Griffins, just a few days left to get your Terry Fox fundraising done. Our school run is coming up on Friday, September 25. Please look to donate online and don't forget to see if your student's teacher has a classroom page set up so that your totals go towards their classroom goals. Our goal is $2500, let's FINISH IT Griffins! https://schools.terryfox.ca/133585
A great day for our Griffins at Play Day!! All classes were involved in outdoor and indoor games. Thanks to Mrs. Stephen's and Mme. Myers as well as the older students for making things happen!! So much fun!
🦆 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
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
🌞🎉 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
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
🏅 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!
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!
Friendly Reminder: Friday, June 5th is a PA Day across all Lambton Kent District School Board Schools!
Congratulations to all our students who participated in our track and field meet yesterday!! Here is a picture of our top athletes in each category. Our area track meet will be held on June 4th for grades 4-8. More information to come next week.
On Friday, W.J. Baird participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Together we raised almost $1300, achieving our goal of $1000 to support life saving research. Way to go Griffins! #JumpRopedorHeart
There's still time to register and fundraise for our Jump Rope for Heart event. Our event is this Friday, May 8th. Help us support lifesaving research by donating or creating your child's fundraising page today. Here's W.J. Baird's fundraising link to get you started. - https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/116702
Looking to register for Kindergarten?
Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7PM!
Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten.
We can't wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family!
Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7PM!
Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten.
We can't wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family!
W.J. Baird has officially kicked off our Jump Rope for Heart event. We're excited to get active, learn healthy habits and raise funds in support of Heart & Stroke. Please check your child's backpack for a postcard that includes more information and help us reach our goal of $1000, by donating or fundraising online today: www.jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/116702
Our school jump day will be Friday, May 8th, fundraising should be in by this date. Let's do this Griffins!
Spirit day at W.J. Baird! Today, our students and staff are wearing red and white to show our support for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We are especially excited to cheer on the Women’s Hockey team as they go for gold today! It’s been an incredible Games, and we’re proud to support all our athletes through to the closing ceremonies this weekend. Go Canada Go!
Today our Griffins were able to celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics during our Olympic Day!! Lots of fun activities were planned both inside and outside. What a great Canadian winter day for it!!!
Due to inclement weather across the district, ALL Lambton Kent District School Board schools will be closed for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please stay safe.
✨ What are your plans for 2026?
If they include “turning 4 years old” 🎂 – it’s time to register for Kindergarten!
🌐 Visit www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten today, then come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff at the end of this month!
We can’t wait to see you! 💚💙
If they include “turning 4 years old” 🎂 – it’s time to register for Kindergarten!
🌐 Visit www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten today, then come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff at the end of this month!
We can’t wait to see you! 💚💙
We want to extend a massive thank you to Ridge Landfill Community Trust for their incredibly generous donation! 👏
Thanks to their support, W.J. Baird was able to purchase new Chromebooks for our students. This technology will provide invaluable learning opportunities in our classrooms.
We appreciate our community partners and their commitment to education! 📚💻 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #WJBaird #Education #RidgeLandfill
Thanks to their support, W.J. Baird was able to purchase new Chromebooks for our students. This technology will provide invaluable learning opportunities in our classrooms.
We appreciate our community partners and their commitment to education! 📚💻 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #WJBaird #Education #RidgeLandfill
Check out our Gingerbread Entry! W.J. Baird is part of the Merry Magic Gingerbread House Contest! Great work 7/8's. Now it's time for the voting! Stop by Links of Kent to vote!
It Takes A Village to Support a Child Nov 18-27, 2025 4pm-8pm
Vote for Your Favourite Gingerbread Village, courtesy of Chatham Kent, Ontario students. 50% of proceeds go to The Chatham Goodfellows and 50% 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Winner's Schools.
Winner Chosen Nov 27th at 7pm!
It Takes A Village to Support a Child Nov 18-27, 2025 4pm-8pm
Vote for Your Favourite Gingerbread Village, courtesy of Chatham Kent, Ontario students. 50% of proceeds go to The Chatham Goodfellows and 50% 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Winner's Schools.
Winner Chosen Nov 27th at 7pm!
What an inspiring visit! Last week, our Grade 5-8 students at W.J. Baird had the incredible opportunity to hear from Jason Simon of Aamjiwnaang First Nation.
Jason, who grew up on the St. Clair River near Sarnia and played in the NHL, treated students to stories from his journey. He emphasized the power of setting short and long-term goals, and the undeniable truth that putting in the time and work pays off! He also shared a vital message about the importance of resilience. Thank you Jason!
Jason, who grew up on the St. Clair River near Sarnia and played in the NHL, treated students to stories from his journey. He emphasized the power of setting short and long-term goals, and the undeniable truth that putting in the time and work pays off! He also shared a vital message about the importance of resilience. Thank you Jason!
45 Years of Hope! W.J. Baird Griffins are MIGHTY for Terry Fox!
On September 25th, the W.J. Baird Griffins laced up to take part in the 45th anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope. Forty-five years later, his courage remains a powerful reminder of how one person can inspire millions.
Our Griffins set a lofty goal this year: to raise a school-record $2,500. And, by showing their support for Terry and for everyone touched by cancer, they absolutely smashed it!
The Griffins raised an incredible $2,800—and that was just the start! We were honoured to receive an additional $500 from our local Giant Tiger store, plus another generous anonymous donation from a community member who matched our initial $500, bringing our grand total to an astounding almost $4,000!
For over 20 years, W.J. Baird has now raised almost $30 000 for the Terry Fox School Run. Our Griffins have shown that while we may be a small school, we are mighty when it comes to Terry Fox.
We are Terry Fox!
On September 25th, the W.J. Baird Griffins laced up to take part in the 45th anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope. Forty-five years later, his courage remains a powerful reminder of how one person can inspire millions.
Our Griffins set a lofty goal this year: to raise a school-record $2,500. And, by showing their support for Terry and for everyone touched by cancer, they absolutely smashed it!
The Griffins raised an incredible $2,800—and that was just the start! We were honoured to receive an additional $500 from our local Giant Tiger store, plus another generous anonymous donation from a community member who matched our initial $500, bringing our grand total to an astounding almost $4,000!
For over 20 years, W.J. Baird has now raised almost $30 000 for the Terry Fox School Run. Our Griffins have shown that while we may be a small school, we are mighty when it comes to Terry Fox.
We are Terry Fox!
W.J. Baird Public School's Grade 5/6 and 6/7 classes enjoyed a day of outdoor learning on Tuesday, September 24, as they took part in the Naturally Neighbours program. This event, hosted by Rondeau Provincial Park at Blenheim's Rotary Park, brought together students from several schools, including Harwich Raleigh and St. Anne's. The day was filled with engaging workshops designed to complement the Grade 6 and 7 biodiversity science curriculum. Students had the chance to build birdhouses, practice nature journaling, learn Indigenous dances, and discover fascinating facts about raptors.
