2026-2027 School Year Calendar
The Limestone District School Board is developing the 2026-2027 school year calendar. With Labour Day falling later than usual in 2026, the creation of a balanced and consistent calendar has presented more challenges than in typical years.
We continue to receive inquiries about the possibility of introducing a fall break. During the 2023–2024 school year, students, families, staff, and community members were surveyed on this topic. Due to the way the calendar year falls and contractual agreements, implementing a fall break is not something we are able to consider for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
In collaboration with our coterminous boards—the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board—we have prepared four calendar options for consideration. We are seeking feedback from members of the Limestone community to help guide our final decision.
Option 1 Overview:
· First Day of School: September 1, 2026
· Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
· March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
· Last Day of School: June 24, 2027
· Professional Activity Days:
o August 31, 2026
o September 25, 2026
o October 26, 2026
o November 27, 2026
o January 29, 2027
o May 31, 2027
o June 25, 2027
· Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 1 (PDF)
Option 2 Overview:
· First Day of School: September 2, 2026
· Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
· March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
Please note, March 12 is a Board Holiday
· Last Day of School: June 28, 2027
· Professional Activity Days:
o September 1, 2026
o October 26, 2026
o November 20, 2026
o January 29, 2027
o April 23, 2027
o May 31, 2027
o June 29, 2027
· Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 2 (PDF)
Option 3 Overview:
· First Day of School: September 8, 2026
· Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
· March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
· Last Day of School: June 29, 2027
· Professional Activity Days:
o September 3, 2026
o September 4, 2026
o October 26, 2026
o November 27, 2026
o February 2, 2027
o May 31, 2027
o June 30, 2027
· Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 3 (PDF)
Option 4 Overview:
· First Day of School: September 8, 2026
Please note that Friday, September 4, 2026, is a Board Holiday
· Winter Break: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027
· March Break: March 15 to 19, 2027
· Last Day of School: June 29, 2027
· Professional Activity Days:
o September 2, 2026
o September 3, 2026
o October 26, 2026
o February 2, 2027
o April 16, 2027
o May 31, 2027
o June 30, 2027
· Click here to view School Year Calendar – Option 4 (PDF)
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will remain open until February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Survey link: bit.ly/20262027SchoolYearCalendar
If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please contact your administrator and a hard copy will be provided.
Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Family Literacy Day and Lions' Literacy Week
Tuesday, January 27 is Family Literacy Day. Family Literacy Day is dedicated to raising awareness around the importance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family. The theme of this year’s Family Literacy Day is ‘Make Mealtime Family Time’. To support Family Literacy Day, families are encouraged to visit the following link, Family Literacy Day, for fun activities and resources.
Our Loughborough Lions will recognize the importance of reading and writing during our Lions' Literacy Week from January 26 to January 30. On Tuesday, January 27, we encourage all our Lions to dress up as their favourite book character. Throughout the week, there are many fun activities planned for our Lions.
Winter Weather Outdoor Clothing
With the winter weather, comes colder and wetter weather conditions. When deciding if students will go outside for recess, we follow the Public Health extreme cold guidelines. Generally, if the temperature is forecast to be -25C or -28C with the windchill, children are kept inside. If the temperatures are below this threshold, we will try to make it outside for recess. It is important that students come to school with the appropriate outdoor clothing including: winter coat, snow pants, boots, mitts/gloves and a toque.
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Host an International Student
Limestone is proud of our long tradition of hosting students from other countries. The demand for Kingston, and Canada, as a learning destination is rapidly growing. Students from over 15 different countries are here now staying with great homestay families in Limestone. Our International Education team is looking for more families to become homestay hosts to great international students.
We currently have 19 students on our waiting list that have applied to Limestone for 2026-2027 and need a home. They range from one semester to one year stays and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy and Denmark.
Host families will be paid a tax-free monthly stipend to host students. All students in the program attend local intermediate or secondary schools and range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Our International Education team works hard to make a great match for your family, that can last a lifetime.
Families can learn more by visiting Limestone’s International Education website or phoning the International Education offices at 613-544-7745 ext. 288.
Girls Inc. PA Day Camp
KFLA Public Health Vaccine Clinic
SHS Youth and Money Workshop
LPS Talize Fundraiser
We are excited to announce a new fundraiser happening from now until the end of May 2026! We have partnered with Talize Kingston to raise money for student activities. For those who are not familiar with Talize, they are a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer with an outlet in Kingston's West End (near Reid's Dairy).
How do we make money? Talize weighs donations that are made in support of LPS and will give us 20 cents per pound of clothing and housewares, and 10 cents per pound of media (books, CDs etc.). Donations must be given to an attendant at the donation centre during open hours (around the right side of the building) and you must mention that it is in support of Loughborough Public School's fundraiser.
See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.
Lost and Found- Team ROAR
We have many items in our Lost and Found. Please visit Team ROAR to see if any items in our Lost and Found belong to your child.
Piano Lessons at LPS
Carolyn Schaub, who has been teaching piano at LPS and in the region since 2006, will be offering piano lessons at LPS again this year during the school day. Her goal is to instill the love of making music. Her teaching philosophy and the curricula she uses, can be found at www.carolynscreative.com. The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please emailcmschaub@sympatico.ca or call (613)376-6207.
News from our Loughborough School Council
Our SAC meetings are always open, and we’d love to see new faces get involved. If you have questions, ideas, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Leonard at stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com
Our next SAC meeting is on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00.
Hot Lunch
Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week. New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers & Fries. Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight. Place your order at https://www.school-day.com
Late or Cancelled Buses
At times, our school buses are cancelled or late to pick up students in the morning or late to school to pick up students at the end of the day. If your child’s bus is late, please visit www.triboard.ca and click on Delays and Cancellations to check on the status of your child’s bus. As well, you can download the BusPlanner Delays app on your phone. Once you have downloaded the app, you can register to receive bus updates for Loughborough Public School. Once you are registered, you will receive notifications regarding your child(ren)'s bus status if they are delayed or cancelled.
Week at a Glance
Week of January 26 to January 30
- LPS Literacy Week
Monday, January 26 Day 1
Tuesday, January 27 Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
- Senior Boys' A Basketball Team- Mini Tournament
- Family Literacy Day
- Dress Up As Your Favourite Book Character
Wednesday, January 28 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Subs
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
- Senior Girls' A Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Boys' B Basketball Team- Game
Thursday, January 29 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Senior Girls' B Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Boys' A Basketball Team- Game
- Palmer and Miller/Kanellos/Teepell Field Trip
Friday, January 30 Day
- PA Day
Looking Ahead
Month of February
- Black History Month
Monday, February 2
- Term 2 Begins
Tuesday, February 3
- Senior Boys' B Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Girls' A and B Basketball Teams- Game
Wednesday, February 4
- Grad Photos
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
- Senior Girls' A Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Boys' B Basketball Team- Game
Thursday, February 5
- Senior Girls' B Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Boys' A and B Basketball Teams- Game
Friday, February 6
- LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Monday, February 9
- Senior Boys' A Basketball Team- Game
- Senior Girls' A Basketball Team- Game
- Hulton and Frank Classes- Field Trip
Tuesday, February 10
- SAC Meeting at 6:00
- Senior Boys' B Basketball Team- Game
Wednesday, February 11
- Senior Boys' A and B Basketball Teams- Game
Thursday, February 12
- Senior Boys' A and B Basketball Teams- Game
- Senior Girls' A Basketball Team- Game
Friday, February 13
- First Term Report Cards Go Home
Monday, February 16
- Family Day Holiday
Monday, February 23
- Rowley, Campbell, Woogh and Sinclair Classes- Field Trip
Friday, February 27
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive