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March 2026 Update

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b569568f-1140-4ade-9be1-ae91242236d6" alt="LDSB International Education Newsletter Header" 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;">Application Window Update: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our September 2026 programs are full, but we still have available spaces for February 2027.</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity Trips - We Went to Quebec Skiing! </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone international students went to Gatineau Quebec to ski. We were practicing our ski and snow board skills for the Winter Olympics in Milan! The hill was in perfect condition and the students enjoyed a truly Canadian ski experience. Thank you to Camp Fortune ski resort for hosting us and McCoy bus lines for getting us there and back.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cb6912ff-3067-4bb2-8878-371658987b0f" alt="International Education Students Skiing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/718aded6-3711-4d43-acf8-08cdbd966101" alt="International Education Students Snow Shoeing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone DSB School Year Calendar 2026-2027</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone and the Tri-Board area has published the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Year Calendar for the 2026-2027 </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">school year. It has been </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-year-calendar" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">finalized and is available on Limestone's website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Also important dates for homestay student arrivals is also available for 2026-2027.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/22747b76-7051-4a86-a334-bfeae07bfe0f" alt="School Year Calendar 2026 2027" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activities in Kingston This Spring</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston is a go-to destination for activities and during the Spring. Kingston has many ways to get involved in the Spring including </span><a href="https://www.visitkingston.ca/worldcup26/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FIFA World up fan events</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston </span><a href="https://www.visitkingston.ca/stories/15-things-to-do-during-march-break-2026/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activities for March Break</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Sports in Limestone</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a number of sports available to students in Limestone for the spring season, including: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rugby</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Track and Field </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultimate Frisbee</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Beach Volleyball</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baseball</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Soccer</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c0a1d21b-99bd-4f30-bc18-2bdc4e3deda4" alt="Green sports field" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Programs Available in Limestone:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a variety of programming available in Limestone, including: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://expandedopportunities.limestone.on.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Expanded Opportunity - Specialist High Skills Major</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/programming/international_baccalaureate" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an IB Program</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/advanced_placement" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advanced Placement in Limestone</span></a></li></ul>
2026-03-06 15:19:15.188 +0000 UTC
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December International Education Update

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out the recent news from Limestone DSB's International Education:</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity Trips</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone international students went to Toronto Christmas shopping, to markets and up the CN Tower! It was a great way to see Toronto, Canada’s largest city with our great set of international students from 15 different countries!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone DSB School Year Calendar 2026-2027</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone and the Tri-Board area are working on the School Year Calendar for the 26-27 school year. It will be finalized in the coming months. If you are an agent, once finalized, we will send it.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activities in Kingston this Winter</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston is a go-to destination for activities and during the Fall. With Winter arriving early this year, there are many activities available in Kingston including Skating in the Square! Check out other things to do in</span><a href="https://www.visitkingston.ca/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kingston in December and January</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Programs Available in Limestone:</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/programming/international_baccalaureate" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an IB Program</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://lcvi.limestone.on.ca/advanced_placement" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Advanced Placement in Limestone</span></a></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Sports in Limestone</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a variety of winter sports offered at Kingston schools, many of which international students are playing! These sports include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls volleyball</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boys basketball</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hockey</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Swimming</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skiing</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Snowboarding</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Badminton</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wrestling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Curling</span></li></ul>
2025-12-30 20:35:39.183 +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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Neurovibes Celebrates Neurodiversity April 29, 2026

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A vibrant event celebrating neurodiversity with inspiring talks, creative spaces, and an inclusive community experience.</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now entering its third year, Neurovibes is a community event celebrating neurodiversity through engaging talks, creativity, and connection.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers, explore interactive spaces, and connect with community partners and vendors in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The event is designed to support different sensory needs while bringing people together to learn, share, and celebrate neurodivergent experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: April 29, 2026, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Queen's Biosciences Complex, 116 Barrie Street, Kingston</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register now at:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/Neurovibes2026%20" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/Neurovibes2026</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</strong></b></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d9fba3e-4cf2-480e-973b-7617e4932a7f" alt="Neurovibes 2026 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-04-16 16:10:44.021 +0000 UTC
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Message to Families - February 11, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear&nbsp;Families,&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is&nbsp;deeply&nbsp;saddened to learn of&nbsp;the&nbsp;horrific events&nbsp;that took place&nbsp;yesterday&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;a&nbsp;school and community in Tumbler Ridge, British&nbsp;Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">No words can&nbsp;adequately&nbsp;express our condolences&nbsp;to&nbsp;those affected.&nbsp;Our hearts are with the students, families, and community members who have been&nbsp;directly&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by&nbsp;this&nbsp;awful event.&nbsp;While there are many national and international events that&nbsp;affect&nbsp;people&nbsp;on a daily or weekly basis, events&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;schools have an impact on everyone attached to schools and education.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Significant events&nbsp;like these, that are in the public eye and heavily featured on news and social media, can have an impact on students and families&nbsp;in&nbsp;different ways. These impacts may&nbsp;look different&nbsp;for each person&nbsp;and be&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by&nbsp;their source(s) of&nbsp;information&nbsp;and/or media&nbsp;coverage.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are here to offer support.&nbsp;The board’s Educational Services team is available to support students and families as needed.&nbsp;Educational Services&nbsp;has prepared&nbsp;the following tips to help&nbsp;families support students&nbsp;during&nbsp;this time:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognize that&nbsp;students may&nbsp;become concerned that something bad will happen to themselves, family, or friends. Explain that safety measures are in place and reassure them that you and other adults will take care of them.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your student is not focused on&nbsp;what&nbsp;happened,&nbsp;avoid dwelling&nbsp;on it&nbsp;or&nbsp;having detailed adult conversations in front of younger&nbsp;students. However, be available to&nbsp;answer questions to the best of your ability. Young&nbsp;students&nbsp;may not be able to express themselves verbally. Pay attention to changes in their&nbsp;behaviour&nbsp;or social interactions.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For some, limiting exposure to media coverage&nbsp;or other sources of information&nbsp;may be important,&nbsp;particularly when&nbsp;social media&nbsp;platforms&nbsp;contain&nbsp;significant amounts of&nbsp;misinformation&nbsp;or disinformation. Images of a&nbsp;horrific event&nbsp;can&nbsp;become overwhelming, especially if watched repetitively. Young&nbsp;students&nbsp;may not be able to distinguish between images on television&nbsp;or their&nbsp;screen,&nbsp;and their personal reality.&nbsp;For older&nbsp;students who&nbsp;choose to watch the news&nbsp;or&nbsp;scroll&nbsp;social media&nbsp;stories&nbsp;related to&nbsp;the event,&nbsp;be available to discuss what they see and to help put it into perspective.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be aware of your own needs. Do not ignore your own feelings of anxiety and concern or anger. Talking to friends, family members, and mental health counsellors can help. You will be better able to support&nbsp;others&nbsp;if you can express your own emotions in a productive manner.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, community supports and resources are available:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2F5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FAhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884292586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qfUtl3ogntDAI3yxWjmDmIvm79eSfhc0xUDxYtAllIk%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/5dtj2RpKyWZVMFip7eilAg~~/AAAAARA~/AhbXHyCLOOtfzcyagEZuGKPLbV5K-tlSWExqTmCL9-NVHVXd5eNYIKPxB8LGeEHouRZa2lvNZ1rO5TreJ7ri-UP7lxBJGi8V600JPmsZCBQkGsmS2uYlqi57IsFtWQki4gqwYIYAWuGuphCTy3wTmUSdDqaCRDgUxId5Uo6sZ2R_Gd8xfoLplCx5s2_bp68vOlgOv7CA2h3n9lyUcaj26A~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO):&nbsp;Noticing mental health concerns for your child (available in multiple languages).</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FsGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FfF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884323230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HcQCVcNrn7fz%2Fd3Bxo%2BMhUIHlGVBubuVsMOqKNtjdCY%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sGaKSHHdGG8SUiGKz0wycA~~/AAAAARA~/fF10_692oyb2YdpPnGy3Q4XV6o3Mk67DwV5Tqn3UlvMyZsmhfOnNBKorxt8Mh8kf3FDVQPjqQpY6DERBy4OAqUCK7S7FnlRLgn_LV8oHPlXWyOzqWQhHhMs4wYeeA5jP7TRNn5yo_wplUeQLt8H-9TxadhgDxh7YXcS2EaYZ34wA230Yv8qLBX7xFwFj6yoNposKTqEfR160-lfZbXLJR-qpRqfiZ0x3j3Z1RD6Ed5Q~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SMHO: Help me understand -&nbsp;Talking with your child about mental health</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FB-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FGOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884342394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=m9mEfYyan7f5ApKOq2M3EKtkirEFAW75tMfTEPvHiZM%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/B-rUGjR_ntoPgfTuv4IxDw~~/AAAAARA~/GOPsHpRkdN8JRwFaB_44rvlvO2Wd68Qjl-QA1-H3CkYvc6KxCOMxzrUNdE02hQfB7LyLqAOW96jpWnyoI3Gj3RRzqUjzGjKbgXD-64VVvzYUWzyeSueuY0Cfpqa1KPkGUpHDp_B_O44DqTr4HmyGmv31Yfwv-8sOkxthyTC6IHc~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MediaSmarts:&nbsp;Talking to kids about the news</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FPpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FutqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd4b994643e4a1f80be08de698eb5e8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639064258884362998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6z4yQ70qwPOrEaqU6eRTmE%2Bizkj7MeYT4f0bpeYJPQw%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/PpJyaOfrMZI5jxlmAY1AuA~~/AAAAARA~/utqsihRUAlNFqHS6i0_r2eWrq9k46bXvJGBcg9iKBpfLwvkzu0rrHfDAgIx4YjsPQaxM6sA37Dj2uHCkAg7lCFGtuiMYSGbMigwAkhXjo-kQzHwwa-vqFaZli2F9TR61. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;is available to students&nbsp;24/7&nbsp;by calling&nbsp;1-800-688-6868 or&nbsp;by&nbsp;texting&nbsp;“CONNECT”&nbsp;to 686868.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, Limestone’s top priority&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the safety and well-being of students and staff. This is a responsibility we take very seriously. If you have concerns about how your student is reacting to this&nbsp;event,&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;national or&nbsp;international&nbsp;significant events,&nbsp;or&nbsp;feel&nbsp;additional&nbsp;support may be helpful, please reach out to your school.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">​​​​​​​</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna&nbsp;Burra, Director of Education&nbsp;</span></p>
2026-02-11 17:35:38.768 +0000 UTC
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Cyber Incident Update - May 15, 2025

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We appreciate your continued support, understanding, and patience while we have been responding to a cyber incident. While services have been restored in all schools for the past few weeks, we have continued to work diligently with cyber experts to better understand what occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, we can now confirm that the perpetrators of this cyber incident stole personal information about members of the LDSB community, including current and former staff members, some students, and some of their parents or guardians. We understand this news may be concerning, and we are deeply sorry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We believe the risk of publication and misuse of the exposed information to be low.&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, cyber incidents are occurring on a frequent basis, and impacting many individuals, public institutions, and private companies.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most current students and families receiving this notice are likely affected, though to varying degrees. To better understand how you may be affected, categorized by school, please visit the following LDSB website hyperlink:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FU8sDSLPU3jq_KVdAMF2R3Q~~%2FAAAAARA~%2F127FPW-zekjrzm5iOtpLlCBTUj4iO4d8cxXigqt7DI5lJklknLa5-cKhAn_GKCsOLemXrh5wyKritTFyhkH0tzF9x-5Jq3KyMn-FaiOpC-Txii-MLxBlSqG_rUXzDu02qT6P-cr4ZBYlX7pwfs4Piw~~&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7Cce86f5967ebd4b8004cd08dd93ef5e80%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638829378501284588%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V2PRhjnypnB2iPqEKL7R87C7oTTRP8fiYC1p8JwXLdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/U8sDSLPU3jq_KVdAMF2R3Q~~/AAAAARA~/127FPW-zekjrzm5iOtpLlCBTUj4iO4d8cxXigqt7DI5lJklknLa5-cKhAn_GKCsOLemXrh5wyKritTFyhkH0tzF9x-5Jq3KyMn-FaiOpC-Txii-MLxBlSqG_rUXzDu02qT6P-cr4ZBYlX7pwfs4Piw~~. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/cyber-incident-update.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once there, select&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Cyber Incident Update for Students and Families – May 15, 2025,”</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and choose from the “All Schools” and the school-specific drop-down list. Please note that there is also a Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of the page.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I protect myself?</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As indicated, we believe the risk of publication and misuse of the exposed information to be low. Nonetheless, all of us should always be vigilant in identifying phishing attempts and other suspicious communications, and families should practice good cyber hygiene by limiting the amount of personal information they share online and by using strong and unique passwords for all online services. Sadly, cyber incidents are occurring on a frequent basis, and impacting many individuals, public institutions, and private companies.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What is next?</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are aware that this incident has affected our community in a direct way. We are deeply sorry for this. Please know that we are committed to strengthening our cybersecurity to better protect against future incidents.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As indicated several weeks ago, we have reported the incident to the Kingston Police. Additionally, we have notified the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). You have the right to file a complaint with the IPC, although you are not required to do so as we have already voluntarily reported to the incident to the&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2Fxzyji44Gao6LyDPB2yUzWQ~~%2FAAAAARA~%2FMYt6Wr-KScyWVVcYn-nTroSqWLtcTrHOAGJ3ZIfaUWwNHQhho-kbCIL_S4MTnjXHRvsX31dQ5PVp5v94P-fm0JSj1rd-wtg7gKGb99EHGvns7s65Bkt6Wzh553L9SrtJ&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7Cce86f5967ebd4b8004cd08dd93ef5e80%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638829378501304689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NA6Lb4mz31G%2BacGcndK%2FLX%2FNZfKQ7CDa63rDsFnjlbE%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/xzyji44Gao6LyDPB2yUzWQ~~/AAAAARA~/MYt6Wr-KScyWVVcYn-nTroSqWLtcTrHOAGJ3ZIfaUWwNHQhho-kbCIL_S4MTnjXHRvsX31dQ5PVp5v94P-fm0JSj1rd-wtg7gKGb99EHGvns7s65Bkt6Wzh553L9SrtJ. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional Questions&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Limestone District School Board by e-mail at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:cyberincident2025@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:cyberincident2025@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cyberincident2025@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education&nbsp;</span></p>
2025-05-15 20:48:16.733 +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.