August 27, 2024
Under the direction of Ontario’s Ministry of Education, Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) will be implementing changes regarding reduced access to personal mobile devices and social networks identified in the Policy/ Program Memorandum 128 (PPM 128): The Provincial Code of Conduct and...
June 24, 2024
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is offering free drop-in Summer Engagement Camps for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 in July and August 2024 at various schools across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. The Summer Engagement Camps are held 8:30 -11:00AM and 12:30 -3:00PM at multiple locations Monday-Thursday and offer...
June 19, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Throughout the month of June, and in particular on June 21, it is important for all Canadians...
June 03, 2024
The month of June is nationally recognized as Pride Month in Canada. Lambton Kent District School Board joins school boards throughout the province in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the display of the Progress Pride Flag on flagpoles at all school and board locations throughout the month of June....
May 27, 2024
On May 24, 2024, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) and the Occasional Teachers of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario reached a local tentative agreement.
The tentative local agreement is subject to ratification by both parties. Details will be available following ratification. “This is wonderful news for our board,...
May 16, 2024
On May 17, 2024, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). On this date, LKDSB celebrates sexual and gender diversities and denounces discrimination and violence experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ people.
Everyone has a right to an education free from discrimination...
May 06, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board celebrates Education Week during the week of May 6th – May 10th.
This week, we celebrate all of the important work being done in our K-12 classrooms, and beyond. Through early math and literacy interventions that focus on foundational learning and understanding, we ensure...
April 29, 2024
(This letter is sent on behalf of The Honourable Stephen Lecce Ontario Minister of Education)
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions and averted strikes in schools. This allowed us to deliver on our promise to parents to bring stability to...
April 28, 2024
The Lambton Kent District School Board is aware of the announcement, made today by the Minister of Education regarding updates to PPM 128. These updates are for implementation on September 1 st of 2024. Many of these are changes from our current practice and will impact all of our school...
April 09, 2024
Wallaceburg District Secondary School is hosting a Skilled Trades Night on Thursday, May 9 th from 6-8 pm in the WDSS Main Gym. Local industry, union representatives, college partners, and current LKDSB pathways (OYAP, SHSM, Dual Credit, etc.) will be in attendance and have information available for all attendees. This event is open to any LKDSB students...
March 25, 2024
The Ontario Ministry of Education asks all school boards in Ontario to conduct an anonymous school climate survey on a regular basis so boards of education can help schools:
Assess perceptions of safety, mental health and well-being – from students, parents and school staff; Make informed planning decisions about programs...
March 06, 2024
The Ministry of Education has launched the Parent's Guide to Ontario's Education System.
This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that allows them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children's education. The guide covers a number of subjects such as knowing how their child...
February 13, 2024
After significant and thoughtful consultation with local emergency service partners and public health units, Lambton Kent District School Board and St. Clair Catholic District School Board have made the decision to change the Professional Activity Day scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024.
The decision...
December 19, 2023
Making the transition into Kindergarten is an important milestone in the lives of young children, as well as their parents and guardians. Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has put a focus on ensuring that transition is warm, welcoming and as easy as possible.
“Joining one of our schools means you...
December 14, 2023
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a holiday video message to students and families.
Watch the video message.
November 24, 2023
This week, schools across Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) participated in Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week. Lessons focused on the types of bullying that exist – including cyberbullying, which has increased heavily over past years, the immediate and lifelong effects that bullying can have on an individual, and the role...
November 21, 2023
Nine individuals crossed the stage at Queen’s University on Wednesday, November 15th to receive their Bachelor of Education Degree with a specialization in Indigenous Education. The recipients were then honoured last night at a local graduation ceremony taking place at Aamijiwnaang First Nation. The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), which provides...
November 16, 2023
At Tuesday night's Board Meeting, the Lambton Kent District School Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of “Lambton Shores Community School" as the official, name for the new Forest Area K-12 School.
The Ad Hoc Naming Committee, which is comprised of representatives from LKDSB Administration, as well as the seven schools within...
November 06, 2023
Noelle's Gift to Children has donated a total of $188,500 to the Lambton Kent and St. Clair Catholic district school boards to support students and families in need to date in 2023, with $158,000 donated 2022. “For 10 years now, Noelle's Gift to Children, with guidance and care...
November 06, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) observes Treaties Recognition Week from November 5-11, promoting education and awareness of treaty rights and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Treaties Recognition Week is an annual event which honours the history and importance of treaties. With the support of the LKDSB...
October 12, 2023
Today, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released achievement results, indicating that Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is showing significant growth in student reading and math achievement.
The results, which include the Grade 3 and Grade 6 Reading, Writing and Math Assessments, the Grade 9 Math Assessment, and the...
September 26, 2023
Beginning in 2021, the Government of Canada formally designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is federally observed to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors and their families and communities, and ensure public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools....
September 06, 2023
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a message to parents/guardians. Click on the links below to read the message or watch the videos.
Read a letter to parents/guardians:
English Version / French Version Back to s c hool video messages in
English and
...
September 05, 2023
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 01, 2023
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is excited to welcome students and families back to school in September for the 2023-2024 school year. The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 5 for students in Grades 1-12 . To support a positive transition to school, Kindergarten students will have a...
July 21, 2023
The Ontario Ministry of Education has approved an additional $12.4 million to support increased pupil spaces and child care rooms in the new Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Forest. The new school will be located on a site directly west of the Shores Recreation...
June 30, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is saddened by the act of hate that occurred at the University of Waterloo on Wednesday, June 28 2023. Our thoughts go to the victims of this Homophobic and Transphobic attack and to the entire 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These events remind us that Ontario learning institutions uphold...
June 27, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is inviting members of the Forest area community to share their thoughts on a potential name for the Forest Area Kindergarten to Grade 12 school. The new school will be a consolidation of Aberarder Central School , Bosanquet Central School , Kinnwood...
June 27, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians, Join us for a 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 Monday to Thursday from July 4 to August 25, 2023 at 9-11...
June 26, 2023
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a message to parents/guardians, students and graduates. Click on the links below to read the message or watch the videos.
Read a letter to parents/guardians:
English Version/French Version End of 2022-2023 school year video message to students:
English/
French Video message to 2023 graduates:
English/
French
...
June 20, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Throughout the month of June during National Indigenous History Month, and in particular on June 21, it...
June 01, 2023
The month of June is nationally recognized as Pride Month in Canada. Lambton Kent District School Board with support of the Ontario Ministry of Education joins school boards throughout the province in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with the display of the Progress Pride Flag on flagpoles at all school...
June 01, 2023
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. June 21, 2023 is designated for celebrating the heritage,...
May 29, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board's (LKDSB) Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a monthly virtual event series for parents/guardians and community members featuring Ann Douglas, author of Happy Parents, Happy Kids and Parenting Through the Storm . Join the conversation on “Big Picture Parenting" on Monday, June 5 at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit...
May 15, 2023
On May 17, 2023, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). On this date, LKDSB celebrates sexual and gender diversities and denounces discrimination and violence experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Everyone has a right to an education free from discrimination and...
May 03, 2023
The following message is shared on behalf of Minister of Education Stephen Lecce.
As previously announced by Premier Doug Ford, Ontario will celebrate the upcoming coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen. This will mark the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State...
May 01, 2023
Education Week 2023 We invite you to visit our schools as they celebrate Education Week May 1-5, 2023.
Education Week Message from Director John Howitt The Ministry of Education has declared the week of May 1-5, 2023 as Education Week across Ontario. The Lambton Kent District School Board's...
April 04, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board public website will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, April 5 at 8 p.m. for approximately one hour due to a service update.
March 22, 2023
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has confirmed it will offer the virtual learning option for elementary and secondary programming for the 2023-2024 school year. No further action is required if your child will be attending in-person learning for the 2023-2024 school year or if parents/guardians have already registered for...
March 03, 2023
School buses in Zones 1-4 are cancelled today (Friday, March 3) due to the inclement weather forecast. 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 located, all LKDSB...
February 23, 2023
School buses in all zones are cancelled today (Thursday, February 23) due to the inclement weather conditions.
Due to power outages in the area and the estimated time of restoration, Harwich-Raleigh Public School, Merlin Area Public School, W.J. Baird Public School and Wheatley Area Public School will be closed to...
February 22, 2023
School buses in all zones are cancelled today (Wednesday, February 22) due to the inclement weather forecast. All elementary schools are open to students.
All Lambton Kent District School Board secondary students, regardless of whether they ride a bus to school or not, will engage in one-day remote, teacher-led virtual...
February 17, 2023
Students at Aberarder Central School have been dismissed early on Friday, February 17, 2023 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 Friday,...
February 17, 2023
School buses in Zones 1-4 are cancelled today (Friday, February 17) 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 located, all...
January 25, 2023
School buses in all zones are cancelled today (Wednesday, January 25, 2023) due to the inclement weather forecast. All elementary schools are open to students. All Lambton Kent District School Board secondary students, regardless of whether they ride a bus to school or not, will engage in one-day remote, teacher-led virtual...
January 12, 2023
School buses in Zones 5-7 are cancelled this morning (Thursday, January 12) due to fog conditions. School buses in all other zones are running as normal. School buses in Zones 5-7 will run in the afternoon as scheduled.
All elementary and secondary schools are open to students.
December 22, 2022
Based on the most recent information from Environment Canada regarding ongoing weather conditions and anticipated road conditions throughout the day, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is closing all schools and LKDSB facilities, including the Chatham and Sarnia Education Centres on Friday, December 23, 2022 to ensure the safety of...
December 22, 2022
Ontario
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a holiday video message to students
and families.
Watch
the video message.
