July 14, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians, Join us for free drop-in summer camps offered by the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 at a school in your area. The recreation camp is held throughout July and August at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at various...
June 17, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is excited to offer free online summer reading tutoring for LKDSB students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 to support students and families in July and August.
Students work one-on-one with a teacher for daily 20-minute blocks held weekdays throughout the three-week...
June 01, 2022
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time for all Canadians to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
LKDSB will be recognizing June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day and throughout the year, we...
May 25, 2022
The month of June is nationally recognized as Pride Month in Canada. Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) join s school boards throughout the province in supporting the LGBTQ+ community with the display of the Pride Flag on flagpoles at all school and Board locations throughout the month of...
May 04, 2022
On May 17, 202 2 , the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). On this date, LKDSB celebrate s sexual and gender diversities and denounces discrimination and violence experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Everyone has a right to an education...
April 28, 2022
Education Week 2022
We invite you to visit our schools as they celebrate Education Week May 2-6, 2022.
Education Week Message from Director John Howitt The Ministry of Education has declared the week of May 2-6, 2022 as Education Week across Ontario. The Lambton Kent...
March 25, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is extending the deadline for completion of the Count Me In LKDSB Student Demographic Data Census to April 8, 2022. The Count Me In LKDSB Student Census is voluntary and confidential and will allow us to collect information to better understand our...
March 21, 2022
We are looking forward to a safe return to in-person learning in September 2022. We want to remind families interested in registering their child for virtual learning for the 2022-2023 school year that they must complete the online registration form by March 25 . Unless otherwise indicated, all students will be...
March 10, 2022
We hope that students and families have a safe and restful March Break. In follow-up to the provincial public health announcement on March 9, 2022, we wanted to share further information to support the safe return to schools on Monday, March 21, 2022.
What to expect upon the return to school...
March 09, 2022
Today, the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that the mandatory masking requirement for Ontario schools, including elementary and secondary schools in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) will be removed on March 21.
Click here to read the
Statement from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. During the...
March 04, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is looking forward to welcoming students and staff for in-person learning in September 2022. Our experience throughout the past couple of years has reinforced that in-person learning best meets the needs of the majority of our students to remain engaged and be successful, as...
March 03, 2022
Dear parents/guardians and students, As new information is shared locally and provincially regarding Public Health guidelines for schools and the community, we want to make sure that you are informed of changes as they related to your school communities. Vaccination for Indoor Sports – Athletes, Spectators, Coaches and Referees We continue...
February 18, 2022
School buses in all zones are cancelled today (Friday, Feb. 18) due to inclement weather and road conditions. All elementary schools are open to students. Reminder: All Lambton Kent District School Board secondary students attending secondary schools, regardless of whether they ride a bus to school or not, will engage in...
February 17, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is launching the Count Me In LKDSB Student Census March 1-25, 2022 to collect information to better understand its students and school communities.
This voluntary and confidential survey will collect demographic information about students, such as race, ethnicity, language, religion, gender...
February 17, 2022
School buses in all zones are cancelled today (Thursday, Feb. 17) due to forecasted inclement weather and road conditions.
All elementary schools are open to students. Reminder: All Lambton Kent District School Board secondary students attending secondary schools, regardless of whether they ride a bus to school or not, will engage...
February 16, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is pleased to announce closing on the purchase of land for the location of the new consolidated Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in the Forest area has been finalized.
The new school will be located on a site directly west of the Shores Recreation...
February 04, 2022
School buses in Zones 5 and 7 are cancelled today (Friday, Feb. 4) due to inclement weather and road conditions. School buses in all other zones are running as normal.
All elementary schools are open to students. Reminder: If buses are cancelled for the bus zone in which the school is...
February 02, 2022
School buses in Zones 1-7 are cancelled today (Tuesday, Feb. 2) due to inclement weather. School buses in Zone 8 are running as normal.
All elementary schools are open to students. Reminder: If buses are cancelled for the bus zone in which the school is located, all Lambton Kent District School...
January 27, 2022
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is accepting registrations for Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year. Children who are four or five years old by December 31, 2022 are eligible to begin full-day Kindergarten in September.
LKDSB invites families in Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton to
register online,...
January 20, 2022
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a letter to parents/guardians regarding the return to in-person learning. Click on the following links to read the letter (
English version/
French version).
January 12, 2022
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Today, the Minister of Education announced that Ontario schools, including elementary and secondary schools within the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB), will be permitted to reopen for in-person learning on Monday, January 17, 2022. LKDSB virtual learning programming continues to operate on its regular schedule.
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January 03, 2022
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Students: The Ontario government has announced that Ontario elementary and secondary schools, including those in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB), move to remote teacher-led learning starting Wednesday, January 5 until Friday, January 14, 2022. Students registered in virtual learning programming will continue to operate on their...
December 30, 2021
Dear Students, Parent(s)/Guardian(s): The Ontario government has announced a delayed return to school for students following the holiday break to
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 for all elementary and secondary students, including those in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, there will be...
December 16, 2021
In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Lambton Kent District School Board is providing voluntary take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student participating in in-person learning.
The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for...
December 16, 2021
Students at Aberarder Central School have been dismissed early on Thursday, December 16 due to a power outage in the area. Due to the power outage and the estimated time of restoration, Lambton Kent District School Board has decided to close the school to students for the day on Thursday, Dec....
December 03, 2021
In accordance with Regulation 464/97 made under the Education Act, the Lambton Kent District School Board (with support of the Special Education Advisory Committee) annually reviews the Board's Special Education Plan.
In developing and modifying its Special Education Plan, the LKDSB must take into consideration feedback from members of the...
November 25, 2021
The following information is distributed on behalf of Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Chatham-Kent and Lambton Public Health, and the Ministry of Education. Should you have any specific questions about this information, please follow-up directly with Public Health or your health care provider. Traveling Outside...
November 24, 2021
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 pleased to announce that we have ratified the collective agreement with the Occasional Teachers of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario and...
November 19, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22-26, 2021 to help promote safe, welcoming and inclusive learning and work environments.
During this week, students, staff and parents/guardians are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning...
November 08, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is excited to announce the Ministry of Education has approved the acquisition of land for the location of the new consolidated Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in the Forest area.
The new school will be located on a site directly west of the...
October 29, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) commemorates Treaties Recognition Week from November 1-5, joining school boards across the province in promoting education and awareness about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Ontario.
This year, the LKDSB Indigenous Education Team is continuing to focus on...
October 26, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians, We are writing today to inform you of orders by the Medical Officers of Health for Lambton and Chatham-Kent, which have a direct impact on student athletes and coaches. Under the order, effective October 31, 2021, all student athletes, age 12 years and older, and coaching staff, who participate in...
October 26, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we continue to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that each of us follows the health and safety protocols that are in place to help keep our students safe, both at school and on the bus.
It is especially important that our bus...
October 18, 2021
Lambton Public Health notified the Lambton Kent District School Board on October 14, 2021 that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Aberarder Central School community. Please note: The school remains open. Lambton Public Health is working closely with the school community and has contacted any individuals (students and staff) who...
October 13, 2021
Chatham-Kent Lambton Administrative School Services (CLASS) is encouraging parents/guardians, students, school staff and motorists to recognize the importance of school bus safety within our communities. In addition, CLASS is urging children and parents/guardians to say a special ‘thank you’ to the many dedicated bus drivers, who ensure students arrive safely...
October 07, 2021
Lambton Public Health notified the Lambton Kent District School Board on October 6, 2021 that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Aberarder Central School community. Please note: The school remains open. Lambton Public Health is working closely with the school community and is contacting any individuals (students and...
October 04, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) celebrates those who dedicate their time and efforts
to support students during Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Day on Tuesday, October 5.
At the 44th Session of the International Conference on Education, a United Nations agency declared October 5 as World Teachers’ Day. The...
September 28, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board appreciates the support of the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Education Related Projects, as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
These projects are funded in part by the Government of Canada.
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September 22, 2021
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 22, 2021
The Government of Canada has formally designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day will be federally observed to honour First Nations, Inuit and Metis survivors and their families and communities, and ensure the public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools.
...
September 10, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is pleased to participate in the Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton Welcome Week, September 10-19, 2021. Welcome Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of immigrant newcomers, to connect them with services within the respective municipalities and to promote diversity in our communities. LKDSB...
August 19, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is looking forward to welcoming students for a safe 2021-2022 school year. LKDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen in September with a return to full-time, in-class learning with required COVID-19 safety measures. The LKDSB's plan for the return to school in September...
July 20, 2021
Transportation details for the 2021-2022 School Year will be available after August 15. Courtesy seat applications will be accepted starting August 3. Final seating assignments will be available on the portal after August 31. Visit
www.cklass.ca for more information.
June 29, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Thank you for your support throughout the 2020-2021 school year. To all parents and guardians, thank you for being partners in education as we faced challenges and celebrated successes with transitioning between in-person and remote learning, or supporting your child enrolled in virtual learning this year. This school...
