Nitelazetue Elementary School

Looking to Hire Educational Assistants & Casual Caretakers for 2026-2027 school year. Deadline to apply August 6th.

Apply online on www.nlsd113.ca website then click on careers, click on our school name.

Once you have applied online with NLSD, contact Principal Leanne Gailey-Enns 306-822-7711.

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The 2025–2026 school year has been an incredible first year in our brand new school. We wish all of our students a happy, fun, and joyous summer—you’ve earned it!

We extend our best wishes to Miss Innes and Miss Cougan as they begin their maternity leaves. We also wish our EAs, Kendra and Peggy, a successful and rewarding year of education leave.

A heartfelt thank you to Ceairra, Kianna, Lyndee, Miss Brooklyn, and Miss Roxanna for your amazing two years with us. Your care, dedication, and love for our students have made a lasting impact. We wish you the best in your next adventure.

We celebrated some incredible milestones. Congratulations to Leslie on 10 years of service—thank you for your dedication and for always being someone we can count on. We also honored Mrs. Power for her outstanding 20 years in our school community. Mrs. Power is a legend. She was always up for anything. Our school will not be the same without you—we will miss you so very much.

We celebrated Mrs. Halsall-Park’s “2.0 retirement” after 34 years of service. Thank you for the love and commitment you have given to generations of students. We wish you and Walter a truly well-deserved retirement.

And finally, we recognize Vincent, our head caretaker, who will be retiring this August after 35 years. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the pride you’ve taken in our school. You will be greatly missed.

To all of you—thank you for giving so much to our students and our school community. Your impact will be felt for years to come.

Report Card Pick Up Grades 1-6 from 1-4pm today Thurs June 11

Our teacher, Miss Laurie Lemaigre, made an incredible commitment—she volunteered to shave her head if we raised $5,000 for our playground, while also showing support for her sister Viv, who has been bravely battling cancer.

We are proud to share that we didn’t just meet our goal—we surpassed it, raising an amazing $7,048.50!

This would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors:
Sandstar Graphics ($100), KFC ($2,500), School Staff 50/50 ($1,313.50), Brenda Montgrand ($30), Korey Laprise ($100), Farris Lemaigre ($200), Sean Cheecham ($251), Candy Craze ($425.50), Matthew Wallace ($150), Toni Lemaigre ($100), Juliane Janvier ($100), Ranelle Sylvestre ($30.50), Sharon Halsall-Park ($20), Celine Gailey ($200), Angela Robertson ($25), Robert & Beverly St. Pierre ($333.50), Pat Wyand ($100), Kaylie Janvier & Family ($20), Crystal Sylvestre ($250), Jen Ibanez & Family ($500), and Janvier’s Sweet Treats & More ($300).

Thank you to everyone who contributed—your support truly made a difference.

A special thank you to Miss Laurie for your dedication to our students and school community. And thank you to Viv for sharing your story and being with us today, your strength and courage inspired us all.

Over the past three days, we had the pleasure of celebrating all of our Grade 1–5 students. Each student was recognized with virtue awards, attendance awards, and entered into prize draws for bikes and scooters.

A special thank you to Petit’s Grading for their generous donation of a scooter and bike for each grade. In total, our school proudly gave away 33 bikes and 5 scooters to our Grade 1–5 students.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to all of our parents and caregivers for their dedication in getting their children to school each day. Your support makes a difference. Thank you as well to our teachers and educational assistants for the hard work and care they put in to make this a successful year for our students.

Following each ceremony, families were able to gather and enjoy snacks and drinks together. It was a wonderful three days of celebrating and recognizing the efforts and achievements of all our students.

We have reached our $5000 Fundraising Goal to shave Laurie’s Hair, plz come join us at 1:45 today in the gym

Grade 6 Graduation 2026

This year marked a special moment for our school as we celebrated our very first Grade 6 graduation in our brand new building. Our 2026 graduates were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments, each receiving a virtue award, plaque, sweater, and bucket hat.

Students who demonstrated strong commitment to their learning with 80%–100% attendance were also recognized with awards and entered into prize draws for bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters, along with helmets.

The school gave out 6 bikes, 5 e-bikes and 5 e-scooters with helmets.

Petit’s Grading donated 1 e-scooter and 1-e-bike with helmets for our graduates.

We were proud to present our special awards:

* Darin Uhrich Academic Award – Tyler Jr. Janvier
* Nedi Nezu Art Award – Alyce Montgrand
* Nedi Nezu Culture Award – Jeremy Montgrand
* Top Female Athletes – Zayla Petit-Saulnier and Arianna Herman-Lemaigre
* Top Male Athletes – Riley Janvier and Karson Larocque

To the parents and caregivers, we commend you for your dedication and commitment to getting your children to school each day. The true reward is an education—one that supports a healthy mindset and overall well-being. The goal remains a Grade 12 diploma, and your continued support plays a vital role in helping your children succeed.

Education matters. It is key to building a thriving, healthy, and prosperous community.

Congratulations to our Grade 6 students we wish you all the best as you move forward.

Thank you to our teachers, interns, and educational assistants for your hard work and dedication in making this year a success.