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June 12

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - June 12, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cee1f852-d4bd-4b47-825a-7fea30235982?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="new logo 2024 2" width="241" height="234" style="width:241px;height:234px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Greeting - </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Panther Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are two weeks of school left, and they are going to be busy ones</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who supported the car wash and bottle drive. It was a huge success.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many students have started bringing toys to school. Outside toys like trucks to play in the sand, balls and skipping ropes are always welcome. Some students have permission to use fidgets or stress balls as a learning tool. Stuffies, little dolls, slime are not permitted during instructional time. Inside toys are becoming a distraction and source of conflict. Please support us in asking your child to keep these toys at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a number of snapping turtle nests on our yard. We have asked students to protect wildlife and not touch the turtles or dig up the eggs. Please remind them of this important rule if they play on the yard during the weekends or after school. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday is Play Day . Your child will be given bbq hot dogs and a milkshake, so please pack less lunch. Many activities are waterbased - the fabulous foam machine and the firefighter hose. Please have your child dress in a school appropriate bathing suit under their clothing. Many students choose to wear a tshirt and shorts instead of a bathing suit. Please send undergarments and an extra set of clothes for after the activities and a bag for wet clothes. You can also send a towel, sunscreen and a hat. It is sure to be a great day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dads- Don't read this. A special father's day/caregiver's day gift will be coming home next week. It would be helpful to put it in the dryer for a short time to "set" it. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e12a18b7-8306-4dfd-a918-739c193f4843?fingerprint=ppb20260613101057" alt="Screenshot 2026 06 13 060546" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aa892be2-1feb-41e3-9362-2c50484a8f9b?fingerprint=ppb20260613101301" alt="Screenshot 2026 06 13 061216" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d659ab8-a75e-484e-8c21-89a576a9236a?fingerprint=ppb20260522184857" alt="grad dresses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b052edf-2e1a-467c-bdee-1168cb5631bf?fingerprint=ppb20260522184921" alt="grad2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aaed9697-2b82-4307-9920-447497fa8a40?fingerprint=ppb20260510114611" alt="pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - last SAC meeting at 4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17-18 - Grad 7/8 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17 - Kindergarten trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18- 4/5 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Fancy Friday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23 - Grade 8 graduation - 6 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergarten celebration - 4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day Recognition Assembly - 11:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Aloha Day</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217013037" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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June 7 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - June 7, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cee1f852-d4bd-4b47-825a-7fea30235982?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="new logo 2024 2" width="241" height="234" style="width:241px;height:234px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Greeting - </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Panther Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all who donated their time or empties for our graduation bottle drive and car wash fundraiser. The event was a huge success. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This Thursday is Play Day (rain date is Friday). Your child will be given bbq hot dogs and a milkshake, so please pack less lunch. Many activities are waterbased - the fabulous foam machine and the firefighter hose. Please have your child dress in a school appropriate bathing suit under their clothing. Many students choose to wear a tshirt and shorts instead of a bathing suit. Please send undergarments and an extra set of clothes for after the activities and a bag for wet clothes. You can also send a towel, sunscreen and a hat. It is sure to be a great day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing Robbie and Violet great success at the District Track Meet on Tuesday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d659ab8-a75e-484e-8c21-89a576a9236a?fingerprint=ppb20260522184857" alt="grad dresses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b052edf-2e1a-467c-bdee-1168cb5631bf?fingerprint=ppb20260522184921" alt="grad2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aaed9697-2b82-4307-9920-447497fa8a40?fingerprint=ppb20260510114611" alt="pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 -Grade 1 and 2/3 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 5/6 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Hat Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - last SAC meeting at 4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17-18 - Grad 7/8 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17 - Kindergarten trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18- 4/5 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Fancy Friday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23 - Grade 8 graduation - 6 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergarten celebration - 4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day Recognition Assembly - </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Aloha Day</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217013037" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panther Post - May 22, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cee1f852-d4bd-4b47-825a-7fea30235982?fingerprint=ppb20251217014921" alt="new logo 2024 2" width="241" height="234" style="width:241px;height:234px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal's Greeting - </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Panther Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fingers crossed for more sunshine. Next week is a busy one with EQAO and Track and Field. Friday is a PA Day for teachers to work on report cards. Please make sure that your child has outdoor shoes and indoor shoes suitable for gym activities. Flip flops and Crocs (even in Sports Mode) are not safe in the gym. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had a very successful lockdown drill this week. In the coming weeks we will be practising fire drills. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcomed 20 new kindergarten students to or school community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting Monday, Mrs. Appleton's class will be selling big freezies for a twoonie at second recess. The funds raised will go towards the end of year trip.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a wonderful weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Jane Jarvis</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Prince Charles Public School, we care about you. </span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d659ab8-a75e-484e-8c21-89a576a9236a?fingerprint=ppb20260522184857" alt="grad dresses" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6b052edf-2e1a-467c-bdee-1168cb5631bf?fingerprint=ppb20260522184921" alt="grad2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5b18faf0-35ac-435e-947e-0982f0b630a1?fingerprint=ppb20260522184935" alt="sun" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4c8421b4-a347-44ab-9e4d-5dc6517ede6e?fingerprint=ppb20260513230431" alt="bottle drive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/42b174ad-5fc1-4bfa-be5c-2e0100cadba5?fingerprint=ppb20260522184948" alt="Screenshot 2026 05 22 081520" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aaed9697-2b82-4307-9920-447497fa8a40?fingerprint=ppb20260510114611" alt="pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab?fingerprint=ppb20260115184001" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DatestoRemember</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20 - Welcome to Kindergarten</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22 - Musical performance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 25 - June 5 - EQAO for grades 3 and 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28 - Regional Track meet</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 -Grade 1 and 2/3 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 5/6 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17-18 - Grad 7/8 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17 - Kindergarten trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18- Grade 4/5 and 5/6 trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Fancy Friday</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23 - Grade 8 graduation - 6 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Kindergarten celebration - 4 pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last Day Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Aloha Day</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PrinceCharlesSwag</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited that our Prince Charles spirit wear is now avaiable in our on-line store. There are multiple products available in many colours, including sangria (pink) for pink shirt day. The store remains open, so you can shop when you wish.&nbsp;This is not a fundraiser. We wanted to offer clothing at the lowest price possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74523a76-9f77-401b-9c4e-304574cb3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" alt="IMG 4894" width="184" height="245" style="width:184px;height:245px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b1e4e4bd-c838-418d-8901-2ed6befa52fb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014650" alt="IMG 4610" width="183" height="244" style="width:183px;height:244px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/0674864d-1211-4e12-ab95-f9942e1a3ebe?fingerprint=ppb20251217013037" alt="IMG 1472" width="182" height="242" style="width:182px;height:242px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/812c07c7-42de-4f2c-953b-eae671d7523c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014207" alt="we care about you" width="651" height="336" style="width:651px;height:336px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/princecharlesps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prince Charles Spirit Wear Shop</span></a></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Health Unit Information</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a23cbfbf-4631-4c61-84e2-a468f4278bd3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014516" alt="Screenshot 2025 08 29 164846" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information related to common childhood illness (chicken pox, diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc). Please check the protocols when your child is ill.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Peanut and Nut-Free School. We also have a severe PEAR allergy in the grade 1/2 class. Please enjoy your pears at home.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2026-05-22 18:51:50.959 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Prince Charles Public School located in Verona. Our Kindergarten to Grade 8 school provides students with many positive experiences in their academic studies, athletic skill development and the various arts, while promoting community involvement and positive character development. We invite parents and guardians to work cooperatively with our staff to ensure our students are provided with as many wonderful opportunities as possible. We have an active roster of volunteers and offer you the invitation to become part of our team.

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Board of Trustees Approves 2026–2027 School Year Budget

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a&nbsp;$340.5 million budget&nbsp;for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a&nbsp;deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Operating expenditures&nbsp;of&nbsp;$316.8 million, representing a $73,000 decrease compared to the previous year.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Capital expenditures&nbsp;of&nbsp;$23.7 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital funding is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Replacement</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Transportation</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Statutory Benefits</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/cc327962-05b2-4cac-b89e-711e1e75ca27/2026-06-16-Budget-Overview.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260618134224" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026-2027 Budget Overview</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></li></ul>
2026-06-18 13:49:18.755 +0000 UTC
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Year End Letter to Students and Parents

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has shared a letter for students, parents and families: </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students, Parents and Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To our amazing students: well done on finishing another school year! This is a good time to celebrate everything you have accomplished over the past several months. You worked hard, took on challenges, learned new things and continued to grow. You should be proud of all you have achieved this year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As you begin your summer break, take time to rest, explore your interests, and enjoy time with family and friends. However you choose to spend your summer, I hope you make the most of the months ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether your next step is college, university, an apprenticeship, the workforce or another pathway, I wish you every success in the years ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As families look ahead to September and the start of a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind. Ontario schools will continue to focus on helping students build strong foundations in reading, writing and math while preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Students in elementary schools will learn from the same core materials and benefit from a revised Kindergarten curriculum focused on foundational literacy, math and science skills. In Grade 7 and 8, updated History courses will include new mandatory content on the history of Black Canadians.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In high schools, students in Grade 10 History will have new learning about Black history, the Holocaust and Holodomor. Students will also be required to demonstrate financial literacy as part of earning their high school diploma. To help provide clearer expectations and a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, high school students will complete written final exams during a dedicated exam period, and attendance and classroom participation will form part of their final grade. Together, these changes will help students stay engaged in their learning and be better prepared for life after graduation.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope the summer ahead provides an opportunity to recharge and enjoy some well-earned time together. I wish you and your family a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1fba83f3-9f1b-4d60-a77c-3bc15cd094c8/Year-End-Letter-to-Students-and-Parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152216" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - English</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/1466db2e-00ea-40f2-b63d-8d3f65d04a0d/Lettre-concernant-la-fin-de-l-ann-e-scolaire-l-intention-des-l-ves-et-des-parents.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260617152354" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Year End Letter to Students, Parents, and Families from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education - French</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (PDF)</span></p>
2026-06-17 15:22:45.539 +0000 UTC
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Invitation for Applications External Members for the Audit Committee

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking community members with strong financial expertise and business acumen to serve as external members of its Audit Committee for a three‑year term beginning September 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Audit Committee consists of three Trustees and two independent community members. Its mandate is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities. Key areas of responsibility include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oversight of the financial reporting process</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review of the internal control framework</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monitoring risk management practices</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Evaluation of the performance of internal and external auditors</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Committee meets three times per year. Orientation materials are provided to support new members in understanding the role and responsibilities of audit committees within the school board sector.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candidate Eligibility</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applicants must meet the following criteria:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Demonstrated experience in accounting, senior financial management, or relevant business fields, with the ability to understand public‑sector accounting and auditing standards.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Must not be a current employee or officer of the Limestone District School Board or any other district school board or school authority.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Must not have a parent, child, or spouse currently employed by the Limestone District School Board.</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Apply</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and résumé by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Roger Richard</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Acting Executive Superintendent of Corporate and Staff Services</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Ave.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston, ON &nbsp;K7M 0G2</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E-mail: </span><a href="mailto: rrichard@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rrichard@limestone.on.ca</strong></b></a></p>
2026-06-16 14:17:54.875 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.