We’ve had a busy couple of weeks since returning from March Break. We connected with families at Parent/Guardian Night, second semester IEPs were sent home, we recognized the Transgender Day of Visibility, Earth hour, and students participated in the Euclid Math Contest.
Ms. Niemi’s Kinesiology completed a 'Making a Muscle Model' activity to better understand the various layers of a muscle.
On Saturday, March 28th, the Eastern Ontario Chess Tournament was held at Bayridge. Students who participated played 5 chess matches throughout the day. Congratulations to BSS students Christopher Lee who won the Grade 10 Division, and Emerick Sagima who won the Grade 9 Division. Both chess players now advance to the Ontario Chess Championships! Interested in playing chess or learning how to play? The BSS Chess Club meets Wednesdays after school in the Social Sciences Bearpit.
Ecoteam hosted Cookies for Climate Change at the end of March. Due to selling out the first day, the fundraiser was brought back this week. Over 200 cookies were sold! Huge thank you to our Culinary department who made and decorated the cookies. All proceeds will go towards Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre.
Our Guitar Ensemble performed at the Kiwanis Festival and earned a Platinum-level certificate!
The Athletic Council hosted the first annual 3v3 March Madness Basketball Tournament. 18 teams participated at lunch over the past two weeks, culminating in today’s showdown in front of a packed house! Although the 'Fossil Records' (teacher team) won the tournament, the 'Winners' team of Nathan Arnott, Jared Blair, Mac McCaw and Jack Giffin had the best showing for a student team.
Looking Ahead
April 3
Good Friday Holiday
April 6
Easter Monday Holiday
April 9
CEMC Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (Grades 11 & 12)
April 10
Semi-Formal
April 16
OSSLT Spring Write
April 16
Coffeehouse
April 17
PD Day
April 21
School Council Meeting, 6:30 pm
April 22
Earth Day
Reminders
Student Climate Survey
Any student who did not get the opportunity to complete the voluntary, anonymous Student Climate Survey, please take a few minutes (5-10) to fill it out. You will find the link and QR code in the email sent to your LDSB account.
Volunteer Hours for Graduating Students
We still have potential graduates who have not submitted their mandatory 40 community service hours. You cannot graduate without these. Grade 12s - don't leave this too late!
Limestone International Education
Hosting an international student is a meaningful way to bring the world into your home while making a real difference in a young person’s life. Limestone homestay families are carefully matched with students, supported by dedicated Limestone staff, and guided throughout the placement so families are never on their own. Hosting offers cultural exchange, meaningful relationships, and a monthly stipend to help offset costs. Currently we have several students from Germany and Mexico that are looking to attend Bayridge SS and need a family to stay with. Learn more about how hosting works, the supports in place, and why many local families choose to open their homes by visiting: https://internationaled.limestone.on.ca/homestay_program
Road Safety
Please take extra precautions if you choose to drive your child to/from school. We’ve had reports of some fast-driving in our roundabout, and concerns in the Bayridge Public School parking lot, so we kindly ask families to use our school’s parking lot instead and help keep everyone safe during busy pick‑up and drop‑off times. If our roundabout is busy, please avoid blocking the road and park in our parking lot to wait.
For our student pedestrians, please ensure you adhere to traffic rules and common sense, by crossing roads at lights and avoid cutting in front of vehicles.
Code of Conduct
Please see attached for LDSB's Code of Conduct:
Cooperative Education
Bayridge is always looking for new placement opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if your business or organization is interested in hosting a student placement.
Spirit T-Shirt
Yearbooks
This is a reminder that Yearbooks are for Sale! Don't miss out; Get your yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Yearbooks will be on sale until the beginning of May but get your order in soon so you don't forget.
There are two ways to order. You can order your yearbook through your School-Day account, or order directly through Edge Imaging. Please see the attached flyer if you would like to order through Edge.
The cost is the same whether you order through School-Day or Edge Imaging and the yearbook will also be delivered to the school either way in early to mid June.
Please see Mrs. Stewart in the Library Learning Commons if you have any questions.
Edge Imaging – Missed Grad photos?
Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston photography event for grads is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 4 poses in a sash and gown (provided). Receive an emailed proof with codes to purchase your photos. Sit fee is $10 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!
- Dates: April 11th & April 18th, 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)
- Address: 87 Union St., John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231) Kingston, ON
- Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.
Upcoming Events
OSSLT Spring write
Bayridge will host the spring edition of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on Thursday, April 16th 2026! This opportunity is for any students who were absent for the fall session or students looking to rewrite the test. Students who are invited to write should have received a letter outlining the details of the test, how to prepare and where to access additional support. For additional information about the framework of the test, please visit this link. Students are encouraged to prepare by spending time on the online practice test to familiarize themselves with the accessibility features and structure of the online platform.
Additional support for test preparation or for additional questions, please contact our Lead Student Success Teacher Ms. McConnell mcconnellv@limestone.on.ca.
Coffeehouse
Music students will be hosting a cozy campfire themed coffeehouse on Thursday April 16.
Life Beyond School Event
All are welcome! Targeting students diagnosed as having an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder as well as parents, caregivers, community service providers and school personnel. No registration required
Life Beyond School Event 2026 Flyer
Blood Donor Clinic
We are hosting an in-school mobile blood drive on Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-3:30 pm. Interested donors can book their appointment time at Bayridge Secondary School on Friday May 1st. Please see important information attached:
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BSS Charity Golf Tournament
Summer 2026 Travel for Credit: Grade 10 Civics and Careers in the Canadian Maritimes
Summer School Dates: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24, 2026
Travel Dates: Wednesday, July 8 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Visit the Canadian Maritimes Trip website for additional information.
Ask Questions: If you have questions, contact Kate Myers by e-mail.
Summer School Registration
Summer Session is a great option for students who wish to complete an additional credit (new) or who may need to repeat a course during the summer. Summer Session courses are asynchronous e-learning courses offered through Minds Online and count as one of the online credits for that graduation requirement.
Courses are offered for students currently in Grades 9 to 12. Grade 8 students may reach ahead and register for the Gr 10 Civics (CHV 2O) and Careers (GLC 2O) half credit courses ONLY! Grade 8 students signing up for Civics and Careers must register for both courses with Summer Session.
Session Dates: Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.
Limestone Course Offerings:
Grade 10: MPM 2D, ENG 2D, CHV 2O (1/2 credit) and GLC 2O (1/2 credit)
Grade 11: NBE 3C, NBE 3U, MCR 3U, SBI 3U
Grade 12: ENG 4C, ENG 4U, OLC 4O, SBI 4U
Summer Session Registration:
- LDSB students can register for LDSB Summer Session courses using this Summer Session Registration Form. Students must complete the form using the Limestone Account and will need their OEN (available on report cards) to register.
- Students can register for at most 1 course in Summer Session (or both half credit Civics and Careers). Students registering for Civics and Careers need to chose carefully whether they are registering for both Civics (CHV 2O) and Careers (GLC 2O) or just one in the form.
- Students should ensure that they have the prerequisite for any course they are signing up for in Summer Session.
- Registration closes on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
- All courses are conditional on teacher availability and sufficient enrollment. Students will be notified prior to June 29th if their course is not running.
Summer Session Co-Op:
- Co-Op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.
- Students taking co-op should speak with their school co-op teacher before registering.
- Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.
- Students interested in taking co-op in Summer Session, register by completing this Summer Co-Op Registration Form. Students must complete the form using their Limestone Account.
- Registration for Summer Session co-op closes on Friday, June 19, 2026
Interested in a course not offered by Limestone's Summer Session?
Please contact your school Guidance Counsellor as courses are available from other School Boards through the Ontario e-Learning Consortium (OeLC). Guidance Counsellor's will register students for OeLC courses through Prism. Students registering through Prism will be put on a waitlist and accepted when spots are made available.
It is important to note that students taking courses through the OeLC may not be able to access their courses if travelling outside of Canada during Summer Session depending on the parameters of access for each School Board.
Questions?
Contact your Guidance Counsellor or e-mail Kate Myers, Principal of Alternative and Continuing Education
Community Connections
Mental Health Supports
In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.
We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:
- Supporting Your Child’s Well-being
- Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care
- By Your Side (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)
- Maltby Centre
- One Stop Talk
- Kids Help Phone (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)
- 2-1-1 Ontario
If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.
School Mental Health Ontario Free Webinar
We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety
The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.
📅 Sessions run March to June
We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities. By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer
SouthEast Public Health
Black History Month Special Exhibit, City of Kingston
January 20th - May 22, 2026
Market Wing Cultural Space at City Hall, 216 Ontario St.
Tuesday- Friday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Admission is free!
Please note: The exhibition contains images and text describing violence endured by enslaved peoples and includes documents with racist and colonialist language. This content may challenge and disturb visitors.
Adults with young children may wish to preview the exhibition beforehand.
Dress for Success
DFS Glam for grad Event details poster
DFS Glam for grad donation poster
Ramadan Give 30 Campaign
KEYS SWIS program
Having SWIS in the school provides several benefits, including smoother school integration for newcomer families, improved communication between home and school, increased access to community and settlement resources, and additional support for students’ academic and social success. We also work closely with school staff to promote cultural understanding and help create a more inclusive and welcoming environment. Please note that our services are available to all newcomer families regardless of their immigration status.
Families in TRANSition
Community partners at Trellis and FACSFLA have been working on developing a group for parents and caregivers of Trans and gender exploring youth. This 10 week program launches in March and will run on Monday evenings.
Maltby Resources
Mental Health Services Spring 2026
Foundational Family Services Spring 2026
HYPE Tutoring
HYPE Tutoring is a Queen’s student-run club offering free tutoring services to families who are interested. We are reopening our Tutor Request Form (linked below) for the second high school semester.
LGBT YouthLine
YouthLine's Resource Library is an amazing tool for both students and educators. It's a great place to learn about 2SLGBTQ+ identities, coming out, self-care, Trans resources, wellness, and more. You can find links to a wide variety of articles, podcasts, and other amazing resources. Our resource library also has a referral database to help connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth with local services. This referral database is for in-person and location-based services, organizations, and collectives across Ontario.
Peer Support HelpLine
Our HelpLine is available for 2SLGBTQ+ youth under 30. It's staffed by peer support volunteers. These volunteers are all 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16-29, living across Ontario. They're trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Some common things people call, text, or chat to talk about include:
- Questioning gender identity and/or sexual orientation
- Coming out
- Mental health
- Relationships with friends, partners, and family
- Feeling socially isolated
- Seeking referrals to resources and supports online and in your community
- ...or just to chat!
You can access it by text at (647) 694 4275, or chat online at youthline.ca. The HelpLine is open from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30PM EST.
ADHD Survey
Students aged 16-18 with ADHD are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to further understand how student’s understanding of ADHD stigma impacts their self-determination and overall well-being.
SLAP!
SLAP! Student Laptop Access Program is raising funds to offer free premium laptops to all students who need them. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist to receive a free laptop, please complete the application form at www.slap-kingston.ca right away.