Napanee District Secondary School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board graduates have received significant scholarships to support their post-secondary education.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nathan Kashira</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Secondary School (KSS) graduate Nathan Kashira has been selected as a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://loranscholar.ca/scholars/nathan-kashira/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 Loran Scholar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, out of more than 5,400 applicants across Canada. Of the 36 selected to become the Class of 2026, Nathan is among the nine from Ontario who were selected.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nathan owns and&nbsp;operates&nbsp;a drone photography and videography company. He also leads a church volunteer team dedicated to supporting the community through food security initiatives, sports programs, and social services. In addition to his entrepreneurial, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts, Nathan works in both food service and construction,&nbsp;and captains&nbsp;the KSS&nbsp;football team. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><img src="/images/cbb7d05d-cdf2-4f71-bb15-e031d213cf0b?fingerprint=ppb20260616151434" alt="Nathan Kashira" width="260" height="344" style="width:260px;height:344px;display:inline-block;float:right"><figcaption>Nathan Kashira</figcaption></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for&nbsp;undergrad&nbsp;of approximately $100,000 total, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about&nbsp;Nathan’s achievements, please visit the following coverage:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.thewhig.com/news/kingston-student-awarded-prestigious-national-scholarship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston student awarded prestigious national scholarship | The Kingston Whig Standard</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.kingstonist.com/news/kingston-secondary-school-senior-named-a-loran-scholars-finalist-update/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Update - Selected as Loran Scholar: Kingston Secondary School senior named a Loran Scholars Finalist – Kingston News</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/11648903/building-bright-futures-kingstons-nathan-kashira-named-a-loran-scholars-finalist/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Building Bright Futures: Kingston’s Nathan Kashira named a Loran Scholars finalist | Watch News Videos Online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Athena Andrecyk</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Athena Andrecyk, also graduating from KSS, has received a full four-year athletic (Cross Country/Track and Field) and academic scholarship (Honors College - Biochemistry) to the University of Alabama.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Athena is a multiple OFSAA champion in Cross Country and Track,&nbsp;and U20 National Champion who has represented Team Canada in the&nbsp;U20 World Cross Country Championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">She was also on MPP Ted Hsu’s Constituency Youth Advisory Council for four years and was co-chair last year. During that time, the group worked on municipal&nbsp;projects&nbsp;supporting food banks and youth engagement.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Athena has&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;completed the&nbsp;International Baccalaureate&nbsp;Diploma&nbsp;Programme, and is&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;to&nbsp;everyone at KSS for helping her prepare for her post-secondary journey.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about Athena’s achievements, please visit the following coverage:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.visitkingston.ca/stories/athletes-of-kingston-athena-andrecyk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Kingston | Athletes of Kingston: Athena Andrecyk</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/16-year-old-running-star-wins-canadian-u20-xc-title/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Running magazine: 16-year-old running star wins Canadian U20 XC title</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kss.limestone.on.ca/news/three-gold-medals-at-ofsaa-track-and-field-championships" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Three Gold Medals at OFSAA Track and Field Championships</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><img src="/images/c223b26f-4907-4b15-875c-542826a35a63?fingerprint=ppb20260616151557" alt="Athena Andrecyk and KSS Coaches" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><figcaption>Athena Andrecyk (seated), with coaches Kim James, Morgann Rymall, Griffin Sawchuk, and Marc Carriere.</figcaption></figure></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Haleigh Knetsch</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Secondary School graduate Hayleigh Knetsch&nbsp;has been awarded the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financial-aid/application-required/future-students/admission-bursaries/promise-scholars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queen's University Promise Scholarship</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, valued between $60,000 to $100,000 over four years (depending on the program of study) to cover tuition, living costs, and educational expenses.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><img src="/images/46d3af77-73af-48ac-aa5c-4518f9d71888?fingerprint=ppb20260616152501" alt="Hayleigh Knetsch" width="209" height="261" style="width:209px;height:261px;display:inline-block;float:left"><figcaption>Haleigh Knetsch</figcaption></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This scholarship&nbsp;includes&nbsp;guaranteed paid summer internships after the first, second, and third&nbsp;year.&nbsp;It also provides access to specialized mentorship, tutoring, and dedicated staff support to help students transition to and thrive in university.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hayleigh is also a recipient of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://kss.limestone.on.ca/news/2025-2026-limestone-student-achievers-award-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 Limestone Student Achievers Award</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, which recognizes outstanding achievements of secondary students whose exceptional accomplishments merit recognition beyond school-level awards. Recipients&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;exemplary achievement in the following areas: leadership; positive attitude, energy, and school spirit; and academic standing.&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: left;"><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington Student Awards 2026&nbsp;</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington held its annual “Take It for Granted” evening in Selby.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, $84,000 in student awards&nbsp;were&nbsp;presented to&nbsp;Limestone District School Board&nbsp;graduating students from Lennox&nbsp;and&nbsp;Addington County who are heading to&nbsp;post-secondary&nbsp;school.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since&nbsp;inception, the Foundation has distributed $2.16 million to charitable causes and student awards thanks to the generosity of donors.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><img src="/images/4887ab46-c977-4bb0-b8e4-0ed91153566b?fingerprint=ppb20260616153438" alt="Group of students who were awarded Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington Student Awards 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><figcaption>Image provided by the Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington</figcaption></figure></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Charlotte Uens Student Award&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2009, this award is made possible by the donation of Stuart Uens in remembrance of his mother, Charlotte. The Uens family understood the value of working hard. It is designed to help those students who share the&nbsp;Uens’ values of hard work and education by providing annual awards to graduates&nbsp;of&nbsp;Napanee District Secondary School&nbsp;(NDSS)&nbsp;for their&nbsp;post-secondary&nbsp;education.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maya Bellegarde, Katie Buchan, Jocelyn Corriveau, Abby Kelsey, Natasha Kennedy-Eros, Chloe McArthur, Elizabeth Miller, Finlay Paul, Laney&nbsp;Wansborough,&nbsp;Vienna Ballance-Hinch, Megan Delarosbil, Richard James Punchard, Ryder Steven Punchard, Autumn&nbsp;Ramwood, Noah van der Werf&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Jo Field Indigenous Student Award&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2024, this student award is made possible by the donation of David Field and family in remembrance of his wife Mary Jo. The Field family understand the value of working hard. They also made education a priority. Understanding that the cost of education could be prohibitive for some students, they&nbsp;established&nbsp;this fund. It is designed to help an&nbsp;Indigenous student, who shares the Fields’ values of hard work and education, to take the next step to a post-secondary school education.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Abby Scott, North Addington Education Centre (NAEC)&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Werk Poole Student Award&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2004, The Werk Poole Student Award was introduced as a tribute to Werk Poole, a leader in the Napanee community for many years.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This fund annually disburses an award to a graduating secondary school student, resident of Lennox and Addington County, who has been accepted into a&nbsp;Leadership Training Program.&nbsp;The student will have&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;knowledge of, and interest in, the qualities inherent in leadership roles. Significant community ties and volunteer experience would be&nbsp;possible indicators&nbsp;of a student’s commitment to a leadership program.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chloe Mazurski, NAEC</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Camden East Women’s Institute Student Award&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2006, this fund will provide an annual award for a Napanee District Secondary School student to attend a community college as follows: this student should be a resident of Camden East Ward #1 / Newburgh Ward #2 areas and awarded based upon criteria set out by the Camden East Women’s Institute. Candidates will be recommended by Napanee District Secondary School.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Devan Maxwell</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Goodyear Student Award&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2002, the Goodyear Award provides an award to a graduating high school student from Lennox and Addington County, for the purpose of&nbsp;post-secondary&nbsp;education and training in technical education.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ryder Steven Punchard, NDSS</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rotary&nbsp;Club&nbsp;of&nbsp;Napanee Service Above Self Student Award&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established in 2024, the Napanee Rotary “Service Above Self” Award recognizes one graduating student from each Lennox&nbsp;and&nbsp;Addington high school who is planning&nbsp;on attending&nbsp;post-secondary education. It is designed to support a student who has&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;a dedication to serving their community by leading or actively&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in initiatives which improve an aspect of their community in a meaningful way.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three successful students will be&nbsp;chosen by their high schools –&nbsp;NDSS,&nbsp;Ernestown&nbsp;Secondary School&nbsp;(ESS), and&nbsp;NAEC.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Karlee Hickey,&nbsp;ESS</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Abby Kelsey,&nbsp;NDSS</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chloe Mazurski,&nbsp;NAEC&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ross and Helen Oliver Student Award&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is made possible through the donation of John and David Oliver in loving memory of their father, Ross and mother, Helen.&nbsp;The Olivers were both passionate about education and&nbsp;its&nbsp;amazing platform that helps&nbsp;shape the future and personal growth of our young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students must be attending&nbsp;NDSS&nbsp;pursuing&nbsp;post-secondary&nbsp;education in the upcoming school year.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Abigail Misevicius</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nara Rickard&nbsp;</strong></b></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Val Brooks-McEwen Memorial Award&nbsp;</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Established this year, 2026, in memory of Val Brooks-McEwen, recognizing 40 years of service at NDSS. Presented to a graduating NDSS student who exemplifies kindness, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to inclusion.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lauryn Card</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ellah Reynolds</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all scholarship winners!</strong></b></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking community members with strong financial expertise and business acumen to serve as external members of its Audit Committee for a three‑year term beginning September 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Audit Committee consists of three Trustees and two independent community members. Its mandate is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities. Key areas of responsibility include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oversight of the financial reporting process</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review of the internal control framework</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monitoring risk management practices</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Evaluation of the performance of internal and external auditors</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Committee meets three times per year. Orientation materials are provided to support new members in understanding the role and responsibilities of audit committees within the school board sector.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Candidate Eligibility</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applicants must meet the following criteria:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Demonstrated experience in accounting, senior financial management, or relevant business fields, with the ability to understand public‑sector accounting and auditing standards.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Must not be a current employee or officer of the Limestone District School Board or any other district school board or school authority.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Must not have a parent, child, or spouse currently employed by the Limestone District School Board.</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Apply</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and résumé by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Roger Richard</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Acting Executive Superintendent of Corporate and Staff Services</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">220 Portsmouth Ave.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston, ON &nbsp;K7M 0G2</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E-mail: </span><a href="mailto: rrichard@limestone.on.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rrichard@limestone.on.ca</strong></b></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&amp;A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year.&nbsp; Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.</span></p>