Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Ernestown Intermediate &amp; Secondary School families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a great start to semester two. Basketball is underway for LESAA and KASSAA, with three intermediate basketball tournaments this week. Report cards went home for both Intermediate and Secondary students last week on Friday. We are excited to share some great updates with our community below! </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown's Band in the News- Building Bright Futures </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown was just featured in a </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/11656633/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Global News- Building Bright Futures</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> segment highlighting young people in the community who are giving back and making a difference. The video highlighted the awesome work Mr. Seguire and the band have been doing, including their Holiday Roadshow to Bath Public School, Amherstview Public School, Fairfield Public School, and Odessa Public School back in December. Please see below for a clip featuring Sarahi Gomez, Jordan Cunningham, and Mr. Seguire. Watch clip </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/11656633/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Additionally, Becky Cairins and Anna Walhout were featured in an article discussing the band's Holiday Roadshow and their upcoming perfomances through semester two. See </span><a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/kingston-area-students-share-love-of-music-with-next-generation" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">link for more </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">information. The band was also featured in an article by the Napanee Beaver with interviews from Becky Cairns &amp; Rachel Crausen. </span><a href="https://napaneebeaver.ca/ernestown-secondary-school-band-spreads-joy-among-local-elementary-schools/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See link</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more information. </span><figure><a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/kingston-area-students-share-love-of-music-with-next-generation" target="_blank" title="Screenshot 2026 02 16 114316"><img src="/images/3467556c-a5ec-4acb-a22d-f296d6cb9c1d" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 16 114316" width="433" height="542" style="width:433px;height:542px;display:inline-block"></a></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><figure><a href="https://napaneebeaver.ca/ernestown-secondary-school-band-spreads-joy-among-local-elementary-schools/" title="Screenshot 2026 02 17 140639"><img src="/images/1dd0b238-9bec-46ee-9051-18d211e4e854" alt="Screenshot 2026 02 17 140639" width="625" height="297" style="width:625px;height:297px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown's BCIP Program in the News- Building Bright Futures</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was also a story about the Building Construction Internship Program featured in a </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11666351/building-bright-futures-building-construction-internship-program-students-help-build-homes/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Global News- Building Bright Futures</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> segment. The video highlighted the program's project and completion of their 103rd house, and interviewed BCIP teacher Mr. Fisher as well as grade 12 students Phoenix Burley and Garver Bradford. We are so proud of these students and their commitment to a career in the trades! Watch clip </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11666351/building-bright-futures-building-construction-internship-program-students-help-build-homes/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. As well, Garver Bradford, Natsuki Ono, and Mr. Fisher were profiled in an article from the Kingston Whig Standard discussing the program's plans for the second semester including the upcoming LDSB Skills Competition held February 26-27 at St. Lawrence College. Check it out </span><a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/building-a-future-for-limestone-district-students-through-construction" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><figure><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11666351/building-bright-futures-building-construction-internship-program-students-help-build-homes/" target="_blank" title="BCIP"><img src="/images/8244bd34-64ee-4672-9733-3504c86956c1" alt="BCIP" width="432" height="212" style="width:432px;height:212px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Awesome Opportunity for </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girl's SysTEM Mentorship</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls SySTEM Mentorship</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- a non-profit organization based in Canada that strives to bridge the gap between men and women in STEM. We believe that early intervention at a young age is critical for young women interested in STEM. The program provides a </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">space for encouragement and aims to increase diversity in the STEM workforce by pairing self-identifying young women in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) with professional mentors from a diverse range of STEM fields. In doing so, mentees can gain first-hand knowledge of STEM early on, which we believe is vital in building the confidence to succeed in the future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of the benefits of becoming a mentee include</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Free one-on-one mentoring with a professional in STEM</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access to monthly workshops and events to further your STEM interest </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A platform to connect with other like-minded individuals&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications to become a mentee for the Winter 2026 program year are now open.&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply to become a mentee </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScnYY_NkTuNGlJLbhxp9DGg39G73pnx1iXRJNbWTewPGJQUhw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C25816b040e30463df72608de68e04f88%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639063509810124843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Vp53mEGv9rbttyvtE66xAV%2Brb8L2gsyfkfNm8W8lVkM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Although the program targets self-identifying young women, it is open to students of any gender. We ask that mentees are able to commit 1-2 hours a month. Our program is hybrid, therefore we provide virtual and in-person opportunities to accommodate everyone.&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mentee applications close on February 27, 2026.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mentees will be paired with the mentor that we see most fitting based on shared interests and goals, hobbies, and overall compatibility. More information can be found on their</span><a href="https://www.girlsystemmentorship.com/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><figure><a href="https://www.girlsystemmentorship.com/" target="_blank" title="Girls Mentee"><img src="/images/2c412c35-6b2d-47ee-99be-7e9ba63b4637" alt="Girls Mentee" width="388" height="680" style="width:388px;height:680px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Programming for Families - Extend a Family</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please find below programming and contact info for Extend a Family in Napanee including both their Saturday programming and March Break camp. </span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.eafkingston.com/napanee-programs" title="Extend a Family Napanee invites you to join us for"><img src="/images/69f019a9-0483-407e-85f4-bc7f280b4826" alt="Extend a Family Napanee invites you to join us for" width="558" height="722" style="width:558px;height:722px;display:inline-block"></a></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><figure><a href="https://www.eafkingston.com/napanee-programs" title="February Super Saturdays"><img src="/images/3471c8b7-f25f-4687-9310-591ee543a436" alt="February Super Saturdays" width="494" height="720" style="width:494px;height:720px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Free Webinar for Families- Supporting Youth Mental Health</span><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1k&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151569649588%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=daZjQBR%2FGP6c3UliisdS5Sp%2BNBMBLLHQFv9XGYYaQMc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1k. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free webinar series</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;as part of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151569667230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=258PSMnUAXAw44EE8XpPLDZ%2FJTWzfIg7U7uqt2Arml8%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</strong></b></u></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151569684324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SlYxMTOeAqiJfDteQIBoQrO7sbs4SkCgqkdlkYRZb9U%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw1E. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning Hub</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.&nbsp;We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ balanced device use&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ vaping&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ body image&nbsp;</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">✅ anxiety&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sessions run March-June.</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwdsb86405.acemlna.com%2Flt.php%3Fx%3D4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw10&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C793a1591a7a64b0ab0fa08de6a5e7cd8%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639065151569700858%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=95e18DpVsz%2FySfVbN3AvE%2FGUUNyvRGy8c%2FELKfKni7M%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://hwdsb86405.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5U3jM6KKsyNHIUBSg~a2mjt9vv-g1jaTJIXPL65J~_Ey7xOlr23Mn-RVfjDZo2nfEIYGg6HCKyNyYWOZw10. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register for free today</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Event- Braiding Sweetgrass Seminar </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All are invited to a talk on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Community Evening with Author Monique Gray Smith</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, taking place on March 12, 2026 at Queen’s University. This special evening is led by the Limestone District School Board Indigenous Education Team in partnership with the Limestone Learning Foundation and Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education. We are pleased to welcome Monique Gray Smith, who will provide an in-person public talk inspired by her book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults, an adaptation of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This gathering will bring together educators, families, students, Indigenous partners, teacher candidates, and community members to reflect on care, reciprocity, and connection to land and one another.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><figure><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/event/community-evening-with-author-monique-gray-smith--20260212173734" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/images/26504b77-de66-4f86-a96d-8255c97e5004" alt="2026 02 12 Monique Gray Smith Facebook Instagram" width="408" height="408" style="width:408px;height:408px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For Information: Summer 2026 Travel for Credit: Grade 10 Civics and Careers in the Canadian Maritimes</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board is excited to share that we have partnered with EF Tours Travel for Credit program again this summer.&nbsp;Students currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9 can earn their Civics and Careers credits this summer by participating&nbsp;in three weeks of virtual (asynchronous) learning plus one week of travel with EF Tours with stops in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer School Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24, 2026&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel Dates:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Wednesday, July 8 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eftours.ca%2Ftour-website%2F3029510AX&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C72a8872895614b79ed4808de6e2c91ca%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639069334934177634%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q6XJO4WEY%2FwaN0h9dj6WnDB%2BtiTVvlc9DHpZXH0LUUc%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/3029510AX. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Maritimes Trip website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;for&nbsp;additional&nbsp;information, or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frsvp.eftours.ca%2Fhkdhxy2%3Futm_source%3Dptk_meeting_1%26_gl%3D1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA.&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C72a8872895614b79ed4808de6e2c91ca%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639069334934209830%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nw2SeIkVvOtvgHKJotHWNGwSRadYP5bvRnFN92SJC4A%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&amp;_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">join us for an upcoming virtual information session</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to learn more about this exciting opportunity. The session will cover everything you need to know about summer school dates, structure, travel dates, destinations, itineraries, pricing, and more.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel for Credit Information Session&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Thursday, February 27, 2026&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Online Teams Meeting&nbsp;Families must register online in advance for the Information Session:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frsvp.eftours.ca%2Fhkdhxy2%3Futm_source%3Dptk_meeting_1%26_gl%3D1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA.&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chamiltons%40limestone.on.ca%7C72a8872895614b79ed4808de6e2c91ca%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639069334934239778%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JBzvBnMAqY%2FMXeyHip4Z2JXkZMQ6SR%2FZ7FrpjMcPnXI%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://rsvp.eftours.ca/hkdhxy2?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1&amp;_gl=1*sram2m*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzEwMDUwNDYuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1Jb3MzTzVJUFhrZ01WREZuX0FSMnZUUm1fRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xOUWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*OTU0NTk4NzA2LjE3Njg1NzQwMDEuMTkxNzA3OTA4MC4xNzcxMDA1MzQ3LjE3NzEwMDUzNDc.*_ga*MjExMTE0NjU0MS4xNzY4NTc0MDAx*_ga_9JLH500JCE*czE3NzEwMDUzNDkkbzUkZzEkdDE3NzEwMDU2MjckajQkbDAkaDA.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register today!</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask Questions:&nbsp;If you have questions, contact&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:%20summer912@limestone.on.ca" title="mailto:%20summer912@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Myers by e-mail.</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><figure><a href="https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/3029510AX" target="_blank" title="d6574007 d83a 4aa4 87ed a45579623fc1"><img src="/images/47bab394-2a67-4b41-9937-5959d871b716" alt="d6574007 d83a 4aa4 87ed a45579623fc1" width="749" height="749" style="width:749px;height:749px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Night- What a Night! </strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown staff and students had a great time connecting with the next group of incoming Eagles last week at our Grade 8 Information Evening. We were proud to showcase our excellent academic programming, sports teams, clubs, and other extracurricular opportunities available at Ernestown. Incoming families are welcome to direct any questions to Ms. Hamilton at hamiltons@limestone.on.ca. See below for some great images from the evening! Please find below programming from Extend a Family in Napanee including their Saturday programming as well as March Break camp. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2a5e4b34-bd11-4bc2-8d44-af471eff617d" alt="Spin Wheel" width="803" height="602" style="width:803px;height:602px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/e30928d3-3c86-4331-b699-bb87d47225a8" alt="image (3)" width="807" height="563" style="width:807px;height:563px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1cb82061-bea7-450c-aef8-4aeabe7744c9" alt="Book Club" width="800" height="600" style="width:800px;height:600px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/30c7caf4-32e8-48e9-bd53-5978c7f21f9b" alt="Athletics" width="798" height="599" style="width:798px;height:599px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b618a33c-ab39-4ac9-ba9b-7973aa31233a" alt="Expanded Opportunities" width="798" height="758" style="width:798px;height:758px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/6b5b2f8b-5b7a-421b-b579-03b326d18bf6" alt="Limestone International Education" width="795" height="596" style="width:795px;height:596px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5f647d3a-a9ab-4d63-9c9e-6ec82b2864c0" alt="ESS staff members standing behind a table with popcorn" width="794" height="666" style="width:794px;height:666px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/21849af5-94a5-46f3-8545-dbc4aca04b68" alt="Students Standing with Football Equipment" width="796" height="667" style="width:796px;height:667px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/5dba38f6-a3eb-44d5-a698-ce22c706b720" alt="Students standing with ESS mascot" width="796" height="667" style="width:796px;height:667px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/8efeb67b-b56c-451d-9004-2a35ec7dc4b5" alt="1C394061 0F52 419D B7A6 756F3A1F1797" width="794" height="596" style="width:794px;height:596px;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;">At a Glance- Events Coming up at Ernestown Intermediate &amp; Secondary School</span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 17: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Rec Team)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 18: Keys Event (for grade 9 &amp; 10 Classes), EISS Parent Council Meeting, 6:30pm in the Commons (all are welcome!) </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 19: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Girls Team) &amp; Grade 9 Geography Field Trip to Queen's (Tilley)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 20: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Comp Team)</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 23: Gould Lake Trip (Parsons &amp; Nolan)</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25-Thursday, February 26: Limestone Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College </span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 4: St. Lawrence College Visit for students interested in SLC</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16-20: March Break</span><br></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kind regards, </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Administration</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello Ernestown Intermediate &amp; Secondary School families, </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are just a few updates as we head into the second term for intermediate families and semester two for secondary families. Jason Quenneville was in last week to work with two intermediate classes on food/kitchen hygiene and knife skills.&nbsp;The students practiced these skills while chopping veggies, and grating&nbsp; cheese to make some loaded nachos.&nbsp; The group will take these skills and reinvest them into their French class theme of Pizza, students will be making personal pizzas and will have to order their ingredients in French. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All secondary students can review their exams this Friday, February 6th during our scheduled exam return time. Report cards for intermediate and secondary students will go home on Friday, February 13th. We look forward to a wonderful term ahead! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Night- This Thursday, February 5th, You're Invited! </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are proud to host our incoming grade 9 families at our upcoming Grade 8 Information Evening scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:30pm. We're excited to showcase the wonderful things happening at Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School. Strong relationships are at the heart of our work—they create the trust and confidence students need to take risks, engage deeply in learning, and grow as capable learners and responsible citizens. At Ernestown, belonging and high expectations go hand‑in‑hand. We believe all students can achieve at high levels when given the right opportunities and support. We are proud to be the small school with a big heart.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/a92f5138-2089-4377-8b35-58f417096639" alt="Grade 8 Night, Feb 2025 Programme" width="576" height="745" style="width:576px;height:745px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Semester Two- Medical Plans of Care</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We continue to look for Medical Plans of Care for all students with </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">prevalent medical conditions</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We will share the information shared with us last semester with this term's teachers, but if you have not filled out a medical form this year, please do so and pass it into the main office of Ernestown. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to this Semester's Building Construction Internship Program (BCIP) </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last week, our BCIP students held their Open House to celebrate their hard work in partnership with Brookland Fine Homes. The BCIP Program has been running for 30+ years with over 103 Homes built in the Kingston and Loyalist area. Ernestown is proud to host students from across Limestone District School Board in this program with many students continuing their learning to pursue a job in the skilled trades. We look forward to seeing continued development on the house in the second semester when the next group of builders arrive! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See this semester's team below: Teacher- Dan Fisher, Garver Bradford, Benjamin Prowse, Sawyer Thompson, Gavin Baker, Kaleb Rooyakers, Ahmad Al Mousa, and Phoenix Burley. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><img src="/images/9f1a7467-e6a0-4b98-860e-8fbfba21e6f6" alt="BCIP1" width="536" height="474" style="width:536px;height:474px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/ab426e64-7aee-4ae1-ab27-5e9044175dd6" alt="BCIP" width="613" height="460" style="width:613px;height:460px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Spotlight: Ahmad Al Mousa's OYAP Signing!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BCIP student Ahmad&nbsp;Al&nbsp;Mousa&nbsp;has become a newly signed Automotive Service Technician apprentice!&nbsp; Ahmad has spent this semester in an OYAP placement at Kingston Toyota, working under the guidance of their Operations Manager, Curt Moeller.&nbsp; Way to go, Ahmad!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41d712a3-b6f2-446d-8ded-d70e86cbef3b" alt="Ahamd and Curt Inking a Deal" width="500" height="677" style="width:500px;height:677px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/0dcd1439-0b03-4eaf-8546-bdc2f62ed5e3" alt="Ahmad and Curt Tool Chest" width="571" height="677" style="width:571px;height:677px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Update: Youth Imagine the Future Contest</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to Adi Whittaker &amp; Divyesh Jeyaprathesha who were both finalists for Kingston's </span><a href="https://youthimaginethefuture.com/about-us" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth Imagine the Future</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Contest. Shout out to Divyesh for coming in 2nd in his writing category. Way to go! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8bf46ed2-a203-4750-9577-94c8c1e8b7b6" alt="IMG 8007" width="513" height="684" style="width:513px;height:684px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/714bc485-b890-486d-90ad-252adc9bfa56" alt="IMG 8009" width="513" height="684" style="width:513px;height:684px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Intermediate Volleyball- Way to Go Ernestown!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coach Ohayon and Lamarre are very proud of the boys and girls' volleyball team! Both teams finished 3</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>rd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;in their division. A big thank you to our volunteer coach, Tom Westendorp! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/062d3754-e485-4b71-b0c3-5c3c4bec6161" alt="IMG 7883" width="504" height="624" style="width:504px;height:624px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/919b2ebe-64d9-406d-bf4b-27ae7c6703dd" alt="IMG 7731" width="731" height="625" style="width:731px;height:625px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Message from KFL&amp;A </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Day is a great time to get outside to enjoy the view. As well, Immunizations need to be up to date through the health unit. Please see the links below for help with this.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f17dcc4-d440-41e6-92c6-2d453dc3d06e" alt="2026 01 19 Snow Over It Secondary Newsletter Insert" width="421" height="601" style="width:421px;height:601px;display:inline-block;float:left"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/a332c879-9af2-41b1-af2b-3057ccfff6bb" alt="2026 01 09 Attention Reporting Lifespan KFLA" width="373" height="617" style="width:373px;height:617px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Intermediate Students- Spring Registration is Open for Ernestown Intermediate &amp; Secondary School </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate students are already registered for grade 9 with Ernestown Secondary. Please connect with Ms. Hamilton (hamiltons@limestone.on.ca) for any questions about registering. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/023dd39b-f6c7-4577-a277-64ca2794c1fa" alt="2026 01 07 Secondary Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 2" width="423" height="698" style="width:423px;height:698px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><img src="/images/1172647f-0237-4569-b9f6-9fe001c746c4" alt="2026 01 07 Secondary Student Registration E Newsletter Graphic 1" width="432" height="697" style="width:432px;height:697px;display:inline-block"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At a Glance- Events Coming up at Ernestown Intermediate &amp; Secondary School</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 3: First day of Semester Two Classes</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 5: Grade 8 Night, 6:30pm at Ernestown </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 13: Intermediate &amp; Secondary Report Cards go Home</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 16: Family Day (no classes)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, February 17: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Rec Team)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 18: Keys Event (for grade 9 &amp; 10 Classes)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, February 19: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Girls Team) &amp; Grade 9 Geography Field Trip to Queen's (Tilley)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, February 20: LESSA Basketball Tournament at Queen's (Intermediate Comp Team)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 23: Gould Lake Trip (Parsons &amp; Nolan)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, February 25-Thursday, February 26: Limestone Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 4: St. Lawrence College Visit for students interested in SLC</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16-20: March Break</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kind regards, </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Administration</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The revised Semester 1 Exam Schedule is available below, effective January 26, 2026 </span></p></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"><img src="/images/ab70c45e-de1f-4c92-bf01-02a6bd184a66" alt="Exam Schedule Revised Jan 26" 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"><img src="/images/8d3d93a7-a036-4e65-bef6-f0913bb86863" alt="Pg 2 Jan 26" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></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>