Get ready to dive into the world of monsters, mythology, and music! 
Nicholson Catholic College students present The Lightning Thief , the electrifying Percy Jackson musical.
Friday, May 24, 6 – 8 PM –  Click here for Tickets.
Saturday, May 24 3 – 5 PM– Click here​ for Tickets....

​ On the Friday, May 31, 2024, Professional Activity Day, ALCDSB elementary teachers will be working on the completion of student report cards.  Secondary teachers will be planning and preparing for culminating assessment and evaluation activities. Secondary equity teams will be meeting to reflect on their work in 2023-24 and planning...

St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) in Trenton is proud to announce that over $47,500 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society during Thursday’s Relay for Life event. 
 
L-R: Cali Goulard, Jasmie Cheng, Addisyn Jarchow, Faith Knott, Keira Wilkins and Ava Vajda.
​Students pictured above are from the top contributing team CURE-ageous,...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) congratulates Maya Garrett, grade 12 student at St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) in Trenton, for being one of 10 recipients of the University of Guelph-Humber's Founders' Academic Merit Scholarship.

The scholarship recognizes, high academic achievement, superior leadership ability and potential, in graduating...

​ Belleville, ON – Creative sound waves reverberated through the Quinte Conservation watershed as young minds competed in our Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest.
 
The second annual radio contest invited Grades 4 to 8 students, including split Grade classes, to craft a 30-second radio ad on protecting drinking water. From...

The entire student body at St. Patrick Catholic School are showcasing their God Given Talents in the musical production Frozen KIDS .  Performances are taking place at the school site in Erinsville each day during Catholic Education Week at 11:00 a.m. An evening show is scheduled to take place on Friday, May...

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From Left to Right: James Durkin, ​Charlie Aarts, Brad Reitzel, Leila Nasr-Sharifi. A huge thank you to the Athletic Association West for their generous donation to the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation in the amount of $625.00. 
The Athletic Association West hosted a canteen and extra proceeds from the canteen were...

​ The ALCDSB Indigenous Student Leadership Group is hosting a two-day event, from May 6 - 7, to celebrate and to focus on the brilliance of Indigenous Women.   Students from all five secondary schools have come together in and with community to attend the Celebration of Influential Indigenous Women at St....

Excitement filled the halls of St. Patrick Catholic School in Harrowsmith as Grade 7 and 8 students delved into the world of entrepreneurship through hands-on collaboration with local business leader Adam Brown from San Juan Pools.
Under the guidance of Mr. Rump in the classrooms of Ms. Shibley and...

​ The ALCDSB will be participating in Mental Health Week from May 5-10, 2024.  This year’s theme is centered on the healing power of compassion .  
 
Being kind and compassionate to ourselves and others helps to nourish relationships and contributes to positive mental health.  
 
We...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board celebrated Catholic Education from May 5-10, 2024. Each year during Catholic Education Week (first full week in May), the ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.  
 
An Awards Ceremony was held...

The AL CE Foundation’s Virtual Spring Silent Auction  IS NOW  LIVE! Bidders have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 to snag incredible deals while supporting a great cause. Think of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts, or a little something for yourself!   Here's how to get started:  ...

Student Trustee representatives in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) have been elected by their Student Senate peers for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year. In 2022, the ALCDSB expanded the platform for student voice and added a third student trustee, specifically appointed to represent Indigenous voice. The ALCDSB...

Students from St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School’s (STCSS) Sports Sector, Specialist High-Skills Major (SHSM) program, engaged in an Introduction to Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) course as part of their "Advanced Training in a Technique" course elective.    ​St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School students enrolled in the  SHSM ​- Sports program had the...

Dear families, staff, and community partners,
The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is committed to ensuring that everyone in our communities feel welcome, safe, and celebrated.  The ALCDSB is seeking members to join an Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) to help guide the development of ongoing and future equity...

The Regiopolis-Notre Dame (RND) Catholic High School Senior Concert Band travelled to New Orleans, Louisiana to compete in the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival from April 16-22, where the band won Gold - And were selected as recipients of the Award for Outstanding Band, presented to the band with the highest score...

​ ALCDSB families are invited to attend a special presentation on Online Social Media Safety for Caregivers .  Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  
Platform: in-person or online 
Location: St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (35 Adam St. Belleville) 
Virtual Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt9rtZuG3G0 ...

The cast and crew of more than 80 École Catholique Cathédrale students won't need any warming up after delivering eight back-to-back (day and evening) performances of Frozen Jr. the Musical this week. After two dress rehersales Monday, the show will officially open tomorrow and runs until Thursday, April 25.
    
Day-time performances are...

​ 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...

​ Interested in becoming a Homestay Family to a new or returning international student this September?  The International Education Program is urgently seeking host families who can provide:  A safe & caring family environment within Kingston’s city limits  
A single bedroom, with a suitable desk  Reasonable transportation to and from...

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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...

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RNDCHS) Physics teacher, Geoff Mackler, delivered a presentation to students Thursday to help them to better understand how a total eclipse works and what to look for on April 8.   Geoff Mackler,​ Physics teacher delivers Solar Eclipse presentation to RND students Thursday.  
The presentation...

​ 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
...

Nicholson Catholic College (NCC) Senior Boys Basketball team took home gold following their win against Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute (KCVI) and Intermediate School of Peterborough at OFSAA on March 6 in Welland, Ontario.
The Nicholson Catholic College Senior Boys Basketball team are OFSAA 'A' Champions.   
The final score was 62-47 for...

What is Bill ​124?
On November 8, 2019, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 124 “Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019". This legislation limited compensation increases to 1.0% per year for a three-year moderation period for unionized employees in the Ontario public sector. For employees who were...

​ Long-time ALCDSB educator and athletic coach, Pat Farrell, is retiring at the end of this school year after 25 years at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND). At last week’s KASSAA Volleyball All Star Game, the organizers and coaches announced an award in his honour called “The Pat Farrell Volleyball...

​ Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School’s curling team brought home first place at the EOSSA tournament held in Cornwall this February. Dubbed as the "Cinderella" team for exceeding expectations this season, the mixed group won the top spot bringing home gold. 
​ Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School’s curling team​ take...

​​ 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...

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The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is pleased to launch Boccia in our schools, which is an accessible sport for all students.
Boccia is a Paralympic sport that can be played by anyone, with or without a disability - there is no limit on age,...

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...

​ 2024 marks RND’s 10th annual Art Battle. The event coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic hight School (RND) Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) program, formed in December 2013. Fifteen artists from grades 9 to 12 showcased their talent during lunch hour today in the Student Commons. Competing participants...

​ The Sens in School program visited Scared Heart Catholic School in Batawa Tuesday afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony and whole school event, to formally acknowledge and celebrate the opening of their new gazebo.  The more than $10,000 project was funded primarily by students and their families through a variety...

Congratulations to Billy Baes and Katarina Ralf, for placing gold at the Loyalist College Skills Competition on Monday.
 
The grade 11 St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School students competed alongside​ 70+ students from four local school boards. Baes took home the gold medal in Electrical and Ralf took home the gold medal in Esthetics. The gold...

  The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is pleased to partner with and learn from V. Ophelia Rigault, a Resiliency Leadership Specialist, to create the SHINE Club in five ALCDSB schools.
The SHINE Club aims to inspire and support racialized and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People (Children)...

Dear families, As your child prepares to enter grade seven, I am excited to share information with you regarding the exciting initiative for Intermediate students: Curiosity Creates Change (C3). C3 is an initiative embedded in all ALCDSB Intermediate classrooms through teaching the curriculum with a student-centered learning approach. Learning begins with...

Former ALCDSB classroom teacher Sarah Patterson, founder of Speak Up, a local disability advocacy brand, has introduced pilot project ‘St. Paul’s Speaks Up’ to intermediate classes at St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) in Trenton.  The projects aim is to onboard all grade 7 & 8 students at SPCSS to declare...

We are excited to announce the launch of our Grade 7-8 math boost program "Math Makers".  The program is designed to provide students in grades 7 and 8 with additional support and to enrich their mathematical journey. The deadline to register is  Monday, February 26 . 

Early registration is encouraged, as we have limited...

​ 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...

  ​Due to growing demand, Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND) has created additional English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for secondary students.
“We are excited to welcome students from all over the world to our community,' said Nicholas Woolley, Principal of RND. “With this increase in students, we...

 
St. Martha Catholic School is pleased to share that their “Playground Rejuvenation Project" will now include a fully accessible play structure to support the outdoor enjoyment of all students. This rejuvenation project has been a primary focus of the Catholic School Council fundraising this year and could not have been...

​ 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...

Welcome to Kindergarten! ​The ALCDSB is committed to providing a welcoming and caring environment for  ALL students, regardless of their religious background or affiliation. ​
The ​ALCDSB offers pre-registration online for all incoming kindergarten students. This application will take  approximately 15 minutes. After you complete this form, you will still need to call...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the new school crest for St. Geneviève Catholic School/École catholique Sainte-Geneviève. In December 2023, Principal Laurie Day met with students who will be attending the new school in Kingston's West end, to gather input about what the new crest...

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...

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January 25, 2024​

Dear  Families, The ALCDSB is thrilled to provide an update on the opening of St. Geneviève Catholic School/École catholique Sainte-Geneviève.

Eligibility
As we begin to build our new Catholic learning community, we are excited to welcome students to St. Geneviève Catholic School from three school...

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Professional Development Day for February 2, 2024 P.A. days are professional activity and professional development opportunities for all school staff to engage in and learn.  Professional Development for all Educational Assistants, Youth Workers, and Administrators on Feb. 2 will be about recognizing that all staff are at different points...

​ 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...

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Below is a statement from MPP Todd Smith's office. BAY OF QUINTE –​ ​As part of the Province's ongoing efforts to build and improve local schools, the Ontario government has provided the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board with a revised approval including additional funding for the ongoing construction of...

​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...

​ Do you have a student going into Grade 9 this September? If so, be sure to attend the St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School  Grade 8 Parent/Student Information Night.

Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Location: 135 Adam St.
Belleville, ON
 
Learn about the special programs, the variety of courses offered and the...

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,...

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 21, 2023. The Board of Trustees has acclaimed Terry Shea, as Chair of the Board, Brian Evoy as Vice-Chair of the Board and Tom...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that the name of our new Catholic elementary school in Kingston will be St. Geneviève Catholic School/ École ​ catholique Sainte- Genevi è ve .
This Kindergarten to Grade 8 school is in Kingston's west-end Woodhaven subdivision and...

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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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​ 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,...

The ALCDSB is excited to launch the Math Achievement Action Plan. Directed by the Ministry of Education, this plan aims to enhance students' overall Math proficiency by improving EQAO scores, addressing barriers, identifying areas of need, fostering a positive attitude towards Mathematics and creating an inclusive learning environment.  This will be done...

  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 ...

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...

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...

​​ Pictured L-R: Trustee Terry Shea, Father Tim Harrison, Janet Powers (Chair of the Property Finance Committee), David DeSantis (Director of Education), George Bonn and Mike Cowan (Former ALCDSB Trustee). 
Members of the St. Peter Catholic Parish in Trenton meet with Director of Education David DeSantis and Trustee Terry Shea in...

​​ ​​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
Tuesday,...

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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...

Th e ALCDSB will be offering the Reading Part 1 Additional Qualification in partnership with Queen's University during their fall session. The Reading Part 1 course explores the theory and practice of instructional reading, culminating in preparation of a final Portfolio showcasing your development as a reading teacher. Principles of reading...

​​ The International Education Program is urgently seeking a host family for returning international students in Belleville and Kingston. If you are interested in becoming a Homestay parent for the Algonquin and Lakeshore International Education Program, please reach out to international@alcdsb.on.ca.  
Click here or visit ​studyincanada.network to learn more about the Homestay Program.
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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...

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Congratulations to the talented musicians of Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND) Senior Concert Band, who recently won Silver in a competition held in New York City last month. This achievement was accomplished by 48 out of 53 of the band members who travelled to the Big Apple to...

Seventy Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) students traveled to Orlando, Florida during the last week of April where the Vocal Ensemble and the Symphonic Band competed at Festival Disney for the first time since 2018. “Festival Disney is an elite international music festival, that challenges our student musicians by tasking...

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...

The Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School Mathlete Team took home the 1st Place award at the annual Ottawa Math Tournament held at the University of Ottawa on Friday, May 5, 2023.
The Mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, presented
the 1 st  Place plaque to the team.
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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...

As Mental Health Week wraps up on Sunday, May 7, Grade 9-12 students and staff at Nicholson Catholic College (NCC) in Belleville participated in a Health and Wellness Day at the school on Friday, May 5, 2023, for the second time since 2019. The organizing team, Jeff Wood, teacher and student services...

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...

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...

C ongratulations to Batawa Sacred Heart Catholic School! ​
Two Batawa Sacred Heart Catholic School students, Sierra (grade 3) and Kimmie (grade 4), and their arts teacher, Ms. Blair were recently recognized at the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board’s Student Photography Contest.
 
Ms. Blair won an award for immersing the students into outdoor photography.
Sierra, the youngest...

​ 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...

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KINGSTON, ON – G lue , scissors and heart-shaped paper cutouts were in full swing at an ALCDSB school for the annual Valentines for Vets event with the support of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) this morning.
Minister of VAC , the Honourable Lawrence MacAul a y, joined Mrs....

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...

 
K INGSTON , ON – An ALCDSB French i mmersion k indergarten class have won a Canada-wide colourin g contest organized by Scholastic Canada.     Mme Julie Bell and Mme Lisa Amey’s kindergarteners at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Amherstview are among nine other classes...

​ 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...

​ See recent article published in The Miraculous Medal Shrine's fall issue of  Message magazine.
The organization,  located  in  Philadelphia , ​ facilitated their  Mary’s message of the Miraculous Medal Shrine’s Beyond S unda y Backpack Blessings  program to the staff and students at Holy Name Catholic School in Kingston virtually.​

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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...

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It may be December, but that doesn't stop Grade 12 Nicholson Catholic College student and ALCDSB Student Trustee, Marlow, from practicing her golf skills this winter after multiple wins this fall. Marlow was the winner of the Bay of Quinte Golf Tournament (Sept. 29), COSSA (Oct. 6) 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...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board's Tech Site, located at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, received a generous donation from Milwaukee Tool and local Pink Ball Golf Classic Committee’s "Tools for Teens" program.  
ALCDSB Tech Site Construction Program staff and students pose with...

​Kingston, ON - Regiopolis-Notre Dame (RND) Catholic High School students are gearing up to be live on-stage this week. The local Catholic high school is presenting The Addams Family Musical December 15-17.

It is the secondary school’s first time putting on the cheeky take on the iconic television series. The dark, yet...

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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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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...

​ 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.

​ 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 and values...

​ Dear families,​ A tentative deal has been reached between CUPE and the Province of Ontario. As a result, all ALCDSB schools will re- open to students on Mond ay, November 21 , 2022 .   Staff and students will reconvene their regular in-person schedules and extracurricular activ ities on school...

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Dear families,
CUPE has announced that they intend to participate in a full withdrawal of services on Monday, November 21, 2022, if no tentative agreement is reached before then in respect of Central Bargaining.
Should no agreement be met, all ALCDSB schools will be closed to students...

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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​ Our Lady of Fatima students were overjoyed to host Belleville Senators hockey players Matt Wedman (#20), Jarid Lukosevicius (#18) and mascot Belly Wednesday afternoon. The players shared their experiences with students on playing in the NHL/AHL, hosted a Q&A and signed autographs as part of the Hockey Club's “Sens at...

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...

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 has announced that...

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The attached Community Safety Message from Kingston Police is being shared with our school communities. 
​ PSA from Kingston Police October 20 2022.pdf  
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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...

​ For the first time since 20`19, the ALCDSB have presented the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education (ALCE) Foundation with this year's 23 rd Annual ALCE Foundation Golf Tournament cheque proceeds! Chair of the ALCE Foundation and Chair of the ALCDSB Board of Trustees, Tom Dall, accepted a cheque for $18,033.16 at the...

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On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the St. Michael Catholic School community in Belleville gathered at the school to witness the reveal of a memorial created to celebrate the life of a brave young girl. In 2018, at the young age of nine, Marlow Ploughman lost her life to cancer....

​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...

Boys entering into grades 3-8 who are interested in playing competitive rep basketball in Belleville this fall are invited to Belleville Spirits Boys Basketball U10 and U14 tryouts this September. 
Register online.
For more details email: boysbellevillespirits@gmail.com.
For those interested in coaching please contact Darren Addy at aceaddy@outlook.com.​
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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...

​ 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 ...

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Students entering Grades 3-8 are being offered an opportunity to register for our  Virtual Summer Mindfulness Learning Sessions that are based on the MindUp curriculum.
The MindUp curriculum is designed to teach students the skills and knowledge that they need to:
Regulate stress and emotion Form positive relationships...

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...

​On June 6, 2022, the annual ALCDSB Math Tournament for students in grades 7 and 8 took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Kingston.  Sixty-six mathletes from across the ALCDSB gathered, some competitors travelled from as far as Sacred Heart Catholic School in Batawa. The participants worked tirelessly on challenging...

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...

On June 2, 72 mathletes from 12 teams across the ALCDSB competed in the Grade 5 & 6 Math League Tournament at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School in Kingston. 
The tournament was established in 2019 to honour St. Marguerite Bourgeoys' 400 th  anniversary, for whom the cup is named after. Congratulations...

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 ....

​ 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 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...

Throughout the pandemic, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) was unable to provide school-based immunization clinics or community clinics for childhood vaccines, and access to some health care providers was limited. Unfortunately, this resulted in many children and youth falling behind in their routine vaccinations.
In accordance with the Immunization...

​ 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...

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

Attention ALCDSB families, The See Me in ALCDSB survey link is available until May 20 . Your participation, while voluntary, is very important because it will help support future decision-making about programs and supports available in our school and across the school board.      Click  here  to complete...

​ 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...

​ Each year, schools within the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board choose one Beacon of Hope recipient (two for secondary schools) who are honoured for their contribution to their school, community at large and their involvement with their peers. Please join ALCDSB in congratulating the following students!​

Recipients Schools...

​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...

Friday, April 22, 2022
Napanee, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to share that the province of Ontario in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has selected J.J. O'Neill Catholic School as a Rapid Build Pilot Project site. The province announced Thursday, April 21 they...

​ 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...

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...

Kingston, ON – The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) was pleased to welcome municipal and provincial delegate representatives to 386 Hold en Street on Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. for a groundbreaking ceremony. In December 2021, the ALCDSB received approval to award the tender for the construction of...

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...

  On Thursday, March 31, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) was pleased to welcome municipal and provincial delegate representatives to St. Joseph Catholic School to acknowledge and celebrate the breaking of ground at the school site, located at 405 Bridge Street East.
In February 2022, ALCDSB received approval...

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...

​ ALCDSB is deeply saddened by the news of a tragic accident involving one of our families. This news is heart breaking and a tremendous loss in our community. Please continue to keep the family and the Nicholson & St. Joseph Catholic School communities in your thoughts & prayers.
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...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to share that the province has provided the Board with approval to award the tender for construction of an addition to St. Joseph Catholic School.
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, ALCDSB was pleased to welcome MPP Todd Smith and...

Kingston West Catholic Elementary School is set to break ground this Spring The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is excited to share that the new Kingston West Catholic Elementary School will be breaking ground this spring.
In December 2021, ALCDSB received approval to award the tender...

​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...

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.  Kindergarten Registration ​​ ALCDSB offers...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share that Ontario is investing $9.9 million to update J.J O'Neill Catholic School, located in Napanee.
This improvement will include updates for 331 student spaces as part of the province's capital investment program to support students with better...

​ Highlights COVID-19 Update for School Families as Province Reopens - this letter for families from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ethan Toumishey highlights the shift in managing COVID-19 in school settings Frequently Asked Questions for Students, Families and Education Staff  - this FAQ will answer common questions about the changes to management...

​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is deeply saddened by the death of a student from Mother Teresa Catholic School. This news is heartbreaking and a tremendous loss in our community. The Board's Bereavement Team will be present at the school today to gather in prayer and to support...

Dear school community, Re: HPEPH Partnering with Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board to Offer COVID-19 Immunization Clinics With students returning to in-person learning on January 17, 2022 and the prevalence of Omicron in the community, getting everyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is more important than ever. Hastings Prince Edward...

Please find attached a letter from Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, with information on an important COVID-19 update for schools ​ 2022-01-26-Important COVID-19 Update for Schools

Letter to Minister of Education, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, from Board Chair, Tom Dall.
Trustee Letter to Minister Lecce January 2022 (002).pdf
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​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...

Sharing a joint letter to families from Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce and Dr. K. Moore, Medical Officer of Health for Ontario.​
Joint Parents letter Final - EN.pdf
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ALCDSB Families, 
The letter below has been sent via school messenger.  It contains information regarding the Ministry announced 2 day delay to the return to school.  School resumes on January 5, 2022.
​ Branded Parent Communication - January 2022 (2).pdf
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​Dear ALCDSB F amilies
  As w e approach the Christmas break, I wish to acknowledge how proud I am of all our students during these very challenging times of the pandemic. I would like to thank you for your partnership, and support of our Catholic school system.  ...

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Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc. (Youthab), located at 210A Front Street, Belleville, ON is a community based non-profit organization helping youth ages 16 to 24 living in the Quinte area to obtain and maintain safe good mental health, employment, and affordable housing. 
 Mental health services include therapeutic counselling, substance use support and treatment, and eating disorders services. Employment services offer support to achieve...

​St. M ary Catholic School in Trenton will be temporarily closed starting at end of day on Thursday December 9, 2021. It is anticipated that the school will remain closed until after the winter break. 
For more information please see the letter to families from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. 
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​ ​​ Trustees, senior staff, employee groups, and board stakeholders came together in-person and virtually on the evening of Tuesday December 7, 2021 for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s Inaugural meeting.    Following a reflection from Father Timothy Shea, the Board of Trustees renewed their commitment to Catholic...

  ​Dear Families, Amid rising case counts of COVID-19 in the Hastings Prince Edward (HPE) region, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Catholic schools, and local communities. 
To this end, we ask that you please read the accompanying letter...

KFL&A Public Health's online vaccine clinic booking tool is open to book appointments for children 5 to 11 years of age (born 2016 or earlier). As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region and with the holiday season approaching, getting everyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is more...

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KFL&A Public Health are Implementing Additional Screening requirements for Students, Staff, and Visitors ​
Posted on Monday November 22, 2021






Kingston – Today, KFL&A Public Health is implementing additional screening requirements related to COVID-19 symptoms, for school attendance. Our case and contact...

  ​​ Interested to explore cannabis use and its implications for communities and youth? Join Cannabis Conversations on November 16th and 17th 2021 and register for your selected events! 

View the full info poster here: Cannabis Conversations - Communities and Youth 

Tuesday November 16th...

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...

 
Dear parents/guardians, 
I am writing to update you on the mandatory mask policy in our Catholic schools. At the September 14th Issues & Directions Committee Meeting, the ALCDSB Board of Trustees approved a motion making masks mandatory for Junior and Senior Kindergarten students during the 2021-2022 school year.
Here...

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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...

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    The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board  Return to Learning Plan     SEPTEMBER 2021    

Welcome Back!      We are  delighted  our  student s  and staff   are  return ing  to school  in person  this September .   This Reopening Guide ...

​​​​Earlier today the Ontario Government provided guidance for schools, school boards and school authorities to operate during the 2021-2022 school year.​ We encourage all Parents/Guardians to read the guidance document in full to gain awareness and understanding around how school will function this coming September.  Based on advice from the Chief...

  The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board received approval this week to tender a new Kingston West Catholic Elementary School.
The $16.8 million project to be located at 386 Holden Street in Kingston will be a dual stream school once opened, providing ALCDSB students with outstanding opportunities for learning...

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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...

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This May 31st marked the virtual presentation ceremony for the Umbrella Project Awards 2021. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is excited, and extremely proud to announce that St. Peter Catholic School in Trenton has been named one of two Umbrella Project Award winners for the School Community...

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), 
Please see the information provided below from KFL&A Public Health about the upcoming Special Youth Vaccination clinics for students aged 12 and over in the KFL&A region . A LCDSB is excited to be able to collaborate with our community partners to help keep our communities safe and healthy.  Ensuring school...

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), 
Please see the information below from Hasting Prince Edward Public Health  about the recently announced Special Youth Vaccination Clinics  available for students aged 12 and over in the Hastings Prince Edward region. ALCDSB is excited to be able to collaborate with our community partners to help keep our communities safe...

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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...

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Dear Families, As our current school year draws to a close, I want to provide an update on our board’s plans regarding remote learning for secondary students this coming September.  The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will continue offering families the opportunity for their children...

​ 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...

Funding for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Elementary Summer Learning Program (SLP) has been approved for Summer 2021. The Summer Learning Program aims to provide students opportunities to minimize learning loss and face social and economic challenges that affect their learning. Another focus of this year's SLP is...

​ 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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Due to the recent COVID19 case impact on our school, and to ensure the safety and supervision of all students at Sacred Heart, Marmora  ALL CLASSES will be going to remote learning on Friday, April 9th . Please check your child's D2L page for synchronous activities. More information...

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Dear parent/guardian,   Thank you for continuing to follow the public health measures that have kept our Catholic schools open and safe for students and staff. Our strong collective efforts continue to ensure students can safely attend our faith-filled learning communities in person.    As per recent announcements, the...

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March 24,  2021
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Today ALCDSB families and staff received communication from school administration regarding voluntary asymptomatic testing. 
The Ministry of Education has asked all Ontario school boards to offer voluntary asymptomatic testing for students and staff.  ​Depending on region, asymptomatic testing may occur through: Community Assessment Centres...

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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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March 11, 2021
In recognition of Thursday, March 11 being the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring a global pandemic due to COVID-19, The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will take part  in a day of remembrance and fly all flags at half mast today in honour of all...

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s);
 On February 11 th Ontario Education Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued a statement that March break would be postponed until April 12-16, 2021. This decision was made in conjunction with Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and public health officials' advice, including consultations with many local Medical...

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​ LOYOLA STUDENTS STAR IN AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY

  Belleville, Ont. February 4, 2021- The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board has won another award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for a documentary about immigration in the local community. The film tells the story...

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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...

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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Following the recent announcement from the provincial government, we are pleased to confirm that all ALCDSB students will return to their classrooms to resume in-person learning this Monday, January 25 th . This change is due to our region's success in reducing case numbers and is...

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January 8, 2021  
Dear Parents/Guardians,   As you may be aware, public health measures mandating a temporary shift to remote learning for Ontario students were extended by the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health yesterday afternoon. In response to increasing community transmission , in-person learning will be deferred...

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Please see the letter from the Minister of Education available below. 

Ministers_Letter_to_Parents_-_January_2_2021_FINAL.pdf Lettre_du_ministre_de_lÉducation_aux_parents_-_2_janvier_2021_(2)_FINAL.pdf

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​​ December 31, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Thank you for your patience and ongoing support as we continue doing our part to ensure the safety of our students and staff during this unprecedented time.  As you may be aware, the increased public health restrictions which commenced across Ontario on December...

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Dear Parents/Guardians,
​I want to thank you for your partnership and support during this difficult time.  The Christmas season is going to look different this year. We understand that there may be challenges as the winter break approaches but we encourage families to consider what we can all do...

We are excited to introduce the ALCDSB Land Acknowledgement banner. Each school has received a banner to include in their school's welcoming space as a reminder of our treaty relationships. Saying the Land Acknowledgement daily invites us to reflect on the history of Turtle Island, to honour those who cared for it...

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[Pictured above L-R: Michael Murphy, Vice Chair of the Board; Tom Dall, Board Chair; Christopher Wright, Chair of Finance and Operations Committee]
Tuesday, December 1 marked the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board's Inaugural meeting for the 2021 term. Following an address from Father Marek Chochrek the Board of...

​At the Inaugural Meeting of the Board, held on December 1, 2020, Director of Education David DeSantis shared his 2020 Annual Report. This report highlights the accomplishments of our Catholic learning communities throughout 2020. Please enjoy! 
Director's Annual Report 2020

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         ​ Dear parents/guardians of elementary students, I am writing to you to provide updates on our Catholic learning communities. This information applies to elementary students (Kindergarten-Grade 8) only. There are no changes at the secondary level (Grade 9-12). Please note that Remote Learning is available for families...

​ The Elementary Remote Learning Catholic School is happy to host the iCan Series in partnership with Apple. The presentations will be an hour in length and start at 7:00 PM. An invite to a Teams meeting will be sent to the provided email on the day of the presentation.

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​ KFL &A Public Health has advised ALCDSB that Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School can move back to in-person learning on Monday, November 23, 2020. Information has been shared with all families. Thank you to our community for your patience, understanding and resiliency as we work together to ensure the...

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...

​ Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) is an internationally recognized campaign traditionally held each October to inform people around the world of the importance of cyber security, this year being the 17th year. The four-week campaign is planned to run later, from October 26 to November 20, recognizing the new education...

​​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to share that the Ministry of Education has approved funding to support the re-build of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Amherstview.
The Board has been approved for a $12.1 million build, which will mean a new school...

​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...

​This is a virtual workshop offered on Zoom. Links to join on your phone, tablet or computer will be sent out once registered. 
For more information on the Maltby Centre:   https://maltbycentre.ca/​

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​ ​For the first time ever, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome two incoming Student Trustees for the 2020/2021 school year.
Please join ALCDSB in welcoming Ella Hsu of Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (Kingston) and Mikaela Dewey of St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School...

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 from the City of Kingston. 

Dear parents/guardians of elementary students,
I am writing to you to provide updates on our Catholic learning communities.
This information applies to elementary students (Kindergarten-Grade 8) only. There are no changes at the secondary level (Grade 9-12). Please note that Remote Learning is available for families who require...

​ ​​​​​​​​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...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is opening a new elementary virtual school for Remote Learning.  
The virtual school – Remote Learning will be created in response to the return to school survey that was completed by families, indicating whether or not their child(ren) would be...

Dear parents/guardians,
I am writing to you today to provide you with an update about mandatory masks in our Catholic schools. On August 27, the ALCDSB Board of Trustees held a Special Board meeting and approved a motion for mandatory masks for students in Kindergarten – Grade 3.
Here...

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The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board approved a balanced operating budget of $163.3 million and a capital budget of $21 million for the 2020-21 school year at the special Board Meeting held August 19, 2020. The budget is reflects funding information released by the Ministry of Education...

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...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is excited to announce that changes are being made to St. Michael Catholic School and Nicholson Catholic College.  These changes will allow for continued growth and programming at St. Michael Catholic School and will enhance facility updates and the expansion of the...

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A​ll students attending any ALCDSB school program have access to free short-term virtual psychotherapy through the Brief Telepsychology Service at the Psychology Clinic at Queen's University. 
Click HERE for more information and all fees will be covered for ALCDSB students. 
ALCDSB mental health professionals are available during the school break...

Thank you for your continued partnership during this unprecedented time. We value your leadership and commitment in supporting children and families across the province.
As you know, the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) came into effect on August 31, 2015. The CCEYA requires the Minister of Education...

On June 30th, the Ministry of Education instructed District School Boards to resubmit their 2020 – 2021 School Year Calendars to meet additional criteria set by the ministry. This revised calendar includes the additional criteria identified by the ministry and supports the strategic priority “Ensure fiscally responsible, transparent and accountable decision making practices and...

How Do I Register/Enrol my Child in School?
Pre-Registration Online Form ​
ALCDSB offers pre-registration online for all students.  This application will take approximately 15 minutes. After you complete this form, you will still need to call the school to complete the registration. Please make sure to have...

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...

​ Elementary Summer Programming (Grade 1 -8) Funding for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Elementary Summer Learning Program (SLP) has been approved for Summer 2020.  The Summer Learning Program aims to provide opportunities for students to minimize learning loss, and for those who may face social and economic...

​Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board has been committed to keeping parents/guardians up to date with information with regards to school closures, public health updates, learning from home, information from the Ministry of Education and more. The following are updates and information that we think...

​ National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) starts this Sunday, May 31st, and is a time when accessibility and inclusion are promoted across communities and workplaces. NAAW celebrates and recognizes contributions made by persons with disabilities and those who are actively removing barriers for everyone in Canada.

St. Lawrence College - Virtual Career Exploration 
St. Lawrence College would like to offer ALCDSB students from Grade 9 -12 an opportunity to participate in some virtual career exploration by checking out their “Virtual Showcase" of programs. Once students have viewed some of the college program information, they will be...

Grade 8 Update On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Premier Ford and Minister Lecce announced that students would not be returning to school this June. This decision was made to protect the health and safety of all students, staff and families within our communities. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board...

E ach year, schools within the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board choose one Beacon of Hope recipient (two students for secondary schools) who are honoured at a breakfast or lunch celebration. This year, each Beacon of Hope recipient will be recognized a little different. Please join ALCDSB is congratulating...

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.  ...

​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 Placemat:  2020 CEW Awards Placemat ​ Archbishop Francis J. Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award


Colin Connelly,  Sacred Heart Catholic School, Marmora ​ ​
Colin is...

​ May 3-8, 2020 During the week of May 3-8, 2020 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 that underpin Catholic...

​ Congratulations to Sara Minaker, teacher at St. Paul Catholic Secondary School for receiving the ALCDSB Stewardship of Creation Award. Sara was recognized at the April 28, 2020 Board Meeting. 
"As was detailed in the nomination, Sara is a definite leader in our community when it comes to Eco initiatives around...

​Please see the following attachment for daily resources for Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week.  ​
CEW-MHW 2020 Placemat
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​​Dear ALCDSB Catholic communities, 
All of us are shocked and saddened by the events that unfolded in Portapique, Nova Scotia that past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we are grateful for the bravery of the emergency personnel who acted quickly to protect the community....

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (the Board) is seeking one community member, with financial expertise and business knowledge, to serve on its Audit Committee for a 3-year term effective immediately.  The next regular Audit Committee meeting is scheduled for June 2020. For more information, please click here:  Audit...

​ 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...

The Belleville Senators, in partnership with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, announced a donation of $100,000 today to local charities in the Bay of Quinte area courtesy of the team’s 50/50 efforts and continued its commitment to ensure all funds raised stay local.
With the 2019-20 AHL season currently suspended, the decision...

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...

​The School Year Calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year was developed in partnership with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board and the Limestone District School Board. Consultation with stakeholders included input from representatives of OECTA, CUPE, the Principals/Vice-Principals Association, the Support Staff Association, the Human Resources Department, Catholic School Council...

  Lent is a time when Christ wants to lead us back to our baptismal promises of dying to sin and of living for God. Lent is observed for 40 days, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday, and does not include Sundays.  The three pillars of Lent help...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board community is deeply sadden by the recent reports of sexual abuse by Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche.
We understand that many students, staff and families will be affected by this news and our Catholic school communities will support those who may be...

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 Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is a proud community partner of CFB Kingston and CFB Trenton. To best support all of our military families within the ALCDSB, we have continued to work with the Military Family Resource Centres in Kingston and Trenton.   Kingston Military Family Resource Centre...

​For over 20 years, Skills Ontario has been hosting Cardboard Boat Races across Ontario, testing student’s ability to build a floating structure that will outperform all others in speed and weight challenges. On January 29, elementary students from across ALCDSB had the opportunity to complete in the cardboard boat races at the Quinte...

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During Catholic Education Week ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community partners who consistently demonstrate outstanding service. Please click the following links to complete the form to nominate someone in your Catholic school community.   Adult Volunteer of the Year Award The Adult Volunteer...

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...

​ 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...

​ At the Inaugural Meeting of the Board, held on December 3, Director of Education David DeSantis shared his 2019 Director's Annual Report.  Read the report:  Director's Annual Report 2019 [links].pdf

​ [Pictured above L-R:Tom Dall, Vice-Chair of the Board, David DeSantis, Director of Education, Terry Shea, Chair of the Board, Michael Murphy, Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee] A chair, vice-chair and chair of the Finance and Operations Committee have been elected at the ALCDSB's Inaugural Meeting of the Board held...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is excited to announce that as a community, we have raised over $38, 270! These funds will support programs within the United Way KFL&A and United Way HPE. Thank you to our Catholic school communities for your dedication and support of the...

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas.  The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ's second coming at the end of...

For over 20 years, Skills Ontario has been hosting Cardboard Boat Races across Ontario, testing student’s ability to build a floating structure that will outperform all others in speed and weight challenges. On November 26, students from St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School and Nicholson Catholic College had the opportunity to complete in the cardboard...

Feed the Meter Campaign - When visiting Belleville, Trenton and Picton this holiday season please give generously. All coins collected during Feed the Meter campaign will be donated to local Food for Learning Programs. Food For Learning Food for Learning ensures that all students have daily access to healthy nutritious food...

This week, November 17-23, 2019, is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, dedicated to helping promote safe schools and positive learning environments across Ontario. Here at ALCDSB, we’re encouraging students, staff, and caregivers to learn more about bullying, its effects on student learning and well-being, and encourage healthy relationship skills. Bullying Awareness...

Parents/Guardians, students and the general public are invited to this free event. Vaping: Know the Risks, Get the Facts Overview of e-cigarettes and vaping Trends for vaping use and appeal to youth Legislation and regulations Health Implications What parents can do - resources and recommendations Questions following presentation
Presented by...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Seeks Two Volunteer Community Members to Serve on its Audit Committee The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (the Board) is seeking two community members, with financial expertise and business knowledge, to serve on its Audit Committee for a 3-year term effective...

​ 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...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Breanne Bradshaw has accepted the role of Superintendent of Finance and Business Services, effective October 21, 2019. 
Ms. Bradshaw has been employed in the role of Manager of Financial Services since July 2017 and will be working...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, the Limestone District School Board and Kingston Police welcomed over 120 high school athletes at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute for the first local school soccer qualifier of the year.  Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities are competing on an equal playing field in hopes...

Stretch is a Saturday morning program for students who are currently attending ALCDSB schools in grades 7 or 8.  The program goals are to:        Improve healthy living habits Enhance reading, writing and math skills Develop self-esteem and mental wellness Having fun with friends  
Activities may include sports, art, drama, gaming...

​On Monday, October 21 students from across ALCDSB had the opportunity to participate in the Women in Trades event held at St. Lawrence College in Kingston. The day focused on promoting all pathways with a particular focus on women moving towards careers in skilled trades. This included a keynote speaker and...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board invites applications for future positions of Superintendent of School Effectiveness.  The Board is seeking dynamic leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the mission and ministry of Catholic Education.  Successful candidates will be practicing Roman Catholics with exemplary leadership records; a clear...

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....

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...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation (ALCE) has received a donation from this year's 21st Annual Director's Charity Golf Tournament. Chair of ALCEF Tom Dall accepted a cheque for $18,205 at the September 24 Board Meeting. The 21st Annual Director's Charity Golf Tournament was held on August 22 at...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board has released the 2018/2019 data from the annual Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) provincial assessment of reading, writing and mathematics. These results provide our Board with important information for educators to assist primary and junior students and respond to their academic...

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...

​ The Top 50 Influential Alumni in 50 Years is a celebration of the leadership and accomplishments of Queen’s Faculty of Education alumni across the globe. A degree in education can lead a graduate down many different paths. The Top 50 highlights the wide-reaching and fascinating careers of our alumni.  From...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is seeking an experienced leader as Superintendent of Finance and Business Services to join its senior administrative team prior to October 1, 2019.   ALCDSB is located in eastern Ontario and includes several picturesque communities on or near Lake Ontario, as well...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board approved an operating budget of $156.2 million and a capital budget of $11.3 million for the 2019-20 school year at a Special Board Meeting held June 24, 2019. The budgeted deficit of $958,500 reflects the challenges faced by school boards across Ontario due...

On June 14, ALCDSB held its first 5-6 Math tournament at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. with 13 math teams.  Congratulations to all the mathletes who participated in this most exciting and fun math tournament from St. Martha, JJ O'Neill, St. John XXIII, St. Paul(Kingston), Our Lady of Lourdes, Ecole Cathedral, St....

​ Incoming Student Trustee
Grace Bowry, incoming student trustee for the 2019/2020 school year takes her Oath of Office at the June Board Meeting. Grace will be entering Grade 12 at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School this Fall.  In the role of Student Trustee, Grace will act as the head...

​ As the longest-standing environmental certification program for schools in Canada, Ontario EcoSchools helps schools to conserve and nurtures student environmental leadership. Congratulations to all ALCDSB for your continued dedication! Platinum: St. Mary Catholic School, Read Holy Name of Mary Catholic School, Marysville   Gold: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School,...

On June 7, ALCDSB held its 3 rd Annual Math Tournament at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.  Congratulations to all the mathletes who participated in this math enriching event from JJ O'Neill, Archbishop O'Sullivan, St. John XXIII, St. Paul(Trenton), Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Martha, Our Lady of Mt Carmel,...

In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and...

​ The Tri-County Water Festival is an annual event that motivates students in Grade 4 (including split 3/4 &4/5 classes) to become water stewards in their homes, classroom and community. This youth environmental education program features close to 35 interactive, hands-on learning activity centres, providing youth with opportunities to learn about...

​ Help shape the future of early years and child care services in Kingston and Frontenac County!
 
The City of Kingston provides direction and oversees Child Care and EarlyON programming in Kingston and Frontenac. As the child care and early years’ service system manager, the City plays an important role in...

​ 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 -...

​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is inviting members of the school board community, including students, staff, parents, guardians and caregivers to be a part of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) Steering Committee.
 
The MYSP Steering Committee will meet 3 – 4 times annually and will be responsible for...

​ The ALCDSB offers a range of FSL programs which focus on the development of communication skills taught in authentic, meaningful contexts.   All of our programs reflect the Ontario Ministry of  Education's Vision for FSL:    Students in English-language school boards have the confidence and ability to use French effectively...

In follow up to ALCDSB's commitment to youth engagement and capturing youth voice, the Mental Health Leadership Team was pleased to host students from each of our secondary schools to attend a day of learning and collaboration at the Frink Centre on May 8. The intention of this day was to facilitate...

​ [Pictured Left to Right: Robert Thurston, Sarah Minaker, Stella Sutton, Archbishop O'Brien, Philip Campbell, Colleen Earle, Paula Johnson-Young. Absent from photo: Jessica Silva.] During Catholic Education Week ALCDSB recognizes the exemplary accomplishments of students, staff and community members who consistently demonstrate outstanding service.  Adult Volunteer of the Year Award The...

​ The rain held off and it was a   perfect   day for the 11th Annual Best Foot Forward Conference! Students from across ALCDSB came together at the H.R Frink Centre on May 3 to be recognized and awarded their Eco School certification.  In addition, students had the opportunity to visit sessions...

April 30, 2019 ​ The Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Education 13 th   Floor, Mowat Block 900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M7A 1L2   Dear Minister Thompson:   On behalf of the Board of Trustees for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB), I wish to respond to...

​   The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome the incoming Student Trustee for the 2019/2020 school year. Grace Vella Bowry (pictured left) of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School has been elected to represent the board's student population. Student senate, which is comprised of student representatives...

On April 24,  almost 200 ALCDSB students from all five secondary schools had the opportunity to gain hands on experience and specialized training at Loyalist College for the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Day of Learning.

10 Sector specific training programs were delivered by Loyalist College faculty. Each session included...

​ The Ontario Ministry of Education has released the board specific graduation rates for the 2013- 2014 cohort. The ALCDSB 4 year graduation rate is 87.3% and the 5 year graduation rate is 91.3% for the 2013-2014 cohort.  The Province of Ontario did not published a 4 year graduation rate nor...

​ 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...

Elementary Students Numeracy Skills (Grades 1-2) The Primary Numeracy Skills program is geared for students who are currently enrolled in grades one and two.  This program will be running out of ten locations throughout the Board.  There are sites in the Kingston, Belleville, Picton, Bancroft and the Trenton regions.  If your child...

The Homestay Family is an important part of the International Education experience for international students.   Students are coming to Canada to learn English, or in some cases to improve, their English, to prepare for entrance into a Canadian university, and to experience the North American culture and family life....

​ The faith community of the Archdiocese of Kingston joins me in expressing our deep gratitude to our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for his appointment of the Most Reverend Michael Milhall as the Archbishop of Kingston.  Archbishop Mulhall has served as Bishop of Pembroke since September of 2007. He brings to...

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...

​ TechFest  2019 will take place on April 5, 2019.    It is designed to provide professional development for all educators in the areas of embedding technology and implementing UDL at the classroom and school level.  TechFest  2019 is an opportu nity for us to come together,  share and celebrate  ...

​ Your donation will help kids with physical disabilities become more independent and build their self esteem. $3,500 will help purchase mobility equipment like a van lift or a bath chair, or it will buy 14 fun-filled, summer days at a fully accessible Easter Seals camp. Join the ALCDSB team in...

​ Hastings County Children’s Services is in the process of developing a 5-year plan for child care and other early years programs.  Parents know the needs of families and children better than anyone!  Your ideas and insights  are  very  important to the planning process.  Please take a few minutes to answer...

Registration is now open!
21st Annual Director's Charity Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 22, 2019 Loyalist Golf and Country Club 1 Loyalist Blvd., Bath, ON
To register:  ALCDSB Golf Registration form 2019


As always, the golf tournament is in support of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic...

​ Lent is a time when Christ wants to lead us back to our baptismal promises of dying to sin and of living for God. Lent is observed for 40 days, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday, and does not include Sundays.  The three pillars of Lent help...

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Skills Competitions at Loyalist College on February 27.  The following is a list of ALCDSB award recipients: Baking – Chelsea Cole, St Theresa (Gold) Individual Carpentry – Zachary Careen, Nicholson (Silver) Photography – Emily Pickstock, Holy Cross (Gold) Photography – Sofia Mendoza, Holy...

Join Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and community partners to find out, as a parent, what you need to know about cannabis and strategies to talk with your teens. Cannabis Parent/Caregiver Information sessions are available to all parents/caregivers, regardless of school board affiliation
Belleville: March 20, 2019 Location: Eastside Secondary School...

​Please note that due to school cancellations, the Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 is also cancelled. The agenda from this meeting will be added to the February 19 Board Meeting. 

Experience Kindergarten with ALCDSB
​​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board looks forward to welcoming your child to our kindergarten classrooms!
Online Pre-Registration  ALCDSB offers pre-registration online for all incoming kindergarten students.  Pre-Registration Online Form
This application will take approximately 15 minutes. After you complete this...

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 is an inclement weather day resulting in bus cancellations for some of our schools in ALCDSB. This unprecedented event has required individualized scheduling at secondary schools to support the success of students through the examination schedule.  Please note:  Belleville and Trenton: Period 4 exams will occur at...

Due to inclement weather during the week of January 21, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board chose to delay the formal examination period for secondary students. This delay was made to best support student review, culminating and summative activities. The following is the revised exam schedule for St. Theresa...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome Mr. Christopher Wright of Carrying Place to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Wright fills a vacancy on the Board as a result of no candidates in Quinte West at the October 22, 2018 municipal election. At a special board meeting...

​Interested in becoming a Vice-Principal or Principal?  Join ALCDSB on January 9 at 4:30 at the Board Office for  more information.  January 9, 2019 Macdonell Meeting Room, Board Office, Napanee (151 Dairy Avenue, Napanee) 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided For more information regarding this leadership opportunity, please contact Erin Walker at...

  ​ ​Fostered within faith-filled learning environments, ALCDSB remains resolute in our commitment to academic excellence and the relentless pursuit of success for each student. Join us in January or February at your local Catholic secondary school for more information. 
Kingston
Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School 130 Russell Street Kingston,...

​ Congratulations to the 2018 recipients of the David Parry Award for Outstanding Service to the Food Sharing Project. Limestone District School Board Trustee David Parry was a passionate member of the Food Sharing Project for over 10 years. The award was created in 2004 to honor his memory and to...

The Board of Trustees of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board invites applications from interested and qualified individuals to fill, by appointment, a trustee vacancy for the term of office 2018 – 2022.  This vacancy is a result of no candidates in Quinte West at the October 22, 2018...

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...

At the Inaugural Meeting of the Board, held on December 4, Director of Education Jody DiRocco shared his 2018 Director's Annual Report.  Read the report :  2018 Director's Annual Report

Mr. Chair, guided by our Catholic education mission, our Board's strategic plan and our ongoing commitment to the success and...

​ [Pictured above L-R: Michael Murphy, Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee, Terry Shea, Chair of the Board, Greg Speagle, Vice-Chair of the Board] A new chair, vice-chair and chair of the Finance and Operations Committee have been elected at the ALCDSB's Inaugural Meeting of the Board held on Dec. 4. The...

Mark your calendars! Join ALCDSB on April 5, 2019 for TechFest: Universal Design in the Classroom! We are now looking for session leaders to share their UDL journey.  Please complete and submit this form, which will be sent to the TechFest Committee. This year's TechFest theme is Universal Design in the...

WOW! Way to go ALCDSB! The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board has surpassed the 2018 United Way Campaign Goal and raised $37, 696. Donations are made to the United Way KFLA and the United Way HPE.  Thank you to our Catholic school communities for your dedication and support of...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of David DeSantis as Director of Education. David will join the ALCDSB community in January, as the current Director of Education, Jody DiRocco will be retiring on January 31, 2019. As a senior leader and educator, David...

​ The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board would like to extend best wishes to five outgoing trustees. On November 27, 2018 trustees were recognized for their combined 45 years of service to ALCDSB as Board Trustees. Thank you to Chair John Brisbois, Trustee Brian Kerby, Trustee Sean Kelly, Trustee...

​ For over 20 years, Skills Ontario has been hosting Cardboard Boat Races across Ontario, testing student’s ability to build a floating structure that will outperform all others in speed and weight challenges. On November 27, students from Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and Nicholson Catholic College had the opportunity to complete...

In January 2018 the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board received notice of significant capital funding to re-develop St. Joseph Catholic School in Belleville. These renovations are anticipated to begin upon the conclusion of this current school year.   During this renovation, students and staff will temporality re-locate to the former...

​ ​ Be prepared for inclement weather days this school year! Click here to sign up for delay & cancellation notifications from TriBoard
Buses may be delayed or cancelled for a number of reasons such as mechanical problems or inclement weather.   Delays or cancellations are posted on the website https://transportation.triboard.ca/Cancellations.aspx  You may...

​ On Thursday, November 8, 40 students from across ALCDSB came together with PeaceQuest for the PeaceQuest Youth Forum: Peace Today, Tomorrow… For our Lifetime, a full day of peace related activities and guest speakers.

Students were present from Nicholson Catholic College, St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School, St. Paul Catholic...

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...

​On Friday, October 26 staff from across the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board came together at five locations to affirm and celebrate the board's distinctive identity as a Catholic school board, at the annual Faith Day. While October 28 was a PA day for all students, staff participated in Mass,...

On October 25, students from all five ALCDSB secondary schools participated in the annual Poverty Challenge at Loyalist College. This dramatic exercise allows students to walk in the shoes of their most vulnerable neighbours.  Students start the day off by receiving information and assume the role of a person living in...

As shared in the Deputy Minister's letter on September 28, the government launched the first phase of provincial consultation on education reform. The online submission form seeks feedback from interested individuals, organizations, and groups on any of the consultation topics. We have received steady and ongoing feedback through the submission form...

Following the October 22, 2018 School Board Trustee elections, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome four new trustees. Please join us in welcoming: Michael Murphy, Kingston and Frontenac Islands Brian Evoy, Kingston and Frontenac Islands John Duggan, Belleville, Tyendinaga, Deseronto Peter McEnery, Tweed, Marmora, Hastings...

​ The After School ABA Program is offering FREE Autism Skills Groups to children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The groups will focus on teaching a variety of skills including social, behaviour/emotional regulation, daily living and communication.  For Belleville and area, including Napanee :
For more information:  ASAP Flyer - Updated October...

Check out the 2018/2019 BIPSAW: Board Improvement Planning for Student Achievement and Well-Being 2018-2019.pdf
Check out the Board's Vision: Companions on the Journey: Vision Sept. 2018

FreshGrade is a digital portfolio and assessment platform that makes learning visible for educators, parents/guardians and students.  Check out what ALCDSB educators and students have to say about their experience with FreshGrade!



 

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 these agencies within our communities that support...

 

​ The Ontario Ministry of Education has released the board specific graduation rates for the 2012- 2013 cohort. The ALCDSB 4 year graduation rate is 88.6% and the 5 year graduation rate is 92.9% for the 2012-2013 cohort.  This is the fourth publication of board specific graduation results from the Ontario...

​ On July 5, 2018, the 20th Annual Director’s Charity Golf Tournament was held at Trillium Wood Golf Club in Belleville. There were 132 participants for the event raising $20,200 for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation. The Foundation has established an Emergency Response Fund to provide immediate financial assistance...

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board has released the 2017/2018 data from the annual Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) provincial assessment of reading, writing and mathematics. These results provide our Board with important information for educators to assist primary and junior students and respond to their academic needs....

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is seeking a visionary Catholic leader as Director of Education who will champion the principles and values of Catholic education and provide strategic leadership to this progressive and innovative school system.  The Board’s vision is that Catholic schools in the ALCDSB inspire and...

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...