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IN THE NEWS: BCI Student Sarah Thomas wins First Place at Youth Fiction Contest

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Congratulations to Brockville Collegiate Institute Grade 11 student Sarah Thomas on earning first place in the St. Lawrence Writers Festival's youth writing contest for students in Grades 10–12! Sarah's winning story, "Under Silver Waters," is a beautifully written tale that explores grief, hope and the enduring connections we share with those we love. Read the full story on the Recorder and Times website.

Eamer’s Corners Students Honour Veterans with Community Crosswalk

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:24:00 GMT

A powerful student-led learning journey came full circle on June 18 as Grade 6 students at Eamer’s Corners Public School unveiled a new Veteran Crosswalk at the intersection of Second Avenue and Bedford Street in Cornwall, in front of Legion Memorial Park and the city’s cenotaph.

CCVS Student Returns to France to Help Share Stories of Canada’s Soldiers

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT

For Callie McCormick, a Grade 12 student at Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS), a recent return trip to France was about more than revisiting a meaningful experience—it was about helping carry forward the stories of Canadian soldiers.

Lombardy Public School Students Create Lasting Outdoor Learning Space

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

After a year of dedication, collaboration, and experiential learning, students in the Grade 5/6 class at Lombardy Public School proudly unveiled the Lombardy Loop Story Time Walking Trail at the end of the school year. Located in the dense forest on the edge of school property, the new outdoor learning space will benefit students for years to come.

UCDSB Expands New Cornwall High School Plan with Additional Classrooms

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to share that the new Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School, being built on the northeast side of Nick Kaneb Dr. and Marleau Avenue, is set to be even bigger than originally planned.

R. Tait McKenzie Students Curate Book List for National Library Collection

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:32:00 GMT

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping shape a future national library collection, curating a list of Canadian books for a new public space led by Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

Math Inspires Creative Designs at Kemptville Public School

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:22:00 GMT

This year, students at Kemptville Public School (KPS) took on a creative project aimed at building math confidence and excitement across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).

Inside Scoop: TISS Student Victoria Ford Named Sportsperson of the Year

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT

When Grade 12 Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) student Victoria Ford heard her name announced as the recipient of the Sportsperson of the Year Award at the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame’s Kinsmen Awards Banquet, she could hardly believe it.