Big thanks to the CK School Garden Program for the grant that made our new Mediterranean Herb Garden possible! 🌱 Our Horticulture students knocked it out of the park. Next up: using these fresh herbs for our Life Skills Program's Soup Wednesday fundraiser that will start up again in the fall! 🥣🌿✨
Look at these incredible faces! Our current Personal Support Worker (PSW) students are just days away from graduating 🎓and making a massive difference in our community, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🙌
A huge thank you to Fairfield Park LTC, Oaks Retirement Village, Ska:na Family Learning Centre, Sombra Township Child Care, and the Alzheimer’s Society of Chatham-Kent who hosted and invested in our students!
We still have a few seats in our PSW program for the next school year! 📋
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful career where you can change lives every single day, this could be it!
Why choose the program?
Graduate with your OSSD: Earn 7 High School Credits toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Hands-on training: Learn the skills that employers are actively looking for.
Fast-track your career: Go from the classroom to a rewarding career in under a year.
High demand: The healthcare sector needs passionate individuals like you more than ever.
To learn more and to apply visit: https://www.lkdsb.net/o/wdss/page/psw-program
Building Skills Across Programs! 📚🥾🪴
Students teamed up to enhance our school courtyard, combining construction and horticulture skills. From building and planting to landscaping, they gained valuable hands-on experience while creating a welcoming outdoor space for all to enjoy. 🪵🌺🙌
Mrs. Thomas’ Grade 9 Science students went on a field trip to tour the International Space Station using LKDSB Virtual Reality headsets. Zero gravity looks like fun! 🛰️🔭
The WDSS Rocket League Team are the Spring 2026 Rocket League Champions! 🏆The team was undefeated this season, winning all matches. The Tartans defeated LCCVI in the grand final, winning their games with scores of 5-3 and 3-1. The team displayed excellent teamwork and individual skills. Congratulations to Aiden C., Seth M., Ethan N, (not pictured), and team captain, Mason V. 🙌
D. Leach made the Tartans proud last weekend at the OFSAA West Regionals track and field championships in Cambridge. He placed 6th in long jump and 3rd in triple jump. 🥉👟🎉
Leach will compete this weekend at the OFSAA championships in St. Catharine's in triple jump. Our Tartan family wishes him the best of luck!!🙌
Leach will compete this weekend at the OFSAA championships in St. Catharine's in triple jump. Our Tartan family wishes him the best of luck!!🙌
Our WDSS Powwow 2026 was a huge success! ✨ A massive thank you to everyone who supported this event and helped make it so amazing.
We are incredibly grateful for the immense effort and dedication of our organizers, the WDSS Future Elders, our talented participants, and our wonderful supporters. It was truly a day to remember! ❤️
#WDSSPowwow2026 #FutureElders #Community #TartanPride #DayToRemember
We are incredibly grateful for the immense effort and dedication of our organizers, the WDSS Future Elders, our talented participants, and our wonderful supporters. It was truly a day to remember! ❤️
#WDSSPowwow2026 #FutureElders #Community #TartanPride #DayToRemember
Friendly Reminder: Friday, June 5th is a PA Day across all Lambton Kent District School Board Schools!
From running and jumping to laughing and celebrating—today was an absolute blast! ⏱️🎉 It was an awesome day to be a Tartan at our WDES Track & Field Day. Huge congratulations to all of our amazing participants for leaving it all on the field and giving 100%! 👟💨🏅
#TartanPride #WDES #TrackAndField #SchoolSpirit
#TartanPride #WDES #TrackAndField #SchoolSpirit
WDSS Horticulture students had the opportunity to visit Ontario NativeScape for an inspiring tour focused on the importance of native plants and habitat restoration! 🌿🌻
A huge thank you to Ontario NativeScape for sharing their knowledge and passion! 📚❤️
Ms. Pelletier's geography class celebrated the final episode of season 11 of The Amazing Race Canada. Throughout the semester, students watched competitors push their physical and mental limits against the backdrop of our country's vast and diverse landscapes. Students were prompted to make connections to the concepts of geographic thinking during each episode and continued to examine the complexity of Canadian geography🤔⛰️
📝 Grades 9-12: Progress reports go home Today. Students can use this snapshot to see where they stand before the semester ends.
Need extra help?
✅ Lunch sessions
✅ Mondays @ 2:30 PM
✅ "Kool-Aid & Kram" (June 15-17 @ 2:30 PM)
Don't wait—let's get those grades where you want them! 📈
#SchoolSpirit #StudentSuccess
Need extra help?
✅ Lunch sessions
✅ Mondays @ 2:30 PM
✅ "Kool-Aid & Kram" (June 15-17 @ 2:30 PM)
Don't wait—let's get those grades where you want them! 📈
#SchoolSpirit #StudentSuccess
It's almost time! Join us at our WDSS Powwow 2026! Check out the details below. ⬇️
🔥 SHSM Fire School Takeover!
Our SHSM students had an incredible day of industry-level training at Lambton College. From safety training to tech tours, it was a full day of "doing":
Rescue Ops: Students mastered fire extinguishers and operated the Jaws of Life! 🚒🦾
Tech Tours: We explored the main campus labs to see the future of technology in action. 💻🛠️
Big thanks to Lambton College for showing our Tartans the ropes! 🎓✨
#SHSM #HandsOnLearning #LambtonCollege #TartanPride
Our SHSM students had an incredible day of industry-level training at Lambton College. From safety training to tech tours, it was a full day of "doing":
Rescue Ops: Students mastered fire extinguishers and operated the Jaws of Life! 🚒🦾
Tech Tours: We explored the main campus labs to see the future of technology in action. 💻🛠️
Big thanks to Lambton College for showing our Tartans the ropes! 🎓✨
#SHSM #HandsOnLearning #LambtonCollege #TartanPride
🌟 Monday Morning Highlights at WDSS!
Our Tartans kicked off the week with a burst of energy and diverse learning experiences. Check out some of this morning's learning:
🎨 Creative Sparks: Some students started their morning finding inspiration through hands-on art projects.
🛢️ Resource Wisdom: A huge thank you to Christina from the Oil Museum of Canada! Our students took a deep dive into Canada’s resources, learning about oil, natural gas, and the vital importance of environmental sustainability.
🧵 Master Makers: In the studio, our sewers are making great progress on their latest textile projects.
📅 Future Leaders: Getting a head start on the week by organizing schedules and mastering time management.
It’s going to be a productive week! #TartanPride #ExperientialLearning #MondayMotivation #OilMuseumOfCanada
Our Tartans kicked off the week with a burst of energy and diverse learning experiences. Check out some of this morning's learning:
🎨 Creative Sparks: Some students started their morning finding inspiration through hands-on art projects.
🛢️ Resource Wisdom: A huge thank you to Christina from the Oil Museum of Canada! Our students took a deep dive into Canada’s resources, learning about oil, natural gas, and the vital importance of environmental sustainability.
🧵 Master Makers: In the studio, our sewers are making great progress on their latest textile projects.
📅 Future Leaders: Getting a head start on the week by organizing schedules and mastering time management.
It’s going to be a productive week! #TartanPride #ExperientialLearning #MondayMotivation #OilMuseumOfCanada
Citizen Science in action! 📊 This morning, our Chemistry students engaged in vital water quality analysis. By testing local samples, they are bridging the gap between classroom theory and environmental stewardship. 📝💧
A deep dive into local tourism! 🚌 Our SHSM students visited Retro Suites and Glasstown to level up their hospitality game. They explored unique guest experiences, mastered service standards, and learned the technical artistry behind local craft brewing and mixology. Seeing the industry in action! 💼🍽️
🎉 BIG WIN ALERT! 🎉
Let’s hear it for two incredibly hardworking students in Mr. O'Neil's Entrepreneurship class! A massive congratulations to Blake Peters and Mya Johnson Christie for their outstanding success in the recent business plan contest hosted by The Martin Fund Initiative (MFI)! 🚀✨Because of their dedication, innovative thinking, and top-tier entrepreneurial spirit, both Blake and Mya have been awarded brand-new computers to help them continue chasing their dreams and building their futures! 💻🔥
🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You to MFI
This incredible opportunity wouldn't be possible without our amazing community partners. We want to extend a huge thank you to The Martin Fund Initiative (MFI) for their continued partnership, collaboration, and long-standing support of the students here at WDSS. Your commitment to investing in our youth and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs makes a world of difference!
Let’s hear it for two incredibly hardworking students in Mr. O'Neil's Entrepreneurship class! A massive congratulations to Blake Peters and Mya Johnson Christie for their outstanding success in the recent business plan contest hosted by The Martin Fund Initiative (MFI)! 🚀✨Because of their dedication, innovative thinking, and top-tier entrepreneurial spirit, both Blake and Mya have been awarded brand-new computers to help them continue chasing their dreams and building their futures! 💻🔥
🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You to MFI
This incredible opportunity wouldn't be possible without our amazing community partners. We want to extend a huge thank you to The Martin Fund Initiative (MFI) for their continued partnership, collaboration, and long-standing support of the students here at WDSS. Your commitment to investing in our youth and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs makes a world of difference!
SHSM and Horticulture students explored Peers Wetland with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority! Students enjoyed a guided hike while learning about local invasive and native species, aquatic species at risk, and the importance of water quality in our ecosystem.
Day 1 at LKSSAA was a run-away success! 👟💨
Our Tartan Track & Field team brought the heat today for the first half of the championships. We are so proud of the grit and speed our athletes showed on the track and in the field. ⏱️🔥
Rest up, team—we’re back at it tomorrow for Day 2! Let’s keep that momentum going! ✨
#TartanPride #LKSSAA #TrackAndField #Day1 #PersonalBest #StudentAthletes
