ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unseeded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, May 27, 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

Grad Committee

Attention Grads!  This week is grad spirit week!  Please take photos with your friends and send them in to the LSS Grad Instagram account!  Tomorrow is anything but a backpack day

GSA

GSA meets today in room 203 we’re throwing a party, and you’re invited!  Pick up your field trip form in room 203 at lunch for the Pride BBQ on Tuesday, June 17^th.  See you there!

Girls Soccer

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

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.

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 Cream of Broccoli, the salad special is Chef Chopped Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Grilled Cheese and Ham with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

I once got fired from a canned juice company.  Apparently I couldn’t concentrate

• 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

Monday, May 26, 2025  

 GSA

Come celebrate Pride month with a BBQ at the beach!  Get your field trip forms from Ms. Sharpe.  On Tuesday, June 17^th, the GSA and our allies will enjoy food, music, and a rock-climbing wall.  Get your form in the foyer after school today!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Chef Chopped Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub

And now for today’s Dad joke

I once had a dream I was floating in an ocean of orange soda.  It was more of a fanta sea

• 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

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Friday, May 23, 2025  

Student Council

Listen up LSS!  Today at lunch is the first opportunity to win points for end of year spirit rally!  Come to the gym at lunch to represent your team in a game of dodgeball.  Bring your team colours and competitive spirit, we can’t wait to see you there

Cafeteria

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

And now for today’s Dad joke

Which is faster, heat or cold?  Heat, because you can catch a cold

• 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 22, 2025

Track & Field

Huge congratulations to all track and field athletes who competed at the Island Championships these last two days, you should all be so proud of your had work and outstanding performances.  Best of luck to our athletes who qualified for Provincials, Will Cram, Lina Chay, Lila Jeffries and our junior girls relay team, Sophie Johnson, Mila Norfolk, Seren Henwood and Skyla Lewis.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Turkish Red Lentil, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call a fish that wears a bow tie?  So-Fish-Ticated

• 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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

 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 in the cafeteria the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Poutine

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s a tornado’s favorite game to play?  Twister

• 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

Tuesday, May 20, 2025  

 Grads

Grads please remember to get you ticket and commencement questionnaire forms into Barb ASAP.  Trust me you don’t want her to make up answers for you

GSA

You’re invited to a BBQ!  The Gender & Sexuality Alliance is going to the district-wide pride celebration on Tuesday, June 17^th.  Come to room 203 today at lunch to get your permission slip!  See you there!

Grad Committee

Attention grads!  There is a grad committee meeting today at lunch in the library.  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 Cream of tomato, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Mac and Cheese with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why did the man take his clock to the vet?  Because it had ticks

• 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 15, 2025

Valedictorian

Attention Grads,  Valedictorian voting will be closing after lunch today.  So go to Google classroom and vote.  The winner will be announced at the end of the day today

Travel Club

Hey Travel Club, there will be a brief meeting in room 203 at lunch on Thursday.  All travel club students should attend

 Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Beef Barley, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Beef Brisket sandwich with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?  Nacho cheese

• 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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025  

Valedictorian

IMPORTANT VALEDICTORIAN MESSAGE:   In person speeches are cancelled today.  Please stay tuned to the Google classroom to hear the nominees speeches and to vote for your choice.

Chem Club

Chem club today in room 115 at lunch!  Come and help set up for our grade 3 visitors.

Travel Club

Hey Travel Club, there will be a brief meeting in room 203 at lunch on Thursday.  All travel club students should attend

Poutine

Are you interested in free poutine?  Can’t get enough of those cafeteria treats?  Join Sieben between the fields at lunch for your chance to win a cafe card when you complete the Poutine Putting Challenge.  Contest valid while supplies last

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 in the cafeteria the soup is Cream of Broccoli, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up? Because it was two tired.

• 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

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

 Poutine

Are you interested in free poutine?  Can’t get enough of those cafeteria treats?  Join Sieben between the fields at lunch for your chance to win a cafe card when you complete the Poutine Putting Challenge.  Contest valid while supplies last

DND Club

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

 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 Moroccan Green Lentil, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

I have a joke about chemistry, but I don’t think it will get a reaction

• 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

Monday, May 12, 2025  

 Poutine

Are you interested in free poutine?  Can’t get enough of those cafeteria treats?  Join Sieben between the fields at lunch for your chance to win a cafe card when you complete the Poutine Putting Challenge.  Contest valid while supplies last

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Student Choice Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Beard

And now for today’s Dad joke

How does NASA organize a party?  They planet

• 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 9, 2025

Track & Field

Congratulations to all of the amazing athletes who competed at North Islands track meet these last two days.  A special congratulations to the junior boys and girls 4 by 400 meter relay teams who both secured Ladysmith winds in two incredible races.

Poutine

Are you interested in free poutine?  Can’t get enough of those cafeteria treats?  Join Sieben next week between the fields at lunch for your chance to win a cafe card when you complete the Poutine Putting Challenge

Cafeteria

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

And now for today’s Dad joke

As a scarecrow, people say I’m outstanding in my field. But hay, its’s in my jeans.

• 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 8, 2025  

 Craft Club

There will be NO craft club today.  Instead it will be on tomorrow, Friday

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Beef Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why aren’t koalas actual bears? Because they don’t meet the koalafications.

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