Today, and every day - we give thanks for our incredible substitute teachers. You do more than just fill in. You step forward with compassion, adapt with grace, and carry the light of learning wherever you're called.
Your presence brings consistency, care, and calm to our classrooms. You are a blessing to our students, staff, and entire school communities.
🙏 "Let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up."
— Galatians 6:9
Today, Lakeland Catholic honours the women in our division, our schools, and our communities who lead with faith and serve with great love — often through the small, faithful acts that shape lives in lasting ways.
“The Lord bless you, my daughter. You are known as a woman of noble character.” – Ruth 3:11
May we continue to recognize and support the women whose dedication, wisdom, and compassion strengthen our schools and support student success each day.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD #InternationalWomensDay
🌷 International Women’s Day
Women of Faith. Leaders of Courage. Builders of the Future.
Today, Lakeland Catholic School Division honours the women whose faith, leadership, and service help shape Catholic education across our communities.
We recognize the contributions of Trustee Donna Cloutier, Deputy Superintendent of System Excellence Jody Seymour, and Principal Rachel Reid of École Notre Dame Elementary School, whose leadership reflects courage, compassion, and a deep commitment to students and families.
Read the full press release here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Christ our model. Children our focus.
#InternationalWomensDay #GreatLoveLCSD #CatholicEducation
Building Community and Connections at Lakeland Catholic
As a Lakeland Catholic family, we are deeply committed to ensuring every student feels a true sense of belonging. Guided by our faith, we strive to create a home where all are welcome, safe, and celebrated.
Yesterday was dedicated to strengthening those connections and honoring the diverse cultures within our school community through prayer, fellowship, and shared experiences. We were reminded that while we may come from many different parts of the world, we are united in God’s love. Each student’s story and unique strengths enrich our schools and help broaden our understanding of the world around us.
Every student heard the message clearly: at Lakeland Catholic, all are welcome and all belong.
A heartfelt thank you to:
• Fr. René for his beautiful blessing upon our students
• Remie Pilapil and C.K. for providing an incredible meal
• Our student leaders who organized team-building activities and games
• Students who shared prayers in multiple home languages
• Action for Healthy Communities, a non-profit settlement and integration organization, for joining us and connecting with our students
Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday a meaningful celebration of community, culture, and belonging — what a blessing for our Lakeland Catholic community.
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Encouraged by Bishop Franken, the Catholic School Review supports our shared responsibility to ensure that Catholic schools remain strong in their mission as faith-based learning communities. Guided by the document Marks of an Excellent Catholic School, the process invites schools to reflect on how Catholic faith and identity are lived each day in classrooms, relationships, service, and learning.
During the visit, conversations with staff and students, classroom observations, and reflection on school practices help celebrate the many ways Catholic education is alive within the school community while also identifying opportunities to continue strengthening faith formation.
This review process reflects Lakeland Catholic’s ongoing commitment to forming students in mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that Christ remains at the heart of all we do.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
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📣Student Board Engagement at Assumption Jr/Sr High School
Lakeland Catholic School Division Trustees recently met with students at Assumption Jr/Sr High School as part of the Division’s ongoing Student-Board Engagement initiative, hearing directly from students about their experiences in faith, learning, and school life.
📖 Read the full article: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2752611
#GreatLoveLCSD #StudentVoice #CatholicEducation
Lakeland Catholic School Division is grateful to share that a new K–12 Light of Christ Catholic School has been approved through the Government of Alberta’s School Construction Accelerator Program.
This new school will provide a modern Catholic learning environment where students can grow academically, spiritually, and personally for generations to come.
📄 Read the full Board of Trustees statement here:
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2749903
We extend our sincere appreciation to Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, MLA Tany Yao, Minister Brian Jean, and Lac La Biche County Mayor Paul Reutov and Council for their support and advocacy.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
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Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking a Student Assistant at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake.
If you are passionate about working with children and contributing to a faith-filled school community, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today: https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=a23ea5fc-3c0d-45bf-939c-3bb2c5ea6eb6&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
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Lakeland Catholic School Division is proud to celebrate Anna Fagnan of Assumption Jr/Sr High School as our 2026 Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee. This provincial recognition honours outstanding first-year teachers who demonstrate exceptional promise, professionalism, and commitment to student success.
Through thoughtful teaching, strong relationships with students, and a commitment to faith-centred learning, Ms. Fagnan is making a meaningful impact in her classroom and school community.
🔗 Read the full press release:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
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The deadline for the 2025/2026 Alberta Education & Childcare Assurance Survey has been extended to Friday, March 13, 2026.
Students, parents, and staff in selected grades are encouraged to complete the survey if they have not yet done so. This provincial survey provides valuable feedback that helps guide planning, strengthen student supports, and inform continuous improvement across our schools.
If you received a survey access code, there is still time to share your voice.
If you encounter issues related to Extranet access, please contact Education and Childcare’s Help Desk at 780‑427‑5318 (dial 310-0000 first to call toll‑free) or AE.helpdesk@gov.ab.ca.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact System Assurance Branch at 780-643-9193 (toll free using 310-0000) or by email at EDC.SystemAssurance@gov.ab.ca.
March’s Catholic Social Teaching calls us to recognize the importance of local voices, shared responsibility, and collaborative leadership. It teaches that while governments and institutions play an essential role in supporting the common good, they should not replace the wisdom, initiative, and dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
In our schools, Subsidiarity is reflected when we empower students, families, staff, and school leaders to contribute to decisions that affect them. It encourages us to work together, and supporting one another at the appropriate level. Solutions are thoughtful, responsive, and rooted in community.
Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and our schools: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
Thank you to all the families who registered for the LCSD Early Learning Foundations Early Registration Contest. We are grateful for your commitment and the trust you place in Lakeland Catholic during these foundational years.
Choosing Lakeland Catholic means choosing a Christ-centred environment where strong literacy and numeracy skills are nurtured from the very beginning, and where each child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow.
📣For families who would still like to register, please click the link below:
👉 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
🏫 We also invite you to visit an LCSD Early Learning Open House in your community. Meet our staff, see our classrooms, and learn more about our programming.
👉 View Open House dates here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2725149
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations #GreatLoveLCSD #StrongStart #ChildrenOurFocus
Today is your final opportunity for early registration for LCSD Early Learning Foundations and be entered to WIN a Family Pass to Kinosoo Ridge Park.
A strong foundation in early literacy and numeracy.
Faith-filled, Christ-centred learning.
A nurturing environment where your child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow from day one.
🎒 Preschool (PK3 & PK4)
📘 Kindergarten
Secure your child’s spot today:
👉 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Don’t miss this opportunity. A strong start begins here.
LCSD Early Learning Foundations programming is subject to enrolment and availability.
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Thank you to all the students, trustees, and senior leadership who contributed to this engaging and impactful conversation.
▶️ Click the link to view the video:
https://youtu.be/Le3gj6krooQ
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If you are compassionate and committed to supporting students in a Christ-centred learning environment, we invite you to apply.
👉 Apply today at https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=78e90a2f-cf4c-4060-a431-aa5f572e4019&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#NowHiring #GreatLoveLCSD #CatholicEducationCareers
Our new administrators:
• Connected school data (literacy, numeracy, wellness) with their vision for student learning.
• Explored how Catholic identity shapes instructional decisions in real classrooms.
• Practiced instructional walkthroughs and coaching conversations grounded in compassion and accountability.
• Continued developing their CLQS evidence portfolios as faith‑filled instructional leaders.
We are inspired by their courage, honesty, and commitment to leading our schools as communities of faith, learning, and belonging.
#GreatLoveLCSD
Together, they:
• Reflected on the leadership qualities they most admire and how God is shaping those in them.
• Named their HIGH5 strengths as “God’s fingerprints” on their leadership.
• Began building CLQS‑aligned “evidence through reflection” portfolios.
• Practiced being critical friends—listening deeply, asking curious questions, and offering honest, hope‑filled feedback.
We are so grateful for these emerging leaders who are saying “yes” to serving our students, staff, and families through Christ‑centred leadership.
#GreatLoveLCSD
Opportunities are available for Non-Certified Classroom Supervisors across our Cold Lake schools.
Be part of a Division that values faith, excellence, and student success.
Apply today: https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=7139da47-a7f5-4c18-bb4b-4202c493fe50&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
A strong start changes everything — and there’s still time to secure your child’s place in LCSD Early Learning Foundations!
🎒Preschool (PK3 & PK4)
📘 Kindergarten
Families who register by February 28 will be entered to WIN a Family Pass to Kinosoo Ridge Park!
Register today and don’t miss your chance to WIN. 👉 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
At LCSD, early learning is intentionally designed to provide:
📚 Focused on building strong early literacy and numeracy foundations
✝️ Faith-filled and Christ-centred
💛 Designed to nurture belonging, confidence, and growth
Come see us in person!
👉 Visit one of our upcoming Open Houses: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2725149
LCSD Early Learning Foundations programming is subject to enrolment and availability.
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations #GreatLoveLCSD #StrongStart #ChildrenOurFocus
Congratulations to Grade 12 student Lachlan Gillis on successfully completing his Green Certificate in Cow-Calf Operation through Alberta Agriculture.
Through hands-on agricultural training, Lachlan developed strong skills in livestock management, herd health, pasture management, and daily cow-calf operations. He also strengthened essential life skills — responsibility, perseverance, time management, and respect for the land.
The Green Certificate Program allows students to earn high school credits while gaining meaningful industry experience, preparing them for future careers in agriculture and beyond.
We are incredibly proud of Lachlan’s commitment and the leadership he has shown through this off-campus learning opportunity. His achievement reflects the strength of experiential learning at École Notre Dame High School.
🌾👏 Congratulations, Lachlan!
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