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Dear Simcoe Star Families, March is here, Simcoe Stars! We are beginning to see signs of longer days and brighter mornings. March always brings a sense of fresh energy and new beginnings in our classrooms, and we are so proud of the incredible learning, resilience, and kindness our students continue

Dear Families, With March now underway, and March Break fast approaching, I would like to share a few updates with families: School Year Calendar is Approved The Ministry of Education has approved Limestone’s recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar. The school year will begin with a P.A.

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026–2027 Student Trustees, who will be formally welcomed at the April meeting of the Board.

Limestone District School Board schools will participate in this year’s Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) initiative, supported by the City of Kingston and led by Sustainable Kingston.

Dear Simcoe Star Families, Welcome, March! We can’t believe how quickly February flew by. A reminder to our Grade 8 families that graduation photos will take place on Monday, March 2nd — we can’t wait to see our grads shine!

Dear Simcoe Star Families, It’s hard to believe that February is already coming to a close! This month has been filled with wonderful learning, positive energy, and so many moments that have made us proud of our students and staff.

Dear Families, I hope everyone had a good, short week following the Family Day Weekend. We have had a small taste of warmer weather recently, though we know there may still be more winter days to come.

Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the February 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.

Limestone District School Board is excited to share that we have partnered with EF Tours Travel for Credit program again this summer. Students currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9 can earn their Civics and Careers credits this summer by participating in three weeks of virtual (asynchronous) learning plus

Dear Simcoe Star Families, We hope you are all enjoying the three day weekend. Schools will be closed tomorrow for Family Day, but we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday morning.

We’re pleased to invite you to Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Queen’s University.

Dear Families, The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the horrific events that took place yesterday impacting a school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. No words can adequately express our condolences to those affected.