June 27, 2024
The Chatham Educational Center will be open from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday – Thursday and the Sarnia Education Centre will be open 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday – Thursday during the summer months, beginning July 4 until August 24, 2023.
The Chatham and Sarnia Education Centres will be closed to the public on...
June 21, 2024
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is offering free drop-in Summer Engagement Camps for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 in July and August 2024 at various schools across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. The Summer Engagement Camps are held 8:30 -11:00AM and 12:30 -3:00PM at multiple locations Monday-Thursday and offer...
June 19, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Throughout the month of June, and in particular on June 21, it is important for all Canadians...
June 18, 2024
Summer Connection Camp This camp is for elementary students aged 4-6 to learn and practice social skills through play. They will connect with peers, build and maintain friendships, problem solve, take part in both indoor and outdoor group learning activities and gain a better understanding of their emotions and how to...
June 17, 2024
We are pleased to share a video message for the graduating class of 2024 on behalf of the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
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June 13, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and the Occasional Teachers of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario have announced they have each ratified the collective agreement.
“We are very pleased to announce that we have ratified the collective agreement with the Occasional Teachers of Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Lambton...
June 06, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board has seen the value that international students can bring to our classrooms, our homes, and our community. By welcoming international students into our schools, we are providing opportunities for our local students to develop global competencies that will help them in the future. In...
June 05, 2024
National Indigenous Month is a time for celebrating all things in life. Indigenous people have referenced the limitless circles of responsibilities to co-exist with all creation. Each day organizations pay tribute to the land and territory through an acknowledgement. The truth is that we as a humanity cannot move...
June 03, 2024
The month of June is nationally recognized as Pride Month in Canada. Lambton Kent District School Board joins school boards throughout the province in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the display of the Progress Pride Flag on flagpoles at all school and board locations throughout the month of June....
May 31, 2024
(A message from the Ontario Minister of Education)
Dear parents, Over the past weeks, our government announced Ontario’s plan to restrict cellphones during instructional time, remove social media from all school networks and devices, and enforce bans on vaping and cannabis on school property. We also introduced legislation to strengthen...
May 30, 2024
LKDSB to host Employee Retirement Recognition and 25-Year Service Ceremonies
The outstanding achievements and significant contributions made by staff members of the Lambton Kent District School Board will be celebrated at a special ceremony on Monday, June 3 rd , 2024. The annual Employee Retirement and 25 years of...
May 27, 2024
On May 24, 2024, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and the Occasional Teachers of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario reached a local tentative agreement.
The tentative local agreement is subject to ratification by both parties. Details will be available following ratification. “This is wonderful news for our board,...
May 22, 2024
The Chatham Adult and Continuing Education program, operated by the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB), is excited to announce its relocation from the John N. Given Learning Centre at 92 Churchill Street to a new site located at 230 Faubert Drive.
To facilitate this transition, the program will be closed...
May 16, 2024
On May 17, 2024, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). On this date, LKDSB celebrates sexual and gender diversities and denounces discrimination and violence experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ people.
Everyone has a right to an education free from discrimination...
May 06, 2024
The Ontario Ministry of Education has granted the Lambton Kent District School Board a total of $6,144,624 to complete an expansion at Errol Village Public School in Camlachie. “We are very grateful to the Ministry for the additional funding which will allow this important project to move forward" said Randy...
May 06, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board celebrates Education Week during the week of May 6th – May 10th.
This week, we celebrate all of the important work being done in our K-12 classrooms, and beyond. Through early math and literacy interventions that focus on foundational learning and understanding, we ensure...
April 29, 2024
(This letter is sent on behalf of The Honourable Stephen Lecce Ontario Minister of Education)
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions and averted strikes in schools. This allowed us to deliver on our promise to parents to bring stability to...
April 28, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board is aware of the announcement, made today by the Minister of Education regarding updates to PPM 128. These updates are for implementation on September 1 st of 2024. Many of these are changes from our current practice and will impact all of our school...
April 26, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is pleased to announce that the parties have ratified the local portion Collective Agreement for the permanent and occasional teacher members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation of Ontario, District 10.
“This is wonderful news for our OSSTF staff, as well as the...
April 09, 2024
Wallaceburg District Secondary School is hosting a Skilled Trades Night on Thursday, May 9 th from 6-8 pm in the WDSS Main Gym. Local industry, union representatives, college partners, and current LKDSB pathways (OYAP, SHSM, Dual Credit, etc.) will be in attendance and have information available for all attendees. This event is open to any LKDSB students...
March 28, 2024
On March 2 8 , 2024 , the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) District 10 reached a local tentative agreement. The tentativ e local agreement is subject to ratification by both parties. Details will be available following ratification. “We...
March 25, 2024
The Ontario Ministry of Education asks all school boards in Ontario to conduct an anonymous school climate survey on a regular basis so boards of education can help schools:
Assess perceptions of safety, mental health and well-being – from students, parents and school staff; Make informed planning decisions about programs...
March 07, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board's (LKDSB) Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a monthly virtual event series for parents/guardians and community members featuring Ann Douglas, author of Happy Parents, Happy Kids and Parenting Through the Storm . Join the conversation on “Big Picture Parenting" on Tuesday, March 19th from...
March 07, 2024
Ridgetown District Elementary School (GR. 7/8) and Ridgetown District High School (RDHS) will be changing the school bell time for the 2024-2025 school year. Effective September 3, 2024, both Ridgetown District Elementary (GR. 7/8) and Ridgetown District High School students will start school at 8:00AM and dismissed at 2:10PM. This...
March 06, 2024
The Ministry of Education has launched the Parent's Guide to Ontario's Education System.
This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that allows them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children's education. The guide covers a number of subjects such as knowing how their child...
March 04, 2024
Lambton Kent Composite School (LKCS) and Dresden Area Central School (DACS) will be changing the school bell times for the 2024-2025 school year. Effective September 3, 2024, LKCS students will start school at 8:05AM and be dismissed at 2:15PM. DACS students will start school at 8:00AM and be dismissed at 2:20PM.
...
February 28, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has secured the leadership of Director John Howitt for 5 more years. Trustees approved the contract renewal at their February 27 th Board Meeting. Director Howitt's current contract ends July 31, 2024, and the new contract will expire July 31, 2029.
“Under Director Howitt's...
February 27, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) approved the election of three Student Trustees to serve on the Board for the 2024-2025 school year at the February 27 Board Meeting.
The Student Senate met at Wallaceburg District Secondary School on February 21, 2024 to elect the three Student Trustees. The election...
February 22, 2024
UPDATE: Earlier this month, Edge Imaging notified schools and school boards of a cyberattack on one of their 3rd party yearbook software providers, Entourage's Canadian “Creator Studio Pro" web platform.
They have now been advised that the Creator Studio Pro team, working through their cyber security expert advisors, have secured the...
February 13, 2024
After significant and thoughtful consultation with local emergency service partners and public health units, Lambton Kent District School Board and St. Clair Catholic District School Board have made the decision to change the Professional Activity Day scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024.
The decision...
February 07, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has confirmed that it will offer the virtual learning option for elementary and secondary programming (Grades 3 – 12) for the 2024-2025 school year.
All students currently registered for virtual learning in 2023-2024 will be automatically pre-registered for virtual learning for 2024-2025. All students...
January 25, 2024
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We are refreshing our website and would like to hear your feedback.
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December 19, 2023
Making the transition into Kindergarten is an important milestone in the lives of young children, as well as their parents and guardians. Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has put a focus on ensuring that transition is warm, welcoming and as easy as possible.
“Joining one of our schools means you...
December 14, 2023
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a holiday video message to students and families.
Watch the video message.
December 12, 2023
Great Pretenders, a local costume and accessories business out of Point Edward, Ontario, has generously stepped up to assist with filling Noelle's Gift Closets across LKDSB schools in an attempt to give back this holiday season, contributing $1200 worth of necessities. The business also donated 105 costumes and 100 bags of...
December 08, 2023
The Forest Transition Committee Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 th at Grand Bend Public School, has been rescheduled for February 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM. This meeting will take place in the gymnasium of Grand Bend Public School.
November 24, 2023
This week, schools across Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) participated in Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week. Lessons focused on the types of bullying that exist – including cyberbullying, which has increased heavily over past years, the immediate and lifelong effects that bullying can have on an individual, and the role...
November 23, 2023
In the event of an Inclement Weather day, all elementary schools, secondary schools, and facilities of the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) will remain open unless otherwise indicated, even in the event that some bus routes or complete bus zone routes are cancelled. Secondary schools will no longer pivot to...
November 21, 2023
Trustees for the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) re-elected Randy Campbell as Chair and Kelley Robertson was elected as Vice-Chair of the Board during the Annual Organization Board Meeting held on November 21, 2023.
Campbell has served as Trustee since 2006 and was first elected as Board Chair in 2020-2022....
November 21, 2023
Nine individuals crossed the stage at Queen’s University on Wednesday, November 15th to receive their Bachelor of Education Degree with a specialization in Indigenous Education. The recipients were then honoured last night at a local graduation ceremony taking place at Aamijiwnaang First Nation. The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), which provides...
November 16, 2023
At Tuesday night's Board Meeting, the Lambton Kent District School Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of “Lambton Shores Community School" as the official, name for the new Forest Area K-12 School.
The Ad Hoc Naming Committee, which is comprised of representatives from LKDSB Administration, as well as the seven schools within...
November 15, 2023
As a commitment to inclusive diversity and the championing of anti-oppressive education, which were priorities identified in their 2020/2021-2025/2026 strategic plan, Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) voluntarily hired a consultant to conduct a
Human Resources Equity Audit (Equity Audit).
“This is one, early but important step in a long journey...
November 07, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board is hosting a King George VI Public School Traffic Open House on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The meeting will take place in the school gymnasium, located at 585 O'Dell Ave in Sarnia from 5:00PM-7:00PM.
The meeting will include a
presentation from representatives of the infrastructure...
November 06, 2023
Noelle's Gift to Children has donated a total of $188,500 to the Lambton Kent and St. Clair Catholic district school boards to support students and families in need to date in 2023, with $158,000 donated 2022. “For 10 years now, Noelle's Gift to Children, with guidance and care...
November 06, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) observes Treaties Recognition Week from November 5-11, promoting education and awareness of treaty rights and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Treaties Recognition Week is an annual event which honours the history and importance of treaties. With the support of the LKDSB...
October 23, 2023
This week, the Lambton Kent District School Board, along with our partners at the Ontario Public School
Boards’ Association (OPSBA), is working to raise civic awareness among our students by observing Local Government Week.
School board trustees are the oldest form of elected representation in Ontario. Since 1807, generations of community-minded...
October 12, 2023
Today, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released achievement results, indicating that Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is showing significant growth in student reading and math achievement.
The results, which include the Grade 3 and Grade 6 Reading, Writing and Math Assessments, the Grade 9 Math Assessment, and the...
October 06, 2023
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is informing staff, students, and families about a return to their Inclement Weather Administrative Procedure, resulting in a change for secondary schools.
In the event of an Inclement Weather day, all elementary, secondary schools and facilities of the Lambton Kent District School Board will remain...
October 04, 2023
In June of this year, The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) invited members of the Forest area community to share their thoughts on a name for the Forest Area Kindergarten to Grade 12 school.
An Ad Hoc Naming Committee was then formed. This Committee determined criteria for the potential name...
September 26, 2023
Beginning in 2021, the Government of Canada formally designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is federally observed to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors and their families and communities, and ensure public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools....
September 06, 2023
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a message to parents/guardians. Click on the links below to read the message or watch the videos.
Read a letter to parents/guardians:
English Version / French Version Back to s c hool video messages in
English and
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September 05, 2023
To Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers of Students in the Lambton Kent District School Board:
The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to providing safe learning environments for all students, staff, school visitors, and community members. When a student behaves inappropriately, principals will most often employ progressive discipline strategies to help...
September 01, 2023
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is excited to welcome students and families back to school in September for the 2023-2024 school year. The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 5 for students in Grades 1-12 . To support a positive transition to school, Kindergarten students will have a...
July 21, 2023
The Ontario Ministry of Education has approved an additional $12.4 million to support increased pupil spaces and child care rooms in the new Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Forest. The new school will be located on a site directly west of the Shores Recreation...