La Salle Intermediate and Secondary School

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students and Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the Semester 1 exam period, we would like to remind families of how schools will adjust exam schedules if student transportation is cancelled due to inclement weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If buses are cancelled on an exam day, the exams scheduled for that day will automatically move to the next exam day. All subsequent exams will also shift forward by one exam day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools will communicate any changes to the exam schedule directly to families by e-mail. Updated information will also be posted on school websites. We encourage families to monitor school communications closely during this period of winter weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are expected to be available to write exams for the full exam window, from January 22 to January 29, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that schedule changes can be disruptive and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you,</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students and Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education has introduced a new initiative to recognize the contributions of students to their communities through volunteer service. Beginning with students graduating in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025–2026 school year</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, students who achieve </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50 or more community involvement hours</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be eligible to receive a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Overview of the Recognition Tiers</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze Certificate:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 50 to 99 community involvement hours</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver Certificate:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 100 to 199 community involvement hours</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold Certificate:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 200 or more community involvement hours</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirement remains at 40 hours</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of community involvement. The new certificates serve as an </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">enhancement and formal acknowledgment</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For additional information on Community Service Hours and the Student Tracking form, please see our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/volunteer__community_service__hours" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer (Community Service) Hours webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Talya McKenna Associate Superintendent K-12 Curriculum &amp; Program Services</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/474fd7ad-a699-440c-b07c-6f721154865c" alt="LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony Poster" width="637" height="796" style="width:637px;height:796px;display:inline-block"><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You're Invited: LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCVI, 153 Van Order Drive, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event is presented by the LDSB and the LCVI BIPOC affinity group. We hope to see you there!</span></p>