May 05, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Student voice is so important in making decisions about the future of education in Ontario.
The Lambton Kent District School Board is assisting the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) to collect information about students’ experiences with remote/online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPSBA wants to...
April 19, 2021
We are looking forward to a safe return
to in-person learning in September 2021. We want to remind families interested
in registering their child for virtual learning for the 2021-2022 school year
must complete the online registration form by Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Unless otherwise indicated, all
students will be registered for...
April 13, 2021
Dear Students, Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
As you are likely aware, the Ontario Minister of Education has announced that Ontario elementary and secondary schools, including those in the Lambton Kent District School Board, will transition to remote teacher-led learning April 19, 2021. No face-to-face, in-person learning in school settings will occur during this...
April 09, 2021
In a further effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, the Lambton Kent District School Board, St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil scolaire Viamonde have added additional voluntary asymptomatic COVID-19 testing clinics to the testing clinic schedule. These two additional clinics will run during...
April 08, 2021
Dear parents/guardians,
Thank you for continuing to follow the public health and safety measures that have kept schools open and safe for students and staff. It is our collective effort that continues to ensure your children can learn in the classroom. As per recent announcements, the province has implemented a provincewide...
April 01, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is looking forward to welcoming students and staff for in-person learning in September 2021. Our experience this year has reinforced that in-person learning best meets the needs of the majority of our students to remain engaged and be successful, as well as provides a...
March 16, 2021
During the school year, there may be times when school buses are cancelled in particular zones or system-wide due to inclement weather. Effective immediately, if school bus transportation is cancelled in the bus zone where the school is located (see chart below) or cancelled system-wide due to inclement weather, all Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) secondary students attending the individual school, regardless of whether they ride a bus to...
March 15, 2021
Families wishing to transfer students between face-to-face learning and Learn at Home (or vice versa) must notify their school by Monday, March 22 by noon (12 p.m.). Please contact your home school and provide the following information by phone or email: Student name; Learning model choice (face-to-face instruction or Learn at Home); and Phone number for school to follow-up. Students participating in...
March 11, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board, St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil scolaire Viamonde, in partnership with Chatham-Kent Lambton Administrative School Services (CKLASS), will be launching the voluntary asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students and school staff on Sunday, March 14 at Great Lakes Secondary School...
March 11, 2021
Flags across Lambton Kent District School Board schools and Board locations are lowered to half-mast today (Thursday, March 11) in recognition of one-year from the day COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 has impacted, and continues to affect, all LKDSB students, staff,...
February 19, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
We want to inform you of recent updates from the provincial government in support of promoting the safe operation of schools. To continue to support our schools, students, staff and families, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and local Public Health officials, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB)...
February 12, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Thank you for your support for a smooth transition to in-person learning this week. As you may be aware, on Thursday, February 11, the Minister of Education announced that March Break, which was scheduled for March 15-19, 2021, has been postponed to a Spring Break on April 12-16, 2021....
February 08, 2021
At the Lambton Kent District School Board, one of our greatest priorities is ensuring students have arrived safely at school every day. You may have received notification about your child's absence from our SchoolMessenger automated attendance messaging system. We will soon be adding a SchoolMessenger Parent/Guardian Reporting Tool for you to notify...
February 04, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): As you are aware, Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) elementary and secondary schools will return to in-person learning on Monday, February 8, 2021. LKDSB Virtual Learn at Home schools continue to operate on their regular schedule. We want to remind students and families about important health and safety...
February 03, 2021
Today, the Minister of Education announced that additional 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, February 8, 2021.
LKDSB Virtual Learn at Home schools continue to operate on their regular schedule.
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February 01, 2021
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) acknowledges the ongoing impacts of anti-Black racism in our communities, which cause harm, trauma, violence and the loss of Black lives. We know that the intersections of racism and other social and institutional inequalities result in the ongoing oppression and marginalization of the...
January 28, 2021
Today, the Ministry of Education announced that schools within four additional Ontario Public Health units will be permitted to open for in-person learning next week; however, this does not include local Public Health units and schools in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB). LKDSB students are expected to continue with...
January 26, 2021
Due to the current remote learning period, the transition for elementary students between in-person learning and Virtual Learn at Home will be delayed pending further information from the Ministry of Education on the return to face-to-face learning. At this time, elementary students will continue in the current learning program of delivery...
January 21, 2021
As you are aware, the Ontario Minister of Education extended the remote learning period for elementary and secondary students in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB). We received confirmation today from the Ministry of Education that the remote learning period has been extended up-to and including February 10, 2021. Further...
January 20, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Today, the Ontario Minister of Education extended the remote learning period for elementary and secondary students in the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB). The provincial announcement did not state the expected date for the return to in-person learning for schools within the LKDSB. We will share this information...
January 13, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the Ontario government announced a provincial State of Emergency and stay-at-home order to address the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) elementary and secondary students are expected to continue with remote, teacher-led learning as previously outlined until January 25,...
January 07, 2021
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Thank you for your support this week as we transitioned to remote, teacher-led learning. The Ontario government has announced that all Ontario elementary schools will continue to participate in remote teacher-led learning Monday, January 11 to Friday, January 22, 2021. No face-to-face, in-person learning in school settings will occur...
January 05, 2021
Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has issued a letter to parents/guardians regarding elementary and secondary student learning in January; financial relief for parents/guardians; and keeping schools safe in 2021. Read the letter here:
English version/
French version
January 05, 2021
LKDSB students and staff: For those who have Internet provided by Cogeco, LKDSB has been notified by Cogeco that they are experiencing network issues today (January 5) and are working on restoring service. Please continue to attempt connecting to your class throughout the day.
UPDATE: Cogeco has reported this issue...
January 04, 2021
Families wishing to transfer students between face-to-face learning and Learn at Home (or vice versa) must notify their school by Tuesday, January 12 by noon (12 p.m.). Please contact your home school and provide the following information by phone or email: Student name; Learning model choice (face-to-face instruction or Learn at Home); and Phone number for school to follow-up. Students participating in...
December 22, 2020
Dear Students, Parent(s)/Guardian(s): As you are likely aware, the Ontario Minister of Education has ordered that all Ontario elementary and secondary schools move to remote teacher-led learning January 4-8, 2021. No face-to-face, in-person learning in school settings will occur during this week. LKDSB Virtual Learn at Home schools will continue to operate on their regular schedule. On January...
December 18, 2020
Dear parents/guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts which have made the school re-opening process possible, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. The holidays are going to look a little different this year. We understand...
December 01, 2020
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the LKDSB Annual Organization Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Sarnia Education Centre.
November 16, 2020
Parents and guardians are invited to join the Lambton Kent District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7-8:30 p.m. for a virtual presentation by leadership and relationship expert and author Dr. Karyn Gordon on “Building Confidence." Pre-registration for the online event is not required. Join the presentation at
http://tiny.cc/BuildingConfidence (password: LKDSB). Learn...
November 13, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 16-20, 2020 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 and well-being, as well...
November 11, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has launched its new Strategic Priorities for 2020/21-2025/26 to continue the LKDSB’s mission of Fostering Success for Every Student Every Day. The Strategic Priorities 2020/21-2025/26 are: Student Achievement & Well-Being: Advance high standards for innovative and responsive learning; Inclusive Diversity: Champion anti-oppressive education; Sustainable...
November 09, 2020
Welcome to new students who are starting at the Virtual Learn at Home Secondary School (VLHS) for quadmester two on Monday, November 16. Information will be emailed out to students and parents/guardians on November 14 or 15. Students can expect an email from their Q2A teachers the morning of Monday, November...
November 03, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
We are quickly approaching the end of the first quadmester for secondary students. Although this year has been unlike any other, we appreciate the resiliency and hard work of all students and staff to adjust to this year's schedule and health and safety practices and routines for the safe...
October 30, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) commemorates Treaties Recognition Week on November 2-6, 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...
October 29, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee is hosting an event for parents/guardians featuring leadership and relationship expert and author Dr. Karyn Gordon . The presentation titled, “Building Confidence,” will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7-8:30 p.m.
Pre-r egistration for the online event is...
October 26, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Education, in partnership with Ontario school boards (including the Lambton Kent District School Board) and the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO), has prepared multiple resources for school boards to share with teachers, students and staff to promote cyber safety and awareness during K-12 Cyber Awareness Month,...
October 16, 2020
CLASS Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week October 19-23, 2020 and Bus Driver Appreciation Day October 21, 2020
Chatham-Kent Lambton Administrative School Services (CLASS) is encouraging parents, students, school staff and motorists to recognize the importance of school bus safety within our communities. In addition, CLASS is urging children...
October 14, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.
The successful candidate will attend bi-monthly Board Meetings, which alternate between the Corporate Office in Sarnia and the Regional Office in Chatham and participate in additional committee work. The specific...
October 13, 2020
Families wishing to transfer students between face-to-face learning and Learn at Home (or vice versa) must notify their school by Thursday, October 22 by noon (12 p.m.).
Please contact your home school and provide the following information by phone or email: Student name;
Learning model choice (face-to-face instruction or Learn at Home); and
Phone number for school to follow-up.
Students participating...
October 09, 2020
During the first week of November, Grade 9 students typically participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day, which is an opportunity for students to accompany a parent, relative or community volunteer to work to observe workplace skills and consider career possibilities. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and in order to...
October 08, 2020
Please see our latest communication to parents, guardians, and students including information about progress reports and parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parent Communication 2020-10-08.pdf
October 04, 2020
The VLHS will be starting a School Council with
its first organizational meeting date scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 7
p.m. The meeting will take place using
Microsoft Teams. No software or account
is required. School Council is made up parents,
staff representatives, community members and the principal. It provides...
October 02, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): The provincial government has updated the COVID-19 school screening daily assessment tool, which is available here:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ The updates include adjustments to the type and number of symptoms needed for a child to stay home for a period of time and seek medical advice. The new...
October 02, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) celebrates those who dedicate their time and efforts to support student success during Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Day on Monday, October 5.
At the 44th Session of the International Conference on Education, a United Nations agency declared October 5 as World Teachers' Day. The LKDSB...
September 30, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. On this day and throughout the year, the LKDSB honours the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time for all Canadians to reflect...
September 22, 2020
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) joins school boards across the province in commemorating Orange Shirt Day on September 30 to acknowledge and honour the survivors of residential schools, as well as the children and young people who never returned home.
LKDSB encourages staff and students to wear an orange...
September 09, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) staff is looking forward to welcoming students back to school for a safe start to the 2020-2021 school year. We know that this year will look different from previous years, but our staff remains committed to supporting safe, welcoming and positive school environments...
September 09, 2020
Students at the Virtual Learn at Home Secondary School (VLHS) will receive an email to their LKDSB
Gmail accounts from their quadmester one teachers on Thursday, September 10.
In addition to specific course information that the teacher will provide, the email will contain the
following information:
Please access your...
September 04, 2020
Read our introductory letter to parents and students.
August 31, 2020
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...
August 27, 2020
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
With the health and safety of students and staff as the top priority, the Lambton Kent District School Board's (LKDSB) plan for a safe reopening of schools continues to evolve and the LKDSB has decided to update its reopening plans to further stagger the entry of students for the...
August 27, 2020
With the health and safety of students and staff as their top priorities, the Lambton Kent District School Board has updated its plans for the safe reopening of schools to further stagger the entry of students for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Ministry of Education...
