Overseen by the Rainbow District School Board, it offers six different programs which focus on mining and health and wellness, among others.

The school added a restaurant-style cafeteria in January 1997 where hot food is served daily including fries and soup.

The Specialist High Skills Major in Environment provides students with a focus on sustainability in a range of future careers and personal lifestyle choices that lead to the concept, "enough for all forever".

The Specialist High Skills Major in Mining focuses on students whose pathways include university, college and apprenticeship programs.

The Specialist High Skills Major in Health and Wellness provides opportunities for students to gain sector certifications as personal trainers, in first aid and CPR.

Curricular and Co-Curricular Programs are designed to be challenging and flexible while providing meaningful instruction and experience to all participants.

Lively District Secondary School offers students a range of co-curricular opportunities including, sports, clubs, and social events.

The LDSS Student Council is in charge of many events that go on in the school such as dances, fundraisers and pep rallies.