📣 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
Take a look back at an incredible April, Saints!
Catch the latest LCSD highlights and celebrations: 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.
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.
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.
📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025/2026 Enrollment Confirmation & Demographic Form 📣
Whether your child is returning, not returning, or you're still undecided for next school year — we need your response!
✅ Please log into your PowerSchool account and complete the Enrollment Confirmation/Demographic Form sent to you from SchoolEngage:
🔗https://lrcssd.powerschool.com/public/home.html
📌 Need Help?
Forgot your login info? Don’t create a new account. Contact our office at 📧 ahead@lrcssd.ca or 📞 780-639-3520 and we’ll send your login details.
Not sure about next year? No problem! Just complete the form and select “Undecided.”
I made a mistake and submitted the form? Contact us and we’ll help fix any changes.
Not returning to St. Dominic Elementary? Please let us know where your child will be attending next year — it helps us keep our records accurate.
🙏 If you’ve already completed your forms — THANK YOU! You can disregard this message.
Let’s get ready for a great 2025/2026 school year! 🎒📚
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!
With joyful hearts, Lakeland Catholic Schools welcome Pope Leo XIV as the successor of St. Peter. As a new shepherd for our time, we pray that his papacy be anchored in the teachings of Christ and a beacon of hope to the faithful.
Photo Credit: Vatican News
These future Kindergarteners are more than ready to discover the joy of Lakeland Catholic this fall - just look at these creative submissions!
Our photo contest closes today, so don’t miss your chance to join in the fun. Submit your entry and show us your sign, smile, and school spirit for a chance to win a brand-new PLASMA CAR!
Visit https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2192155 for full contest details and how to enter.
These soon-to-be Kindergarteners are bursting with excitement for school this fall!
We’ve extended our photo contest deadline to May 20 - so there’s still time to join the fun!
Snap a photo, get creative over the long weekend, and send in your entry for a chance to win a brand-new PLASMA CAR!
Let’s see those smiles, signs, and school spirit!
For contest details click: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2192155
Sharing the Faith: Celebrating the Discipleship of Catholic School Teachers
Teachers and principals from all schools gathered for Mass and a Sharing the Faith celebration honouring Year 1 and Year 2 teachers who are growing in their vocation and embracing what it means to be Catholic educators.
From praying before games and exams to leading music ministry and creating space for spiritual reflection, these teachers are living the mission of Catholic education each day. Their work is already making a meaningful difference—helping students feel seen, supported, and connected to their faith in ways that last a lifetime.
Their commitment to forming the whole child, mind, body, and spirit - through Gospel witness and intentional Catholic teaching exemplifies faith in action.
Click the link to view the full gallery www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/photo-galleries
Lakeland Catholic Schools celebrates the announcement of Pope Leo XIV.
With hope, let us pray!!
#IBelieveinCatholicEd
The Little Mermaid Musical
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Tickets for the upcoming musical are now live on School Cash Online (https://lrcssd.schoolcashonline.com ). We encourage you to complete your purchase and pick up your tickets as soon as possible.
Please remember that all tickets must be picked up no later than Tuesday, May 20th. Tickets will not be available for pickup on the night of the shows.
Proof of payment is required when picking up your tickets.
If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
📸 Reminder! Our Kindergarten Photo Contest is open!
If your child is registered for Kindergarten at Lakeland Catholic for the 2025–2026 school year, don’t miss your chance to enter and win a brand new PlasmaCar!
🎉 It’s easy to enter - just grab your sign and snap a photo!
📍 Full details here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2192155
E v e n t : St. Dominic 3rd Annual Musical Art Auction
Location: St. Dominic Elementary School
Date: May 21 & 22 , 2025
Ti m e : 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Before and after our school musical, as well as during intermission.)
Bidding: In person, silent auction style.
Thank you to the local businesses identified below. The St. Dominic Parent
Advisory Council was able to purchase the art supplies required to create all the
beautiful pieces up for auction.
St. Dominic Elementary School student Aviah Jackson received an Honourable Mention for the 2025 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards, presented by the Alberta School Boards Association.
Board Chair Anna Brockhoff and Principal Jacqueline Densmore were proud to present her with this well-deserved recognition.
Aviah was recognized for her dedication, leadership, and the positive impact she makes in her school and community.
This past weekend, Siobhan Squires from AJSH attended the annual Catholic Educators' SPICE retreat, with others from our division, to receive her Excellence in Catholic Education Award from the Conference of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta among her peers from throughout the province.
As we prepare for Conclave to open on May 7, please join us in praying for the cardinals of the church.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re here to celebrate the superheroes of education! Your boundless enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication light up the classroom and shape the future.🍎
