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​​​​2024-25 School Year News Releases​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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LKDSB Director to Retire After 33 Years of Service in Education

September 10, 2024
​John Howitt, Director of Education for the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB), has announced his intention to retire April 30 2025, concluding a distinguished 33-year career in education.
Howitt was appointed Director of the LKDSB in July 2019, following a 27-year tenure with the Greater Essex County District School Board....

NOTICE : Wheatley Area Public School - Elm Street Closer

September 05, 2024
A message on behalf of Wheatley Area Public School : β€‹

Dear Warrior Families,
Today we received information from the Wheatley Fire Station that starting today, and for the foreseeable future, st udents will not be able to access Elm Street in Wheatley.
El m street was closed at...

LKDSB celebrates Ukrainian Heritage Day

September 05, 2024
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This year marks the 130 th  anniversary since  Ukrainians  arrived in Canada. Today, we proudly observe Ukrainian Heritage Day as a time to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry and enduring contributions of the Ukrainian community.    Ukrainian Canadians are Canada’s 11 th  largest ethnic group, and today serves as...

A Letter to Parents/Guardians re: PPM 128

August 30, 2024
To Parents/Guardians:
  On April 28, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Education released PPM 128 The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct with an implementation date of September 1, 2024. In this document, there is information specifically about School Board Policy on Enforcement of Restrictions to...

Local School Boards Committed to Creating a Culture of Uninterrupted Learning

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...

Arrival Procedure for Rosedale Public School

August 27, 2024
​Dear Rosedale Families,
 
Lots of exciting things have been happening at Rosedale over the summer! The
modernization project has begun with updates to the gym roof, the construction of a new
storage shed and a new parking lot. The demolition of the POD area is underway and will soon
be complete. With the ongoing construction...

LKDSB recognizes August 1 - Emancipation Day

July 31, 2024
​August 1 is Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.  
August 1 marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.   Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples...

LKDSB Congratulates 2024 Dr. Jack Parry and Stefanko Award Winners

July 08, 2024
​The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) celebrates the athletic and academic achievements of the 2024 recipients of the Dr. Jack Parry Award and Stefanko Award. The awards honour secondary student-athletes from the Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton areas, respectively, who are outstanding in their athletic and academic achievements, as well as participate...