February 6 2026 Holsgrove Family Update

W.J. Holsgrove Public School Family Update

February 6th, 2026

Principal's Message

Hello Huskie Families,

The coming weeks are full of exciting events at our school! Our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams are gearing up for their upcoming tournaments, and working very hard to hone their skills. There is a link below which will take you directly to the LESAA website for information regarding sporting events for the remainder of this school year. We will also recognize several important cultural and religious observances, including Ash Wednesday, the start of Ramadan, Chinese New Year., as well as honouring Black History Month throughout February. These events offer meaningful opportunities for learning, reflection, and celebration within our school community, and we’re proud to honour the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place. In addition, we will observe National Pink Shirt Day, reminding students of the importance of standing up against bullying and helping to create a safe, inclusive school community for everyone.

Good News! Wiarton Willie did not see his shadow - fingers crossed for an early Spring!

Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.

J. Cole, Principal

Upcoming Dates

Feb 1- 28 Black History Month

Feb. 14 - Valentines Day

Feb. 16 - Family Day (No School)

Feb. 17 - Lunar New Year

Feb. 17 - Mar. 18 - Ramadan

Feb. 17- Mar. 3 - Chinese New Year

Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday

Feb. 18 - Apr. 2 - Lent

Feb. 25 - National Pink Shirt Day

Mar. 3 - School Council Meeting (details below)

Mar. 4 - Frozen Play Production Matinee 12:00 pm & Evening Show 6:30 pm

Mar. 10 - Dental Screening Kindergarten - Gr. 2

Frozen Production - Save the Date

Mark your calendars... the show date has been set for Wednesday March 4^th for both a matinee at 12:00 pm and an evening show at 6:30 pm. Tickets are now available to purchase through School Day.

Students and staff have been working very hard during lunches and recesses, preparing for the big day. Keep up the great work! We can't wait to see you all on stage.

School Council

The focus of School Council is to meet to discuss events and fundraisers at Holsgrove, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. The support they provide to our students and staff is invaluable.

Our next School Council meeting will be held Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30 in the Gr. 5/6 classroom.

All Holsgrove parents/guardians are invited to join us. Hope to see you there!

Ramadan - Information for Families & Students

During Ramadan, some of our students are fasting and may choose not to eat or drink during nutrition breaks. To help everyone feel comfortable and supported, we will be offering an alternate, quiet space for students who are fasting during these times. This space gives them a chance to relax, read, or spend time with friends away from food areas. We’re proud to support our students’ diverse traditions and appreciate our school community’s kindness and understanding during this special time. Please reach out to the school if you would like more information.

Host an International Student - Be a Part of Kingston's Global Community

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.

Hot Lunch Schedule

Please note that when buses are cancelled due to weather our hot lunch program will also be cancelled for the day. Families will be notified of this by email from the school prior to the start of the school day. Families will be refunded the cost of the lunch for that day.

Bus Cancellations

As we have seen several times already this year, sometimes buses are cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision to cancel buses is made by Triboard, in consultation with Limestone District School Board, early in the morning. This decision may be based on active weather in the morning or forecast weather for later in the day. We will send an email to families in the morning when buses are cancelled, but you can also sign up for notifications at https://triboard.ca/snowdays/. Please remember that if you drive your children to school on inclement weather days our supervision starts at 8:55 a.m. and students must be picked up by 3:30. If they are staying home due to weather or bus related cancellations, please report the absence through SafeArrival to avoid an attendance call. Please note that when buses are cancelled our Hot Lunch program is also cancelled for the day.

Looking for Information Regarding LESAA Sporting Events? Click Here for Up to Date Schedules

2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar