2024-2025

National Catholic Health Care Week - February 2-8, 2025
02/02/2025
The sixth annual National Catholic Health Care Week will take place from Sunday, February 2 to Saturday, February 8, 2025.
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It's Family Literacy Day!
01/27/2025
Today is Family Literacy Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
01/27/2025
With prayerful hearts and reverence, NPSC remembers and offers prayers for all those affected by Nazi oppression and the Holocaust. Today, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and each day, we pray for all of the lives lost and all the survivors and families who were forever impacted by the Holocaust.
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Bell Let's Talk Day - January 22, 2025
01/21/2025
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 22. NPSC is joining in and committing to take meaningful action to create real change in mental health.
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2025-2026 School Year Calendar Consultation
01/17/2025
Parents are invited to join staff members and provide input into the proposed school year calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Click "Read More" for the survey link to provide your feedback by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025.
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Christmas Message from the Director of Education and Chair of the Board
12/19/2024
As we journey through the few last days of the Advent season with great anticipation, we draw ever so close to the joyous season of Christmas. Our Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District Board family is blessed to walk forward together through the Advent season and prepare for the jubilant arrival of the Christ Child.
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NPSC Christmas Card Artwork Reveal 2024
12/13/2024
On an annual basis, NPSC invites students to showcase their creativity and share artwork reflecting our Catholic Faith during the Advent Season and in each year, we have the challenging task of selecting a final artwork submission to be featured on our annual Board Christmas Cards and communications.
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St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS Information Night 2025
12/10/2024
Join us on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 and discover what being an SJSH Bear is all about!
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NPSC Catholic School Choirs Shine at Haleyfest 2024
12/06/2024
As the first week of Advent draws to a close, we are pleased to highlight students and staff from across our School Board who took part in Haleyfest at the Betty Speers Theatre stage at the Capitol Centre on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4.
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NPSC Indigenous Student Trustee Recognized for Cultural Leadership
12/05/2024
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is proud to highlight a feature by BayToday.ca North Bay about St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Grade 12 student and Indigenous Student Trustee, Cheyney Chevrier.
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Prayers for Advent Season 2024
11/29/2024
We welcome families and staff to weekly Advent prayers (click 'read more') by NPSC Board Chaplain Father Joseph de Viveiros, CR, to use at home to assist with Scripture readings, lighting Advent Wreaths, questions for personal reflection, and songs during the Advent season!
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Fitzsimmons and Bégin Acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair
11/27/2024
At its organizational meeting held on Tuesday November 26, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board appointed by acclamation Shawn Fitzsimmons as Chair and Jacques Bégin as Vice-Chair. This marks the second consecutive year for both trustees in these roles, providing for continuity in leadership for the Board.
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NPSC Donates $2,521 to The Gathering Place North Bay
11/27/2024
NPSC was delighted to visit The Gathering Place on November 27 to present a donation of $2,521 raised through the recent NPSC Charity Volleyball Tournament, which has become a regular community engagement event. NPSC is pleased to have raised $4,175 to date through these tournaments to support The Gathering Place.
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
11/17/2024
Did you know that Bullying Awareness and Prevention takes place annually starting the third week in November? During the week of November 17 to 23, 2024, we encourage parents and students to learn more about bullying and its effects on student learning and well-being.
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week at NPSC
11/10/2024
As we reflect on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 11-15), we are reminded that we are all called to protect and respect the dignity of all and we will continue to uphold these values in our own lives through our Catholic faith...
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NPSC Schools Welcome Bishop Thomas Dowd During St. Peter’s Parish Mission – October 26 to November 3, 2024
11/05/2024
As part of St. Peter of the Apostle Parish Mission visitation from October 26 to November 3, we were honoured to welcome His Excellency Bishop Thomas Dowd to three of our schools: St. Luke, St. Hubert, and Holy Cross Catholic elementary schools.
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Remembrance Day 2024
11/05/2024
Each year, our NPSC school communities gather together to remember and honour the service, commitment and sacrifices made by Veterans for our country, and those who continue to serve today in times of war, conflict and peace.
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NPSC Honours the Life of Justice Murray Sinclair - January 24, 1951 – November 4, 2024
11/04/2024
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board unites with all Canadians in mourning the recent passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. In order to honour and express our immense respect for Justice Sinclair’s extraordinary life of service and inspiring contributions to education throughout Canada, NPSC has lowered our flags to half-mast until November 12, 2024.
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Treaties Recognition Week
11/01/2024
November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. Throughout the week, schools across the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board will explore the significance of treaties for First Nations communities, the provincial government, and the federal government. Students will participate in a variety of meaningful activities to learn more about Treaty rights and their importance.
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NPSC Welcomed Isaac Murdoch to it's 23rd Annual Carousel Evening
10/30/2024
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee continued the rich tradition of bringing parents, staff, community partners, and members together for the 23rd Annual Carousel Evening on Wednesday, October 23 at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall.
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Ontario Dress Purple Day - October 25
10/24/2024
Friday, October 25, 2024 is Dress Purple Day. Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario are raising awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families by dressing in PURPLE!
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Child Care Worker / Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
10/24/2024
Happy Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Join us in recognizing the commitment, skills, compassion and hard work of Early Childhood Educators and child care staff everywhere!​
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Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
10/23/2024
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We extend a special "thank you" to all the amazing drivers who ensure our students travel safely to and from school every day!
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CCCB Pastoral Letter on the Use of Social Media - 7 Commitments We Can Make Together!
10/22/2024
The Canadian Bishops believe that the moment is ripe to consider what we might do together as Canadian Catholics to advocate for a healthier online environment that serves the common good. The Bishop invites us to enact 7 commitments embracing our core Christian values and actions that help build a healthy online environment that serves the common good.
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Local Government Week - October 21-25, 2024
10/21/2024
October 21-25 has been designated by the province as Local Government Week, and was established to increase youth and public awareness about the role local government plays in our communities...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
10/11/2024
On behalf of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, we would like to wish everyone a blessed, healthy and restful holiday weekend. A friendly reminder that all NPSC schools and the Board Office will be closed on Monday, October 14. "Read more" for our full message. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Word Mental Health Day 2024
10/10/2024
Today is World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. Today and every day, NPSC remains committed to promoting the importance of mental health and well-being throughout our NPSC Board community. We encourage our students and staff to reflect in prayer and take a moment to support their mental health and well-being.
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23rd Annual SEAC Carousel Event - Uniting Our Possibilities
10/09/2024
Please join us for this year's Carousel event on Wednesday, October 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event! "Read More" for more details.
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NPSC Reflects on 2023-2024 EQAO Results
10/07/2024
The Education Quality and Accountability Office has publicly released their 2023-2024 results, reflecting the achievement of participating NPSC students in the Primary and Junior Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessments, the Grade 9 Mathematics assessment, and the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test for the past three years. "Read more" for more details.
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World Teacher's Day
World Teacher's Day
10/05/2024
October 5 is World Teachers' Day! Join us as we celebrate our dedicated and wonderful NPSC Catholic education staff. Thank you for continuing to go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students!
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NPSC Schools Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
10/02/2024
Read how NPSC students, staff and community members honoured, respected, and recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Monday September 30.
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National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
10/02/2024
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!
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Cyber Security Awareness
10/01/2024
October is Cyber Awareness Month, building online safety and security awareness and vigilance for school-aged children in Ontario....
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National Principal's Month!
National Principal's Month!
10/01/2024
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!
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Franco-Ontarian Day 2024
09/25/2024
Today we celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day! Wear your green and white to help celebrate the French language and culture we are so proud to have alive and well in our schools! Nous sommes vraiment fiers de nos élèves qui continuent leurs études en francais et anglais. Bravo!
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Today is Rowan's Law Day - September 25, 2024
09/25/2024
Today is #RowansLawDay, a day established to honour Rowan Stringer's memory and bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety. Concussions aren’t always immediately obvious. Know the signs and symptoms. If in doubt, sit it out and check it out.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
09/24/2024
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. NPSC students and staff will wear orange to raise awareness of the legacy of residential schools, and have a variety of activities planned for the day. 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....
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International Week of the Deaf 2024
09/23/2024
This week is International Week of Deaf People! #IWDP is a chance to help the hearing public learn more about the ways people who are deaf contribute actively to their families, communities and workplaces, and use communication supports to access audio info in their every-day lives.
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NPSC Honours Barbara McCool Following 46 Years of Service to Catholic Education
09/18/2024
On September 17, 2024, friends and staff of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board community honoured Barbara McCool, retired Trustee, on her 46 years of service to Catholic education with a Mass celebration. "Read more" for details!
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Happy IT Professionals Day!
09/17/2024
Happy IT Professionals Day! Thank you to all the IT Pros for the support you provide to our schools and offices!
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RESTORED: Internet and Phone Outages - Holy Cross and St. Gregory
09/11/2024
As a follow-up to yesterday’s message, we are pleased to share that the Internet outage affecting phone and Internet service at Holy Cross and St. Gregory elementary schools have been restored. Thank you very much for all of your patience, support and understanding!
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Welcome Back Message from the Board Chair and the Director of Education
08/29/2024
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we welcome all of our students, families, and staff back for the 2024-2025 school year! Please "read more" for a letter from NPSC's Board Chair and Director of Education.
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Schools Are Open For Registration 2024-2025
08/28/2024
Our schools are NOW OPEN for new registrations! To register your child for school, please contact your nearest Catholic school. For busing information, visit www.npssts.ca......
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NPSC Welcomes Cadmus Delorme
08/22/2024
NPSC warmly welcomes Cadmus Delorme as the keynote presenter for the Board's August 28, 2024 Professional Activity Day: Walking Together As Pilgrims of Hope! Click "read more" for more details.
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