Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Hello Lynx Families!
We are down to the final three weeks of the 2025-2026 school year and the students and staff are busier than ever with putting final touches on their learning and beginning to celebrate all that they have achieved! The following paragraphs describe what is happening around the school!
The Southview ATOM and BANTAM/INTERMEDIATE School Track Team travelled to the Invista Centre on Tuesday June 2nd to compete in the Region 1 Qualifier. The results were impressive with many students putting in top notch performances and qualifying for the District Championships which will take place next week on Tuesday June 9th, 2026. As a matter of fact, Southview PS will be sending a team of approximately 40 students to the District Championships. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches on a terrific competition and best of luck to those who are competing on June 9th!
Mr. Morrow has been coaching both the Recreational and Competitive Ultimate Frisbee Teams but he will be away on the Grade 8 Grad Trip on the day of the tournament so Ms. Hutcheson and Ms. Myers will be taking over coaching responsibilities on his behalf. Thank you toMr. Morrow for the time you have dedicated to preparing these teams for competition and to Ms. Hutcheson and Ms. Myers for ensuring that our students will be able to participate! The teams will be heading to the John Machin Soccer Pitch in Kingston on June 11th, 2026 to test their skills against other schools. Good luck to all athletes and coaches!
Our Grade 3 & 6 students have mostly finished their participation in the EQAO assessment process and there is much positivity from both staff and students in terms of how it went. EQAO provides the province, our Board and the school with a snapshot of our progress in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy. We use this information to plan programming, professional learning and to provide direction with respect to our school improvement plans and goals. We are looking forward to using the information from these assessments to build on the excellence that already exists in our school!
The Welcome to Kindergarten at Southview PS event took place on the evening of June 3rd, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and it was a terrific evening of information, activities and included a first school bus ride for many students. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the next generation of Southview students in September!
Preparations for the 2026-2027 School Year
We are in the midst of the school structure, staffing and class organization processes for next year. We know that we will be working through a number of changes next year and this will impact how we organize each class. Information regarding your child's class placement and class teacher will be made via an email that will be sent to all families in August, approximately one week prior to the first day of school. We recognize that this is different from previous years but our new practice will align us with the process as it takes place in most other schools within the LDSB. More importantly, it will allow us time to consider adjusting class structures over the summer as we adapt to any changes or additions that occur during the summer months. We work very hard to balance many aspects of school life when we are organizing classes and staff. Each change has a knock on effect and we adjust accordingly. Once we announce classes in August, most changes should be accounted for as opposed to announcing in June and then having to notify families in the summer that plans have changed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the success of all students and staff at Southview PS.
We are announcing the retirements of two of our most valued teachers! Melinda Gillam and Monica McLeod will be retiring from 30+ years of teaching at the end of June. We will be celebrating with Melinda and Monica over the coming weeks and wishing them all the very best the world has to offer in the years to come!
Have a wonderful last few weeks of the school year everyone and take some time to brief the info graphics below which contain information regarding fantastic opportunities of both students and parents/guardians!
Safety Reminder
Please remember that drivers must come to a complete stop when a pedestrian crossing light (walking person or flashing hand/orange hand) is active, yielding the entire roadway until pedestrians safely reach the other side.
Help us keep our students and their family members safe!
Please note the announcements/info posters in the sections below regarding the following topics/events/opportunities:
- The Hot Lunch Schedule contains the dates for the rest of the school year.
- Paul Davis, an expert in Cyber Safety and Security will be speaking at the Limestone Education Centre on Friday June 5th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Paul is an extremely engaging speaker with a powerful message regarding keeping our kids safe online.
- Kindergarten Registration is now open within the Limestone District School Board and at Southview PS. See the announcement below and in the news links on the right hand side.
- Public Health has provided their regular bulletin for our Newsletter. This month's topic is looking after the well-being of our young people.
- The Maltby Centre has provided an updated wealth of information regarding their family and child support services, programs and workshops for Spring 2026.
- Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School. Information regarding the process our Grade 8 students will follow to ensure a successful transtion to high school can be found below!
- Free Eye Exams (Free Glasses for Students in Kindergarten). For more information, visit the Kingston, Lennox and Addington Public Health website at the URL indicated in the graphic below.
We have placed all of the items from our LOST and FOUND on tables displayed in the sunshine hallway. Please take an opportunity to check the tables if your children are missing clothes and other items. Many our young people leave clothes behind in many different places! In order to prevent loss, labelling your children's clothing is highly recommended!
Just a reminder to all families that Southview PS is a scent-free site. Some of our students and staff are very sensitive to strong scents which can affect their health and well-being. Please help us to ensure that all members of our community are avoiding strongly scented products when attending Southview PS. Thank you!
John Ricci, Allison Gladu and the Southview Learning Team!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER!
Dear Southview Families,
Thank you SO much for all of your support during the Junp Rope for Heart Fundraiser!
WE RAISED $1975.00!
As a result of the generosity of the Southview PS community, we were able to virtually DOUBLE our goal of raising $1000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation!
Well done, Southview Community!
Allie St-Laurent
Core French Teacher
Southview Public School
Our SAC Sponsored School Carnival will take place on
Friday June 12, 2026 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family and have a wonderful evening of food, fun and excitement!
Games/Raffles/Food/Exhibits/Friends
See you there!
We have a huge collection of Lost and Found clothing which we will put on display in our "Sunshine Hall" (close to the washrooms). Please have a look through the lost items while you are here!
What's Ahead...
June 2026
June 9 District Track and Field Event (CaraCo Field, Kingston)
June 12 School Council Carnival Event!
June 22 Grade 8 Graduation
June 24 Final Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning Documents Distributed to Families
June 25 Last Day of School for Students
September 2026
September 2 First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year
Hot Lunch Schedule
Thank you to the School Advisory Committee and our parent volunteers for organizing the Hot Lunch Program! Here is the schedule for the rest of the year:
CYBER-SAFETY AND SECURITY PRESENTATION
Annual Soap Box Derby Event
STEPS Parent Workshops
Kindergarten Registration
Parenting
Dental Care
Young People and Well Being - Public Health
The Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School
Dear Families and Students,
The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is an exciting milestone in a student’s educational journey. To help students transition smoothly to secondary school, an extensive planning process takes place between December and August.
December - February | March - June | July - August |
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Students will be automatically transferred to their home secondary school based on their current elementary school. You can find your child’s designated secondary school by visiting the Tri-Board Eligibility Lookup triboard.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility and entering your home address.
Students who wish to attend a Limestone secondary school outside their designated home school area must first complete registration and course selection at their designated school.
Families should then contact the requested secondary school directly to apply. If the application is accepted, your student’s course selections will transfer to the new school. Students applying will be placed on a waitlist and may be admitted before the start of Grade 9 if space becomes available. Transportation is not provided for students not attending their designated school.
Families of students with exceptional learning needs are encouraged to connect with their elementary school team to discuss programming options and supports for the transition to high school.
The Limestone District School Board offers Choices at 9 programs including Academic Arts Enriched Program (AAEP), Advanced Placement Preparatory Program, International Baccalaureate, and Bayridge Computer Science Program (BCSP). If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s elementary school or the school location of the Choices at 9 program. See key application dates below:
Applications due | Accepted students will be notified | Students to confirm acceptances |
January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
Secondary school guidance counsellors are a helpful resource for learning about programs, course pathways, and available supports and are available to families with students entering Grade 9.
Students and families are also encouraged to use myBlueprint to:
- Plan and select courses
- Explore occupations and post-secondary options
- Record important information and reflections
Students and families should feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance whenever needed.
Maltby Centre Support for Students and Families
Maltby Resources:
- Maltby Workshops at a Glance Spring 2026
- Maltby Mental Health Services Spring 2026
- Maltby Foundational Services Spring 2026
Eyeglasses for Children
Reporting Absences
All student absences should be reported through the SafeArrival system. Please do not call the school directly to report an absence. You can use the SchoolMessenger app, the Safe Arrival website, or the toll free number (1-855-257-9349) to record an absence.
You can find more information by clicking on the following link: Reporting Absences
Southview Swag
If you want to start the year showing off your school colours, checkout what's available at:https://specialtytrophies.ca/4g/SouthviewPSApparel/
If you have any questions, contributions or suggestions for our School Advisory Committe, they can be contacted at the following e-mail address: sviewsac@gmail.com
Our first meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year will tentatively take place on September 24th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Southview Library.
KFL&A Public Health
The KLF&A Public Health website is an invaluable source for parent/guardians and families with respect to family health and welfare. Please use the link provided below to explore the topics and resources available through KFL&A.
School Mental Health Ontario
Check out some of the Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Families