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Our social media accounts focus on celebrating the many great things happening in our schools, and sharing important information with our communities. While NLPS encourages interaction from platform users, we expect individuals making comments to show respect for fellow users and ensure discussion remains civil, especially since students may be viewing the content and comments. Individual comments or posts that do not follow our commenting guidelines may be hidden or deleted without further notice. Repeated disregard for the guidelines may result in the user being blocked from the page. To ensure exchanges that are informative, respectful of diverse viewpoints and lawful, we will not allow comments that are or include:
Off topic. Points unrelated to the purpose and subject of the main post. Comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame an individual or organization. Complaints, concerns, or confidential information about individual students or employees. Language. Comments including but not limited to: profanity, discriminatory comments, threats, obscenity. Illegal. Laws that govern use of copyright and trade secrets will be followed. Words that constitute a criminal act or solicit others to commit a criminal act. Links to outside websites. Comments focused on selling a product of service will be hidden. NLPS is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Comments posted also do not in any way reflect the opinions or policies of the division. Users participate at their own risk, taking personal responsibility for comments, username and any information they provide.

πŸ“’ ATTENTION TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS! πŸ“’We are currently accepting tenders for student transportation routes:πŸ“ Glendon: 2...
10/14/2026

πŸ“’ ATTENTION TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS! πŸ“’

We are currently accepting tenders for student transportation routes:
πŸ“ Glendon: 2 Routes
πŸ“ Kikino: 1 Route

If you or your business are interested in providing safe, reliable transportation for local students, submit your information before the deadline!

πŸ—“ Closing Deadline: October 29th at 11:00 a.m.

For more information, visit nlpsab.ca

πŸ“² 4 EASY WAYS TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENCE πŸ«πŸ’™Student safety comes first at Northern Lights Public Schools! If your child ...
10/14/2026

πŸ“² 4 EASY WAYS TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENCE πŸ«πŸ’™

Student safety comes first at Northern Lights Public Schools! If your child will be absent, please let us know using one of our four convenient options. If a student doesn't arrive at school and no absence has been reported, our team will reach out to confirm that they are safe.

1️⃣ SchoolMessenger App
πŸ“±Open the app and select Attendance from the drop-down menu (top left).
Click Report an Absence in the lower right and follow the prompts.
You’ll receive an email and/or text confirmation once submitted!

2️⃣ SchoolMessenger Online
πŸ’»Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and click on SchoolMessenger.
Choose Attendance from the left-hand menu, then click Report an Absence (top right).
Follow the steps to receive your confirmation message.

3️⃣ Safe Arrival Toll-Free Number
πŸ“žCall 1-833-288-7008.
Enter a phone number you have provided to your child's school and follow the voice prompts.
Important: Stay on the line until you receive a confirmation number!

4️⃣ Call Your Child's School
☎️Call the school directly to speak with the administrative assistant or leave a voicemail.
(Note: If you have children at different schools, please call each school separately. )

Thank you for partnering with us to keep all of our students safe and accounted for every day!

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πŸ“š LIFELONG LEARNERS: NLPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY! βœοΈπŸ’‘Learning never stops in Northern Lights Public Schools! Today...
10/09/2026

πŸ“š LIFELONG LEARNERS: NLPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY! βœοΈπŸ’‘

Learning never stops in Northern Lights Public Schools! Today, staff from across the division gathered for a high-impact day of professional development, deep learning, and collaborative growth to support our students.

Our Grades 7 to 9 teachers were at Cold Lake Junior High and our high school teachers were at Cold Lake High School to enhance collaboration. share creative ideas, and build strong professional networks that enrich classrooms division-wide! 🀝🌟

🏫 Today's Learning Highlights:
Grades 7–9 (Cold Lake Junior High): Teachers focused on the implementation of the new curriculum!
Math: Facilitated by Math Consultant Jackie Ratkovic.
Social Studies, Physical Education & Wellness: Facilitated by Consultant Petronella Bouvier and Iron River School Principal Dustin Blake.
Career & Financial Literacy: Facilitated by Designers of Professional Learning Jackie Taylor and Lynda Kope.
ELA & EAL: Morning collaborative marking sessions followed by an afternoon online learning session with Kathy Salmon.

Grades 1–6 (School Sites): Teachers connected virtually at their home schools for collaborative marking in the morning and joined the afternoon session with Kathy Salmon.

High School Teachers (Cold Lake High School): Teachers spent the morning diving into "Navigate, Share, Influence: Communication Skills" with facilitator Kim McConnell, followed by collaborative group work in the afternoon.

Early Years Teams: Our Kindergarten teachers and Early Childhood Education (ECE) teams spent the day collaborating on engaging new ideas and strategies for our Kindergarten Plus program!

Thank you to all of our facilitators, organizers, and educators for your dedication to continuous improvement and student success! πŸ’™

πŸ“° BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: OCTOBER 7, 2026 🏫✨The Northern Lights Public Schools Board of Trustees met Wednesday for the...
10/09/2026

πŸ“° BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: OCTOBER 7, 2026 🏫✨

The Northern Lights Public Schools Board of Trustees met Wednesday for their regular board meeting! Here are some of the key updates, celebrations, and reporting highlights from across the division:

Summer School Success: Summer School saw 257 students earning 1,069 total credits! Popular courses included Phys Ed 10, Social 30-2, and Science 10. Additionally, 30 students earned new Chromebooks through the Grade 9 Credit Kickstarter program.

Transportation: The division received funding to transport 3,827 funded students in 2025–2026. The Board emphasized ongoing advocacy for increased provincial transportation funding to address rising fuel, bus purchasing, and driver recruitment, as well as student safety concerns surrounding bus "flybys."

Enrolment Update: September enrolment numbers came in 1% higher than initial projections for the 2026–2027 school year!

πŸ‘‰ Read the full highlights on our website: https://www.nlpsab.ca/board/board-highlights/post/under-the-northern-lights-october-7-2026

πŸ’» FAST-TRACKING FUTURES: CREDIT KICKSTARTER SUCCESS! πŸŽ“βœ¨A huge shout-out to the 30 dedicated students who spent part of t...
10/08/2026

πŸ’» FAST-TRACKING FUTURES: CREDIT KICKSTARTER SUCCESS! πŸŽ“βœ¨

A huge shout-out to the 30 dedicated students who spent part of their summer completing our Grade 9 Credit Kickstarter program through NLPS Summer School, including Jenelle Kardash and Sarah Carlin from Bonnyville Centralized High School and Beau Tyson from Ecole Plamondon School! πŸš€

These hardworking students tackled 6 computer courses, building essential skills in:

🌐 E-learning & Learning Management Systems

πŸ“„ Word Processing

πŸ“Š Spreadsheets

πŸ“’ Digital Presentations

πŸ›‘οΈ Digital Citizenship

Not only did each student earn 6 high school credits toward their Alberta high school diploma before starting Grade 10, but they also walked away with brand-new Chromebooks to support their ongoing learning journey! πŸ’»πŸŽ‰

Congratulations to all 30 students on taking charge of your education and setting a strong foundation for high school success! πŸ’™

πŸ¦ƒ THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS AT BONNYVILLE OUTREACH! πŸ‚βœ¨During a break from today's Regular Board Meeting in Bonnyville, o...
10/07/2026

πŸ¦ƒ THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS AT BONNYVILLE OUTREACH! πŸ‚βœ¨

During a break from today's Regular Board Meeting in Bonnyville, our Board of Trustees and Division Leadership Team had the absolute pleasure of dropping in to join the students and staff at Bonnyville Outreach School for a delicious Thanksgiving lunch! 🍽️

There is so much to be thankful for across Northern Lights Public Schoolsβ€”especially our incredible students, dedicated staff, and warm school communities that make events like this so special.

A huge thank you to everyone at Bonnyville Outreach for hosting us and sharing a fantastic meal! 🧑

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πŸͺΆ LEARNING TOGETHER: TIPI RAISING AT COLD LAKE JUNIOR HIGH πŸ•οΈβœ¨Board Chair Karen Packard and Associate Superintendent Jan...
10/07/2026

πŸͺΆ LEARNING TOGETHER: TIPI RAISING AT COLD LAKE JUNIOR HIGH πŸ•οΈβœ¨

Board Chair Karen Packard and Associate Superintendent Janalee Slaney were honored to join Grade 7 students and staff at Cold Lake Junior High for a truly special learning experience!

Last week, every Grade 7 student had the opportunity to add their handprint to the school’s tipi. To bring the project to life, Dani and Mariah from Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) brought Knowledge Keeper Jonathan Martial to teach students and visitors about the art, teachings, and spirit of raising a tipi.

A heart-felt thank you to Jonathan Martial for sharing his knowledge, to CLFN for their continued partnership, and to the staff and students at CLJH for welcoming our division leadership to be part of such a meaningful day! πŸ’™πŸͺΆ

🏐 SHARK PRIDE IN ATHABASCA! 🦈🏐✨A huge congratulations to our J.A. Williams High School Volleyball Teams for an outstandi...
10/06/2026

🏐 SHARK PRIDE IN ATHABASCA! 🦈🏐✨

A huge congratulations to our J.A. Williams High School Volleyball Teams for an outstanding performance in Athabasca this weekend (Oct 3rd)!

πŸ† Boys Volleyball: Took 1st Place! πŸ₯‡

πŸ₯‰ Girls Volleyball: Took 3rd Place overall! πŸ†

Trustee Jim White was on hand to cheer on our student-athletes:

"I got to spend the day watching our students participate. I enjoyed the excellent volleyball, talked with some students, parents, coaches, and teaching staff. Well done Sharks!"

Thank you to all the coaches, staff, and dedicated parents who support our athletes on and off the court. Way to represent NLPS, Sharks! πŸ’™πŸ¦ˆ

πŸ“’ NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING πŸ«πŸ“The Northern Lights Public Schools Board of Trustees will be holding its next Regula...
10/06/2026

πŸ“’ NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING 🏫

πŸ“The Northern Lights Public Schools Board of Trustees will be holding its next Regular Board Meeting this week!

πŸ—“οΈ Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M.
πŸ“ Location: Bonnyville Division Office Boardroom

πŸ“‹ Key Agenda Topics Include:
🚌 Accountability Reports: Summer School Accountability Report and Annual Transportation Department Accountability Report .
πŸ“Š Financial & Operational Updates: Review of Q3 Quarterly Budget, August Monthly Operations, and Previous Year's Annual School Fees Report.
πŸ“ˆ Board Business & Enrollment: Enrolment Update, Support Staff Terms of Employment Recommendations, and committee reports.

All members of our school communities are welcome to attend board meetings in person!

πŸ‘‰ Our schedule for 2026-2027, along with agendas, minutes and highlights from previous meetings are available on our website: https://www.nlpsab.ca/board/board-meetings

🍎 HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS' DAY! πŸ“šβœ¨Today, we join communities around the globe in celebrating World Teachers' Day!Behind eve...
10/05/2026

🍎 HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS' DAY! πŸ“šβœ¨

Today, we join communities around the globe in celebrating World Teachers' Day!

Behind every successful student, every inspiring classroom moment, and every bright future across Northern Lights Public Schools is a dedicated teacher.

From sparking curiosity in early learning to guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary pathways, our NLPS educators go above and beyond every single day. They are mentors, champions, continuous learners, and caring leaders who make a lifelong impact on our youth.

Drop a comment below to give a shout-out or share a note of gratitude for a teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child's journey! πŸ‘‡πŸ’™

Address

6005/50 Avenue
Bonnyville, AB
T9N2L4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18888263145

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