Afternoon Bus Update
All school buses are running as scheduled this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience earlier today. Student safety remains our top priority—please travel safely this afternoon.
Bus transportation is cancelled this morning.
Schools remain open, and classes are in session for students who are able to attend. Student safety remains our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please travel safely.
An update regarding afternoon transportation will be provided later today.
Thank you for your understanding.
Schools remain open, and classes are in session for students who are able to attend. Student safety remains our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please travel safely.
An update regarding afternoon transportation will be provided later today.
Thank you for your understanding.
Bus Delays Expected
Due to current road conditions, afternoon buses may be delayed.
Please expect later-than-usual arrival times.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Student safety remains our top priority.
Our April Early Learning Foundations Open Houses are just around the corner!
Families are invited to visit, explore engaging learning centres, and connect with the educators who will support their child’s first steps in Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin building the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success—long before Grade 1.
📍 Coming Up Soon
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
The future is bright at Lakeland Catholic!
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
Families are invited to visit, explore engaging learning centres, and connect with the educators who will support their child’s first steps in Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin building the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success—long before Grade 1.
📍 Coming Up Soon
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
The future is bright at Lakeland Catholic!
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
Participation reminds us that we are called to be active members of our communities—working together, supporting one another, and contributing to the common good.
April’s Catholic Social Teaching highlights the importance of each person’s voice and the responsibility we share in building strong, caring communities. It reminds us that everyone has a role to play, and that each contribution matters.
In our schools, Participation is reflected in the ways students engage in learning, share their ideas, support their peers, and take part in school life. It fosters a strong sense of belonging, responsibility, and connection.
Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and our schools:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
April’s Catholic Social Teaching highlights the importance of each person’s voice and the responsibility we share in building strong, caring communities. It reminds us that everyone has a role to play, and that each contribution matters.
In our schools, Participation is reflected in the ways students engage in learning, share their ideas, support their peers, and take part in school life. It fosters a strong sense of belonging, responsibility, and connection.
Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and our schools:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
MHM Spring Poster Contest
Throughout this Easter season, we are reminded that even the smallest acts—done with great love—can make a meaningful difference.
Lakeland Catholic students are invited to take part in our Mental Health Matters “Small Things with Great Love” Poster Contest, inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta. This is a great opportunity to express creativity while reflecting on kindness, compassion, and care for others.
🔗 Learn more and access the entry form here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/poster-design-contest
We extend our sincere thanks to Imperial for their continued support of student wellness across our division.
We look forward to seeing all of your thoughtful and inspiring entries!
#DoSmallThingsWithGreatLove #GreatLoveLCSD #Imperial
📣 Now Registering for the 2026–2027 School Year
Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau offers a caring, faith-filled learning environment for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students across Smoky Lake and Thorhild counties.
Families choose Holy Family Catholic School for:
✔ Small classes where every student is known and supported
✔ Strong literacy and numeracy supports
✔ Free busing
✔ A welcoming, family-focused school community
✔ Opportunities in athletics, leadership, and the arts
✨ Exciting news for families: a brand-new Holy Family Catholic School is planned to open in Fall 2027, continuing our commitment to Catholic education in the region.
🔗 Register today: hfs.lrcssd.ca
Building Bright Futures.
Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau offers a caring, faith-filled learning environment for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students across Smoky Lake and Thorhild counties.
Families choose Holy Family Catholic School for:
✔ Small classes where every student is known and supported
✔ Strong literacy and numeracy supports
✔ Free busing
✔ A welcoming, family-focused school community
✔ Opportunities in athletics, leadership, and the arts
✨ Exciting news for families: a brand-new Holy Family Catholic School is planned to open in Fall 2027, continuing our commitment to Catholic education in the region.
🔗 Register today: hfs.lrcssd.ca
Building Bright Futures.
Evidence of learning conferences are tonight and tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you.
🌞The Future is Bright at Lakeland Catholic 😎
Our youngest learners are already discovering the joy of learning.
At our Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children explore engaging learning centres while families connect with the educators who will guide their child’s first years of Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin developing the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success long before Grade 1.
And yes… there may even be a little swag bag surprise waiting for them too.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to attend.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
#FutureIsBright
Our youngest learners are already discovering the joy of learning.
At our Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children explore engaging learning centres while families connect with the educators who will guide their child’s first years of Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin developing the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success long before Grade 1.
And yes… there may even be a little swag bag surprise waiting for them too.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to attend.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
#FutureIsBright
Nurturing our littlest learners with great love — building strong foundations for the years ahead.
At our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children move through hands-on learning centres designed to support:
📚 early literacy
🔢 numeracy foundations
✏️ fine motor development
🏃 movement and coordination
🙏 faith and belonging
Families also meet the caring teachers and learning support teams who help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually from their very first days of school.
These early experiences help build the foundations for confident readers, thinkers, and learners.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are welcome to drop in.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Register today!
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
At our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children move through hands-on learning centres designed to support:
📚 early literacy
🔢 numeracy foundations
✏️ fine motor development
🏃 movement and coordination
🙏 faith and belonging
Families also meet the caring teachers and learning support teams who help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually from their very first days of school.
These early experiences help build the foundations for confident readers, thinkers, and learners.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are welcome to drop in.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Register today!
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
🎨 STARTING MONDAY: LCSD Mental Health Matters Spring Poster Contest
Our Mental Health Matters Poster Contest returns this spring with the theme “Do Small Things with Great Love.”
Lakeland Catholic students are invited to design a poster inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, reflecting how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
📅 Contest launches Monday, March 23
🗓 Submissions due Monday, April 13 (after Easter break)
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/poster-design-contest
Thank you to Imperial for supporting LCSD’s Mental Health Matters campaign!
#GreatLoveLCSD #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicEducation #Imperial
Our Mental Health Matters Poster Contest returns this spring with the theme “Do Small Things with Great Love.”
Lakeland Catholic students are invited to design a poster inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, reflecting how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
📅 Contest launches Monday, March 23
🗓 Submissions due Monday, April 13 (after Easter break)
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/poster-design-contest
Thank you to Imperial for supporting LCSD’s Mental Health Matters campaign!
#GreatLoveLCSD #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicEducation #Imperial
What does Catholic education look like through the eyes of students?
During a recent Student–Board Engagement at Holy Family Catholic School, students shared their experiences of faith, learning, and belonging within their school community.
In this Trustee Corner feature, Tara and Makenna from Holy Family Catholic School join Trustee Cloutier to reflect on what makes their school such a special place to learn and grow.
▶️ Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/HL1zSNAQPS0
During a recent Student–Board Engagement at Holy Family Catholic School, students shared their experiences of faith, learning, and belonging within their school community.
In this Trustee Corner feature, Tara and Makenna from Holy Family Catholic School join Trustee Cloutier to reflect on what makes their school such a special place to learn and grow.
▶️ Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/HL1zSNAQPS0
Lakeland Catholic Trustees recently met with students at Holy Family Catholic School as part of our Student Board Engagement — and one message was clear: Holy Family feels like home.
Students spoke about the faith-filled culture of their school, the strength of family groups, and teachers who take the time to support them academically and personally. They shared how prayer, service, and strong relationships help create a welcoming community where students feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
Students also expressed excitement for the future of Holy Family and the new school building, while emphasizing how important it is to preserve the traditions, identity, and sense of belonging that have shaped their school community for generations.
We are grateful to the students who shared their voices and experiences with our Board of Trustees.
📖 Read the full press release: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2776186
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD #StudentVoice #CatholicEducation #HolyFamilyLCSD
Students spoke about the faith-filled culture of their school, the strength of family groups, and teachers who take the time to support them academically and personally. They shared how prayer, service, and strong relationships help create a welcoming community where students feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
Students also expressed excitement for the future of Holy Family and the new school building, while emphasizing how important it is to preserve the traditions, identity, and sense of belonging that have shaped their school community for generations.
We are grateful to the students who shared their voices and experiences with our Board of Trustees.
📖 Read the full press release: https://www.lrcssd.ca/article/2776186
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD #StudentVoice #CatholicEducation #HolyFamilyLCSD
Hey Hawks — lots to celebrate across Lakeland Catholic!
Read the latest LCSD Success Stories:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Read the latest LCSD Success Stories:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Afternoon Bus Update
All bus routes will be running this afternoon. Thank you for your patience this morning.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and wish families a wonderful afternoon.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
All bus routes will be running this afternoon. Thank you for your patience this morning.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and wish families a wonderful afternoon.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
Due to current weather conditions, bus routes C41 to C45 are cancelled this morning.
Schools remain open and classes are in session.
The safety of students and staff remains our top priority, please travel safely.
An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
Schools remain open and classes are in session.
The safety of students and staff remains our top priority, please travel safely.
An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
Join Us April 16 – LCSD Early Learning Open House!
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families to our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open House at Holy Family Catholic School.
Families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to stop by, explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and discover how our early learning programs nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
📍 Holy Family Catholic School
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
Rooted in our Catholic faith and inspired by the call to do small things with great love, our Early Learning Foundations program builds early literacy, numeracy, and strong relationships that help children thrive long before Grade 1.
Register here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Program availability is subject to enrollment.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families to our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open House at Holy Family Catholic School.
Families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to stop by, explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and discover how our early learning programs nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
📍 Holy Family Catholic School
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
Rooted in our Catholic faith and inspired by the call to do small things with great love, our Early Learning Foundations program builds early literacy, numeracy, and strong relationships that help children thrive long before Grade 1.
Register here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Program availability is subject to enrollment.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
Check out our spring fundraiser. Deadline to order is Mar. 19.
Grad bottle drive on Friday Mar. 13. Please bring your bottles to the school or contact us to arrange a pick up.
Happy International Women’s Day.
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
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
