Holy Cross Elementary School

Today is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.

Today is Family Literacy Day! May we celebrate the precious gift of reading together as families. Whether it’s reading a bedtime story, sharing Scripture, or exploring a new book, these moments nurture faith, connection, and curiosity.

"Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray."
—Proverbs 22:6

📢 We’re Hiring!

Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a temporary Student Assistant to join the team at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake.

This role is a great opportunity to support students, work alongside dedicated staff, and make a meaningful difference in a school community rooted in faith and care.

👉 Apply today: https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

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Across the Division, students engaged in meaningful learning that built literacy and numeracy skills, encouraged problem‑solving, and strengthened confidence. From Learning Strategies at Assumption, to one‑to‑one literacy instruction at Holy Cross, to Grade 5/6 goal setting in Wellness at Holy Family, to numeracy work and shared reading at École Notre Dame Elementary, classrooms remained focused on learning that supports the whole child — academically, socially, and spiritually.

Students who were unable to attend were provided with learning activities to support continued learning from home.

Thank you to our families, staff, and students for their dedication to learning today. The day reinforced the importance of consistency and connection for students.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!

Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.

Afternoon Bus Transportation Update

All bus routes are running this afternoon, with the exception of the following routes:

Bonnyville: C06

Lac La Biche: C55

Waskatenau: C41 and C44

Families are reminded to please check the Bus Status App and lrcssd.ca for the most up-to-date information.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student safety and learning.

❄️ It may be cold outside — but our afternoon learning will be warm.

Lakeland Catholic Cold Lake school families are asked to please be prepared to bring their child(ren) to school for afternoon classes, as learning will resume.

We can’t wait to see you!

Thank you to our families for your flexibility and understanding today.

Today, we join together in prayer as the Archdiocese of Edmonton celebrates a significant milestone.

The Mass of Installation of Most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero as Archbishop of Edmonton will take place this evening and is available via livestream.

🕖 7:00 p.m. tonight
📍 St. Joseph’s Cathedral-Basilica

Watch live here:
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/QnRhFKB6Gac

May this celebration be a moment of unity, faith, and renewal for our Catholic community.

Due to an unexpected power outage, morning classes are cancelled today at the following Lakeland Catholic Cold Lake schools:

• Holy Cross Elementary

• St. Dominic Elementary School

• Assumption Jr./Sr. High School

Families will receive an update as soon as more information is available.

Please note: transportation cancellations have been shared in an earlier social media post.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to current road conditions, all Lakeland Catholic buses are cancelled this morning.

Schools remain open, and learning will continue for students who are able to attend. Please travel safely.

An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.

Thank you for your understanding.

Tomorrow is Mercy Day

4EE students researched constellation shapes and their stories, then created mini constellations to light up the classroom! ⭐ I can explain how First Nations and Métis peoples used star constellations to understand their relationship to the land.

Today is the feast day of St. Vincent Pallotti. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.

Hey Coyotes! 📣
December was full of meaningful moments. Read all about our December highlights in the LCSD Success Stories at www.lrcssd.ca/news

Grade 4 tubing feild trip has been postponed till January 29th due to the expected cold.

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Community Connections

We invite our school communities to join in prayer for an important moment in the life of our Archdiocese.

The Mass of Installation of Most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero as Archbishop of Edmonton will be livestreamed, allowing the faithful to participate from wherever they are.

📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Joseph’s Cathedral-Basilica
💻 Livestream available

Watch the Installation Mass here:
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/QnRhFKB6Gac

To learn more about Archbishop Hero’s installation and stay informed about events across the Archdiocese of Edmonton, subscribe to The Window:
🔗 caedm.ca/window

Your experiences help shape our schools.
The LCSD Education Assurance Survey gives our school communities the opportunity to celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for growth, and plan next steps together.

Your story + our data = better schools. Complete the LCSD Education Assurance Survey today!
#EveryVoiceMatters

Your experiences help shape our schools.
The LCSD Education Assurance Survey gives our school communities the opportunity to celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for growth, and plan next steps together.

Your story + our data = better schools. Complete the LCSD Education Assurance Survey today!
#EveryVoiceMatters