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Family Update - May 15 2026

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Posted on 2026-05-14 19:12:32.639 +0000 UTC

Dear Families,

Please find important dates and events below.

Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend,

Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team


Coming Up/Dates for Awareness

  • May 18 - Victoria Day Holiday (no school)
  • May 20 - Grade 7 Immunizations
  • May 20 - Kindergarten Open House for 26/27 JK Registrations
  • May 21 - June lunch orders due
  • May 21 - Mme Phillips', Ms Bly's, Ms Vogelzang's, Mr Palmer's, Ms Conner's/Pond's classes to Queen's U Sports Day
  • May 22 - Milkshake Day
  • May 25 - Gino's lunches
  • May 25 to 27 - Grade 3 EQAO testing
  • May 28 - Regional Track & Field (qualifiers from grades 3 to 8)
  • May 28 - Subway lunches
  • May 29 - PA Day (no school for students)
  • June 1 - 5 - National Accessibility Week
  • June 1 - Gino's lunches
  • June 2 to 4 - Grade 6 EQAO testing
  • June 4 - Subway lunches
  • June 5 - School Fun Fair 5 - 8 p.m.
  • June 5 - Milkshake Day
  • June 5 - Rain date for Regional Track & Field (if needed)
  • June 8 - Gino's lunches
  • June 9th - District Track & Field for athletes who qualified at Regionals
  • June 10th - District Track & Field Rain Date (if needed)
  • June 11th - Ms Bly's, Ms Vogelzang's & Mme Phillips classes to Canada's Wonderland
  • June 11th - Ms Devlin's & Ms Smith's classes to Napanee Library and Splash Pad
  • June 11th - Subway lunches
  • June 12th - Ms Harding's and Mr. Paul's classes to RKY Camp
  • June 15th - Gino's lunches
  • June 16th - French Immersion Orientation for 26/27 students
  • June 16th - Ms Gerics' and Ms Kelly's classes to Queen's Sports Day
  • June 18th - Subway lunches
  • June 19th - Milkshake Day
  • June 23rd - Grade 8 Graduation
  • June 24th - Kinder Water Day Picnic (Fire Trucks on site)
  • June 25th - Last Day of School for 2025 2026




Family Engagement and Climate Survey


The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.

Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities. 

The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is available online. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.

                Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.

Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.


2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar



Planning for 2026-27


It is that time of year when we start planning for the 2026-27 school year! For planning purposes, it is helpful to let us know if you are moving. We are not accepting teacher requests but other information regarding class placements is welcome e.g. twins not in the same class, cousins separated, etc.



Yearbook Update


Unfortunately over the last number of years, yearbook sales have been very low and therefore we will no longer be publishing them.


Funfair 2

Funfair 1




2026 2027 Kindergarten Registration Now Open


Welcome to Kindergarten in Limestone. If your child was born in 2022, now is the time to register your new student to start school this September.

Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing and a very exciting time for both you and your student. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams of a teacher and early childhood educator, help us along the way. You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments. 


Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers], for student registrations. Limestone welcomes all students, promoting and encouraging families to attend their area school, but we understand that it is best interest of some students to attend an out-of-boundary school and that selecting the right educational setting for your new student is a significant decision.

Selecting an out-of-boundary school for your new student is a decision influenced by many factors. The school may be closer to a workplace or near a childcare provider that might be more convenient for drop-off and pick-up routines. In accordance with board policy, by default, students will be enrolled in the school designated within their boundary area, based on their home address.

We aim to accommodate family preferences, but please note that out-of-boundary placements are not guaranteed, and families will be responsible for organizing transportation to and from out-of-boundary schools.

Students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. The board will not be held responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out-of-boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out-of-district).   

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff are here to assist you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school.

Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!

Discover Kindergarten in Limestone and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school.  

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