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

Students from across the district participated in The North Bay Society of Architects Climate Change Challenge 2024. We are proud to announce that several students from St. Luke and Mother St. Bride schools were selected as winners of the challenge! "Read more" for details...

The NPSC community came together in harmony in May for the 11th annual Alive in Song Choir Festival.

Following confirmation from the NBPS, we are pleased to confirm that Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School will be open to students tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, 2024.

We are very pleased to share that internet has been restored at St. Victor School and that all phone lines will be operating as usual.

The Town of Mattawa is currently experiencing an Internet outage affecting phone and Internet service at St. Victor School.

We invite our parents to review a letter from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce highlighting key updates regarding modernizing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements.

Beginning on May 29, we invite those involved in and those who care for Catholic Education in the province of Ontario to pray together for nine days in preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. "Read more" for more information, including the daily prayers and the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2024 prayer playlist on YouTube.

We extend our deep gratitude to every person who celebrated with us last night, and we encourage everyone to stay tuned for highlights of each recipient over the course of the next few weeks.

From May 6 to 12, 2024, join us in celebrating Mental Health Week by embracing A Call to Be Kind in your classroom. Because compassion connects us all.

If your child is starting kindergarten this September, please join us for our kindergarten orientation sessions!

Join us in celebrating Catholic Education Week 2024 - We Are Called To Love!

In order to take the measures to fully resolve the odour issue, extension of the school closure at St. Victor will be required for tomorrow, Tuesday April 30, 2024.

Principals representing the four local school boards – Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, and Near North District School Board – convened with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and North Bay Police Service (NBPS) for a Safe Schools Conference held on April 24 and 25 at the Best Western in North Bay.

We invite parents, guardians, students and our NPSC community to review the attached parent letter from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding the upcoming policy changes to the Provincial Code of Conduct, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, as attached.

The decision has been made to close the school today, Monday, April 29, 2024, for the health and safety of all students and staff.

Information night will be on May 2 at 6:00pm in the Bishop Carter Auditorium at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS.

We are extremely proud to announce the recipients of the NPSC Director of Education Award of Excellence in Catholic Education for the 2023-2024 school year!

In anticipation of the Solar Eclipse on April 8, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board would like to share with our parents, family and staff some valuable resources to support learning and safe viewing of this historic and rare celestial occurrence.

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

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee would like you to save the date for this year's 2024 PIC Event, titled "Family Connect Learning Symposium." Register today!

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) joins our local partners in recognizing the "Students Who Make a Difference” in our community.

It's March Break! A reminder that all NPSC schools will be closed from March 8-15. The NPSC Board Office will remain open. We wish all our students and staff a safe, happy and restful break. See you back in school on March 18!

The goal of this survey is to understand the need for childcare programs for school aged children and assist with childcare programs and service planning. We are asking all families to complete this survey on childcare needs.

The elective emphasizes that any student who is interested, regardless of hockey experience, can take part in the program to support skill development in a fun and inclusive learning environment.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) would like you to save the date for this year's 2024 PIC Event, titled "Family Connect Learning Symposium."

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program hosted a Baker-Pâtissier workshop to explore the hospitality & tourism pathway at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall, for St. Theresa students in the junior and intermediate grades.

NPSC was excited to reveal the Icon of Love art piece, serving to animate the Board’s Year of Love annual pastoral theme.

The Rotary Club looked to the local high school students as inspiring young leaders, committed to ensuring the benefits of volunteerism and commitment.

The stories contained in this annual report share the journey of NPSC, while offering a celebratory summary of the success of our students, staff and system in our key priorities of Catholic Faith, Well-Being, Learning, Equity, Indigenous Education and Innovation.

The Friday April 26, 2024 PA Day has been moved to Monday April 8, 2024, for all NPSC schools.​

The Board of Trustees of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of David Dunkley as Trustee for the municipality of North Bay.

We are pleased to extend an invitation to our community members to join the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) as we host the first annual Charity Volleyball tournament!

February is Black History Month. We invite you to join us as we take special time during this month to focus on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians, past and present, make to our society.

As a compassionate community of hope, we re-affirm our call to eliminate antisemitism, racism in all forms, and to end group-targeted violence for future generations.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. NPSC is joining in and committing to take meaningful action to create real change in mental health.

At this time each year, a committee of representatives from the four school boards in our region work together to consult with their respective school communities to establish the school year calendar. Parents are invited to join staff members and provide input into the proposed school year calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Click "Read More" for the survey link to provide your feedback by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Join the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) for our Kindergarten Information Nights where you will have the opportunity to explore everything that Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic schools have to offer!

Join us and discover what being an SJSH Bear is all about!

Every year, NPSC invites students to create and share artwork with us 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.

Please click on the link to watch his End of Year video message from The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

NPSC is very proud of all students and staff who participated in this festive, local tradition that helped us all usher in this Advent season of hope, peace and joy.

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 February 28, 2024 to November 14, 2026. Please 'read more' for application details.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board wishes to extend warm congratulations to Barbara McCool, Trustee (North Bay), on the occasion of her retirement, effective November 30, 2023, following a remarkable 46 years of service to Catholic Education and NPSC.

We welcome families and staff to follow NPSC Board Chaplain Father Joseph de Viveiros' weekly Advent prayers and OCSTA's Advent Service (click "Read More") to use at home to assist with Scripture readings, lighting Advent Wreaths, questions for personal reflection, and songs during the Advent season!

Activities will run throughout the month of December, and we are encouraging students and staff to join in on the daily fun!

At its organizational meeting held on Tuesday November 28, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board appointed by acclamation Shawn Fitzsimmons as Chair and elected Jacques Bégin as Vice-Chair.

As we reflect on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 19-25), 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...

November 13 is #WorldKindnessDay, a day to highlight good deeds in our community, while focusing on the positive power of kindness to make our world brighter.

As a Catholic Faith community, we continue to pray for those who have and continue to serve our beautiful country.

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.

On Friday, November 3, NPSC students were visualizing their creative process through learning hands-on art techniques with Marianne Vander Dussen.

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. Schools across NPSC are celebrating in some very special ways, including using We Are All Treaty People curriculum resources, sharing prayers, drumming ceremonies, and welcoming guest speakers into their classrooms...

This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023. We are calling on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families that they are here to help!

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has publicly released their 2022-2023 results, reporting for the second year on the student achievement results of its digitalized and modernized provincial assessment.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is deeply saddened by the conflict in the Middle East, the Holy Land. During this time, we draw strength from our Catholic faith and unite in prayer together for peace in our world.

October 15-21 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...

The fundraising efforts of NPSC students, staff, families and wider community have been inspired by the tremendous courage and determination of Terry Fox and reflect the Board’s commitment as Catholic communities to serve a cause that has touched so many of lives.

Students, staff and community members from the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) honoured, respected and recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week.

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!

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

We have seen many happy faces, full classrooms and engaging activities, all embodying the spirit of Catholic Education!

We are pleased to share a welcome back to school message by The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education.

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

We wish you and your family a safe and happy summer!!!

The 2023-2024 school year will begin on Tuesday September 5, 2023 (SK-12) and will end on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This recommendation has been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please 'read more' to view the approved school year calendar.