District Emergency

School closures due to Evacuation Orders

School Closures due to wildfires

  • Career Pathways School, Wabasca Alberta
  • Mistassiniy School, Wabasca Alberta
  • St. Theresa School, Wabasca Alberta
  • Chipewyan Lake School
  • Pelican Mountain School (Sandy Lake)
  • Paddle Prairie School: Closed for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. 

Any decision regarding school operations will be announced once more information becomes available.

Evacuation Orders

Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.: Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement

Re-entry for communities previously under Evacuation Order

Wednesday, June 12, 2019: Phase 3 Re-entry (Return of Residents) for Wabasca-Desmarais, Sandy Lake and Chipewyan Lake. The threat of wildfire still exists for the above-mentioned communities. As a result, a four (4) hour Evacuation Alert will remain in effect. 

Question and Answer page for students, parents, staff impacted by the wildfires

Click here to view the Question and Answer page.

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Air Quality Notice

Posted on May 31 2019

Attention parents and guardians:  We are aware of the air quality concerns in the community. If you decide to keep your child or children home due to air quality concerns please contact the school so they can be marked down for an excused absence. For…

2019-2020 ECS Registration

Posted on May 13 2019

ECS Registration - May 14, 2019

Numeracy Night at Grouard Northland School

Posted on Apr 3 2019

Grouard Northland School staff with support from the Area 1 learning team, hosted Numeracy Night for students, parents, and community members on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Everyone in attendance had a chance to take part in:  estimate how many, use measurements…

Division News

Q&A for students, parents and staff impacted by wildfires

Posted on Jun 18 2019

Updated at 9:30 a.m. (June 18, 2019) 1. Which Northland schools are closed due to wildfires? Paddle Prairie School: Closed for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year Career Pathways School, Wabasca Alberta: Closed until further…

Acting Superintendent of Schools appointed by the Board of Trustees

Posted on Jun 14 2019

The Board of Trustees passed a resolution to appoint Nancy Spencer-Poitras as Acting Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Spencer-Poitras has served as Area 2 Associate Superintendent since September 1, 2017. Nancy’s career in education…

Organizational Meeting - Board Chair and Vice-Chair Election Results

Posted on Jun 14 2019

At our Organizational Meeting, Ward 7 Trustee Robin Guild has been elected Board Chair and Jules Nokohoo has been re-elected Vice-Chair. Click on the website link to learn more about Robin and Jules https://www.nsd61.ca/governance/board-of-trustees-2.…