A blessed beginning for a bright future.
Even a little rain couldn't dampen the excitement as celebrated the site blessing and ceremonial sod-turning for St. Patrick Catholic Elementary/Junior High School. With the liturgy and blessing led by his Grace, Archbishop Stephen Hero, the event marked an important milestone in building a new home for Catholic education in West Edmonton. Located at 192 Street and River's Edge Way, the future K–9 school will serve families in River's Edge, Edgemont, and Stillwater and welcome approximately 950 students when it opens in Fall 2028.
Inspired by the faith, perseverance, and spirit of outreach demonstrated by St. Patrick, the school will support students as they excel in learning, grow in faith, serve their communities, and go on to make a difference in the world.
Learn more at ecsd.net/newschools
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Follow us as we bring Catholic education to life! We serve more than 51,000 students in 95 schools. We are blessed to offer publicly funded Catholic education!
In 1888, three nuns from the order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus began teaching 23 Catholic students in the very first Catholic school in Edmonton. We have grown as a school district from one school with 23 students in Edmonton to 96 schools with more than 43,000 students.
06/18/2026
New to the yellow school bus or ETS this fall?
Join us for First Riders: Learn to Ride the Bus, a free event where students and families can practice bus routines, learn safety basics, and take a short ride before the first day of school.
Taking place on August 19 at Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre in East Edmonton, families can register for one 45-minute session between 2:00 and 6:30 PM.
🚌Registration is required at ecsd.net/firstriders.
06/17/2026
The Board of Trustees has re-elected Sandra Palazzo as Board Chair and Lisa Turchansky as Vice-Chair for the 2026–2027 school year. The announcement was made at today's Division’s annual Organizational Meeting.
Learn more: ecsd.net/boardnews.
06/17/2026
The Truth and Reconciliation Accountability Report was presented at the Board of Trustees Public Board Meeting, outlining ongoing work across . The report highlights how students and staff are building understanding of First Nations, MĂ©tis, and Inuit history, culture, and contributions to Canadian society through classroom learning, Gathering Circles, and community connections. This work is guided by Indigenous voices and continues to evolve as part of an ongoing commitment to learning, reflection, and nurturing respectful relationships.
06/17/2026
Edmonton Catholic Schools’ 2026–2027 Operating Budget has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
The $712.9M budget reflects continued investment in classrooms, supported by increased provincial funding, while responding to rising costs and continued enrolment growth. The budget supports a projected enrolment of 52,000 students.
➡Learn more: ecsd.net/budget2026
06/17/2026
Congratulations to Amber Nicholson, Assistant Principal at St. Brendan Catholic Elementary/Junior High School, on being named the Canadian Association of Principals Distinguished Vice-Principal of the Year.
This national recognition highlights Amber’s leadership, commitment to students and staff, and dedication to excellence in Catholic education. Amber was recognized at today’s public meeting of the Board, where Trustees thanked her for her service and the positive impact she continues to make in our schools.
Learn how to make bannock while exploring its history in Indigenous communities! Part of Indigenous Learning Services’ virtual calendar, this video supports learning leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 and features students from St. Thomas More Catholic Junior High School making bannock from scratch. Visit ecsd.net/nihmvirtualcalendar to explore the virtual calendar.
06/16/2026
student writers have published a book! Rejoice in Hope: High School Anthology features a powerful collection of writing, art, and photography created by senior high school students from across the Division.
Nominated by their English teachers, these students explored this year’s Division theme. The book was launched this past weekend at Lumen Christi, and each ECSD school will receive a copy to share and enjoy.
Congratulations to all our student writers on this outstanding accomplishment!
06/16/2026
One week left to go! The last day of classes for most students is Tuesday, June 23. It’s a full day for students before the summer break.
➡To view the 2026-2027 school year calendar, visit ecsd.net/calendar.
The All-City Junior and Senior Bands brought the Sounds of Spring to life with an evening of outstanding music, celebrating the talent, dedication, and hard work of student musicians from across the Division.
From powerful concert band classics to exciting contemporary selections, both ensembles delivered performances that captivated the audience and showcased the results of a year of growth and collaboration.
Congratulations to all of our All-City musicians and directors on a memorable concert and an inspiring year of music-making.
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