Bi Weekly Bulletin : June 8 to June 19, 2026

A Message from your Administrator

Dear Langstaff Families and Community Members:

We have made it to the last month of the school year. The month of June is always welcomed with open arms and excitement, as we look ahead to the end of the school year, a wonderful graduating class, the summer months, and moving on to whatever the next chapter is. This month is certainly a time to reflect on how far we have come as a school community and what we have learned about ourselves. 

June is marked by many celebrations, including the achievements and heritage of our diverse populations. Pride Week, National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, and Portuguese Heritage Month are acknowledged in schools across York Region and beyond. 

June has just begun, and so much is already happening. Last week, four of our Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes participated in a guided Challah Bake to acknowledge and celebrate Jewish Heritage Month at LSS. In addition, in our Learning Commons, we have hosted a panel display on Jewish customs and a history of the Jewish community in York Region. Our students have enjoyed reading this interesting information. 

Our Grade 9 students will be writing their Math EQAO assessments on June 9th and 10th; we wish them good luck! Next week, our Grade 12 students are looking forward to dancing the night away at Prom. The theme is "Diamonds After Dark" and we know this is perfect as the students will be sparkling this evening. 

We also recently ran our Student Council elections for the 2026-2027 school year. We had 35 students put their names forward for a possible 11 positions. It was so nice to see so many brave "Bears" take the leap into school politics. We congratulate all those who were successful in being elected for next year's council. 

While June is well underway, we are gearing up for two major events that take place in every High School at this time: final exams and Graduation. While students are taking part in the final lessons of the 2025-2026 school year, our Graduation committee is putting the finishing touches on the milestone event. We know that both exams and Graduation are highly anticipated as they both mark the end of an era. June exams mark the end of a school year, and Graduation marks the end of High School. 

And while the school is gearing up for these final events, I am personally gearing up to say goodbye to a community that I love and cherish very much. This year will not only be my last year at Langstaff Secondary School, but it will also be my last year as a High School Principal. This year marks my graduation, or retirement as I am told I have to call it, from education. After 35 years with the YRDSB, which includes 14 years in the classroom and 21 years in administration, I have decided it is time for me to move on to different adventures. I will say more in the final e-bulletin in a couple of weeks, but just know that I have truly loved being a part of the LSS community (for the second time!) and will miss this place and the people very much. 

Wishing you all the best for the remainder of the school year. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. S. Epstein 

Principal 

School News

Exam Schedule

Langstaff SS Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule for Students - June 2026

Important : Exams in June 2026 follow the order below. 

Period 2 - Wednesday, June 17

Period 3 - Thursday, June 18 

Period 1 - Friday, June 19

Period 4 - Monday, June 22

Please refer to the Exam Schedule that was sent to students digitally or parents via INFORM.

Exam Review Day - Thursday, January 29, 2026

From the Graduation Committee

We are excited to offer the opportunity to pre-order floral bouquets for your graduates! 

To place your order, please click on this link to visit the Commencement Group's website. On the evening of Wednesday, June 24, you can conveniently collect your pre-paid order at the end of the graduation ceremony. Additionally, a limited selection of bouquets will be available for purchase on-site with a credit or debit card. 

Grade 12 Diploma and Transcript Pickup Dates and Time (Grad Package)

Students can pick up their Diploma and Transcript during the following dates from the main office: 

Monday to Thursday

July 6, 2026 to July 9, 2026

July 13, 2026 to July 16, 2026

The office is closed on Fridays during the summer

YRDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

Here is the link for the online version of the calendar

Co-op Student Spotlight: Exceptional Leadership at Suretrack Group 

We love celebrating our students' real-world achievements! Recently, one of our high school co-op students had an incredibly exciting and fast-paced day at their placement with Suretrack Group. The company hosted a high-profile visit from federal political leader Pierre Poilievre, and our student was right in the center of the action, gaining hands-on experience in event logistics and operational management. 

Behind-the-Scenes Responsibilities 

Hosting a high-ranking public figure requires immense coordination. Our co-op student stepped up to the challenge by handling: 

• Logistics & Setup: Transforming a working warehouse space into a professional event venue. 
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring strict safety protocols were meticulously followed for the safety of the guests and staff. 
• Event Operations: Managing the final post-event cleanup and restoring the space to standard operations. 

During the visit, Mr. Poilievre spoke about current Canadian issues and highly praised Suretrack Group's economic success. 

"It was a great experience to help prepare for a high-profile event," our student shared, noting how rewarding it was to see the hard work pay off. 

Congratulations to our student for representing our school with such professionalism and dedication!

Please refer to photos sent in the bi-weekly bulletin to families. 

Portugal 2027 - April 7 - 16, 2027 9 Nights, 10 Days

Open To Grades 9 - 12 

Trip Price - $5,590.00 per student

Parent Information Meeting - Thursday, September 24, 7 PM in the School Library

Travel Details 

• Round Trip Flights - Toronto Pearson to Lisbon, from Porto to Toronto 
• 1st Checked Luggage included*
• Transportation included throughout trip (bus transfers, trains, and local transit) 
• Dinners included in-country for group nightly*

Accommodation Details

• 3 or 4 star hotel accommodations in city-centre locations
• 4 night accommodation in Lisbon
• 4 night accommodation in Porto 
• No bedsharing, free wifi, and breakfast at hotels throughout trip

Trip Inclusions**

• Guided tours, admissions & experiences
• Tips, taxes & fees
• Group support throughout the trip

Trip Highlights

• City Walking Tour
• Belém Tower
• Jerónimos Monastery
• Central Mosque of Lisbon
• Castelo de São Jorge
• Fado in Chiado Show
• Aveiro Day Trip 
• Águeda Day Trip
• LX Factory
• Shaaré Tikvah Synagogue
• Obidos Chapel & Gates
• Batalha Monastery
• Alcobaca Monastery
• Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima
• Chapel of Souls
• Porto Walking Tour
• World of Discoveries
• Porto Cathedral 
• Bolsa Palace
• Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
• Estádio do Dragão
• Jardim do Morro
• Cable Car at Jardim do Morro
• Monument to the Discoveries

For more information contact: Ms Sharon Romero at sharon.romero@yrdsb.ca or Dr Neil Orlowsky neil.orrlowsky@yrdsb.ca

Guidance Appointments

How to make a Guidance Appointment: 

1. Students login to TeachAssist.
2. Please plan accordingly to ensure you do not have an in-class assessment.
3. Book with your alpha counsellor.
4. If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, click "cancel."
5. Appointments are released on a weekly basis.
6. If you don’t see availability for the day selected within the week, it means we are fully booked. We open appointments on a weekly basis; check end of day Friday or the weekend for the following week.
7. If you are in a personal crisis, please come to guidance.

Graduation Requirements

Grade 12 graduating students are reminded to submit their outstanding 40 Hours of Community Involvement requirement. The deadline was May 1. 

Summer School Registration

Summer school registration opened on March 24 and closes on June 5.

There are 3 models available: In Person, Remote (Synchronous) and Online (Asynchronous).

A summary and instructions have been shared on both the LSS Instagram page @lssguidance and the LSS Guidance Google Classroom.

All details are available on the YRDSB website.

Full Credit Courses: Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, July 24

Half Credit Course (Session One): Tuesday, June 30 - Monday, July 13

Half Credit Course (Session Two): Tuesday, July 14 - Friday, July 24
 

Don't Sweat the Summer : The Top 10 Must-Knows

1. Has Your Course Been Approved In My Pathway Planner? - Log In to My Pathway Planner under Continuing Education and check the status of your course selection.  Submitted - Guidance is Working On It, Accepted - Registered for the Course and Approved by Guidance, Waitlisted - Course if Full, Check Back for Updates. If your course has been accepted but you want to drop or make a change to your course, please speak to your home school guidance counsellor.
2. How Many Courses Can You Take? - Students can only take one accelerated course in July and one in August (online, YRDSB students only).
3. How Will You Know if your Course Gets Cancelled? Students are notified through their GAPPs email account when there is a cancellation. Make sure you are checking your GAPPs account regularly for updates.
4. When Will You Get Your Welcome Letter? Welcome letters will be sent to the student's GAPPs email account by June 29 with additional information for the start of classes.
5. When Will Your Teacher Contact You? Remote Learning Teachers will be sending out Google Classroom Information to students' GAPPs email accounts before the start of classes on June 30th. Students are to join their class through Google Meets on June 30th. Online Learning teachers will be sending out login information to students' GAPPs email accounts on the first day of classes on June 30th to access your course through D2L.
6. How Will You Know Where Your Class is on The First Day of In-Person Summer School? - Teacher's name, course code and classroom locations will be posted in the front/main hallway on the first day of class at each location.
7. Will There be In-Person Exams For Remote or Online Courses? Where? - Teachers will advise if there is an in-person exam in the first few days of class. If there is an in-person exam it will be at the Education Support Centre (39 Dunning Ave, Aurora)
8. What Are The Expectations For Online & Remote Learning? - All Students need to have access to reliable internet, desktop or tablet. Remote students also need a functioning camera, as they are required to have it on during class time. All Students must be present in Ontario for the duration of the course. Online courses require 5-6 flexible hours of work daily. Remote courses will be delivered virtually in real-time through Google Meets (synchronous) from 8:45 a.m. to 3:32 p.m.
9. What if You don't have a laptop? - Speak to your Vice Principal at your home school, who will support you with a loaner Chromebook.
10. How Do You Get Your Grade Uploaded to OCAS/OUAC? - Students who are not returning to secondary school in September and require marks to be urgently sent to OCAS/OUAC must complete the OUAC/OCAS Form found in the Welcome Letter. 

  For More Information : 

Secondary Summer Learning Opportunities

Email : continuing.education@yrdsb.ca

Phone: 905-884-2046 OR 905-884-3434

Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities 

Please check the Google Classroom for ongoing opportunities. 

Library Commons News

As we approach the end of the school year and spring cleaning may have begun, we kindly ask for your help with recovering library materials.

Notices have been emailed to students with overdue accounts. Please remind your children to return any books they may have at home. 

Note: Late fines will not be charged; we'd just love to have the books back before exams begin on Wednesday, June 17. 

Thank you!

Community News

University Mini Fair for International Students, June 13, 2026

We hope this message finds you well. YRDSB International Education Services Office is excited to invite you to the YRDSB University Mini Fair for International Students.

Location: Gymnasium, Education Support Centre, 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora, ON L4G 1A2

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time : 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

This event is intended primarily for YRDSB international fee-paying secondary students who are interested in learning more about Canadian universities. Representatives from participating universities will be available on site to answer questions and share information about their programs, admission requirements, and campus experiences. 

Due to limited capacity, priority registration will be given to current international students in Grades 10 and 11. Registration will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Grade 9 students who register may be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space becomes available. 

For safety and capacity reasons, each student may attend with a maximum of ONE parent or custodian. 

If you are interested in attending, please complete the RSVP form below. Please use your YRDSB student Gapps email account to access the form. 

Link: University Mini Fair for International Students - RSVP 

Additional event details, including the venue and finalized schedule, will be shared in June with students whose attendance has been confirmed. 

We look forward to seeing you at the University Fair!"

Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : December 15 to January 2, 2026  regarding the following flyers: 

YRES Camps 2026 

Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : March 9 to March 20, 2026 regarding the following flyers: 

Supporting Your Child's Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario

Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : April 27 to May 8, 2026 regarding the following flyers: 

Y2 Legacy A Black-Centred Approach to Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence 2026 Summer Program

Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : May 11 to May 22, 2026 regarding the following flyers: 

Adult Day School 

Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : May 25 to June 5, 2026 regarding the following flyers: 

JF & CS Family Services : Groups & Workshops Spring/Summer 2026