Lakeland Catholic School Division

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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

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What a beautiful day it was in Waskatenau! The groundbreaking of the new Holy Family Catholic School brought together families, dignitaries, and community members in a celebration of faith, unity, and shared vision, a day that will be remembered for years to come.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2304917
📸 View the full photo gallery: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/photo-galleries

Blessed Beginnings in Waskatenau

Today marked a joyful milestone as we gathered to bless the land and break ground for the new Holy Family Catholic School.

We are especially grateful to Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, MLA Glenn van Dijken, Bishop Gary Franken, Alberta Infrastructure, our municipal leaders, the Board of Trustees, ACSTA, and Lakeland Catholic’s senior leadership. Your support and advocacy have laid the foundation for a future where Catholic education continues to grow in strength, guided by faith and grounded in hope for generations to come.

We also extend gratitude to the many families and community members who joined us. Your presence and continued encouragement reflect the unity and shared purpose that sustain Catholic education in our rural communities.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
- Psalm 107:1

Tomorrow’s the Big Day!
We are honoured to break ground on the future home of the new Holy Family Catholic School.

With heartfelt gratitude, we recognize all those whose support, dedication, and prayers have brought us to this significant moment in our Division’s journey.

📅 Wednesday, July 9
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 5124 51 St, Waskatenau, Alberta

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
— Psalm 126:3

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

✅ Faith-based education
✅ French Immersion (Bonnyville & Cold Lake)
✅ Strong academic programming
✅ Safe, caring school communities
✅ Athletics and extracurriculars for all ages

“The Lord will guard your coming and going both now and forever.”
- Psalm 121:8

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!

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🌟 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.

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