ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Peer Tutors

Attention Peer All Tutors: Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 4 final self-assessment for the upcoming report card. Thanks tutors

Cafeteria

Pizza Sales in the cafeteria this week

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

 Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in Room 218 from 3-4 pm for math help and granola bars!

And now for today’s Dad joke

If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

Next week is the final week of the 2024-25 school year! We want to take the opportunity to express our gratitude to staff, students, and families for an excellent school year. In my first year as principal of LSS, I have been so grateful and proud to be part of such a welcoming school community.

We spent a lot of time this week welcoming our incoming (currently grade 7) students from Ladysmith Intermediate School and Ecole North Oyster as well our graduating and returning students. On Tuesday, we had the final band concert of the year. Special thanks to Mr. Potvin for putting together this awesome show. It was so nice to hear the amazing talent of our Jazz students and Guitar soloist. On Wednesday, grade 7 students from all of our family of schools joined us for the day to participate in tours, learn about our school community, and join in a day of fun that included time on inflatable bouncy castles and other activities. Our graduating students also had time to enjoy the festivities. We also hosted a school wide lunch outside where our cafeteria prepared 800 hot dogs for our school community to enjoy. Special thanks to our PAC for supporting this awesome school activity and to Chef and his team for preparing the food! We also welcomed 95 parents for our grade 7 family night on Wednesday evening where we were able to provide information about our school community, give a tour, and answer questions from families. Finally, on Friday, our school participated in a school colour gym riot, to celebrate the (almost) end of the school year with some fun games and camaraderie.

HOST Families needed for International Students in your community. The Nanaimo/Ladysmith International Homestay Program is seeking host families in the Ladysmith area for 17 international students arriving late August 2025. Do you have an extra bedroom in your home? Is English the primary language in your home? Do you want to learn about other cultures, countries and languages? Are you interested in making a difference in a high school student’s life?  Become an International Student Homestay Family for next school year (5 months or 10 months).  NLPS International Student Education Program is looking for Ladysmith Secondary catchment families interested in earning a stipend of $1,175 per month per student to host an international student in their home.  Students need to have their own bedroom, a quiet space to study, and be provided 3 meals a day.  Click here for more information.  Our International Education team is available 24/7 for any kind of support you need (Ie. respite, vacation leave, student emergencies). Please click link below and complete the 1-2 minute form if you interested in learning more or becoming a Homestay family, or if you would like to refer someone to become a Homestay family.

https://forms.office.com/r/Afek7k7AAZ

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a fantastic final week of the school year next week!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Alistair King

Upcoming events:

• June 20^th – Last formal day of classes
• June 20^th – Dry Grad
  • 7:00pm – 1:00am @ Beban Park
  • $75 cash, cheque, or onlinecash
• June 23^rd – Student completion day
• June 23^rd – Grad Rehearsal
  • Cap and Gown pick-up 8:30am – 1:00pm
  • Required rehearsal in gym – 1:00pm
  • Grad Photo – 2:30pm
• June 24^th – Graduation Ceremony (10am)
  • Grads arrive at 9:30am
  • Doors open at 9:45am
  • Ceremony starts at 10:00am
• July 3^rd – Report Cards released on the MyEd portal

PAC Corner:

Our next PAC meeting will be in September. Now is a great time to start thinking about joining the PAC next year.

Did you know PAC meetings are typically no more than an hour long?  They are much different than elementary school meetings, there’s no fundraising or hot lunches involved!  There will be several executive positions to fill in the next school year.  Please consider attending to have your voice heard!

Attachments:

• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, June 16, 2025

GSA

Reminder!  The GSA is going to the district-wide pride BBQ tomorrow June 17^th.  Students who have returned their forms will meet in the foyer after first block.  There will be no lunch meeting.

Lost and Found

Remember that the lost and found will be emptied at the end of the week, so please look through it for your treasures

Cafeteria

Pizza Sales in the cafeteria this week

And now for today’s Dad joke

How did the hamburger introduce his girlfriend!

Meet Patti

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Friday, June 13, 2025  

Grad wear

Grad wear is in, please come pick up

Grad Tickets

Grad tickets are ready for pick up, please come to the office for that

Yearbook

Yearbooks are ready to be picked up at the office if you have ordered one

Lost and Found

Lost and found, please take your treasures before the end of school

Jersey’s

Please return your uniforms and hand in your returned athletic forms to the account office to get your jersey deposit.

Student Council

Hey LSS!  The day has come.  Today is the spirit rall.  We’ll see you in the gym this afternoon for some friendly competition.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Chef’s Choice, the salad special is Student’s Choice and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Breakfast Wrap with Bacon Sausage Cheese and Hashbrowns

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the best smelling insect?  A deordo-ant

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Thursday, June 12, 2025

 Craft Club

Can all the craft club students come down at lunch to pick up their items and empty their bins.  If not, everything will be discarded.

Interact Club

Interact Club will be having a meeting at lunch today in the library mezzanine

Cafeteria

Bake shop at the cafeteria has Baklava for sale

Jersey’s

Please return your uniforms and hand in your returned athletic forms to the account office to get your jersey deposit.

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Get ready for the Spirit rally!!!  This Friday, June 13^th, the four colour teams of our school will be competing in an afternoon of fun games, sports and challenges to win points.  The team with the most points takes home the championship.  So wear your color and we’ll see you there!.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Beef Barley, the salad special is Student’s Choice and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Poutine

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you get from a pampered cow?  Spoiled milk

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, June 11, 2025  

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Get ready for the Spirit rally!!!  This Friday, June 13^th, the four colour teams of our school will be competing in an afternoon of fun games, sports and challenges to win points.  The team with the most points takes home the championship.  So wear your color and we’ll see you there!.

Chem Club

Chem Club is meeting today in room 115!  See you there

Jersey’s

Please return your uniforms and hand in your returned athletic forms to the account office to get your jersey deposit.

Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Room 104! Everyone is welcome!

Cafeteria

Today is Hot Dog Day.  Hot dogs will be served in the back of the school

And now for today’s Dad joke

Did you hear the rumor about butter?  Well, I’m not going to spread it!

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, June 10, 2025  

 Student Council

Hey LSS!  Get ready for the Spirit rally!!!  This Friday, June 13^th, the four colour teams of our school will be competing in an afternoon of fun games, sports and challenges to win points.  The team with the most points takes home the championship.  So wear your color and we’ll see you there!.

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in Room 218 from 3-4 pm for math help and granola bars!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Student’s Choice and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why did the cabbage beat the carrot in a race?  Because it was a-head

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, June 9, 2025

Job Board

Please check the Job Board outside the counselling office.  There are jobs posted for a gardening position, dock hand position at the Page Point Marina, and grocery job positions.

Track and Field

Congratulations to Lina Chay, Lila Jeffries, Will Cram and Skyla Lewis who competed and represented our school in the Track & Field Provincial Championships. A special shout out to Will Cram who placed 6^th in the 400m and 2nd in the 800m with two outstanding races!!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Student’s Choice and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

I’ve got a great joke about construction, but I’m still working on it

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Birthday

Big shout out to Brenda Kohlruss,  happy 29^th birthday

Cafeteria

No Cafeteria this week.  There will be pizza Sales all week.

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in Room 218 from 3-4 pm for math help and granola bars!

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the scariest plant in the forest?  Bam-BOO!!

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, June 2, 2025  

Grads

Grads don’t forget to bring your Dry Grad Waivers back to Barb ASAP this week, preferably tomorrow, Tuesday

Lost and Found

Now that we are in June and almost done the school year, please take a moment to look through the lost and found box.  Thank you

Cafeteria

No Cafeteria this week.  There will be pizza Sales all week.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What does a skeleton order for dinner?  Spare ribs

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unseeded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Friday, May 30, 2025  

Pipe Fitting Exploratory Day

The Career Technical Centre in collaboration with Vancouver Island Piping Industry Local 324 from Victoria is hosting a Pipe Fitting Exploratory day on June 10^th for 18 students and June 11^th for another 18 students in grade 11 or 12 from the District.

This training program offers a unique experience tailored to meet the needs of students. Each session will include an engaging hands-on activity led by experienced Red Seal Instructors, providing students with an introductory glimpse into the world of Pipe Trades.

Here’s what to expect:

• Hands-On Learning: Students will participate in activities that allow them to gain practical experience and insights into the Pipe Trades.

You will participate in a full day of learning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with a lunch break included – lunch is provided.

Location will be provided to students and families if you receive an invite.

Families are responsible for drop off and pick. Plan to drop off at 8:45 am as we start right at 9:00 am.

If you would like to apply, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/vAGkQnQ7tG

Or QR code

Girls Soccer

All players, who have not done so already please return your soccer jersey

Grad Committee

Attention Grads!  Come to the field behind the band room at lunch for a group photo and soccer games

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Chef’s Choice, the salad special is Chef Chopped Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Breakfast Wrap with Bacon Sausage Cheese and Hashbrowns

And now for today’s Dad joke

What happens when you don’t dust your mirror?

You get a dirty look

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
We are gathered on the unseeded
Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people
These are your announcements for
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Pipe Fitting Exploratory Day
The Career Technical Centre in collaboration with Vancouver Island Piping Industry Local 324 from Victoria is hosting a Pipe Fitting Exploratory day on June 10th for 18 students and June 11th for another 18 students in grade 11 or 12 from the District.
This training program offers a unique experience tailored to meet the needs of students. Each session will include an engaging hands-on activity led by experienced Red Seal Instructors, providing students with an introductory glimpse into the world of Pipe Trades.
Here’s what to expect:
• Hands-On Learning: Students will participate in activities that allow them to gain practical experience and insights into the Pipe Trades.
You will participate in a full day of learning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with a lunch break included – lunch is provided.
Location will be provided to students and families if you receive an invite.
Families are responsible for drop off and pick. Plan to drop off at 8:45 am as we start right at 9:00 am.
If you would like to apply, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/vAGkQnQ7tG
Or QR code

Dry Grad
Dry Grad is back! After a five-year absence, Dry Grad is happening June 20 at the Beban Social Centre complex. It’s an evening of fun and celebration for secondary school graduates throughout the Nanaimo Ladysmith region. Check out www.nanaimodrygrad.com for more information.

Grad Committee
Attention Grads! Tomorrow is our last day of our spirit week which is soccer mom vs BBQ dad! Make sure to take photos with your firends

Girls Soccer
All players, who have not done so already please return your soccer jersey

Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the soup is French Onion, the salad special is Chef Chopped Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke
What did baby corn say to mama corn? Where’s pop corn

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!