​ Congratulations to Tatem Dawson, a Grade 12 student at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School for signing on to the Trent University Women's Rugby Team.
On April 17, Dawson was joined by representatives from Trent University for the official signing on to the Rugby team for Fall 2024. Dawson currently...

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The ALCDSB is delighted to announce that the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Virtual Silent Auction will be held from Satur day, May 4 to Tuesday, May 7, concurrent with Catholic Education Week!   Stay tuned for a series of teaser posts on ALCDSB social media feeds for...

​ The Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School’s EcoTeam organized a month-long calendar of events for Earth Month. The first week in April launched a whole school clothing drive, where the EcoTeam collected and organized dozens of gently used clothes items, transforming the school’s foyer into a clothing bizarre.  
The school’s first-ever...

A Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) student is the recipient of the prestigious Queen's University Chancellor's Scholarship, which places a high value on students not only excelling academically but being leaders in their school communities.
Samara DeJonge, grade 12, has been selected as the recipient of the full scholarship...

ALCDSB families are invite to attend a free, impactful online series for parents and caregivers ​delving into youth substance use and gambling.  Led by experts Steve Keller, Drug Free Kids Canada, and Joe Wedlock, YMCA of Central East Ontario,  this four-part series is your guide to crucial conversations. April 18, 2024 |...

​ Students in the Sports Leadership class at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School are holding the third annual "Sports Drive 4 Scottie" used sports equipment drive, in memory of a former student and friend, Scottie Legg.  Donations will be accepted in the front foyer of HCCSS (1085 Woodbine Rd., Kingston) at the following dates and...

​ For fifty days, the people of God reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection and of their sharing in it through baptism: dying to sin and living for God. For seven weeks we celebrate the presence of Jesus among us. We celebrate his ascension and pray to him, seated in...

T he Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is pleased to present the  2023-2024 Student Achievement Plan . The ALCDSB 2023-2024 Student Achievement Plan has been developed in accordance with the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act (2023) and aligns with the provincial priorities and goals. ​​

​ ​Below is a l etter from Tri-Board Student Transportation Services regarding the application deadline to secure student transportation for the 2024/25 school year:
Tri-Board Student Transportation Services begins planning school bus routes for the next school year in early April for more than 30,000 students for our school boards...

The action of this week moves from the triumph of the palm procession through the agony and death of the Lord to his glorious resurrection from the dead.  During Holy Week, the people of God take time to reflect and pray about what Jesus has done for us in his love....

​​The ALCDSB is inviting students & their families to try Boccia at one of our Family Drop-In Nights! Kingston Boccia Family Drop-In
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Between 6:00-7:30 p.m.
St Thomas More Catholic School
234 Norman Rogers Drive
Belleville​ Boccia Family Drop-In
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic School
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​​ The Mini stry of Education has launched the  Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System . This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that allows them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children’s education. The guide covers a number of subjects such as  knowing how...

The 2024-2025 school year calendar has been Ministry of Education approved.​
ALCDSB School Year Calendar 2024-2025​

Below is a list of the key dates in the proposed calendar. When the calendar is approved later this spring, they will be updated on the ALCDSB Calendar page.
First Day of Classes –...

​​ N ine ALCDSB students from three secondary schools completed alongside over 130 students from two school boards in the secondary portion of the Limestone Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College (SLC) in Kingston on Thursday.  Congratulations to our Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) participants who placed in the following...

​ During Lent, the Church prepares to celebrate the dying and rising of the Lord Jesus. It is also the time for preparation for Baptism: for those who will be baptized at Easter and for all who will renew their baptismal promises at the Vigil and on Easter Day.    Lent begins...

​ Interested in becoming a homestay family to an international student this September?  Plan to attend a virtual information session on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. 
During this session you’ll find out how hosting students from around the world can be an enriching experience for all.  
REGISTER TODAY!...

​ Interested in becoming a Student Trustee? Applications are now being accepted for three student trustees for the 2024-25 School Year. The election will be held at the Board office in Napanee on Monday, April 29, 2024 . Interested parties should put forward a written submission (not to exceed two single sided...

The ​ Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is currently working to develop the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. In collaboration with our coterminous boards (Limestone District School Board and Hastings Prince Edward District School Board), w e have created three options. All feedback will be taken into consideration...

​ Call for Nominations! Each year during Catholic Education Week , the ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service. 
 
We are currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Catholic Education Week awards. P​lease see each award for a full description. These nominations are completed...

​ The ALCDSB welcomes each student with open arms! Whether new to our Board or joining us from an ALCDSB Catholic elementary school, we want to ensure your process to registering for Gade 9 is a seamless experience.  Each individual ALCDSB secondary school offers a specific set of academic programming and...

Due to a total solar eclipse that is predicted to occur on April 8th, 2024, the new   date for the April PA Day is Monday, April 8, 2024. ​   Parts of the ALCDSB ​​will be in the path of totality, which means that these regions will experience complete darkness at approximately...

​ KINGSTON, ON - Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School proudly presents the timeless classic, Cinderella. Opening night is this Thursday, December 14 at 7:00PM. The production will run until Saturday, December 16. Click here for Show Times & Tickets.
Described as a “golden age musical” by production Musical Director Justine...

​Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School welcomed grade 7 and 8 students from regional 'feeder" schools this week for their annual Day of the Arts event.​
The daily schedule included showcases from the secondary school's Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Vocals and Dance classes, an art show and a special sneak-peek matinee performance of MAMMA...

Napanee, ON - As we wrap up our 25th year the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to unveil a timeline wall of achievements, and commemorative video​ , celebrating 25 years of Excellence in Catholic Education.  
 
Located at the front entrance of the Board office in Napanee,...

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The ALCDSB is pleased to present the 2023 Director's Annual Report. Click  here  to learn about the admirable achievements and progress taking place in our Catholic learning communities, where each member is loved, inspired, and successful. 
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A t times, to keep ALCDSB schools safe, we need to practice emergency response procedures.  By having a clear process in place, school administrators can navigate possible threats to school safety in a calm and organized manner.  
 
To better serve parents, guardians, and community members, we thought it may be helpful to...

​ We value the input of our community members and stakeholders, which is why the the ALCDSB is inviting staff, families, and community members to review and provide feedback on the ALCDSB's 2023 Draft Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP). Feedback can be submitted via this online form from November 15,...

  During the spring of 2024, t he ALCDSB will be putting on a Silent Auction concurrent with Catholic Education Week during the first week of May to raise funds for the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation.    For GivingTuesday on November 28 , we invite all to participate by...

C ongratulations to the Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Girls Field Hockey team who placed Antique Bronze at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Championship games last weekend.  ​    Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Girls Field Hockey Team at OFSAA November 3, 2023 ​

The games were hosted...

​ Treaties Recognition Week takes place this year, from November 5 -11. This week was introduced by the province in 2016 to honor the importance of treaties and to help us to learn more about treaty rights, treaty relationships and their relevance today.   
During Treaties Recognition Week, students across the ALCSB...

Professional Development Day Focus for November 10, 2023
P.A. days are professional activity and professional development opportunities for all school staff to engage in and learn.  There are seven P.A. days throughout the 2023/24 school year, approximately once a month. To view the school year calendar, click   here ...

Students from local high schools participated in the Rotary Club of Belleville's Mayors of the Week program from October 2-6.
Representing the ALCDSB was Shivani Narendranath, grade 12 student at Nicolson Catholic College and Student Trustee. ​ ​S tudent participants were selected by their high school. Narendran​ath was chosen for...

​ PICTON, ON - Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Gregory Catholic School in Picton will get an inside look at local government this week.  As part of Local Government Week, the County of Prince Edward is offering an inquiry-based beyond classroom program for students to learn...

Students from all 5 secondary schools came together at Nicholson Catholic College today to discuss the role of student leadership in our Catholic Learning communities. Students engaged in discussions around student mental health and well-being, student safety and how to reach and represent those whose voices are missing or underrepresented in...

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​Professional Development Day Focus for October 27
P.A. days are professional activity and professional development opportunities for all school staff to engage in and learn.  There are seven P.A. days throughout the 2023/24 school year, approximately once a month. To view the school year calendar, click   here...

​ The ALCDSB has teamed up with Ken’s Education Group to provide ALCDSB students currently enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9 the opportunity to apply for a space in the Canada-Spain Exchange Program for the 2024 – 2025 school year.   The Canada-Spain Exchange Program is a once in a lifetime...

​ ​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s Recognition Strategy recognizes staff for their actions and results.  Nominations are now being accepted for ALCDSB staff members whose work (or actions) has made an impact and are in-line with the Board's core values and exemplifies characteristics that align with the Board's  vision, mission...

​ From October 23 – 27, 2023, the ALCDSB is conducting a revised and updated version of the See Me in ALCDSB Student Census. If your student is in high school, they will have time during class this week to complete the survey.

Parents and guardians of intermediate students are invited...

​ We heard you!  On behalf of the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, we'd like to thank you for taking the time to fill out the Communications Survey. We received tons of feedback and are combing through the valuable information.  Stay tuned ! ​


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At the ALCDSB, we value...

Pictured above: Director of Education, David DeSantis and Chair of ALCDSB Terry Shea present a cheque to Leila Nasr-Sharifi, Chair of the ALCE Foundation at the September Board Meeting
The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to announce that the 24 th Annual ALCE Foundation...

​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the launch of the Multi Year Strategic Plan (MYSP)  - Year 4. The MYSP highlights key strategies and goals that the Board will implement this year to ensure the best in Catholic education. 
Please read the MYSP -Year 4 here: ...

September 25th is officially recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day in the province of Ontario. There are more than 622,000 Francophones and 1.5 million Ontarians who can speak French, making Ontario Canada’s largest Francophone community outside of Québec.    
First recognized in 2010, Franco-Ontarian Day represents over 400 years of Francophone history, celebrating the...

​ From Sept. 25 – 30 ALCDSB schools will be reviewing Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and exploring conversations on True History reconciliation and responsibilities in preparation for the #NationalDayofTruthandReconciliation on Saturday, September 30 . Due to September 30 falling on a Saturday this year, the ALCDSB is recognizing this...

​ CODE Statement Gender Expression

​Council of Ontario Directors of Education Statement on Supporting Students and Gender Expression

The Council of Ontario Directors of Education, representing the 73 Directors from across all four publicly funded school systems is deeply committed to upholding the human rights of all students and staff as...

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Looking Back    by Julia Waller.
​The ALCDSB would like to congratulate Julia Waller, a 2023 ALCDSB graduate, for winning the EcoSchools 2022-23 Bondar Challenge​ in photography! Julia submitted her image as part of an extra credit assignment while attending Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School. ​​​
See Julia's statement below: My photo, titled Looking...

​​ ​​Aspiring Catholic Leadership Parts 1 and 2 will begin in October 2023.  The deadline to apply for the October start date for Part 1 and Part 2 is   Friday,  October 13, 2023 .  ​ Classes run from 5:00-7:00 pm.
P art 1:
Tuesday, N ovemb er 7
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September 25, 2023, Professional Development Day Focus P.A. days are professional activity and professional development opportunities for all school staff to engage in and learn.
There are seven P.A. days throughout the 2023/24 school year, approximately once a month. To view the school year calendar, click here ...

​ The fourth of five pastoral themes, “Blessed Beyond Belief”, calls us to open our eyes and our hearts to see all of God’s goodness that surrounds us. Recognizing that faith is a gift from God, we are thankful for all of the gifts and blessings that we receive, which all...

De ar families, On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership team, I am excited to welcome back students and staff to another year of faith-filled learning. I am also pleased to announce that our enrollment has significantly increased for the 2023/2024 school year.  As a result, it...

K ingston, ON - Hailey Bauder and Gates McAllister, soon to be grade 12 students at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) in Kingston, were selected to train with Field Hockey Canada’s (FHC) NextGen (U18) Program this summer. After winning a silver medal at Field Hockey Canada’s National Championships in Surrey,...

Napanee, ON –The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) Trustees approved an operating revenue budget of $178,397,987, operating expenditure budget of $179,450,548 and a capital budget of $31,152,706 for the 2023-24 school year, at the Board meeting held on June 20, 2023.   The budget reflects the funding information released...

​ The ALCDSB has 33 EcoSchools this year! This number includes 6 Platinum level, 12 Gold level, 3 Silver level, 2 Bronze level schools and 10 Participants (Green) as reported in the Eco Schools report released on June 16, 2023.   Of the 23 schools that received certification this year, 339 actions were...

Please see an end-of-year message from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, in English and French, and two videos in English with French subtitles at the bottom of the page.
  Dear Parents,
As the school year comes to a close, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to...

​ Summer wellness workshops are being offered by the ALCDSB Social Work Team to students entering grades 7-12 on July 18, 19 and 20 .  The objective of the wellness workshops is to offer psychoeducation and accompanying strategies and tools for a range of mental health and wellness concerns.  
Click ...

​ Does your child/youth struggle with attendance? Worry about marks? Worry about friendships? Cope in unhealthy ways?   Join us on Thursday, August 24 for a virtual parent Q&A with School Social Workers and to hear about how anxiety shows up at school and strategies to support your child/youth.  
 
Participants will be provided...

Napanee, ON – Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board‘s (ALCDSB) incoming Student Trustees for the 2023/24 school year took their Oath of Office at the June Board Meeting on Tuesday evening. 

This year the ALCDSB is pleased announce the addition of a third Student Trustee position to support and uphold...

A big shout out to Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) and the Gonzaga Bulldogs floor hockey teams, who fought hard to share the bronze medal in the unified division of Floor Hockey at the Special Olympics Ontario School Championship hosted in Kingston on June 6th and 7th.  
This School Championship...

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to celebrate the new Integrated Tech grade 7 & 8 classroom which opened its doors this spring at the ALCSDB Tech Site, located at the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf campus in Belleville.   The opening of...

The Archdiocese of Kingston is offering Totus Tuus weeklong summer camps for students in grades 1-6 and 7-12 in Kingston, Belleville, Perth and Kempville this summer.
See schedule below.
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday
9am –2:30pm
With an option of extended day care.
 
July 10-14 – St. Michael the Archangel Church,...

Throughout the course of this year, we have committed to living out our Board pastoral theme “ Formed in the Faith " in our daily words and actions. During the month of June, we in Catholic Education, recognize both The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Pride Month concurrently. ​​
As...

​ Each year, the Catholic Church celebrates the whole month of June as the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Catholics are called to devote the month to meditating on the Sacred Heart, and to deepening our commitment to imitate the compassionate love of Jesus. 
The Institute for Catholic...

​TRENTON, ON. - Grade 12 students from the Recreation and Leadership class at St. Paul Catholic Secondary School in Trenton raised $9,400 during their Colour Run fundraising event on May 4. Proceeds were donated to the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) Tuesday in a cheque presentation. The funds will go towards...

From Sunday, May 28 to Saturday, June 3 the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is recognizing National AccessAbility Week as an opportunity to reflect on ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible, more inclusive Catholic Learning Community. 
Jarell Gadon, Grade 10 student at St. Paul Catholic...

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On May 26, 2023 the annual Gr 7-8 ALCDSB Math tournament took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Special thanks to principal Chris Gencarelli and his staff for helping to make the tournament a great success.  96 mathletes competed in this day-long competition coming from as far as...

Curiosity Creates Change for St. Gregory Catholic School Grade 7 and 8 students, two of whom presented at the Prince Edward County (PEC) council meeting today on the topics of food scarcity and affordable housing in the area. Students Violet Dickie and Paulina Mayall provided solutions to council on these...

​ Staff of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board are being invited to participate in the voluntary, anonymous, and confidential "See Me in ALCDSB" Staff Census. The results of the census will be used to understand the current demographic makeup of the Board’s workforce, and to identify any barriers to equity...

Twenty-four grade 12 students from the St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School Outdoor, Recreation and Leadership class assisted in the planting of 250 shrubs and trees at Riverside Park in Belleville Thursday afternoon as part of the first ever ‘Break-A-Stick, Plant-A-Tree’ initiative.  Click here to read the Belleville Senators media...

​ Students from St. Thomas More Catholic School shone like the bright stars they are, at the annual Sistema Kingston's year-end concert celebration. The event was held at the Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall in the Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 4.   
The Star...

  Are you ready for some golfing fun that also supports a great cause? The 24th Annual ALCE Foundation Golf Tournament is coming up, and we can't wait to tee off with you!

Join us on Thursday, August 17, 2023 , at the beautiful Trillium Wood Golf Club for...

Trenton, ON - The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) congratulates Keegan Amos, Grade 12 student at St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) in Trenton for being one of 100 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients, and the only recipient to be awarded the scholarship pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science degree...

Napanee, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board held their annual Catholic Education Week Awards Ceremony this afternoon. The event was held in-person at the Board office in Napanee where award recipients and special guests gathered for a luncheon following.  Each year during Catholic Education Week (first full week...

​ K ingston, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to formally announce the renaming of Mother Teresa Catholic School to St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.  St. Teresa was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016. In June 2022, Trustees of the ALCDSB approved the renaming...

C atholic Education Week will be celebrated across the province during the week of April 30 - May 5, 2023. This year’s theme of Catholic Education Week is We are Many, We are One .  The spiritual quote for Catholic Education Week 2023 is  “We, who are many, are one body...

​ From May 1-7, the ALCDSB is recognizing The Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week. See below for details on how the ALCDSB is recognizing and participating in Mental Health Week 2023. #MYSTORY
Mental Health Week is a social change campaign to educate the public and shift beliefs and perceptions...

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Student Trustees L-R Evelyn Shakell, Evangelyn Kelvin (EJ), Shivani Narendranath​
S tudent Trustee representatives in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) have been elected by their Student Senate peers for the upcoming 20 23/2024 school year . Historically, two student trustees are elected to sit on...

​ Congratulations to Kristen Hannafin on being the recipient of the Stewardship of Creation Award 2023! The St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School teacher was nominated for being a long standing, behind the scenes, environment leader within her school community. “Kristen foregrounds the stewardship of creation in her classroom and beyond. She...

KINGSTON, ON - The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to congratulate David DeSantis, Director of Education, for being the recipient of the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.  The OAPCE Honorary Lifetime Membership Award is given to an individual who...

​ Amherstview, ON - The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) brought their mobile human rights education bus Tour for Humanity to Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Catholic School in Amherstview on Monday, where students in grades 5-8 learned about human rights-related topics from a Canadian perspective.

The focus...

Distributed on behalf of the Quinte Region Traffic Coalition
The Quinte Region Traffic Coalition (QRTC) wants to encourage drivers and school communities to work together to ensure that children are safe to actively travel to and from school. Safe driving behaviours, such as obeying the posted 40 km/h speed limits and...

Former Humboldt Broncos player Kaleb Dahlgren shared stories from his personal journey with secondary school students from Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) and Limestone District School Board (LDSB) at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School on Wednesday. Kaleb’s visit and was organized as part of the “Making a Difference"...

​Six Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School students brought home gold and bronze following the Limestone Skills Competition earlier this month. Their participation and dedication led to two first-place wins and one third-place win.

TV/Video Production Category
Annie Stewart and Emma Cross came in first place and are now headed...

​ Parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for  Thursday, March 23 rd   from  3:00 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8:00 PM.   This year, parents will book teacher appointments using the on-line booking system, Microsoft Bookings.  Instructions for completing appointments are attached. Bookings instructions for parents and guardians March 2023.docx

Notice of Election for Three Student Trustees for the 2023-2024 School Year
April 25, 2023 What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent all students in the Board (approximately 12,000).
One Student Trustee will represent the Western Constituency of the Board, representing St. Paul Catholic Secondary School, St. Theresa Catholic ...

​​ A Grade 12 Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) student is the recipient of the prestigious Queen's University Chancellor's Scholarship. Katie Murphy has been selected as the recipient of the full scholarship because of her community focus, her exemplary leadership skills, and her overall kind-hearted nature. The scholarship places a...

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Celebrate with us as we mark 25 years of making a difference in our Catholic community! The ALCDSB has been dedicated to improving the lives of those in need for a quarter of a century, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our Catholic community, staff...

​ DELF 2023 Exam The  Diplôme d'études en langue française  (DELF) is an internationally recognized test of French proficiency. Students enrolled in an ALCDSB Grade 12 FSL course in the current school year, and who have not previously written the DELF. 

The DELF exam is composed of two...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is seeking feedback from employees, parents/guardians, students, community members and community partners about the dates for the school year calendar. This feedback supports the version of the calendar that is submitted to the Ministry of Education, which provides final approval of the school...

Interested in becoming a Homestay family to an international student this September? Plan to attend an information session led by the ALCDSB International Education team to find out how hosting students from around the world can be an enriching experience for all. No registration required. 
 
EAST REGION 
Wednesday, March...

​ This past weekend may have been frigid , but the Holy Cross Catholic School turned up the heat during an improv competition in Kingston. The Green Beans Improv Team were announced as the first-place winners at the Canadian Improv Games (CIG) that took place from Thursday, February 2 until Saturday,...

The Diplôme d'études en langue française​ (DELF) is an internationally recognized test of French proficiency. Students enrolled in an ALCDSB Grade 12 FSL course in the current school year, and who have not previously written the DELF.  
 
This year the Ministry of Education is providing funding to school boards...

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Black History Month is celebrated across Canada every February. This month is an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and honour the tremendous legacy of Black Canadians of the past and present. One month would never be enough time to fully commemorate and celebrate the often-omitted accomplishments, contributions and true history...

The ALCDSB's 34 th annual memorial basketball tournament kicks off this Thursday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Regiopolis-Notre Dame. The event features a doubleheader of Junior and Senior boy's basketball between the Regi Panthers and the Holy Cross Crusaders.  “The Memorial " established in 1989 by Paul Halligan, who at that...

​ Call for Nominations!  Each year during Catholic Education Week, the ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.  
We are currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Catholic Education Week awards. Please see each award for a full description. These nominations are completed...

​​ Welcome to Grade 9! 
If you have a student entering Grade 9 in September, be sure to “ Save the Date ” and join the ALCDSB for a Secondary School Orientation Day or Information E vening at the following school sites . All are welcome . St. Paul...

Earn your high school diploma and upgrade courses for college from Loyola, School of Adult and Continuing Education!
Loyola is an accredited secondary school supported by the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, where adult students can obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, advance their basic literacy skills and...

ALCDSB student artwork is highlighted in the current edition of Journey, a magazine published by the Archdiocese of Kingston.  Click here to view online. Also included in this edition is a full list of local Christmas mass service information. 
Front Cover:
Chloe Bodzasy, Grade 8 student at St. Patrick Catholic School,  E rinsville Come Adore...

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Let the bidding begin! The ALCDSB Virtual Christmas Silent Auction is  NOW LIVE  and open  until Saturday, December 10 at 8:15 p.m.!
Step 1. Create a bidder account on MaxSold.  

Step 2. View auction items here.  

Step 3. Start bidding on your favourite items!  

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​ The ALCDSB is pleased to present the 2022 Director's Annual Report​.  Click  here to learn about the admirable achievements and progress taking place in our Catholic learning communities, where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

NAPANEE, ON - A new Chair, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee have been acclaimed at the ALCDSB's Inaugural Meeting of the Board held on November 22, 2022. The Board of Trustees has acclaimed Terry Shea, as Chair of the Board, Brian Evoy as Vice-Chair of the Board...

Public Health have published recommendations around masking.

For  KFL&A Public Health , see recommendation below.
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​For  HPE Public Health , see recommendation below.
HPEPH Masking Recommendation Nov. 15, 2022
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A ll ALCDSB schools will re - open to students and classes will resume in-person tomorrow, T uesday, November 8, 20 22 . S tudents currently enrolled in the remote learning school will continue classes as nor ma l.   Any further questions, please contact your school directly.   Thank you...

​ Dear families, I am writing to you today to provide an update with regards to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) job action. This union represents the following employees at the ALCDSB; Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Secretaries, Youth Workers, Custodial Maintenance, and Central Clerical and Technical Staff. CUPE continues its...

ALCDSB's very own Natasha Jabre, yearbook teacher at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston, took home the First Place prize for her painting showcased at the Kingston School of Art's Fifth Annual Juried  Art Exhibition  this week. The painting, named Emma at 4, is a photo of Jabre's...

​ We have had a very successful start to the school year, including the return of student extracurricular activities, field trips and all of the benefits students get from the return of in-person learning experiences.  The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is committed to the health and safety of...

​ Picton, ON - The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) have received approval from the province of Ontario for the acquisition of land in Picton's west end for a new school site. The $4.6 million dollars in Land Priorities funding will allow the Board to purchase the property...

​ Napanee , ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have released an update on year three of their five-year strategic plan.   The Multi-Year S trategic Plan (MYSP) was developed in 2020 by a diverse stakeholder group which included ALCDSB staff, parents, school board trustees, and representatives...

​ On Saturday, October 1st from 5 to 7 pm, come and enjoy battered cod and fries by Mundell's, with salad, dessert, hot and cold drinks. Dine in, on the patio (weather permitting), or take out.  Adults $15, children 12 and under $8; tickets available at the door.  Supporting rectory renovations. ...

​Thursday, September 15, 2022
Kingston, ON – The chapel at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School has been formally named after St. André Bessette. The official naming was marked in a brief liturgy in the chapel Thursday morning. The naming service took place following the first whole school mass of the school...

ALCDSB Election s Compliance Audit Committee   The Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is seeking interested applicants for appointment to its Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 municipal election.  Deadline to apply is September 2 3 , 2022. ​ Compliance Audit Committees are required under the Municipal...

This year, the first day of school for students is  Tuesday, September 6, 2022 . Kindergarten students may have a staggered start to the first week of school and begin classes on a different date. Schools will contact families directly to confirm start dates.
On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the...

​ The past two school years have been anything but usual. We know that while many students and families are eager to return to a “more normal” school experience, some will be worried about starting back, and what this new school year will look like for them. Remember as parents/caregivers you know...

Another set of in-person Art Therapy-based programs are being offered this summer by school mental health clinicians. Students entering G rades 4-6 and 7-9 are eligible to attend a weeklong program of psychoeducation workshops addressing mental health topics this August .  
Students will learn strategies through art-based activities ....

​ Every year, the ALCDSB organizes an Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation Golf Tournament. This year marks the 23 rd  annual event, which will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at  Loyalist Golf and Country Club.
We're excited to announce that registration and sponsorship opportunities are now ...

Kingston, ON - Congratulations to Concetta Buragina, Special Education Resource Teacher at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School in Kingston for being the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pin Award, for her outstanding contributions to her community.  
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's...

​ Luke Coffin, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School student and wrestling heavy-weight champion of the Cadet Division (U17), proudly represented Canada last month at the Pan-American (Pan-Am) Wrestling Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Coffin, who place third at the international games, is the first athlete to represent the Kingston Wrestling Club...

​Each year ALCDSB schools apply for EcoSchools certification by undertaking environmental actions, campaigns, and projects, and then recording them in the online EcoSchools Certification Application (ECA) to earn points.
Participation in the program allows our students, teachers, school administrators, caretakers, and parents to authentically integrate learning experiences within the natural...

Napanee, ON - The work of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board has been acknowledged in the 2021-22 Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) Annual Report, in its Education section.
As Year 2 of a 5-year Multi-Year Strategic Plan implementation ends, the board's Science of Reading professional development plan is...

Congratulations to ALCDSB Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School teacher Nadia Bernabei, for being a 2022 recipient of the prestigious Queen's University Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.
Bernabei was nominated for the award by former ALCDSB student Emma Smith. Smith who has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing...

L-R: ​Donna Jongenotter (Educational Assistant), Kristy Sinclair (Early Childhood Educator), Brooklyn (student), Jill Gardiner (Principal), Mason (student), Amanda Kain (teacher)​
​ Bel leville, ON  -  Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Belleville has been selected as a recipient for a 2022 Nutrients for Life School Garden grant. This...

​ Napanee, ON –The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) Trustees approved an operating budget of $177,293,497 and a capital budget of $34,402,323 for 2022-23 school year at the Board meeting held on June 21, 2022. ​ The budget reflects the funding information released by the Ministry of Education...

Students​ in the ESL and  Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)   ​programs at  Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education  accept awards today during the  2022 presentation of certificates at Zwick's Park. ​ ​   The Susan An award  is donated in honour of Susan An who was passionate about ESL instruction. It is given...

Napanee, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) welcomed Loyalist College President and CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, to the Board office Tuesday evening to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
​​(L-R)  Sean Monteith, L oyalist College Senior  Vice President of  Academic   and David DeSantis,  Direc tor...

Incoming student trustees for the 2022/2023 school year took their "Oath of Office" at the June Board Meeting on Tuesday evening. ​







David DeSantis, Director of Education for the ALCDSB welcomed incoming student trustees Marlow Slatter (left) and Mary Mekhaeil (right) and their families. Mary Mekhaeil, entering grade...

​ Virtual Summer Wellness workshops are being offered to students entering Grade 7 -12 this summer by the ALCDSB Social Work Team and delivered via the Microsoft Teams platform.   The objective of the wellness workshops is to offer psychoeducation and accompanying strategies and tools for a range of mental health...

​ The Teen Summer Reading Challenge is an online reading program for teens ages 13 to 17 who live or attend school in Kingston and Frontenac County, or have a KFPL library card. Teens log their reading through the Teen SRC website and complete challenges to earn ballots towards weekly prizes...

​ The Maltby Centre (KFLA's Mental health and Autism service agency) is offering virtual workshops for parents/caregivers and youth this June. See complete list below.  To register please visit maltbycentre.ca.

JUNE 1 – AUTISM SERVICES
Coping with Challenging Behaviour
Wednesday, June 1, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
ONLINE – FREE WITH AN...

Kingston, ON – Regiopolis-Notre Dame (RND) Catholic High School is back on-stage after over a two-year-long COVID hiatus. The local Catholic high school are presenting Disney's High School Musical on June 2, 3 and 4.
For those familiar with the Original Disney Channel movie, the musical is a high-energy, large-scale...

​ Napanee, ON - The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) 2022 Environmental Stewardship of Creation Award was presented to Janet Kenny, Educational Assistant (EA) for St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in Kingston, Tuesday night at the ALCDSB Meeting of the Board. Kenny has been in the role of...

The McCarthy Day Fit Team will be visiting our school on ​Monday, June 13, 2022  from 12 to 7 pm.  Please  click on the   attachment  for more information.  

We are grateful to welcome the new ALCDSB grad coach Mahaley Brant! See​ poster for more details.​​​

​ The Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Ministry of Education have updated their COVID-19 screening tools for  COVID-19 school and child care screening . Revisions have been made to align with federal guidance for fully vaccinated travelers who are exempt from quarantine.
Staff, students, children, and visitors...

Survey data will support improvement planning, accountability  
Napanee, ON – Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) students and families are invited to participate in the first-ever See Me in ALCDSB survey, a confidential and voluntary student census happening from May 9 to 20. The student census will collect...

​​​ The Ministry of Education has approved  the ALCDSB School Year Calendar for 2022/2023. This calendar includes the additional criteria identified by the ministry and supports the strategic priority “Ensure fiscally responsible, transparent and accountable decision making practices and resource allocation of all scho​ol, Board and provincial resources to achieve goals that equitably meet...

Napanee, ON – Each year during Catholic Education Week, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.
Links to Resources:
CEW-MHW 2022 Poster.pdf
Catholic Education Week Awards Video Presentation
Celebrating Catholic Education in the ALCDSB: Video...

​​​ The ALCDSB Catholic Education Week video has premiered! Watch to see how the ALCDSB is celebrating the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada.
This Catholic Education video highlights ALCDSB school initiatives and includes narrative on this year's Catholic Education Week's theme Rebuild,...

During the week of May 2 to May 6, 2022, The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) are celebrating the significant contributions that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. During Catholic Education Week ALCDSB schools will also recognize Mental Health Week as an...

​Catholic Education and Mental Health Week will be celebrated across the ALCDSB during the week of May 2 – 6, 2022. 
The theme of Catholic Education Week is Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together. This year, Mental Health Week focuses on how empathy is important for our mental health.      
During Catholic Education Week ALCDSB schools will celebrate...

​​​ Napanee, Ontario   -  Secondary School Student Trustee representatives in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have been elected by their Student Senate for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year.   ​
The ALCDSB student​ Senate met at the board office Tuesday morning where ​​the group of secondary...

Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members are invited to join a live webinar on April 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn more about the See Me in ALCDSB survey , a confidential student census taking place from May 9 to 20.  The virtual info rmation session will cover:...

Holy Week
The action of this week moves from the triumph of the palm procession through the agony and death of the Lord to his glorious resurrection from the dead. During Holy Week, the people of God take time to reflect and pray about what Jesus has done for us...

5 Things to Know About the See Me in ALCDSB Survey  
The first-ever See Me in ALCDSB Survey, a confidential student census, takes place May 9 to 20. We hope all students and families will participate. Here are five things to know about the survey:    
The...

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SPEAK UP FOR ABILITY - PARENTS FORUM Join the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston for their annual forum ONLINE
Saturday April 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Topic: Building Children's Literacy Skills Keynote presentation by the OHRC on the Right to Read Inquiry. Sessions for...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) students and parents are invited to complete the first-ever See Me in ALCDSB Survey, a confidential and voluntary student census , from May 9 to 20. The See Me in ALCDSB survey asks about:   Student i dentity, including race, gender, sexual...

Students enrolled in a ALCDSB Grade 12 FSL course this school year, and who have not previously written the DELF are eligible to take t he   Diplôme d'études en langue française   (DELF) exam.
DELF is an internationally recognized test of French proficiency. It is based on...

​Dear Families of current grade 8 and grade 9 ALCDSB students,

We are writing to inform you about the recently released Policy and Program Memorandum 167 which details the implementation of an online learning graduation requirement for Ontario schools and the associated opt-out process. The Ministry of Education has mandated...

​ ​​​Call for Nominations  ​ Each year during Catholic Education Week, ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.  We are currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Catholic Education Week awards. Please see each award for a full description. These nominations are completed through Forms.  The...

April 6, 2022:  Update & friendly reminder from the Director of Education
April 6- Letter from the Director, COVID

March 16, 2022: Please see attached a letter from the Medical Officer of Health for our KFLA families
2022-03-16_Statement of Support from MOH Regarding the Return to School
March 16,...

​ As we hear and witness more about the shocking developments in Eastern Europe, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian families within our ALCDSB communities. 
To support the greater community during this time, LifeWorks has activated their Community  Crisis Support Line in response to...

​ ALCDSB is committed to providing a welcoming and caring environment for  ALL students, regardless of their religious background or affiliation . We encourage you to get in touch with your local Catholic School if you have any questions about our schools, our programs, or our school board. 
Wondering what it's...

​Students, educators and parents can join Skills Ontario staff as they discuss opportunities in the world of skilled trades and technologies and the pathways into these careers. Virtual Skills Ontario presentations are approximately 40 minutes in duration with time for questions afterward.   Parents interested in attending a live ALCDSB Skills Ontario...

​ALCDSB families, staff and students are invited to join us for the S​pring 2022 Evening Virtual Speaker Series: Helping Our Kids Thrive. ​ Next Session: May 11 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Dr. Jean Clinton | The Power of Play - Building Relationships and Resilience Through Play​ Microsoft Teams Link​​ If you missed...

​ In October 2021, the entire Church entered into a synod opened by Pope Francis: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, & Mission . 
All people are invited to provide feedback to the local Church.    We are asking all ALCDSB to share your voice and be part of this...

​Please read the attached letter from Director of Education, David DeSantis, regarding the return to in-person learning on January 17, 2022.  Branded Parent Communication Returning to School January 17 2022 (1).pdf

A LCDSB is excited to be able to offer after-school virtual group opportunities between January - June 2022 through the ABA Skills Development Program available for students in Grades K-12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The form below will serve as the application to the program and we ask that parents/guardians...

​The 2022-2023 School Year Calendar is currently being drafted for submission by the ALCDSB.
The ALCDSB is currently working to develop the calendar for the 2022-23 school year. In collaboration with our coterminous boards (LDSB and HPEDSB), we have created 3 options. We w​ould like to gather the opinions of many different...

​To assist our Catholic school Families, please use the links below to access the most up-to-date school screening tool from the Ministry, along with the COVID19 Exposure Guidelines​.  May God Bless you and keep you safe. School Screening Tool
Exposure Guidelines

January 3, 2021
Dear Families,
As you may be aware, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the decision to move all in-person learning to remote learning for 2 weeks , starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. This move has been made...

We're excited to launch year 2 of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Use the link below to check out the video update from Director DeSantis and learn about all the  amazing progress and achievements being made in the ALCDSB during the second year of our MYSP! #ALCDSBMYSP
​ALCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan...

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Dear Families,
 The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce inter-school athletics for student-athletes in grades 7-12 will resume this week with a mandatory vaccination plan for students, coaches, volunteers, and officials. This decision was made after consultations with our coterminous boards, and...

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Dear Families,  
On behalf of our Board of Trustees and senior team I want to reiterate our commitment to the safety, and ongoing well-being of our students and staff as we return to our Catholic schools in person next week. This letter is intended to provide...

​ Offered  June 22nd from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

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​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will be running several programs throughout the summer of 2021 in support of Mental Health for our students and families.  Please use the link below to access an information poster which describes these programs in further detail, and provides links for registration....

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​ALCDSB School Year Calendars have been reviewed by the Ministry. Please use the link below to view the full ALCDSB School Year Calendar.


School Year Calendar 2021-2022.pdf

​We look forward to seeing you in September!​

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June 9,2021
To All Members of the School Communities in the Hastings Prince Edward, and Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Counties. A Joint Statement from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) and Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&A PH) regarding the upcoming...

​ This event will take place via Zoom on June 14, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
"In this candid and casual informational event for senior high school students and their parents former KFPL teen volunteers and current new adult volunteers will spill the beans on their college and university experiences. Panelists will answer...

  A virtual screening of the documentary "Healing the Nation" followed by a conversation with Elder Little Brown Bear will take place online on Monday June 21st at 4pm.     All community members are welcome to attend.  To register please email Jayme at jayme@sackingston.com.  
 
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Youth aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Ontario. To ensure eligible youth have access to vaccines as soon as possible, KFL&A Public Health will be offering special youth vaccination clinics beginning the week of June 7 and continuing to June 28.
Please click on...

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): 
Families of students planning to attend school remotely next year must complete the attached Secondary Remote Learning survey.  Unless a survey has been completed indicating a student's intention to learn remotely, it will be assumed that they are attending school in person for the 2021-2022 school...

​ Each year during Catholic Education Week, ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.  Catholic Education Week Awards Poster:​​   2021 CEW Awards Poster.pdf ​ ​ Archbishop Francis J. Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award

​ Sarah Cassidy - ALCDSB Board...

​ Secondary Summer Programming at ALCDSB Please find below the Secondary Summer Course offerings running during the month of July.  
Reach Ahead Courses For grade 8 students entering secondary school in September 2021   Course Dates: June 28 – July 23, 2021 Students moving from grade 8 into grade 9...

Register for the webinar here: ​Webinar Registration - Zoom
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ALCE Foundation's Silent Auction to raise funds for families in financial crisis starts today !  Silent Auction LINK Bidding will begin at 5pm on Monday, April 19th .  Relax and browse the 147 items that are up for bid to help raise much needed funds for the students and families in our Catholic...

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Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
2021-22 Remote Learning Plan    
Dear Families,   The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will continue offering families the opportunity for their children to learn remotely through virtual modes in the 2021-2022 school year. Ideally, all students would...

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​The ALCDSB 2021-2022 School Year Calendar is being finalized and we are seeking input from our school communities and  stakeholders on different options for things like starting dates, PA days, and final day of instruction dates. This survey will be open for responses from February 2 until 6pm on February 16th.  Please...

Please find attached the ALCDSb 2020-2021 school calendar with secondary octomester dates. 
Secondary Octomester School Year Calendar 2020 2021_.pdf
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November 24, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians,
Following our message to you this past Sunday (November 22, 2020) regarding our inclement weather day process this year, we would like to provide further clarification on some key points:
ALCDSB is keeping our schools open during inclement weather days when buses are cancelled....

Greetings Parents/Guardians & Students!
It is with much regret that students won't be able to enjoy the amazing experience of job shadowing in a real work place, but we have been planning to ensure that all have access to enriching experiences that celebrate the spirit of the day!  These resources...

​The employees of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have, for many years, been strong supporters of our local United Way. Once again, we look to you to participate in our United Way campaign by making a donation that will support our students and families within our communities.
During...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is excited to announce a new Multi-Year Strategic Plan. This five-year plan will guide ALCDSB to higher levels of excellence in all that we do in service of Catholic education.
ALCDSB's new Multi-Year Strategic plan will focus on four main priorities over...

​Social workers and psychotherapists talk about how anxiety affects children and youth. Ask questions and learn how to help your child.
Virtual Town Hall 
October 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 
Click Here to Register

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​​Please see the attached document for details about our upcoming graduation event for the Class of 2020.​

​ ​​​​​​​​An Introduction to Our Pastoral Themes 
2020-2025
The vision of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is that we imagine a world where every person is empowered to reach their full potential through faith and service.  Our mission is the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board builds faith-filled learning communities...

​ TriBoard Bus Transportation anticipates more delays and route cancellations than normal this year due to the pandemic. TriBoard is asking all families to ensure they have subscribed to their notification system and are aware of other ways to track bus delays and cancellations. 
Click here to subscribe by email...

​Click Read more for link to  full details. 

Click for full details
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Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September
Province Providing Critical Investments and Resources to Keep Students and Staff Safe Office of the Premier 
TORONTO — The Ontario government is announcing the safe reopening of schools for in-class instruction beginning this September. The government has unveiled a plan that prioritizes the...

​Please see attached for an update from the McCarthy Uniform Company

​Please see attached for information about accessing Student Timetables.

The last three months have been a time of learning for all of us at ALCDSB. We had to quickly change how we connect with our students and families  as a result of the province's Emergency Closure Order. 
We are looking for your feedback on how we did and how we...

Youth2KL&A has organized an open online space for black Kingstonians to address mental health, coping strategies, and where we see our community and schools going forward in light of recent events via zoom. It will be from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Thursday 18th. It is open to all ages, all genders and all underrepresented black...

​See the attached pdf for full details.

​Please see the attached pdf for the schedule and protocol for students to retrieve personal items from their lockers and to return textbooks, musical instruments and technology (if not returning in September 2020).
StudentSchoolAccessHCJune2020.pdf​​


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Please see attached pdf for the June 2020 Newsletter!​

Hello HC.  We hope you are all safe and healthy.  This is a friendly reminder that HC will complete the yearly COMPASS survey next Tuesday, May 19th.  Your parent/guardian received an email last week and you should have received an email yesterday with details.  Please check that you received the email in...

Please find below the Secondary Summer Course offerings running this July.  ​
Students must email their home school guidance counsellors to register for these programs.  eLearning:  June 29 – July 24, 2020 PLEASE NOTE:   This program is not part of the ALCDSB Academic and Well Being: Emergency Remote Learning.  ...

​Secondary Summer Programming at ALCDSB At this time, the 2020 Secondary Summer School program will consist of eLearning courses.  However adjustments may be made if Ministry direction changes. As new programs are added information will be distributed. Students must email their home school guidance counsellors to register for this program.  eLearning: ...

​Please see the following attachment for daily resources for Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week.  ​
CEW-MHW 2020 Placemat
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​ Please see attached document, which supports students and families in accessing FreshGrade and D2L from home. 
Accessing alcdsb learning platforms
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​As we enter into Holy Week, check out the following resources for families and educators on daily Gospel readings, infographics/video reflections,  music and actions:  Holy Week 2020

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On March 31, 2020, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that schools would remain closed until at least May 4, 2020

As a result, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will continue to work to create a plan to best support our students academically. 
With this...

PHASE TWO On March 31, 2020 the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Education announced the launch of the second phase of  Learn at Home . The second phase establishes clarity for parents/guardians, enhances education supports and creates opportunities for teachers and educators to connect with students. ​Letter from the Minister of...

​Dear ALCDSB families, guardians and staff,   
The health and wellbeing of all Board students, staff, volunteers and community members is a priority for the Board. We work in collaboration with all of our public health units who have asked us to share information about COVID-19. 
The Algonquin and Lakeshore...

March 4, 2020
​The health and wellbeing of all Board students, staff, volunteers and community members is a priority for the Board. We work in collaboration with all of our public health units who have asked us to share information about COVID-19.
On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization declared...

February 28, 2020 The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) have announced a one-day full withdrawal of services on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  As a result, all ALCDSB schools will be closed to students. This affects both elementary and secondary students. All information will continue to be posted on the board...

​ The following information will be sent home with all secondary students on Monday, January 13:
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) has announced that they will be taking administrative job action starting on Monday, January 13, 2020. As a result of this partial withdrawal of services, secondary students in...

January 14, 2020
On Monday, January 13, 2020 OECTA announced that they would be taking part in a one-day full withdrawal of services on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 if an agreement is not reached prior to this date. Due to this full withdrawal of services, all ALCDSB schools will be...

​ What is the ABA Skill Development Program?
This program is offering free skills development programming to children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The program will focus on teaching a variety of skills including social, emotional regulation,  daily living, and communication based on...

    [Strive for Five poster created by Abby Daicar, Grade 12 Communications Technology Student at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School]


The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board continues to focus on Every School Day Counts in supporting staff and families with strategies to promote good attendance as...

Sunday, October 6
On Sunday, October 6 the Minister of Education announced that a tentative agreement has been made with CUPE. ALL ALCDSB schools will be open on Monday, October 7. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
We look forward to welcoming all students and...

Attention Students: Textbook cards are ready for pick up. Please see Mr. McGonegal in the textbook room.  

We want to hear from YOU as we work to create a new MYSP for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board!  Send us your thoughts: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#821842860 Every school board in Ontario is governed by a board of trustees that has a legislated requirement to ensure the creation...

Please see the attached document for information about 2019/20 student fees and obtaining text books for Semester 1.
StudentActivityFeesandBookroom2019.pdf ...

Holy Cross will be participating in an online school survey for parents and guardians called the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey. We invite you to review the information below, and complete the survey using the login information provided. Who: All parents and/or guardians of students in grades 9-12. When: May 13 th ,...

​ The 2019/2020 School Year Calendar has now been approved. To view the full calendar:  2019-2020 ALCDSB School Year Calendar .pdf
 Please note the following dates: First Day of School - Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Christmas Break - Monday, December 23, 2019 - Friday, January 3, 2020 March Break -...

​Students on the Holy Cross Technological Education Department's bus trip to the 2019 Skills Ontario Competition tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7th are reminded to be on time for the 7 am departure.

Through his compassionate and courageous leadership as a member of Provincial Parliament, and Mayor and City Councillor for the City of Kingston, John Gerretsen has devoted his career to enabling positive change, and to advocating for citizens, young and old, throughout our community and province. In recognition of his long time...

​See attached letter for PT Interview booking instructions and timelines!

​If you are interested in putting your name forward for consideration at the ALCDSB student trustee for 2019-20, please carefully read the attached poster.

Catholic Education Week May 6-11, 2019 During the week of May 6-11, 2019 the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values...

Please see the attached document for the recently updated January 2019 semester 1 examination schedule. Once again, all exams have been pushed forward by one day. Exams re-scheduled for Tuesday January 29th have now been moved to Wednesday January 30th and exams originally re-scheduled for Wednesday January 30th have been moved to...

December 10- Update from Kingston Police Investigation Continuing into Threats against Local Schools   The threats made to several local schools on December 5 and 6, 2018 has been investigated by the Kingston Police. They have been found to be unsubstantiated and no actual danger existed at any of the schools...

In 2016, the Ontario government passed the Treaties Recognition Week Act to honour the importance of treaties and to help all Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships. This legislation designates the first week of November as Treaties Recognition Week and is intended to bring awareness to the treaty...

​Interested in taking a Dual Credit course at St. Lawrence College while you are still a secondary school student? There are 25 courses offered during the Winter 2019 semester. Some courses offered include: Addictions, Carpentry, Media and the Arts, Make-Up, Marketing, and Electrician, to name a few. And they are free!!! Come...

​The Holy Cross Spirit Shop is open every Tuesday & Wednesday during lunch.  Please check the school calendar for days of operation. 

 

​Science and math tutoring will be held in the Learning Commons after school every Tuesday from 2:30 to 4:30. See you there!

Parents and Guardians, please see the attached letter from the Holy Cross student leadership group regarding this Fridays grade 9 activity day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school. The letter will also be sent home via school messenger.​

​Please see the attached document for back to school information. This information has also been sent home via school messenger to the email address that the school has on file.

See attached for full details.​ August 14: 12pm-3pm ,  August 16,21,23: 9am-3pm ,  August 27,28: 9am-2pm ,  August 29,30: 3pm-8pm,   August 31: 9am-11am

On March 21st, the early Report Cards for Grades 9 – 12 students will be distributed in homeroom classes. Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Each parent-teacher conference is scheduled for ten minutes, and must be booked...

On  October 12 th , the early Report Cards for Grades 9 – 12 students will be distributed in homeroom classes. Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for Thursday, October 18 th , from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 24 th , from 6:30 to...

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and effectiveness, Holy Cross CSS will be participating in an online school survey (Tell Them From Me) for students.
This anonymous survey which we conduct every two years, is intended to help us:
Assess perceptions of safety – from students,...

​ Click the link  to see the exam schedule: ​

​​​ Is your Crusader interested in the outdoors? Are they mindful of the need to be ‘green’? Do they like to work with their hands? It is with a great deal of excitement that Holy Cross has begun the process of applying to the Ministry of Education to create a Secondary...

​​ Holy Cross School Council welcomes Dr. Matt Bellace, Ph.D., speaker, psychologist, comedian on Tuesday February 21st, 2017. 
With support from Parent Reaching Out Grants , and in collaboration with our elementary school partners, the Holy Cross School Council has arranged to have Dr. Matt Bellace, PhD, speaker, psychologist and...

November has been a busy month. I have just completed feeder school visits with our Student Success Lead, Mrs. Besselink, and based on the reports by grade 8 teachers and the enthusiasm demonstrated, I predict the class of 2021 is going to be fantastic. Our annual Day of the Arts at...

1.  CHEER IN A POSITIVE MANNER
2.  RESPECT OFFICIALS' DECISIONS
3.  DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COMPETITION
4.  KEEP OFF THE PLAYING AREA
5.  BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL
Failure to comply with this Code of Behaviour may lead to ejection ​

The Holy Cross Musical 2016 The time is here! The Holy Cross Arts Department proudly presents the musical Les Miserables later this month. This talented cast of 60 students has been in rehearsal since the third week of school and the students are thrilled to bring this Broadway production to our...

It seems the year is racing by. Our fall sports teams are reaching the end of their seasons. In fact, our field hockey team, led by Mr. Kallevig , played Frontenac in the KASSAA finals October 26th, defeating the Falcons 1-0 to qualify for OFSSA this week in Kitchener. Congratulations to...

​ Dear st udent or parent, It is with great disappointment that we acknowledge that the October 20 trial of the online OSSLT was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, we experienced widespread technical issues with the network and, as a result, we had to cancel the trial assessment. We do not yet exactly know...

The province-wide trial of the online OSSLT is just days away.  The response to this voluntary test has been tremendous. We are expecting a majority of the 900+ English and French schools and school boards across Ontario to participate.
This is a trial. Given the strong interest, we want to...

​1 8:30 – 8:45 Arrival and Log In 2 8:45 – 10:00 Session 1 3 10:00 – 10:15 Nutrition Break 4 10:15 – 10:30 Return to class and Log In 5 10:30 – 11:45 Session 2 6 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch 7 12:30 – 1:30 Regularly Scheduled Period 3 8 1:30...

Kingston's best kept secret, The Big Phat Horn Band  will be performing at Holy Cross C.S.S. on November 3rd at 7 p.m.  Openin the show will be our very own  The Banters .  Tickets are $15, and all proceeds go to the Holy Cross' House Build Project in Jamaica.  If you...

Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 9 Students: The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board believes a healthy mind and body have an important impact on learning and the quality of life for everyone, staff and students alike.  We support physical activity in our schools and would like to encourage...

All students are required to pay a student activity fee at the beginning of the school year. Please make cheque payable to Holy Cross CSS. For parents with more than one child at Holy Cross, a reduction of $5.00 per additional child is available.  There is a decrease in student activity...

​ Welcome parents, guardians, and students to the 2016-17 school year at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School. I speak for all of us when I say we are proud and humbled to welcome such a large number of students to our school: our enrolment is very strong, and your confidence in...

Congratulations to Grade 11 Holy Cross student Ryan Murray who won third place in the Ontario Ministry of Labour's 2015-2016 "Student Video Contest". Ryan received provincial recognition for his two minute Public Service Announcement television commercial on the topic of "Working Safely On The Job". Ryan used his creativity to develop...

O n May 18 th   Holy Cross Catholic Secondary   School students participated in a "Walk, Wheel or Bus" to school event. This event was designed to promote healthy active living and was jointly sponsored by Holy Cross' Students' Council, Green Team, Wellness Team and the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and...

On Friday, May 27, Mackenzie Curran held   a stem cell drive at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, encouraging fellow students to learn about stem cell donation. Alongside OneMatch Cell and Marrow Network and Canadian Blood Services, Mackenzie organized a day where students were able to visit a variety of stations...

Congratulations to HC student Noah Vinet who was named the Student Volunteer of the Year for the Secondary Schools of the Agonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Noah is an incredibly giving person. He willingly volunteers his time in so many ways here at Holy Cross including reading Morning Announcements for almost...

​The Holy Cross TV/Video Production team of Shannon Dunphy and Angelica Peters have qualified to advance to the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Waterloo, Ontario on Tuesday, May 3 rd , 2016!