Lakeland Catholic School Division

Mark Your Calendar!
Holy Family Catholic School Ground Breaking Ceremony
We're celebrating the beginning of a new chapter for Holy Family Catholic School!

Join us on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM as we officially break ground on the site of the new school building in Waskatenau.

📍 Location: Holy Family Catholic School, 5124 51 St, Waskatenau, Alberta
This is a joyful milestone for our school community, and we welcome you to be part of it!

You belong here.
Now registering all students for the 2025–2026 school year:
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/kindergarten-to-grade-12-student-registrations

✅ Faith-based learning
✅ French Immersion (Bonnyville & Cold Lake)
✅ Strong academic programming
✅ Safe & caring school communities
✅ Athletics for all ages
✅ Unique extracurricular opportunities

Teach me your ways, Lord, that I may walk in your truth.
-Psalm 86:11

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Lakeland Catholic! 🇨🇦 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a safe and joyful Canada Day. “May the Lord give strength to his people; may the Lord bless his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11

🚨 We're hiring! Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau, Alberta is looking for a dynamic full-time K–6 Phys Ed/High School Science Teacher to join our team. If you're passionate about inspiring students and teaching in a faith-filled learning environment, we want to hear from you. 📍 Apply today: https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

Staff from St. Dominic Elementary School, Holy Cross Elementary School, and Assumption Jr/Sr High School gathered at St. Dominic Parish to close the school year in faith and unity. "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life." – Psalm 23:6

Lakeland Catholic Schools has engaged in the Pope's 2025 Jubilee, as Pilgrims of Hope, with monthly themes and activities since January. We will continue on this journey again in the fall, but encourage families to keep these fun, faithful pilgrimages going throughout summer!! Click the link below for highlights of the summer theme ~ Jubilee of Youth!! Discover fun facts about new Saints being Canonized, many Alberta Catholic Summer Camps, and Pilgrimage Locations throughout many Alberta destinations including the Lakeland area!! Enjoy Fun & Faith with your Family this Summer!! view.genially.com/67574d5c6b829f2d1aef5e9c/guide-jubilee-year-calendar Image courtesy of: The Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi #IBelieveinCatholicEd

As we close the 2024–2025 school year, we send our heartfelt prayers for a restful and joy-filled summer to all our students, staff, and families. May your days be filled with laughter, love, and the light of Christ wherever you go. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” – Numbers 6:24–25 📖 Visit www.lrcssd.ca/article/2283234 to read the year-end message from Superintendent Sheldon Germain. From all of us at Lakeland Catholic — wishing you a safe, joyful, and blessed summer break!

Catholic Trustees are called to be mission-driven leaders who keep faith at the heart of education. They serve not only policy - but purpose. Could you be called to serve? 🔗 lrcssd.ca/page/2025-trustee-election-information

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Service 🌟 We are thrilled to recognize Sherry Depner, Vice-Principal of Assumption Jr./Sr. High School and EAL Support Teacher for Lakeland Catholic, who has been awarded the Service Excellence Award by Alberta Healthy Communities in honour of their 30th anniversary. Sherry’s unwavering commitment, compassionate leadership, and collaborative spirit have made a meaningful and lasting impact in supporting newcomer and EAL students across our division. Her dedication reflects the very heart of Catholic education - serving with love, dignity, and purpose. Thank you, Sherry, for your ministry of care and inclusion. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

At their final meeting of the school year, the Board of Trustees reviewed key updates and decisions impacting Lakeland Catholic schools. Click the link to view the Board Spotlight: https://5il.co/3k0de Read the full article at: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2281371

Mental Health Monday: You are Never Alone.

LCSD Trustees help make sure students are seen, heard, and supported - spiritually, academically, and socially. They help create a culture where student voice matters. Could you be called to serve? 🔗 lrcssd.ca/page/2025-trustee-election-information

Join us in honouring Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, culture, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

🎶 Band and music programs are just one of the many ways students shine at Lakeland Catholic! Lakeland Catholic is now accepting registrations for Pre-K to Grade 12! Explore our outstanding K–12 programs including: ✔️ Band and music ✔️ Faith-based education ✔️ French Immersion (Bonnyville & Cold Lake) ✔️ Strong academics ✔️ Free busing 📌 Register today: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/registration-pre-k-12

🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟 Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking a Part-Time Elementary Teacher for Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau. This role is perfect for an educator who feels called to inspire young minds while nurturing hearts in a Christ-centered classroom. 📍 Waskatenau, Alberta 🔗 Learn more and apply: lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

Teach, inspire, and make a difference! Join our team as a Full-Time French Immersion Elementary Teacher at Saint Dominic Elementary in Cold Lake for the 2025–2026 school year. This position is ideal for a fluent French-speaking educator passionate about forming young hearts and minds. 📍 Cold Lake, Alberta 🔗 Apply today: lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

Full-Time French Immersion Middle School Teacher Lakeland Catholic is looking for a Full-Time French Immersion Middle School Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year at École Dr. Bernard Brosseau Middle School. This temporary position offers the opportunity to deliver dynamic French-language instruction in a vibrant, faith-based learning environment. Fluency in French is required. 📍 Bonnyville, Alberta 🔗 Apply today: www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

Catholic Trustees are leaders who listen - with purpose, prayer, and heart. They ensure local voices are reflected in division decisions and student supports. Could you be called to serve? 🔗 lrcssd.ca/page/2025-trustee-election-information

Lakeland Catholic School Division is expanding supports for students in the 2025–2026 school year! We’re pleased to introduce a Deputy Superintendent of System Excellence, a Director of Learning Excellence, and five Division Coordinators, each committed to strengthening student success and advancing educational excellence across our schools. Register today: www.lrcssd.ca/page/registration-pre-k-12

🏒💙🧡 From classrooms to the central office, LCSD is cheering loud for the Edmonton Oilers! 🧡💙🏒 As the team battles for the Cup, our staff are showing up - in jerseys, chants, high-fives, and more! We’re united in spirit and rooted in joy, celebrating teamwork both on and off the ice. Our administrators are bringing the spirit! Let’s go Oilers! #IBelieveInCatholicEd #OilersNation #LCSDJoy