Journeys Learning Academy - NLPS AB

02/17/2026

All Buses Cancelled - February 17, 2026

All Northern Lights Public Schools buses are cancelled today, Tuesday, February 17th reason, due to inclement weather.

Schools are OPEN: Regular classes will proceed as scheduled.

Modified Programming: If a significant number of students are absent, teachers may make adjustments to their planned activities.

Reporting Absences: If your child is staying home, please let us know as soon as possible. This ensures all students are accounted for and safe.

How to report an absence:

App: School Messenger app

Online: Click on School Messenger in the PowerSchool Parent Portal or go to go.schoolmessenger.ca

Phone: Call your child’s school directly

Note on Attendance Calls: To ensure student safety, our automated system will call parents of any student marked "unexcused." Reporting the absence early helps you avoid receiving an unnecessary automated call.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our students safe.

01/23/2026

All Classes Cancelled - January 23
Due to the cold temperatures today (Friday, January 23), classes at all NLPS schools have been cancelled. Buses have also been cancelled today. Schools are open, but regular classes will not be held.
If your child will be absent today, please inform your child’s school. You can report an absence using the School Messenger app, at go.schoolmessenger.ca or by calling your child's school directly.
Safety is our top priority and we want to make sure that all of our students who plan to attend arrive safely.
Thank you for your co-operation.

12/12/2025

⚠️ BUS CANCELLATION NOTICE ⚠️

Please be advised that all Northern Lights Public Schools buses are cancelled today, Friday, December 12, 2025.

SCHOOLS ARE OPEN and regular classes will proceed. Programming may be modified if necessary due to student absences.

If your child will be absent due to the cancellation, please report their absence immediately:

12/09/2025

Something very cool happened in Edmonton last week… and a few of our hardworking students got to be part of it! 🎶🔥

Want to see more?
➡️ Visit our new central page Northern Lights Outreach Schools for the full reveal!

12/02/2025

📣Important Update

We’re bringing all of our outreach schools together in one central space so it’s easier for families to stay connected, informed, and supported.

👉🏽Please head over and follow Northern Lights Outreach Schools to continue receiving updates, announcements, and resources.

This page will be removed soon, so make sure you’re following the new page to avoid missing anything important

Thank you for being part of our outreach family❤️

06/16/2025

Check out some of the great pictures captured at one of our favourite adventures of the year! 📸📸

06/14/2025

Local celebrities in the paper 😉
Great work Journey’s Grads!!🎓

I spy with my little 👁️…
Our amazing grads in in the local paper!!!!!🎓🎓

06/14/2025

🎓🎉 Today’s the day!

Today’s the day!!! 🎓

We could not be more excited to celebrate this incredible group of students who have persevered, overcome, and pushed through to the finish line!

Today, students from Lac La Biche Outreach, Crossroads Outreach NLSD #69 and Journeys Learning Academy - NLPS AB will join J.A. Williams High School for this unforgettable milestone celebration. 🎉

Let’s go grads — we’re so proud of you! ❤️👏🏽

05/12/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🥰

This year’s theme 👉🏽”Unmasking Mental Health”was all about breaking down stigma and creating space for honest conversations around well-being 🎭

From BBQs and self-care sessions (thanks to Successful Families Successful Kids) to interactive presentations and creative expression activities, students came together in a supportive, inclusive environment to learn, reflect, and connect.🫶🏽

Events took place throughout the week at Lac La Biche, Journeys Learning Academy, and Crossroads Outreach School—building community, encouraging self-awareness, and making mental health real and relatable. ❤️

Huge thank you to Lac La Biche FCSS, Lac La Biche Tourism/County, and Alberta Fish and Wildlife for helping us fill student self-care packages with thoughtful support!

04/24/2025

For our 2025 grads, high school is coming to an end in just a few short months, and that can feel VERY overwhelming!!

We’re excited to invite you to a terrific event to help ease the transition👇🏽

Life After High School: Possibilities & Practicalities 🎓

🔸 When: Tuesday, May 6 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🔸 Where: J. A. Williams High School (8702 91 Ave, Lac la Biche, AB)
🔸 Who: Families, parents/guardians

Join Inclusion Alberta for an informal, information-packed evening all about transitioning from high school.

04/14/2025

Hey Journeys Learning Academy fam – it’s time to hit pause!
No need to set your alarms for tomorrow because SPRING BREAK is officially here! ⏰🎉

Enjoy every minute, recharge those batteries, and we can’t wait to welcome you back April 22nd 💛