January 23 2026 CBPS Family Update

CBPS Public School Family Update

January 23rd, 2026

Principal's Message

Hello Cougar Families,

We have had a record number of snow days this month due to inclement weather. Hopefully more consistent weather is on the way. We look forward to brighter days ahead and getting back into a steady routine at school! As colder temperatures continue in the coming weeks, please be sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather, including warm coats, hats, boots, and snow pants if needed. We also encourage sending an extra pair of mittens/gloves and socks. Students play outside for two recesses everyday unless there are fridgid temperatures or heavy rain.

Have a wonderful weekend.

J. Cole, Principal

Upcoming Dates

Jan. 29 - Milk Shake & Spirit Day (Dress as your favourite storybook character)

Jan. 30 - PA Day (No School) - Southeast Vaccination Clinic (see poster below)

Feb. 9 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos

Feb. 13 - Term 1 Reports Cards/Communication of Learning sent home

Feb. 16 - Family Day - See posters below from Southeast Public Health

Feb. 20 - Milk Shake Day

Mar. 16-20 - March Break

Apr. 17 - PA Day (No School)

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.

You're Invited: LDSB Black History Month Opening Ceremony
 

When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: LCVI, 153 Van Order Drive, Kingston
 

All students, staff, families, and community members are invited to join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration with food, music, and dancing! Featuring: Kids Zone with "Ruthy's Reading Room," and a performance by Cassel Miles as Josiah Henson.
 

This event is presented by the LDSB and the LCVI BIPOC affinity group. We hope to see you there! 

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.

Daily Schedule

2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar

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.