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Family Update - February 27th

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Posted on 2026-02-27 17:51:00.252 +0000 UTC

Dear Families,

We have reached the end of another month at school. We have lots of things to celebrate at HPS. From classroom learning to extra-curriculars and school-wide activities, students are engaged in a variety of ways! Please find below some of the happenings across the school.

Have a great week/bonne semaine,

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



Coming up/dates for awareness

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    March 2 - Ms Bly's & Mr Palmer's classes to Gould Lake
  • March 2 - "Make It Sow" fundraiser begins (more info on School Day)
  • March 5 - Subway lunches
  • March 6 - Milkshake day
  • March 6 - HPS Olympics *new date* Wear school colours or red and white! Go Hawks go!
  • March 9 Gino's lunches
  • March 10 - School (Parent/Guardian) Advisory Committee meeting 6pm; all are welcome
  • March 12 - Subway lunches
  • March 16 to 20 - March Break
  • March 20 - Last day to order the "Make It Sow" fundraiser
  • March 19 - April hot lunches & Spring (April to June) milkshake orders due
  • March 23 - Term 2 IEPs go home
  • March 23 - Gino's lunches
  • March 26 - Subway lunches
  • March 27 - Milkshake day
  • March 30 - Gino's lunches




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Do you like to garden? Are you interested in starting a garden?


Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraiser with Make It Sow, a company from Ayr, Ontario. The fundraiser will begin on Monday, March 2nd through until March 20th with delivery of the seeds to be no later than the end of March.

A sneak peak of some of the options available are below but for more details on all the options available, please visit the the following link: Make It Sow Seed Kits

Ordering will be available beginning on March 2nd to March 20th on our School Day program


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Dragon Tale News:


This was our first week “off book” (no scripts in hand) and the actors did an amazing job. Great memorization work, Hawks

We’ve started gathering props, collecting set pieces, and organizing costume needs. I’ve posted a small (and growing!) list of requested items on our Dragon Tale website. I will continue updating it as new needs arise, including additional costume requests. A big thank you to everyone who has already offered to lend or donate items. We truly appreciate your support!

You can find our evolving list here: https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com

(Be sure to bookmark the page for easy access to updates.)

There will be an after-school rehearsal this coming Monday, March 2, until 5:30 p.m. Only actors with speaking roles in Scenes 1 and 2 need to attend. Students should bring an extra snack, as well as a book or quiet activity for downtime!

As always, all rehearsal changes and updates will be posted on the Dragon Tale website.

–Danielle Harding



Tri Board Handout 2026


Special Circumstance Application Deadline: June 18, 2026

New Special Circumstance applications need to be signed by the school and submitted to Tri-Board by June 18, 2026. These applications will be reviewed and processed for the first day of school, if they can be accommodated based on space available. Applications submitted after June 18 will not be reviewed until after school starts. If they can be accommodated, these special circumstance applications will be processed with a start date of October 5th at the earliest.

Special Circumstance students currently receiving transportation do not need to reply. They will remain on the bus unless space is required for eligible students. Schools and families will be contacted before the end of this school year if they have been removed for the upcoming school year. If schools know Special Circumstance students will not require busing in September, they should contact Tri-Board as soon as possible.




Dental Screening @ HPS is on May 6th & 7th


Dental Screening


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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