Today, Grade 8 students from Dr. Brosseau School spent time at École Notre Dame High School as part of their transition to Grade 9. Guided by NDHS student ambassadors, they explored the school, made connections, and received a warm, heartfelt welcome!
Students were also treated to a behind-the-scenes preview of tonight’s Spring Band Performance, giving them a glimpse into the vibrant arts programming at NDHS!
Superintendent Sheldon Germain was on hand to greet the students and offer encouragement as they prepare for this exciting next chapter.
Administrative Appointments for the 2025–2026 School Year
Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share the full list of administrative appointments for the upcoming school year. We are blessed with a strong team of faith-filled leaders committed to nurturing excellence in Catholic education across all our schools.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.”
1 Peter 4:10
Thank you to all our leaders for answering the call to lead with wisdom, compassion, and faith. We look forward to the year ahead with gratitude and hope.
📄 View the full list of appointments here: https://5il.co/3hzml
📣 Vice Principal Appointments for 2025–2026
Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to announce the following Vice Principal appointments for the upcoming school year:
🎉 Justin Sauvé – Vice Principal, Assumption Junior/Senior High School
🎉 Stephanie Scoles – Vice Principal, École Notre Dame Elementary School
🎉 James de Sousa – Vice Principal, École Notre Dame High School
Each of these leaders brings a strong commitment to Catholic education, student success, and faith-based leadership. We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in their new roles.
Please join us in congratulating them as they begin this new chapter of service and leadership in our schools!
👉 Read the full press release: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
📣 New Principal Announcement for Holy Cross Elementary School
Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to announce that Zachary Staff has been appointed Principal of Holy Cross Elementary School for the 2025–2026 school year.
Zachary is a dedicated Catholic educator whose leadership is rooted in faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to student success. He brings a heart for service and a thoughtful approach to building strong school communities guided by Gospel values.
We are confident that under his leadership, Holy Cross Elementary will continue to thrive as a place where students grow in wisdom, faith, and excellence.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Staff to Holy Cross and congratulating him on this new chapter of leadership! 🎉
👉 Read the full press release: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Curious about what’s been happening across Lakeland Catholic?
Get a quick snapshot of this month’s highlights from the Board Meeting: https://5il.co/3hrez
📎 Ready for the full picture? Read the full Board Highlight here: https:https://5il.co/3hrf1
MLA Scott Cyr Joined Lakeland Catholic for World Catholic Education Day!
Lakeland Catholic was proud to welcome MLA Scott Cyr to our Board of Trustees meeting for an engaging discussion on the role of Catholic education in shaping student success across our region. With Christ as our model and children as our focus, we remain committed to opening hearts, minds, and doors through educational excellence grounded in faith.
What a powerful example of the work our Trustees do to support Catholic education. Trustee elections are now open - could you be called to serve? Learn more at https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/2025-trustee-election-information
Mental Health Monday: Music Therapy.
Lakeland Catholic was represented at the annual Mission Collaboration Initiative Summit for this year’s topic of Artificial Intelligence and the Catholic Church. Archdiocese, Education & Social Service Catholic Leaders from across the province joined to hear from internationally renowned Catholics in the field & Vatican academics while collaborating to navigate the Philosophical, Theological, and Practical dimensions affecting humanity.
📣 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Maureen Ference to Lakeland Catholic as our new Director of Learning Excellence, beginning August 2025!
Dr. Ference is a passionate leader in instructional practice, professional learning, and system-wide improvement. With a heart for Catholic education and a sharp focus on student success, she brings the vision and expertise to strengthen learning across all our schools.
👉 Read the full press release here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Today is World Catholic Education Day!
Lakeland Catholic celebrates the sacred mission of Catholic education - where faith is lived, truth is boldly upheld, and Christ is the centre of all we do.
We give thanks for the gift of publicly funded Catholic education, where students are formed in mind, body, and spirit.
Lakeland Catholic prays for all students, staff, families, and leaders who witness the Gospel each day through teaching, learning, and service.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our schools in wisdom, grace, and truth.
At Lakeland Catholic, our number one priority is living out our Catholic Christian identity. During this week’s Administrators Meeting, our school leaders gathered to strengthen their own faith formation - because guiding students in faith starts with leading by example.
📣 Meet Jody Seymour, Deputy Superintendent of System Excellence!
With nearly 30 years of experience and a heart rooted in faith, Jody brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep commitment to Catholic education. Her leadership is already inspiring staff and students across Lakeland Catholic.
📖 Get to know Jody and read the full story: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2237381
This Thursday, May 29, we invite all school communities to wear blue in honour of World Catholic Education Day and in devotion to Mary, Mother of God.
In the Catholic tradition, blue symbolizes piety, sincerity, and the faithful motherhood of Mary.
As Catholic educators, we look to Mary as our model - gentle in love, bold in faith, and devoted to her Son, our saviour, Jesus Christ.
Join Lakeland Catholic on Thursday May 29 for World Catholic Education Day! Celebrated 40 days after Easter, on the Feast of the Ascension. On this day, we honour the sacred mission of Catholic education, where academic excellence and spiritual formation walk hand in hand.
From the earliest learners to graduating leaders, Catholic schools help students discover their identity as beloved children of God.
Let us rejoice in the gift of Catholic education - shared in classrooms, lived in faith, and led by Christ.
Lakeland Catholic proudly recognized first-year teacher Paige Harper at the Edwin Parr Zone 2/3 Awards Banquet. Board of Trustees, Donna Cloutier and Vicky Lefebvre, Deputy Superintendent of System Excellence Jody Seymour, and Vice Principal of Holy Cross Elementary Megan Lanceleve, were pleased to join Paige Harper and her family in celebrating this special honour.
Congratulations to Paige for her outstanding contributions in her first year of teaching.
Mental Health Monday: Breath Work for Creating Calm.
We have a winner!!
A huge congratulations to this soon-to-be Kindergartener! He has won our Discover Kindergarten Photo Contest and is now the proud owner of a brand-new PLASMA Car!
Thank you to everyone who entered - your photos captured the joy, curiosity, and excitement that make Lakeland Catholic such a vibrant place for learning.
The next Lakeland Catholic School Division Board of Trustees Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bonnyville Division Office.
View the full agenda here:
🔗 https://5il.co/3h0n4
Track & Field Day at NDH & AJSH!
Despite the cold temperatures, students from Notre Dame High and Assumption Jr/Sr High hit the track at Walsh Field with determination and spirit. From hurdles to long jumps, it was a day full of energy, effort, and school pride - rain, wind, and all! Thank you to all the students, staff, and volunteers who braved the chilly weather!
Our administrative team from Saint Dominic Elementary School delivered an insightful presentation recapping the wonderful celebrations and areas of progress from this school year. We also got a glimpse into the innovative education plans for 2025-2026!
