le jeudi 28 mai 2026
Welcomed back Mr James Bonham-Carter who is the FSS/Acadie principal for the remainder of the school year. We have entered the VERY BUSY time of the year. Have a look through this long but very informative newsletter so you can keep up to date on all that will happen in the last 19 days of school! ~ Sarah
An important message from Principal Bonham-Carter and Vice-Principal Lasko:
Students who are not on the Acadie track and field team are not permitted to attend the track and field meet during the school day on June 3rd or June 9th. Any non-team members who are in attendance at the meet, and are not directly supervised by their own parent/guardian, will be reported as absent. LESSA coordinators will contact school administrators and parents to have them picked up.
RKY IMPORTANT Details
Medication email coming soon: Students who take prescription medication must have a consent form for this medication to be given at camp. Please complete and return ASAP.
Swimming Survey Email coming soon: Please complete this survey ASAP. Students are not permitted to swim if their survey is incomplete.
Here's all students need for the grade 7 trip to RKY: Kit List 2026
Acadie Heritage Fair
Students in Mme Johnson’s Grade 8 History classes -8E1, 8E2, and 8E3 - impressed this week as they presented their Heritage Fair projects to classes 7E1, 7E3, and 7E4. It was wonderful to see them confidently share their research and passion for their chosen topics with younger students. Bravo to all our young historians for their hard work and leadership!
Kingston Regional Heritage Fair
Congratulations to the Grade 8 students from 8E1, 8E2, and 8E3 who chose to submit their projects to the Kingston Regional Heritage Fair. Students spent an engaging and informative day at Queen’s University, connecting with representatives from local museums and sharing their impressive historical research. Several members of our Acadie community earned special recognition:
- Matthew D — Archives of Ontario Award
- Sydney L — Ontario Historical Society Award
- Noyan P — Silver Medal, French Division
- Mme Johnson — Executive Award for Teachers
A heartfelt congratulations to all participants for your hard work, curiosity, and enthusiasm. You represented Acadie with pride and excellence!
Grade 7 Community Music Concert and Celebration - Save the Date!
On Friday June 19th, 8:15am-2:30pm, all Acadie grade 7 students will be exploring our city through the lenses of French, History, and Community, and will be sharing their music skills with family and community members! The day will be divided into three sections; students will share an instrumental music performance for spectators, enjoy a scavenger hunt downtown, and “dîner au CENTRE-ville” (lunch out downtown). This is a wonderful opportunity to apply our French, History and Music learning to authentic activities. We will be travelling to and from Acadie using Kingston Transit - a lesson on how to use the bus will be integrated in our travel.
Grade 8 Music Celebration - Join us!
Parents, supporters and music fans are invited to the Grade 8 music end-of-year concert June 2nd at 9:00AM in the cafeteria. - M Wiens
FSS Band Featuring Acadie Students at Wonderland's Festival
of Music
Grade 8 Acadie students who participate in the FSS 100 band were invited to join in for a presentation at the Canada's Wonderland Festival of Music. The group played wonderfully and enjoyed some fun and rides too!
Feel the Beat! FSS Year-End Concert
Join Frontenac students and guest musicians from Acadie as they perform with the Level 100 Band at the Year-End Music Concert. This energetic showcase features a diverse mix of pop, rock, R&B, and musical theatre.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, June 8th
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: The Library
- Admission: Suggested donation of $2 at the door
Skittles/Pride Month
Acadie’s very own Skittles Club is preparing to decorate our halls with some LGBTQIA2S+ representation and educational materials during June, Pride month. Students are also encouraged to attend the Kingston Pride Parade on June 13th at 11:30 am at the Kingston Memorial Centre (303 York Street) to march with LDSB!
Football
Both of Acadie’s football teams delivered outstanding performances at the recent Calvin Cup tournament, showcasing strong effort, teamwork, and growth in every game. We are incredibly proud of the players for their sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day.
The Acadie A team battled their way to an impressive second-place finish, coming just short against Vanier in a hard-fought final. Meanwhile, the Acadie B team finished strong with a great win in their final consolation game.
Fantastic work to all players! ~ Coaches Brown and Ross
Track & Field
The Region 2 track & field meet is on June 3rd, and training continues for our athletes. Practices for jumps and throws have been held during lunch recesses, and sprints (100m and 200m) are held on Mondays after school. Middle and long-distance runners train on Tuesdays at lunchtime and Thursdays after school.
Athletes and their parents are encouraged to look into the public availability of Caraco Field over the weekend, where athletes can go to train for free. The facility is generally open to the public from 7 am-11 pm, except on statutory holidays. Any training done outside of Acadie practices will further benefit our team next week!
-Coaches Benn, Whitmarsh, and Sam
Cafeteria Pop-up
FSS will be running a cafeteria pop up on Monday June 8th in the cafeteria. We will be serving drinks, snacks, baked goods (all for $1) and slider sandwiches (for $ 2.50). It is better if students can bring change (loonies) instead of using a debit card so the line moves faster.
Grade 8 Graduation Details:
Grad rehearsal: Wednesday, June 24th 8:15-10:15 AM
It is imperative for grade 8 students to be present and on time on the morning of June 24th so they can attend the grad rehearsal which will run from 8:15-10:15 AM. This will ensure that all students know what to expect and what their responsibilities will be on the afternoon of grad. Report cards will be handed out at the end of the grad rehearsal and we ask that you do not schedule any appointments until after this time. Parents picking up students early to prepare for grad are asked to inform the office ahead of time by email or phone call or to send a note with your student. Students with permission to sign out directly after graduation rehearsal will do so in the gym with a designated staff member (TBD).
Grad ceremony: Wednesday, June 24th 4:00-5:30 PM in the Frontenac Secondary School gym
Students will be required to arrive no later than 3:45 PM and will proceed to the designated area as directed in the grad rehearsal. Seating is first come, first served, and at this time we do not restrict families to a certain number of guests. No tickets are required. Please prepare to be in a HOT gym for the duration of the ceremony. The ceremony is typically over by 5:30, but that time can flex from year to year depending on the number of graduates we have.
Grad Cruise: Wednesday, June 24th (7:30 PM arrival time) 8:00-10:00 PM (cruise) at Crawford's Wharf
Our grad cruise on the Island Queen will take place from 8:00-10:00 PM and departs from Crawford's Wharf at 1 Brock Street in downtown Kingston. Students must arrive no later than 7:30 PM in order to have attendance done and to board the boat for the 8:00 PM departure. Please allow extra time for parking as the downtown area is very busy during this time. Permission form and associated cost will be posted on school day in June. Cake is provided by the school on the cruise but there is also a snack bar available on board if students would like to bring cash or debit to purchase additional drinks or snacks.
Grade 8 Year End Trip to La Ronde
The Grade 8 end of year trip to La Ronde is fast approaching! Here is the slideshow that was shared with Grade 8 students a few weeks ago: LA RONDE SLIDESHOW 2026 If you have any questions, please reach out to M. Mailloux at maillouxn@limestone.on.ca
Yearbook
If you missed the due date, there are 6 additional copies of the 2026 yearbook for sale on a first come, first served basis. For grade 8s who missed the yearbook last year, there are a few 2025 copies available for $25. See Ms Fitz for either copy. Thank you to head editor Matthew D, Mme Fitz and Mme Chantal for their hard work in getting this year's edition to press!
Frisbee
We are excited that the frisbee season is underway! Practices will take place at lunch. The tournament is scheduled for June 12th.
~ Coaches Brown, Whitmarsh, and Ross
Late Entry French Immersion
E-store for Acadie Merch
https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/moduledelacadie/
Upcoming:
- May 29 - PD Day & goodbye to our teacher Candidates
- June 1 - Ontario Day
- June 2 - Gr. 8 music performance in the AM
- June 3 - Regional Track & Field
- June 8 - FSS/Acadie 100 Band concert 7PM
- June 9 - District Track & Field
- June 9-11 - Gr 7s RKY
- June 12 - Ultimate Frisbee (grade 8s only)
- June 13 - Kingston Pride Parade - 11:30 starting at the Memorial Centre & walking down Princess St
- June 16 - Improv - Think Fast Comedy show 9:45-10:45 in French! & Frontenac SS exams start & PM Author visit for 7E4
- June 17 - future 7L student orientation
- June 18 - future 7E student Orientation - AVPS in the AM, JRHS in the PM & Gould Lake - 8E2 (Johnson), 8E3 (Benn), 7L1 (Sam) + 7L2 (Bronsema)
- June 19 - Downtown day music concert for grade 7s - parents and supporters invited
- June 22 - Gr 8 - la ronde & 7E4 trip & report cards home
- June 24 - Grad & cruise
- June 25 - last day of school
- June 26 - PA day HAPPY SUMMER!
LDSB News
Mental Health Supports
LDSB wishes to highlight the importance of caring for mental health and well-being. Support is available in the community; reaching out to a trusted adult, family member, friend, or support professional can make a meaningful difference when someone is struggling.
- Kids Help Phone – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support across Canada
- Kids Help Phone – Text CONNECT to 686868 or access live chat at kidshelpphone.ca
- Maltby Centre (March 17 Kingston Walk-in Clinic; March 18 Sydenham Walk-in Clinic)
- One Stop Talk – Call 1-855-416-8255 or connect online
- Resolve Counselling Services in Kingston and Napanee
- One Roof Kingston (ages 12 to 25)
- Lennox and Addington Youth Hub (ages 10 to 24)
- In an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department
