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What’s Happening

Keep up to date with all the latest announcements, changes, events, and success stories at Elk Island Catholic Schools!

We're working to resolve communication software hiccups

Sep 13th

As you may be aware, Elk Island Catholic Schools changed to a new system over the summer with the intent to refine how schools and parents communicate…

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Hear and Learn About our Division Theme Song

Sep 6th

Over the last number of years, Holy Spirit Catholic School music teacher Nellie Kimball-Blanchard has worked with her Grade 3 and 4 students to create…

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Division Theme Calls Us to Go Light Our World

Aug 28th

Based on Matthew 5:16, this year’s theme for Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) calls upon all staff and students to Go Light Our World. Matthew 5:16…

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Board of Trustees 2022-2023 Year-End Highlights

Jun 27th

In our year-end newsletter, the Elk Island Catholic Schools Board of Trustees highlight some of the more exciting news and events that happened throughout…

The four key pillars of the EICS Division Education Assurance Plan are Faith Integration, Learners and Learning, Systemic Wellness, and Community Engagement.

2023-2024 Assurance Plan Steadies the Course in Student Faith, Education, and Well-Being

Jun 12th

For Immediate Release Monday, June 12, 2023 Sherwood Park, AB - Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) continues to build upon its focus on student well-being…

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Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Jun 5th

For Immediate Release June 5, 2023 EICS Approves 2023-2024 School Year Budget Sherwood Park, AB - The Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) Board of Trustees…

Site Blessing Held for Future Camrose High School

Apr 13th

Members of Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS), our local school communities, and the local parish gathered in Camrose to celebrate the site blessing of…

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2022-2023 Assurance Survey Results Now Available

Mar 13th

Results from our 2022-2023 Assurance Survey in February are now available for review! The survey's results provide insight into how our students, parents,…

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High School Students Put to Test with Impaired Driving Obstacle Course

Mar 10th

Sherwood Park, AB - Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School (ABJ) and Citizens on Patrol organised an impaired driving simulator for students to better…

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Here Comes the Sun: EICS Receives Mental Health Grant Focused on Holistic Wellness

Mar 2nd

Sherwood Park, AB - Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) has received a $440,000 grant funded by Alberta Education’s Mental Health in Schools Pilot that…

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New Grant Provides Hot Lunch for Vegreville Students

Mar 1st

Students attending EICS schools in Vegreville are now eligible to participate in a new hot lunch program thanks to two community partners and Alberta…

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EICS Offers Beacon of Hope to Ukrainian Refugees

Feb 24th

Sherwood Park, AB - In recognition of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, students and staff across Elk Island Catholic Schools…

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2023-2024 School Year Calendars Released

Feb 16th

The 2023-2024 school year calendars have been approved by the EICS Board of Trustees and are now available for viewing. View calendars here. Each year,…