The Burns Lake area had numerous small rural schools in operation in the early part of the 1900s.

After bussing routes improved in the late 1970s, the residence building became a resource center, offices and an alternative school.

The food is served from 8:15–8:45 from the concession in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) by members of the Student Voice & Interact Club.

[1][2] LDSS has an energy monitoring system that allows students, staff, and community members to view the electrical usage of the building in several formats.

The goal is to reduce energy usage through education, new technology and input from the people that come to LDSS each day.