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Cyber Incident Notification
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In mid-April 2025, Limestone District School Board (LDSB) experienced a cyber incident that required us to take down all internet-based services as a precautionary measure. In May, we notified community members that the perpetrators of the cyber incident stole personal information about members of the LDSB community, following which we continued to analyze stolen information to identify the full extent of the exposure. Unfortunately, we can now confirm that the stolen information included the information of International Education’s past and current students and families and some homestay families. We understand this news may be concerning, and we are deeply sorry that this has occurred.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are yet to learn of any misuse of the exposed information and believe the risk of publication and misuse to be low.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/cyber-incident-update" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information is available on Limestone District School Board’s Cyber Incident webpage,</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">including answers to frequently asked questions, updates on the cyber incident, and guidance on steps you can take to protect your information online. We encourage all individuals to review the information provided.</span></p>
2025-07-15 15:08:41.924 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Limestone International Education Department
The Limestone District School Board has being hosting students from International destinations for over 20 years. We host 120 students/year in Limestone. The Limestone DSB International Department prides itself on being friendly, responsive and clear about the application process. The Limestone DSB runs it's own Homestay Family program with full time professional and experienced staff that communicate with homestay families, agents and schools. Your experience in Limestone will include attending high quality academic programs in one of the best education systems in the world, activity trips, an orientation to your school and to Kingston itself. We have many students that either return to, or have become citizens of Canada after their experience. Many choosing to live in one of the best cities in Canada, Kingston, Ontario. We host students from over 15 different countries around the world including; Brazil, Spain, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Germany, China, Vietnam, Italy, France, Turkey, Switzerland, Morocco, Rwanda, Nigeria, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. The Limestone District School Board serves Kingston, Ontario and the surrounding area, a medium sized city of 160,000 people located at the eastern mouth of Lake Ontario. Unique and picturesque Kingston is rich in history, quality of life, and post-secondary education opportunities. With more Ph.D. holders per capita than any other Canadian city, Kingston is Canada's education capital. Home to Queen's University, The Royal Military College of Canada and St. Lawrence College, Kingston is a student centred city! Kingston is safe, friendly and Canadian in every aspect of the word. Limestone District School Board is the gateway to many outstanding educational opportunities that await international students in Kingston. Your future here is bright!
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View All NewsPIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bff4337c-478a-4c20-a057-a8a6e80ca7cb" alt="Parent Involvement Committee Gathering with Director" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a special </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. </span></p><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;">Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 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;"> In-person or online</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In-person: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MmJlMGM0YWEtNDQ4NS00YzAxLWJhMmEtNjhjNmM5NDA0ZmRk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522e1f4165f-ebae-4d82-a73c-a0de593830be%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222807506b-b7b9-4de9-8d10-c7f7c33103a9%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=49721d4d-f239-4e30-a5d3-f2d0a60ce03a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Link to Attend</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p>
2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +0000 UTC
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Limestone District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair Elected for 2025-2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/02ea62dd-f2f2-5bdf-8bf4-95704c83d5d1" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair Karen McGregor</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (left) and </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Chair Tiffany Lloyd</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Chair Karen McGregor was re-elected to the role, and Trustee Tiffany Lloyd was elected to Vice-Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board November 19, 2025. Trustees elect a Chair and Vice-Chair each year of their four-year mandate. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor, who has been Chair since June 2025, represents LDSB schools in the Townships of Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, and North Frontenac. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Trustees play a critical role as a bridge between the communities we serve and the Board, ensuring that families have a direct channel to raise local concerns, seek guidance and influence decisions that affect their children's education,” says Chair McGregor. “I am honoured to be re-elected as Chair for the coming year, to work with a Board of Trustees determined to make a positive difference in the lives of every student in our district.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Chair Lloyd represents LDSB schools in the Town of Greater Napanee. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"I’m honoured to serve as Vice-Chair, and I’m grateful for my colleagues’ confidence,” says Vice-Chair Lloyd. “I look forward to working together as we support our schools, listen to our communities, and make decisions that truly benefit the students and families we serve." </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees will be selecting the committees they wish to serve on next week at the Nominations Committee Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025. </span></p>
2025-11-21 20:25:34.383 +0000 UTC
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Human Rights Symposium for LDSB Students - Apply Now!
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Raise awareness, foster empathy, and build student capacity to challenge discrimination and uphold human rights in your schools and communities! Join LDSB on December 10 at Queen's University for a human rights symposium for students. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Featuring:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keynote speaker: Farrah Khan</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Panel discussion with Stephanie Simpson, Lee Airton, and Lindsay Burrows</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interactive workshops</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply to attend:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students can apply to attend by visiting </span><a href="https://bit.ly/2025HumanRightsSymposium" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/2025HumanRightsSymposium</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch is provided and transportation assistance may be available. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/85cf895b-7993-41ec-ba49-21300de1b07f" alt="2025 11 19 Human Rights Symposium Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-11-20 14:09:38.951 +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.