Grey skies outside? Doesn't bother us - it's the first day of the VL Skating Program!⛸️🥅 Grade 5&6 classes are having a blast, and a few bumps. Love that we can hear the laughter and excitement over the music!😊

Biases not running this morning due to fog. They will run this afternoon to bring students home.

Don't forget your running shoes!

Mrs Dittmer's class was so excited to look up in the middle of Reading time to see one of the monarch butterflies hatching from its chrysalis, right before their very eyes. Needless to say, Reading took a backseat for a few minutes while they watched in awe.

Tonight's Meet the Staff BBQ was a ROARING success. Thank you to our families who came out to introduce themselves and make the all-important school-home connection. Also a big thank you to our friends at John McGregor for joining along in the fun.

Inspirational conversation with Jason Simon today. He taught us about perseverance, never giving up on your dream, hard work and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up. From Aamjwnaang to the NHL and now giving back to the youth of Aamjiwnaang - what an incredible story our students were privileged to hear.

Can't wait to see everyone at the BBQ!

Extremely grateful to local business, The Anderson's Inc for donating to our nutrition program today. Their generosity will go a long way to ensuring our students have enough nutrition to power their learning.

Our Kindergarten's are taking full advantage of the shade at recess!

Generous offer from a local business - Thank you Chatham Barbers for giving back to our students🩷

🦆 Got your ducks in a row for September?

If Kindergarten Registration is still on your to-do list, don't worry — there's still time! Registration remains open, and we can't wait to welcome your little learner to the LKDSB family. ✅

From making new friends to building confidence and discovering a love of learning, kindergarten is an exciting first step. And with LKDSB schools in communities across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent, a great kindergarten experience is never far from home. 💚

🔗 Register today: www.lkdsb.net/kindergarten

Play Ball⚾️ Great day for the Annual Staff vs Grade 7's Baseball Game - not too hot, not too sunny! Just the perfect weather for the staff to once again come out as the victors🎉 Many thanks to Mr and Mrs Cleeve for making it a true ballpark experience by providing hotdogs to the cheering fans. Maybe next year will be the students' year to come out on top🫢🫢

🌞🎉 Looking for a fun way to stay connected, make new friends, and keep learning this summer? LKDSB has you covered!

We are offering FREE Summer Engagement Camps at locations across Lambton-Kent throughout the summer! ☀️

✅ Open to all LKDSB students, including students in ALLP classrooms
✅ Attend the camp location that works best for you — it doesn't have to be your school
✅ Absolutely no cost to attend!

With four exciting camp options available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

📍 Find a camp near you and learn more:
🔗 https://www.lkdsb.net/page/summer-engagement-camp

Thank you to the OSNP who made it possible for our entire school to enjoy a Subway lunch today. We know that belies filled with nutritious food allow our brains to work smarter and our bodies to move better. What a great treat for everyone at the end of an incredible year.

We are so proud of the Class of 2026🎓 These students are going to be amazing at high school and beyond.

It's Wheelie Wednesday🚲 Our Kindergaryen students are having a blast riding their wheels around the school - they'll be sleeping well tonight💤

🏅 HISTORY IN MOTION
The starter’s horn sounded at Great Lakes Secondary School—and with it, a new LKDSB tradition was born.
For the first time, 531 elementary student athletes from across our entire bard came together for a unified Track & Field Meet— with representation stretching from Wheatley to Grand Bend.
From powerful sprints to soaring jumps and electrifying relays, the day was filled with determination, sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments. Even more impactful? Students competing alongside peers they’d never met before, building connections that reached far beyond the finish line.
This wasn’t just a meet—it was the beginning of something bigger for LKDSB students.
👉 Read the full story and relive the day in our newsroom: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/16594

*More great photos to come!

Hey Lions!
A few new updates to the Spirit Wear store that would look great on our students.

https://teamoutfitters.net/collections/victor-lauriston

Acknowledging our hard work completing their EQAO assessments. Is there any better way to celebrate than with ice cream?

In conjunction with the Grade7 vs Staff Baseball Game, we are offering students the chance to feel like they're at a real ball park! Order your "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" meal now on School Cash Online. No sales on game day, only available through pre-order. All proceeds go to supporting the VLS Skating Program.