Kenora Catholic District School Board

Today the Ontario government announced that remote learning will continue across Ontario for the remainder of the 2020 - 2021 school year.

As a community, we start this week with a sense of loss, as our country mourns the 215 children whose remains were found at the Kamloops Residential School in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. May we find reconciliation through service and compassion.

The KCDSB Summer Learning Program is a three-week virtual summer learning program from July 5-July 23, 2021. This program will be based on addressing gaps in literacy and numeracy skills for students in kindergarten to Grade 8.

Great News! As of May 23, 2021, youth aged 12 + in Ontario are now eligible to register for a vaccination appointment.

In-person or remote learning? Making an important choice for the 2021 - 2022 School Year.

On Thursday, July 30, 2020, the Ministry of Education announced its plan for school reopening in September. This important announcement will allow us to finalize our individual return to school plans and plan for enhanced health and safety protocols in our schools and offices. We will continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Education, the Northwestern Health Unit, the Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium and other school boards in our region.

Parents, students and staff have an understandable interest in knowing when a COVID-19 positive case has been identified in their school. Visit this site to learn about COVID-19 advisories at Kenora Catholic

Kindergarten Registration 2021

At Kenora Catholic, it's our passion and vocation to grow and nurture our graduates and help them become the people they are today.

The schools in Kenora Catholic District School Board received energy efficiency upgrades funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Three students will be sworn into the role of Student Trustee for the Kenora Catholic District School Board at the start of the 2021 – 2022 school year, with the addition of the Board’s first Indigenous Student Trustee.

Do you need Before and After-Care Services at your Kenora Catholic elementary school in September? We'd love to hear from you. Please complete the super short survey by May 28, 2021, to help us assess interest as we plan for the viability of these services at each of our elementary schools.

As a best practice, in following the Northwestern Health Unit’s guidance, Kenora Catholic has implemented a COVID-19 Self-Screening process for staff and students.

Spend time with your Catholic Trustees, and see what is happening across the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

On April 12, 2021, the Premier of Ontario announced that all Ontario elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the Spring Break. There was no return date announced for in-person learning as that will depend on the community spread of COVID-19. KCDSB schools start remote learning on April 20.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School has a new art installation in the foyer. The display features a live wall spelling the word HOPE and six floating angels., and was inspired by this year’s Catholic Education Week theme – Nurturing Hope.

Over two weeks, the students in Mrs. Shouldice’s Grade 5 class from Pope John Paul II School took on the challenge of planning and constructing a “Stations of the Cross” experience for the Kenora community within the Kenora Catholic campus.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Mark Richards has accepted the position of Vice Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He will begin his new role at the start of the 2021 – 2022 school year, joining Kylie Hughes as the incoming Principal and Travis Batters as Vice Principal.

Kenora Catholic’s annual Early Years Arts Festival looked a bit different this year. Instead of gathering at Pope John Paul II School for a day of fun Arts experiences, families participated in 4 separate virtual events, spread out over the month of March. Families from Kenora, Ear Falls and Red Lake were offered an array of Arts experiences that they could approach with their own interests and strengths, from the comfort of their own home.

From March 29 to April 6, 2021,all KCDSB classes and Kenora community members are invited to pray and experience the Stations of the Cross alongside the large crosses placed on the walkway between the CEC, PJP, and SMB.

Catch up with your Catholic School Board Trustees by watching the March 23, 2021, Board Meeting Video.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Kylie Hughes has been appointed as Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and Travis Batters has been appointed as Vice Principal of Pope John Paul II School, St. Isidore Virtual School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The appointments are effective for the 2021/22 school year.

Students in the Grade 7 and 8 Ojibway classes at St. Thomas Aquinas High School have welcomed Paul White into his new role as Director of Education.

When we look back on our school experiences, it’s rarely the assignments we remember. It’s the people and how those people made us feel that stand out. The same rings true for our students today.

(Kenora February 25, 2021). The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Nicole Kurtz and Jamey Robertson have been appointed to the roles of Superintendent of Instructional Services, effective August 3, 2021.

The Early Years Arts Festival is back by popular demand, but this time you will be able to participate from the comfort of your own home!

Lent 2021 - Nurturing Hope: Reconciling with the Land and Each Other.

It isn’t everyday you can present your ideas to one of the country’s top officials, but St. Thomas Aquinas High School student Amelia Illman did just that on February 5, 2021.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is working towards a more equitable and inclusive community for all students.

Take the one minute survey and share your preference on the 2021 - 2022 School Year Calendar.

Students from Michelle Kurtz’s Grade 9 Physical Education and Health Class at are making the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate.

The Board of Trustees for the Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to announce the appointment of Paul White as the new Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer for the Kenora Catholic District School Board effective January 1, 2021.

Trustees acclaimed incumbent Teresa Gallik as Chair for 2021 and acclaimed incumbent Mike Favreau as Vice Chair for 2021. Gallik is entering her third term as Chair, and Favreau is entering his second term as Vice Chair; combined, the pair has over 40 years of experience on the Board of Trustees.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) successfully negotiated a new Collective Agreement that represents Education Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Lunch Hour Monitors. The agreement was reached on November 23, 2020 and will run through until August 31, 2022.

Trustee Jeffrey White made a meaningful tribute to Dr. Derek Haime, Director of Education, at his final Board Meeting on December 15. Trustee White gifted two healing eagle feathers to Derek Haime, in grateful recognition for his leadership during the past two years.

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year in Catholic schools. They prepare many different events to help spread cheer and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

The Nourishment Program at Pope John Paul II School was the recipient of a $9,500 grant courtesy of the Lake of the Woods Community Foundation.

Everyone is invited to come travel down Candy Cane Lane at the Kenora Catholic Campus Dec. 15, 16 and 17.

St. John School is inviting families to visit the school grounds to walk a path of lights. Families can view student artwork and decorations, and there will be hot chocolate and candy canes!

During a snow day students can visit this resource page to help them continue their learning from home.

St. Isidore Virtual School has come a long way since the start of the school year. They have adopted a name, a logo, and are creating a community.

Pope John Paul II School is making Christmas Spirit a priority. From their giant Christmas Tree in the foyer of the school, to the Christmas events taking place leading up to winter break, to door decorations, students and staff cannot help but feel the Christmas cheer.

Dr. Derek Haime has announced his resignation, effective December 31, 2020. He has accepted a position with the Ontario College of Teachers as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer to be closer to his family in Southern Ontario. Paul White has accepted the leadership role of Director of Education, effective January 1, 2021.

Nurturing Hope: Infecting the World with Compassion

At their monthly board meeting last week Kenora Catholic District School Board Trustees were given a presentation on a program called Xello, which is used as a tool to help students in Grades 6 to 12 identify career paths that may suit them.

Opt-in on December 2, to receive text messages from your school and the KCDSB, it will allow us to deliver important information about early bus dismissals, student evacuations, school closings, safety alerts and more straight to your mobile phone.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board Mental Health Team held a Virtual Parent Night Presentation on attendance and why it’s so important. The team spoke to parents and caregivers about the importance of attending school, and how detrimental too many absences can be to academic performance.

The Kenora Catholic Mental Health Team is happy to provide the Kids in the Know Program to students at KCDSB. Kids in the know is a K to Grade 10 program and is available to any classroom within the KCDSB. The target grades this school year are K, Grade 2, Grade 4 and Grade 6.

Watch the video of the November 17, 2020 Board Meeting to find out what's happening at the Boardroom Table.

Treaty 3 Elder Howard Copenace demonstrates how to perform a jig in honour of Louis Riel Day. Filmed by Nicolas Camire.

Students in Mrs. Gate's Grade 2 class at Pope John Paul II School are taking part in National Skilled Trades and Technology Week.

Kenora Catholic students have been learning about the importance of Remembrance Day, and have been working on creative ways to express their gratitude.

Welcome– no matter creed, spirituality, gender, sexuality, or faith world view, you are welcome at Kenora Catholic.

November 1-7 is Treaties Recognition Week. This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships.

Catholics and Christians sometimes think of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter (Paschal Mystery Moments) as remembering events that Jesus went through. We sometimes forget that as individuals and communities we too move through the energy of those days. We are not spectators to the race that Jesus ran, to the life that Jesus lived, but participants. We are participants intimately involved in the Paschal Mystery of life.

It's time to reflect on our online security, safety and privacy.

Use the Northwestern Health Unit's Back to School Confirmation Form to take the guess work out of sending your child to school after illness.

Grade 6 students at St. Louis Living Arts School have been participating in a writing workshop with Curriculum Coordinator Dallis Novelli.

Students at St. Isidore Virtual School are working on doing activities together, while apart.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board in partnership with student trustees Julia Tkachuk and Maxwell Froese have created a short video highlighting the new heath and safety measures put in place at schools, through the eyes of students.

Watch the October 20 Board Meeting to get the latest on what's happening at the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

Kenora Catholic's Virtual Student Wellness Club is an opportunity for students to gather and learn and practice skills for resiliency, and meet some new friends too..

Thanks to help from a $7,000 grant from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, St. Louis Living Arts School is on the road to creating their own Beekeeping Club.

Kenora Catholic Schools incorporated a commitment to respecting water into their Thanksgiving prayer services. The commitment has been made in solidarity with Treaty #3, with respect to their sacred NiBi Declaration.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2020, Jamey Robertson will assume the role of Principal of Kenora Catholic’s new St. Isidore Virtual School.

The St. Isidore Virtual School community have chosen their new logo. They chose the logo depicting the white cross at the center of the pages of a book, representing the Bible, with data information bits rising from the center of the logo. It was designed in all the colours of Kenora Catholic’s schools to symbolize that although St. Isidore Virtual School is a unique community, it’s also deeply connected to all the schools.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is excited to welcome a new Saint to the Catholic family of schools – St. Isidore Virtual School. The school was aptly named after Saint Isidore of Seville, who is recognized in the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of computers and the internet.

Watch the September 15 Board Meeting to get the latest on what's happening at the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board’s 2020 Summer Learning Program was a success, according to principal Hilary Aiken. Over 60 students actively took part in the 3-week program, which ran virtually.

Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce recently met virtually with students in the St. Isidore Virtual School Business Accounting class. Students were able to speak with the minister and ask questions.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board’s participation in the Rotary Club of Kenora’s program, Nutrition on Weekends (NOW), began in the Fall of 2019.

School supplies lists for 2020-2021 school year, for all schools.

Join Director Haime for the latest updates as Kenora Catholic prepares to welcome students to school.

Do you have questions about returning to school on September 3? We know families are eager for more information on Kenora Catholic's Return to School Plan. We have compiled these frequently asked questions to help address your questions. This page will be updated regularly.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board prays for all those impacted by the forest fires in Red Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with our students, families and the community.

Join Director Derek Haime, on August 12, for the first in a series of Return to School Parent Information sessions to share information and updates, answer questions, and support students and families with transitioning back to school on September 3.

All Kenora Catholic schools will be opening with conventional, in-person delivery of teaching and instruction, with enhanced health and safety protocols. The first day of school for the 2020-21 School Year is Thursday, September 3. We are looking forward to welcoming your child to school. The return to school in the fall of 2020-21 is voluntary and based on parent choice. For parents who choose not to send their child(ren) back to school, Kenora Catholic will offer the option of remote education.

The Province of Ontario launched a new online portal to provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce Andrea Sachowski has accepted the position of Vice Principal at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys.

The Ministry of Education has released three potential models for a return to learning for the 2020-2021 school year. In order to help families prepare for the upcoming year, we wanted to share information about each of the models so families know what options are being considered (see attached graphics). The Ministry of Education has indicated they will let school boards know which of the three models we will be following during the first week of August. Once that decision has been made, we will communicate with families which of the models we will be using for the start of the school year. Please see the bullets below for additional information around a return to learning and the 2020-2021 school year.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce Principal transfers for the 2020 – 2021 school year.

We understand that the past few months have been incredibly challenging. Our mental health supports will remain in place over the summer.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Thoughtexchange conversation held on June 17 – June 24. Explore our Thoughtexchange results.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) are pleased to announce they have negotiated local collective agreements for Permanent and Occasional Teachers.

The St. Louis School community is excited to announce that starting this fall they will be moving forward with new programming as they begin the journey of becoming a Living Arts School.

Kenora Catholic is excited to launch an audio book of Wiikondim Feasting and Pow wow just in time to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

Kenora Catholic is using Thoughtexchange to help keep people connected and have meaningful conversations about important questions. Join the conversation that is happening now!

Learning French as a Second Language may be one of the most important goals a student can learn while in school. At its June Board Meeting, Kenora Catholic unveiled its renewed French Language Strategy to enhance its Core French and French Immersion programs.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board held its Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

At the June 16, Board Meeting, Director Haime made a special presentation to students, staff and families recognizing the extraordinary efforts during 2020 pandemic.

Paul Landry was honoured at the June 16 Board Meeting for 35 years of service as a Catholic Trustee. Landry has been a trustee since 1985, witnessing many changes and advancements at Kenora Catholic.

Maxwell Froese was welcomed at the June 16 Board Meeting as the incoming junior Student Trustee. He will serve a two-year term from 2020 – 2022 joining senior Student Trustee, Julia Tkachuk. The Student Trustees represent the views and perspectives of students across the system.

Kenora Catholic's Mental Health Team hosted a Parenting During a Pandemic session to support families during this challenging time.

Kenora Catholic incredibly saddened about death of George Floyd who died on May 25, while in police custody in city of Minneapolis

The Catholic Trustees held their Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

An exciting new initiative is taking place in Rebekah Winstanley’s Kindergarten Class at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, while schools were closed, Kenora Catholic launched the Hearts and Hands initiative.

Youth in Kenora now have another person supporting them at the Kenora Youth Wellness Hub, thanks to a partnership with the Kenora Catholic District School Board.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is giving the gift of Catholic education through a $4,739.37 donation to the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association’s charitable foundation - “Toonies for Tuition.” The school board has been fundraising and collecting donations throughout the 2019 – 2020 school year.

The Board of Trustees held their Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Kenora Catholic launches phase II of Learn at Home, which includes teacher-led learning, until schools can safely reopen for in-school learning.

This website will be updated with information about the novel coronavirus.

A community partnership will give barn swallows a new place to call home thanks to the St. Thomas Aquinas Grade 12 Construction class.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board was happy to welcome consultant Dr. Sonia James-Wilson whose work focuses on getting kids to engage in truth and reconciliation through the arts, called the ArtID Approach.

Kenora Catholic students in Grades 4 to 8 are hitting the slopes at Mount Evergreen for the board's new skiing and snowboarding program.

The third Friday of every month students at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys break off into groups for Club Day.

Congratulations to our Saints Nordic Ski Team who traveled to Atikokan today for the NWOSSAA Championships.

Learn more about the Wuhan novel coronavirus from the Ministry of Health's special website.

The Early Years Arts Festival was a big success with 150 parents and children exploring the arts together.

Students at St. Louis School are learning about planting, animals, nature, photography, canning, beekeeping, composting, and a wide variety of other topics from local community members through the school's Down to Earth Nature Club.

At Kenora Catholic, we continue to strive to remove all barriers and introduce additional opportunities for students to participate fully and realize their God-given potential.

Storefronts in Kenora went red for the Girls A Volleyball OFSAA Championships

STA's Binese Singers honoured with jackets

Four SMB Students Win FIREFLY's Logo Contest

St. Louis School Social Justice Club raises $560 for Salvation Army Miracle Marathon

PJP Students Welcome Author Brittany Luby

Director Derek Haime and his team of mo-bros put down their razors at the beginning of the month...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Take the survey and help choose the calendar for the 2020 - 2021 School Year.

Kenora Catholic celebrates Rock Your Mocs and Louis Riel Day

Kenora Catholic students have fun at the NET Retreat

Your 'at a glance' review of the October 15, 2019 Board Meeting

Students at St. Louis School are learning about planting, animals, nature, canning, composting...

Student Journalism - Kenora Catholic Fall Feast

Student Journalism - Orange Shirt Day

PJP students welcome Green Party candidate

Student Journalism - Rowan's Law Day

PJP take Government Unit Outside the Classroom

Kenora Catholic takes a deep dive into joy with Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson.

Student Trustees receive their Rite of Commissioning and take their seat a the Boardroom Table

Your 'at a glance' review of the September 17, 2019 Board Meeting.

Kenora Catholic honoured its employees at the Year End Celebration.

SMB students thank emergency responders

St. Thomas Aquinas launches Student Journalism Program

We are very excited to welcome our new students as well as our returning students on Wednesday, September 4th! Please find

Armed with only butterfly nets and a sense of curiosity, Kindergarten students from École Ste Marguerite Bourgeoys made an interesting discovery in Rabbit Lake during the last week of school.

Last week, 88 Grade 12 students made their way across the stage at St. Thomas Aquinas High School as they proudly moved their tassels to the other side of their graduation caps. This year's graduation

This evening, 88 students will cross the stage at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and celebrate the

Students at St. Louis School had an opportunity to try their hand at a number of different activities that centred around arts, nature,

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Kenora Catholic is committed to offering unique and progressive learning opportunities to our students. We have successfully introduced eBooks

After a few weeks of consultation with students, families and staff, École Ste Marguerite Bourgeoys,

Did you hear that Q104 and Tourism Kenora are hosting a huge community event to Paint the Town Plaid and try

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The Kenora Catholic Distresized - IMG_2608.jpgrict School Board is proud to announce that Julia Tkachuk, Grade 10 student

There will be a new face at Kenora Catholic's Boardroom table. Jeffrey White from Naotkamegwanning First Nation

Athletes from every sport were recognized for their hard work, dedication and skill last night at St. Thomas Aquinas High School's annualv

St. Thomas Aquinas High School honoured their arts students last night at the Annual Stellar Awards. The awards banquet saw

Four adorable puppies spent their Thursday morning calming down Grade 3 students at Pope John Paul II School, St. Louis School and École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys during EQAO testing

Students in Grades 1 and 2 at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys welcomed some new furry friends into their school last week. While not real, the stuffed animals represented actual living animals that the students helped sponsor through the World Wildlife Fund

There are many celebrations, masses and ceremonies to mark the end of the 2018 - 2019 school year. It's especially wonderful having parents and family members visiting schools for celebrations and events. Everyone is welcome to attend. Below is a listing of events happening throughout the system:

Students at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys got to spend time in front of and behind the camera this spring through the Artist in Residence program. Mme. Baker's Grade 5 class welcomed filmmaker and owner of Upriver Media, Matt Kennedy, to help them produce a short video and learn more about filmmaking.

Each year in May, the Kenora Catholic District School Board begins planning for before and after school and extended day programming for the following school year.

he Kenora Catholic District School Board is proud to support the 18th Annual Kenora Volleyball Camp for boys and girls. Registration is now open. The camp is available for students Kenora wide.

Kenora Catholic elementary students had a chance to try out their coding skills at a special workshop put on by the Code Mobile. The Code Mobile is an initiative that involves 13 vans traveling across Canada putting technology in the hands of Canadian youth who may not otherwise have the experience.

13-year-old Scanlon Wiebe is carving out a bright future on the soccer field. Wiebe was one of 30 players to be selected for a Game of Distinction at the 2019 Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Combine.

Grade 6 students from École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys joined students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School for a walk to the Cecilia Jeffrey School Memorial to honour the dozens of students who were forced into the residential school system.

Phenomenal, amazing, a MUST-see. St. Thomas Aquinas High School's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat has lived up to its big expectations with viewers taking to social media to rave about the performance.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School students handed out $2,200 in grants this week as part at the Youth in Philanthropy Granting Ceremony.

Kenora Catholic is excited to celebrate Catholic Education Week 2019 beginning on Sunday, May 5th. Our schools will engage in a series of events to celebrate the ongoing gift of publicly funded Catholic education. Everyone is invited to come into our schools and help us celebrate how our faith is shaping our students.

Treaty #3 leadership is meeting with the KCDSB to improve indigenous education outcomes in the area.

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On Thursday, April 25th, Kenora Catholic was pleased to host Cris Rowan, a renowned speaker and author, to talk with parents and guardians about creating a healthy technology balance for their children

The St. Thomas Aquinas Music Department is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. A beloved family musical, this tale follows the journey of Jacob’s favourite son Joseph, as he's sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, before gaining the favour of the Pharaoh as he tries to save Egypt.

Kindergarten children at St. John School are getting an extra does of fresh air and exercise in...

Kenora Catholic is pleased to host Certified Pediatric Sensory Specialist and well-known speaker and author, Cris Rowan, on Thursday April 25th for a Parent Information Night that will look at how parents can help their children achieve a healthy balance between technology and the activities they need for growth and success

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is developing its 2020 - 2025 Strategic Plan and wants your ideas and thoughts on what you think is important to help students be successful in school and in life. Families, students, staff and community members can share their ideas through Thoughtexchange to help design the future of Kenora Catholic. Thoughtexchange is an easy to use online tool where we can have a conversation that involves the whole community.

Kenora Catholic is very excited to host the 4th Annual Family Arts Jamboree on Saturday, April 27th at Pope John Paul II School. This year's event will be even bigger with more talented local artists sharing their passion with families. Choose from dance, pottery, painting, drumming, cheer and more. We can't wait to welcome everyone for a day of exploring the arts together! Please note you MUST register for each session, it is a first-come-first-served basis.

Kenora Catholic is very excited to host the 4th Annual Family Arts Jamboree on Saturday, April 27th at Pope John Paul II School

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 –At approximately 2:15 PM all of our Kenora Catholic Campus, including St

UPDATE: Thank you for your support and patience. The Kenora OPP has confirmed that the Hold and Secure is now lifted. All of our schools and locations are open and operating normally. (Posted at 11:10 AM)

St. Thomas Aquinas Paints the town red for OFSAA

TA student Elliott Hayton won the bronze medal at the Canadian Powerlifting Union Nationals.

(Thursday, February 28th Red Lake, ON) - Families in Red Lake now have additional opportunities for quality, licensed child care with the reopening of St. John's Early Learning Child Care Centre. The Municipality of Red Lake and the Kenora Catholic District School Board are pleased to announce that the St. John's Early Learning Child Care Center is officially open. The Child Care Centre reopened on February 4th at its location at St. John School and already has eight children in the space.

Students have a brand new space to get creative in at St. John School. The school has just opened up their MakerSpace, an area

Thank you for the warm welcome so many of you have given me as I begin my new vocation as Director of Education. Over the past few weeks

Students in the SJS Ski Club at St. John School recently got to show the Director of Education their cross-country skiing skills. Derek Haime was visiting St. John School and brought his skis to Red Lake so he could join the students for some skiing in the backfield.

Normally students are assigned to classes at the beginning of the school year and stay in their assigned groups all year

Students from Madam Froese's and Madam Nason's Religion Classes at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys took on the Director of Education, Derek Haime, today in a Bible Challenge.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is looking forward to hosting their annual Winter Powwow on Friday, March 1st.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board is excited to host the Early Years Arts Festival on Saturday, March 2nd from 10:30AM-12:30PM at Pope John Paul II School.

Transitioning from Grade 6 to a brand new school in Grade 7 can be a bit nerve-racking for students. So, St. Thomas Aquinas High School decided to help students feel a little more at home by welcoming them into the school for a Shadow Day.

Students in Grade 5 and 6 at St. Louis School have put a new spin on a typical classroom assignment.

Due to the continuing cold weather buses have been cancelled for Thursday, Jan.

Due to the extreme cold temperature across the region today, school buses have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 30th.

Bus Cancellation Notice (Friday, January 25) - Good morning families, due to the extreme cold across the region, school bus transportation has been cancelled for the day for the following areas: Kenora/Sioux Narrows, Dryden/Vermilion Bay, Red Lake/Ear Falls.

Students in Grade 5 at Pope John Paul II school, have a new series of inspirational books to choose from during reading time, thanks to a collaborative project with Grade 10 students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

With exams just one week away, students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School we're given a fun opportunity to de-stress with a variety of activities today including yoga, puppies, art, food, music, prayer, a drumming group and information booths.

A class at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys has been exploring the night sky, all while staying in the comfort of their own school.

Cheesecakes, a chocolate fountain, cupcakes, mousse and trifles were just a few of the desserts that enthralled those with a sweet tooth at the Just Desserts showcase this week.

The foyer at Pope John Paul II School was alive with dancing and music as students and trustees honoured Phyllis Eikre at her final Board Meeting as Director of Education. Eikre was presented with a flash mob prayer and papal blessing as part of the opening prayer service.

School boards in Northwestern Ontario have once again teamed up to offer families a Regional Kindergarten Registration Week for 2019.

The foyer at Pope John Paul II School was alive with dancing and music as students and trustees honoured Phyllis Eikre on January 15th, at her final Board Meeting as Director of Education.

Congratulations to our winners of the SAINTS Athletic Draw. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support our athletics department.

(Monday, January 7th) Attention bus families - Please be advised that all school buses have been cancelled in the entire service area for the Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium.

Families with young children in Kenora will have another option for play time on Saturdays with the brand new Early Years Open Gym. Kenora agencies have teamed up to offer a FREE play time for children from ages 0-6 starting in the New Year.

There was a full turkey dinner served with all the fixings at Pope John Paul II School on Tuesday in celebration of Christmas.

Listen to our Christmas Greeting from two of our students - Clareynze and Dylan

Students in the Grade 11/12 culinary class at St. Thomas Aquinas High School brought some Christmas cheer to Pinecrest Home for the Aged by helping residents decorate Christmas cookies.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Pope John Paul II School are looking to build friendships between Grades.

At the Inaugural Board Meeting of December 4th the trustees held their annual elections for the position of chair and vice chair. Following a vote by ballot, Teresa Gallik was elected as chair and Paul Landry was acclaimed as vice chair.

Renowned math educator Dr Marian Small sat down with Kenora Catholic math leads to discuss ways of improving math understanding in the classroom.

Once a month students at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys have the opportunity to come together for Pray and Play. The special occasion sees a Grade 1, 2 or 3 class join a Kindergarten class to slow down, keep God and Christ in mind and enjoy each other's company.

It was a busy November for bookworms and burger-lovers at Pope John Paul II School and Bob's Burger Bar. The burger joint partnered with PJPII to offer a fundraiser in conjunction with their Reading Challenge, which has now been extended until Christmas.

At the sound of the recess bell students from Pope John Paul II School and École Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys are a little more excited on Thursdays.

There were plenty of smiles hidden underneath moustaches at St. John School on Friday, Nov. 16th.

The Regional School Year Calendar Committee wants your opinion on the 2019 - 2020 School Year Calendar through an online consultation survey. The survey is open until November 30, 2018.

PRESENTATIONS Strategic Plan 2014 - 2019

Kenora Catholic's bright, welcoming learning spaces profiled globally in VS America Case Study.

Three Kenora Catholic initiatives were given a big financial boost on Monday by the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation

Poppies adorned the shirts of students across all Kenora Catholic elementary schools on Friday in honour of Remembrance Day.

Creativity was abundant in elementary schools across Kenora Catholic on Friday as students took part in the Mystery Maker Challenge.

Students at St. John School are excited for snow after learning that their SJS Ski Club will receive $1,500

There were plenty of creative ideas flowing throughout the St. Louis Parish Hall on Thursday. Kenora Catholic students were brainstorming how to solve a common social issue as part of an I-Think workshop held by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.

There's an extra amount of excitement and joy outside St. Louis School during recess and lunch now, as students explore their brand new outdoor learning environment. What was once sand and concrete has been transformed into a grassy field, an extended playground area and a water feature.

It was the perfect weather for exploring the great outdoors yesterday with a number of classes joining in on Take Me Outside Day.

Jordan Temple, Numeracy Facilitator provided a report Focusing on Fundamental Math. Temple reported that the board is implementing recommendations and interventions from data collected during the board's research partnership with Lakehead University's Faculty of Education.

The sounds of hand drums filled the gym at St. John School earlier this week as they held their annual Fall Feast. The Feast is completely student-led from start to finish and is an event that celebrates the changing of the seasons by bringing the entire school community together.

Grade 9 students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School enjoyed taking a break from the classroom this week for the annual NET Retreat.

Students were awarded for their hard work and dedication to their studies on Wednesday, at the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Academic Awards. Dozens of students and their families filled the gym to watch the students receive recognition for their high grades.

Students celebrate Musical Arts Program at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Kenora Catholic Announces Director of Education Appointment.

St. John School has been chosen as a semi-finalist for the TBayTel For Good Community Fund

Each school will receive a sacred blanket to bring comfort and security to children.

School Buses cancelled today in all areas.

Kenora Catholic is excited to share that information on all programs and initiatives is now...

Kenora Catholic students experience traditions of 11th Annual Fall Harvest at Wauzhushk Onigum.

Students from across Kenora Catholic gathered today for a traditional Fall Feast.

Join Kenora Catholic and celebrate a teacher on World Teachers' Day.

Chloe Poirier honoured by City Hall

Kenora Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day

Kenora Catholic Welcomes Visit From the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association.

Kenora Catholic takes a deep dive into diversity with author, Shakil Choudhury.

Saints in Action invites parents into school

Construction students lend a hand to Habitat for Humanity

St. John School families get moving for a cause

STAHS students welcome federal NDP leader

Kenora Catholic students become Agents of Change

PJP II students get involved in municipal politics

Kenora Catholic Releases 2017 - 2018 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Results.

Students and their families had fun exploring St. John School last night during

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Student Trustees receive Rite of Commissioning guided by the Renewing the Promise document.

From the Boardroom is your 'at a glance' Review of the September 18th Board Meeting

STAHS students get hands-on fire experience

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Students from PJP and SMB take part in the School Terry Fox Walk.

Students at St. John School had a blast battling robots yesterday as part of a fun exercise

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