Please join us in an on-line prayer service being co-presided by Bishop Thomas Dowd and Anne Germond of the Anglican diocese. Together, we will pray for Christian unity. Date: Thursday January 20, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. Zoom link: tinyurl.com/unity2022

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for five to 11-year-olds at Woodland Public School this Thursday, Jan. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the Health Unit website for details.

As you may already be aware, the government of Ontario has confirmed that elementary and secondary students in Ontario will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 17, 2022, with enhanced health and safety measures in place.

Please click 'read more' for important information from Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services.

The Board of Trustees of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelly Warren as Trustee for the municipality of North Bay. “We are thrilled to have Shelly Warren as a member of our Board of Trustees,” says Leo de Jourdan, Chair of the Board. “Her experience, qualifications and dedication to education will be of great value to our board as we carry on with the important work of helping all of our students reach their full potential.”

As you may already be aware, the Government of Ontario has confirmed that elementary and secondary schools in Ontario will be closed for in-class learning following the winter break until at least January 17, 2022. In order to ensure a smooth transition to remote learning for students and to provide time for our school staff to plan for these changes, remote learning for all students will begin Thursday January 6, 2022. NPSC staff will be working on Wednesday January 5, 2022 to prepare students for remote learning and for the distribution of technology.

May the Spirit of Love, Peace and Joy be ever present during this Holy season and throughout the New Year! Artwork by Emilie M., St. Alexander School, 2021.

At its organizational meeting on Tuesday December 21, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board appointed by acclamation, Leo de Jourdan as Chair and Shawn Fitzsimmons as Vice-Chair....

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to be able to provide take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every child who attends a publicly-funded school in Ontario. Please 'read more' for further details.

Anna Marie Bitonti, Director of Education for the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, has announced her intention to retire in the spring of 2022, after a 37-year career in education. She was appointed as Director of Education in 2002....

We would like to extend our appreciation to all of our families for your continued support during the school reopening process over the past few months. As we enter the Christmas holiday break, please 'read more' for important reminders to families...

The NPSSTS is currently hiring for an Administrative Clerk! Please visit npssts.ca for more details.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will be offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children and youth aged 5-17, who may require a first or second dose, on Tuesday, November 30 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall...

The SJSH Bears Musical Theatre program presents a special performance of the classic Broadway hit: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’! Community members are invited to view the production from the comfort of their own home on Friday December 10 and Saturday December 11, 2021…

The four local school boards, with the support of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, are pleased to announce a protocol that allows spectators at school-related outdoor events, including sports games. This protocol is effective immediately....

NPSC is proud to join schools across the province in celebrating Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 15-19)...

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Trustees, representing the municipality of North Bay from January 25, 2022 to November 14, 2022. Please 'read more' for application details.

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. Our students and staff have planned a variety of educational activities...

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is profoundly saddened by the passing of Trustee Linda Jamieson, on October 28, 2021. Linda represented the municipality of North Bay....

November 1-5 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. Schools across NPSC are celebrating in some very special ways....

Do you have a child who started school for the first time in September 2021? We want to hear from you regarding your child's pre-kindergarten experiences. Follow the link below to access the survey, which is open until November 12...

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. Join us on October 27 as we raise awareness about this important initiative by wearing purple.

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!

October 21 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 20 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

October 18-22 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. This week is an opportunity for the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board to promote and celebrate the distinct and crucial service provided by locally elected Catholic School Trustees/Boards....

As we enter the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it is important to continue exercising caution and to remember that we can all do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 by reviewing and following the newly released guidance from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health....

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 third annual National Catholic Health Care Week will be held Sunday, October 3 to Saturday, October 9, 2021. Please "read more" for more information, including daily prayers.

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 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 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....

September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and the first ever 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.....

Saturday, September 25, is Franco-Ontarian Day! So, today 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 has worked closely with Elections Canada to identify schools to be used as polling stations for the upcoming federal election on September 20, 2021...

Please 'read more' for a link to a letter from the Minister of Education.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the NPSC School Re-Opening Plan 2021-2022: A Guide for the Safe Return to our Catholic Schools During COVID-19. Please click "read more" to read the document in full.

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board schools are NOW OPEN for registration. To register your child for school, please contact your nearest Catholic school.....

On August 3, the The Ministry of Education announced the reopening plan for schools this September. Please click 'read more' to read the most recent version (V2) of the plan, issued August 13, 2021.

The 2021-2022 school year will begin on Tuesday September 7 and will end on Wednesday, June 29. This recommendation has been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please 'read more' to view the approved school year calendar.