball finish the regular season this week. Come out and support our Lancers in the gym, on the ice, or at the pool. Game schedules can be found here: https://kassaa.ca/
Tuesday, February 3:
- Junior Boys Basketball vs. Regi (Home Game) - 4:00 pm
- Senior Boys Basketball vs. Regi (Home Game) - 5:30 pm
- Junior Girls Volleyball vs. Regi (Away Game) - 4:00 pm
- Senior Girls Volleyball vs. Regi (Away Game) - 5:30 pm
Thursday, February 5
- KASSAA Curling Tournament
- Junior Boys Basketball vs. LaSalle (Away Game) - 5:30 pm
- Senior Boys Basketball vs. LaSalle (Away Game) - 4:00 pm
- Junior Girls Volleyball vs. LaSalle (Home Game) - 5:30 pm
- Senior Girls Volleyball vs. LaSalle (Home Game) - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10
- EOSSAA Swimming at Queen's University
DECA
All the best to our DECA team heading to the provincial competition in Toronto later this week, February 5 & 6.
Special Olympics
In December 2025, LCVI's Special Olympics program was awarded with the Unified Champion School Gold Level for exemplifying inclusive sports and health, youth leadership, and whole school engagement. Congratulations to LC's coaching staff, leaders, and athletes!
Semi-Formal
LCVI's annual semi-formal dance is Friday, March 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
School Advisory Council Update
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is Monday, February 23 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)
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
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
Inclement Weather
Please note that you can sign-up to receive notifications of cancellations to your student's specific bus route at https://triboard.ca/. If your students is going to stay home on an inclement weather day, please remember to report their absence through School Messenger to help us track attendance and ensure student safety.
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
February 3
- First Day of Semester 2 Classes
- Locker Clean-Out in period 1
February 4
- LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony @ LCVI at 4:00 pm
February 5
- Grade Assemblies
February 26
- LCVI/Calvin Park Ski Trip
March 6
- Semi-Formal Dance
March 16-20
- Spring Break
Graduation Save the Date: Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 pm
Significant Dates
February
- Black History Month
February 11
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 16
- Family Day Holiday
February 17
- Lunar New Year (Buddhism)
February 17 to March 3
- Chinese New Year
February 17 to March 18
- Ramadan (Islam)
February 18
- Ash Wednesday (Christianity/Western)
February 18 to April 2
- Lent (Christianity/Western)
February 22
- Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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 |