NPSC is pleased to announce the following Senior Administration and School Administration appointments at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School (SJSH) for the 2023-2024 school year!

As the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close, we reflect on the many opportunities and remarkable successes of our students, staff and entire NPSC Catholic Board community. It is with much gratitude and humility that we extend our appreciation to our amazing students, staff, families and community partners for an incredible school year.

At its regular meeting held June 27, 2023, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) approved its 2023-2024 budget.

"To the class of 2023, you have inspired your communities and country. We wish you every success on your journey."

This year saw 250 students in 10 classes across NPSC schools, participate in using FIRST® LEGO® League Class Packs in grades 2 through 8.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated annually on June 21. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated annually on June 21 and is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples....

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School’s (SJSH) student-advisory group, Mkwa Doodem, and Indigenous Language/Studies teacher, Tory Fisher, embarked on a trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba for the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow.

On May 11, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School (SJSH) invited students, staff and community members to their annual school Powwow.

Beginning on June 7, we invite those involved in and those who care for Catholic Education in the province of Ontario to pray together for nine days in preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. "Read more" for more information, including the daily prayers.

June is National Indigenous History Month, honouring the history, contributions, culture and strength of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Learn more here...

The month of June is designated as PRIDE month in Canada, a sign and symbol of love and inclusion.  The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB is committed to nurturing safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected....

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) was recently notified by the Terry Fox Foundation’s Ontario School Team that the school board reached a new fundraising milestone!

We are extremely proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural NPSC Director of Education Award of Excellence in Catholic Education for the 2022-2023 school year!

Please join us at NPSC for this year's Carousel event, which will be an interactive, in-person evening of networking and workshops focused on supporting children and youth.

If your child is starting kindergarten this September, please join us for our kindergarten orientation sessions! You’ll meet your child’s teachers, tour the school, and have a chance to ask about our regular and early French immersion programs....

Join us in celebrating Catholic Education Week 2023 - We are Many, We are One!

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Information night will be on May 2 at 6:30pm in the Bishop Carter Auditorium at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS.

NPSC is proud to share that St. Francis Teacher, Amanda Thériault-Massé, was awarded this year's Seeds of Hope New Teacher Award by the Catholic Association of Religious and Family Life Educators of Ontario (CARFLEO).

On behalf of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board of Trustees and Senior Administration Team, we offer our prayerful best wishes to all of our students, families and staff for an Easter season filled with joy, peace and the Lord’s many abundant blessings.

The community-wide power outage that resulted in today’s school closure has been resolved; therefore, we are pleased to confirm that St. Theresa School will be open tomorrow, Thursday April 6, 2023, to receive students.

Early this morning, St. Theresa's heat and hydro went out, as a result of the recent weather. Staff and Administration are hard at work to resolve this problem with the local power authority.

The Canadian Parents for French Ontario (CPFO) will be offering free French virtual programs for students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Core French, French Immersion and Extended French.

Please join us at NPSC for an interactive discussion titled, "What I Have Learned From Kids! - Supporting Self-Regulation, Resiliency and Positive Mental Health in Children and Adolescents with Trish Tessier, MA, RP".

Save The Date: Monday, April 17, 2023

On Tuesday, March 21, Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School hosted a school assembly to celebrate student Jillian Johnson, who was recognized as the Rotary Club of North Bay’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador!

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is conducting a Childcare Program Needs Survey for the 2023-2024 school year. The goal of this survey is to understand the need for childcare programs for school aged children, and assist with childcare program and service planning. We are asking all families to complete this survey on childcare needs. The survey should take about five minutes to complete.

This past year, our NPSC school communities continued to model tremendous flexibility, creativity, perseverance and resilience to renew student learning and well-being together.

March is #SocialWorkers month, and we're celebrating with @ON_SocialWork, @CASW_ACTS and Social Workers across Ontario and Canada. From direct support, to navigating systems and #MobilizingMentalHealth for all, #SocialWorkIsEssential. #SWMonth2023 #SocialWorkBreaksBarriers www.oasw.org

Students from across various NPSC schools gathered at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS to listen to two keynote speakers about the importance of "Conflict Resolution".

Shrove Tuesday is a day in which we reflect upon what we can do to repent and seek growth with God and our faith.

February is Black History Month. Join us as we focus on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians, past and present, make to our society. This year the theme is "Ours to Tell”. We look forward to sharing the many activities our schools are taking part in to recognize this important month.

On Friday, January 27, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Lara Brady spoke with students and staff of Mother St. Bride about her aunt Hana Brady and the incredible story of Hana’s Suitcase.

Congratulations to St. Luke Catholic Elementary School for taking home 1st Place in OCSTA's Short Video Contest in the elementary school category!

At this time each year, a committee of representatives from the four school boards in our region work together to consult with their respective school communities to establish the school year calendar. Parents are invited to join staff members and provide input into the proposed school year calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here to provide your feedback by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

On Tuesday, February 21 @ 6pm, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall welcomes everyone to their SJSH High School Information Night! More details to come in the coming weeks.

The week devoted to prayer for Christian Unity is held from January 18 to 25, 2023...

Musical Theatre students from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School will be showcasing their theatrical talents on Thursday January 19th, Friday January 20th, and Saturday January 21st, 2023, as they present Young Frankenstein the Musical!

Message from The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

As a Catholic faith community, we are so blessed to walk together through the Advent season and prepare for the jubilant arrival of the Christ Child and reflect on His infinite love for us and our world.

In early 2023, we will be conducting a voluntary, confidential, demographic survey asking important identity-based questions as well as questions about experiences inside and outside of school.

The Board of Trustees of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo de Jourdan as Trustee for the municipality of North Bay. Mr. de Jourdan fills a vacancy left by the retirement of Frank O’Hagan on November 28, 2022. His term will begin on December 12, 2022 and continue until the end of the current term of the Board on November 14, 2026....

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall graduate, Alexander Jessup. We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the Jessup family, whom we will keep in our thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May the Lord bring all comfort and peace.

Please "read more" to view Advent Prayers and an Advent Prayer Service...

We are thrilled to announce that Summer Challenge will be back in 2023! Join us for our summer production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical"....

We are thrilled to be hosting FIRST® LEGO League Class Pack Fair at several NPSC schools...

NPSC is proud to join schools across the province in celebrating Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 20-26). At NPSC, we continue to focus on creating safe and positive learning environments, based on mutual understanding and respect, so that all students feel a sense of belonging and are able to participate fully in the school community and classroom learning....

On Tuesday November 15, 2022, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting for the 2022-2026 term. The board elected Shawn Fitzsimmons and Barbara McCool as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively....

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall held a Remembrance Day service on Thursday, November 10, including a commemoration to our veterans and the 352 Scollard students who served in military service....

Each year, NPSC schools and our community support our students in remembering the men and women who have sacrificed for our country and honour those who continue to serve today....

November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. Schools across NPSC are celebrating in some very special ways, including using We Are All Treaty People curriculum resources, sharing prayers, drumming ceremonies, and welcoming guest speakers into their classrooms....

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall (SJSH) will be holding a Remembrance Day service on Thursday, November 10 at 10:15 a.m. in the school auditorium. This year, the event will have a special focus: ​honouring the "Scollard 31" - 31 young men from the original Scollard Hall who volunteered for military service and never returned home...

We were so pleased and excited to recognize and honour our 25-year employees and retirees on November 3. Thank you for your commitment to Catholic education and contribution to the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board. Prayerful best wishes to all of our retirees on your next adventure!

At approximately 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall was put into a lockdown meaning there was a major incident or threat of school violence within the school, or in relation to the school....

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the right of children and youth to safety and well-being in all spaces, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children, youth, and families who need support....

It's Media Literacy Week, an annual event promoting digital and media literacy across Canada! Visit https://mediasmarts.ca/media-literacy-week for more details, including: resources, events, becoming a collaborator, and planning digital and media literacy activities for your classroom!

Today, October 19, is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to all bus drivers who take our students safely to and from school each and every day! #SchoolBusSafety

Today, October 18, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Please join us as we take a moment to recognize the education, skills, commitment, and dedication of Early Childhood Educators and all child care staff in our schools. Thank you for all of the work that you do!

October 5 is World Teachers' Day! Join us as we celebrate all of our wonderful education staff. Thank you for continuing to go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students!

The fourth annual National Catholic Health Care Week will be held Sunday, October 2 to Saturday, October 8. This year’s theme “Building Bridges” focuses on our commitment as Catholic health care to reach out, create connections, welcome all, address gaps and work collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of all Canadians - especially those most vulnerable in our society.

October 2 is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day. Please join us in extending a big thank you to our team at NPSC, for all of their hard work!

October is National Principals Month. Join us as we recognize the hard work and dedication our principals demonstrate for our schools each day. Thank you for continuing to show such great leadership in our schools and in our community!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. The Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO) is providing a series of resources to promote awareness in Cyber Security, Online Safety and Online Privacy....

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School announced the school’s fundraising grand total from their 2022 Annual Terry Fox Run. The school more than doubled their $5,000 goal, raising over $13,000!...

September 30 marks is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, NPSC students and staff will wear orange to raise awareness of the legacy of residential schools. Commemoration of this painful piece of Canada’s history is a vital component of reconciliation which we support in our own Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan...

Sunday, September 25, is Franco-Ontarian Day! So, on Friday and Monday, our schools are celebrating the French language and culture that we are so proud to have alive and well within our schools! Nous sommes vraiment fiers de nos élèves qui continuent leurs études en francais et anglais. Bravo!

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is honoured to be shortlisted for an 'Excellence in Governance' award, in the "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" category, through the Governance Professionals of Canada...

The NPSSTS is experiencing a phenomenon like many other consortia in the Province; the issue of school bus driver shortages. Please "read more" for a media release issued by NPSSTS.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a Catholic faith community, we offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace and comfort to the members of the Royal Family during this time of mourning. May Her Majesty rest in peace. Flags at all NPSC sites will be lowered to half-mast until Her Majesty's memorial service.

Please "read more" for a letter from NPSC's Board Chair and Director of Education.

Parents can now view their student’s transportation details through the NPSSTS website (www.npssts.ca)....

For assistance with your child's transportation information or registration during the summer months, please 'read more' for details.

Are you interested in being a host family for the 2022-2023 school year? YES Canada, in partnership with our school board, is seeking families to host international high school students from Japan who will be arriving in September 2022, studying for 10 months....

The 2022-2023 school year will begin on Tuesday September 6, 2022 (SK-12) and will end on Thursday, June 29, 2023. This recommendation has been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please 'read more' to view the approved school year calendar.

Municipal elections are taking place Monday, October 24, 2022. "Read more" for several resources and important dates to help provide you with a greater understanding of the election process.