
The LKDSB International Education Program is looking for homestay families who would like to welcome a grade 8 student into their home in September. We have a group of Grade 8 Spanish students coming to study with us for 3 months and we need homestay families throughout the area. We also have a full year young man from Russia who would like to placed in Chatham so he can continue playing hockey.



Starting kindergarten is a big step—let’s make it a dance move! Find your groove with the Lambton Kent District School Board! 🏫💃🏾✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family—let’s get moving - and grooving - together! 💙🎒


Congratulations to the 14 John McGregor Secondary School students who have officially earned their forklift certifications through the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program! ✅
At LKDSB, we’re For the Future—helping students gain the hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications that set them up for success after graduation. We give students real-world skills that employers value, opening doors to more career opportunities.
Our students aren’t just learning about the future—they’re driving it forward! 🚀👏


The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Taiwanese students. Francesca has been studying with us since grade 10. Francesca has made a huge impact on her school, homestay, and the community. Recently she shared with us that she has been accepted to university next year. She has had many offers and scholarships to great schools across Ontario. In her free time, Francesca also enjoys squash, tennis, and badminton. She helps coach both squash and tennis. We are very proud of this young lady!


The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Chinese students. Collin has studied with us for 4 years. He has enjoyed his co-op experience this year. Collin has been placed in a local electrical company. He is learning so much and hopes to pursue a career in the field in the future. We are very proud of this young man! #lkdsbproud #YourJourneyStartsHere #lkdsb #intled #chathamkent


Say Cheese! (Grilled cheese, that is... ) 🧀
Today, LKDSB staff teamed up with our amazing partners at CK Public Health and the Ontario Student Nutrition Program - Southwest Region to serve up a delicious grilled cheese and carrot sticks combo for the awesome students at John McGregor Secondary School! 🥕🍞
This tasty treat was part of ONSP Chatham-Kent's week-long Community Awareness Campaign and is a great way for community partners to connect and see the incredible OSNP-supported programs and events happening in schools across our community. ❤️





The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Spanish students. Iria has been on the volleyball team at her school. She has also been an active volunteer in her school community helping out during the school open house and as team manager of the junior basketball team. Iria is one of the first students to offer to help or get involved. We are very proud of Iria and her contributions to the school community.


We are thrilled to celebrate LKDSB International Student Alumni. Continue to follow us to learn about our alumni and the amazing things they have accomplished since leaving LKDSB.


🔍 Looking for the perfect school for your child? 🔍
Your search ends HERE! 🎉 Join the Lambton Kent District School Board and give your little one the best start to their education journey. 🏫✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family! 💙🎒
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🔍 Looking for the perfect school for your child? 🔍
Your search ends HERE! 🎉 Join the Lambton Kent District School Board and give your little one the best start to their education journey. 🏫✨
✅ Register today 👉 www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
✅ Visit your new school & meet our amazing staff on Wednesday, April 2nd! 📅
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family! 💙🎒


The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Russian students. Iaromir is an active member of the school community. He has also found strong connections on his hockey team. We are very proud of this young man who is studying with us in Grade 7!


We are thrilled to celebrate LKDSB International Student Alumni. Continue to follow us to learn about our alumni and the amazing things they have accomplished since leaving LKDSB.


The LKDSB International Education Program is excited to highlight student successes. Our international students excel in sports, arts, academics, and community volunteerism. We are very proud of the students who have come to make LKDSB home this year. Today we are highlighting one of our Spanish students. Hugo qualified for OFSAA for the 100m IM and the 200m Freestyle. Well done Hugo! We are proud of you!


Join us at the Workforce Week Job Fair! The Lambton Kent District School Board will be attending the Workforce Week Job Fair on March 5th from 1:00pm - 7:00pm at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Come visit our booth to learn about exciting career opportunities! Visit https://www.applytoeducation.com/ to view a list of our active postings.


We are thrilled to celebrate LKDSB International Student Alumni. Continue to follow us to learn about our alumni and the amazing things they have accomplished since leaving LKDSB.


Congratulations to Derek Quigley, Vice Principal at John McGregor Secondary School, on receiving the Black Excellence in Education Award at the 2nd Annual Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards Gala! 🏆
This new award, sponsored by the Lambton Kent District School Board, recognizes Black educators who make a lasting impact—championing students, advocating for equity, and leading meaningful change in education. Derek’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to uplifting Black students and fostering inclusivity are truly inspiring!👏🏾
A huge thank you to the organizers, the community for voting, and to all the incredible LKDSB Black educators who were nominated—you are making a difference every day! 🙌🏾


In September the LKDSB International Education Program will welcome a group of Grade 8 students from Spain. These students are coming for a 12 week program and hope to be placed in schools throughout the LKDSB. We are currently looking for homestay families that would be interested in hosting an elementary age student (grade 7 or 8) in September. If you are interested please visit Canada Homestay Network at whyihost.ca for more information.



The International Education Department is receiving applications for the 2025-26 school year. Students from Spain, Italy, France, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Japan, and Brazil are all looking to become part of the LKDSB community. We are looking for homestays throughout the LKDSB area to welcome students into their homes. The international students will attend grades 8-12 and they are coming from 1 month to 10 months. Homestay families receive a generous stipend monthly as well as 24/7 support. Have you considered hosting an international student?


The Lambton Kent District School Board will be attending the University of Windsor's Faculty of Education Career Fair this Friday, February 28. Please visit us to discuss a career in teaching with the LKDSB!
Visit https://www.applytoeducation.com/ to view a list of our active postings.

On this Trades Talk Tuesday we want to give a BIG thanks to Adam Lally and the Lally Auto Group for their incredible ongoing support!
The group recently visited JMSS to celebrate a generous donation of 10 4-cylinder engines from Ford Canada to our Transportation Tech program. Students got a chance to meet the Lally team, learn about careers in the automotive industry, and work on exciting hands-on projects. We’re grateful for their ongoing support of our programs like Auto Racing and Rebuilding Wheels – Rebuilding Lives. 🚗🔧
For more information, visit our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/8177
