Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School

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September 2026

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Posted on 2026-09-25 19:00:31.38 +0000 UTC

Hello Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School families,

It has been a very exciting few weeks around our school! Our students in grades 7-12 have been having a great start to their new classes. Our grades 7,8, and 9 classes travelled to Gould Lake this week. Our Intermediate soccer teams competed in their tournament this week, with our girls team placing first in the tournament, and our boys team placing second. Our secondary sports are underway with girls Field Hockey and boys Varsity Volleyball. We also have a number of clubs happening with band each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm in the music room, Dungeon's & Dragon's club meets every Monday at 2:30pm in the library, and Improv club runs with Ms. Ellis, and gardening club runs with Ms. Kehl. We encourage all students to come out for new opportunities as we get ready to start the year!

A Message from Boys and Girl's Club Robotics

We offer programs for children and youth ages 4 to 18, covering topics such as coding, robotics, 3D printing, STEAM, environmental science, and more. Programs run for 10 weeks, with 1 session per week lasting 1-2 hours. They are a great opportunity for students to continue exploring STEM, developing new skills, and building confidence outside of school hours. Over the past couple of years, we have delivered more than 50,000 hours of participant learning through our STEM & Robotics Centre. We are proud of the impact these programs have had in our community and are excited to continue providing opportunities for children and youth to explore STEM.

Fall programs begin next week! I have attached a flyer with more information and a blurb below!

See Flyer for more information: Fall 2026 STEM & Robotics Centre Digital Flyer

Drama Field Trip- Come from Away!

On Thursday, October 22, drama students will have the opportunity to attend the Thousand Island's Playhouse's performance of "Come From Away". This tony award-winning musical is based on the events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during the week following the September 11 attacks, when 38 planes, carrying approximately 7,000 passengers, were ordered to land unexpectedly at Gander International Airport. The characters in the musical are based on actual Gander residents and the stranded travelers they housed and fed. Students will also get to attend a Q+A with the cast and crew following the performance. Sign-up for this semester's drama students is in School Day.

Thank you Bath Lions Club!

We are sending a special thank you to the Bath Lions Club for their generous donation to the Ernestown technology department designed to help support students headed into skilled trades!

Bath Lions Club


Medical Plan of Care for Prevalent Medical Conditions 

This message is intended for the families of students with prevalent medical conditions(AP 314) where documentation is needed by the school:

Please read if your student is attending Lancaster Drive Public School and has a medical condition. We are here to support students with medical conditions to fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.

In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your child, we ask that you take the time to complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to each of your children.

All medical forms are accessible through the Limestone District School Board website, click HERE to access all the information and documentation we require

Please note the following:

  • Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your child’s medical condition.
  • Form 311-A General POC
  • Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care
  • Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care
  • Form 311-D -  Asthma Plan of Care
  • Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care
  • Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. 
  • Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. If this applies to your child, please sign, and email the form to the school.
  • Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen. This form is only required for students with Anaphylaxis. If this applies to your child, please sign, and email the form to the school.
  • Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. If this applies to your child, please complete the form, sign, and email the form to the school.

These forms are extremely important for us to receive back from you so that we can support the needs of your child. No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.

In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has their epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter. We appreciate you gathering all this vital information and emailing it back to us in a timely manner so that we can fully support the needs of your student during the upcoming school year.

Supplemental Forms:

Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:

Medication (e.g., pills, inhalers, etc.) must be brought in/signed off by caregivers. Please do not send medication in your student's backpack. 

Please be advised that families must complete a new Medical Plan of Care each year to ensure staff are supporting students with the most accurate and up to date information regarding your students’ medical needs. 

We are happy to support families with anything related to students' medical needs, such as plans of care or medication - please reach out.

At a Glance- Events Coming up at Ernestown Intermediate & Secondary School

  • September 24: Grade 9 Trip to Gould Lake
  • September 24: Carleton University Presentation- Grade 12
  • September 28: St Lawrence College Presentation- Grade 12
  • September 30: Loyalist College Presentation- Grade 12
  • October 2: Terry Fox Run
  • October 16 Early Reports Go Home for grades 9 and 10 and senior students whose credits are in risk + Community Connections Carosel Day+ IEPs Sent home for Grades 7-12
  • October 20 Grade 7/8 Trip to Wynn Farms
  • October 22: Grade 9-12 Parent Teacher Conferences from 6:30-8:00pm in the Cafeteria
  • October 27 PA Day


Kind regards,
Ernestown Administration