Lac La Biche Outreach School - NLPS AB

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.

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.

⚠️ 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:

Multiple Bus Cancellations - Lac La Biche Area
Most buses in the Lac La Biche region are cancelled today - Tuesday, December 9 - including buses to Ecole Plamondon and Wandering River School. Please check the Bus Status app or the nlpsab.ca website to confirm if your route is affected.
Schools remain open and regular classes will proceed. Programming may be modified if large numbers of students are absent.
If your child will be absent due to the bus cancellation, or for any other reason, 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.

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!

📣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❤️

🌿 Land, Culture, Connection, Healing 🌿

On June 3rd, students from Lac La Biche Outreach School and Journeys Learning Academy - NLPS AB spent the day at Hideaway Adventure Grounds on Kikino Métis Settlement — and what an unforgettable day it was!🙌🏽🙌🏽

Set on 160 acres of pristine wilderness, our students experienced a powerful, land-based retreat rooted in Métis culture, healing, and resilience.

Here’s what students experienced throughout this Community Helpers initiative 👇🏽

🔥 Prepared bannock over an open fire
🧵 Crafted traditional leather medicine pouches
🪶 Listened to Métis stories passed down through generations
🌱 Explored cultural teachings, survival skills, and holistic wellness practices
🧍🏽‍♂️ Found connection with themselves, each other, and the land

This retreat brought to life so many of the goals we hold close at Outreach:
✔️ Building resilience and healthy coping skills
✔️ Deepening cultural connection and belonging
✔️ Promoting responsibility, purpose, and hope
✔️ Creating space for healing and community

A heartfelt thank-you to Hideaway Adventure Grounds and storyteller John Ritchie for their hospitality, wisdom, and care. And to the Community Helpers Program for making this incredible opportunity possible❤️

We’re so proud of our students for showing up with openness and courage — and for carrying these lessons forward in their lives.

📸 Swipe through to see moments from this unforgettable experience!

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

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! ❤️👏🏽

Let the future planning begin! 🎉

We were proud to take five of our students on a field trip—this time, to the Portage College Trades Open House!

It was a hands-on day of exploration, inspiration, and opportunity. One student even took the leap and registered for a program on the spot, thanks to waived registration fees today!🙌🏽🙌🏽

We love seeing our students get curious, take initiative, and start shaping their futures. 🔧⚙️👷‍♀️👨‍🏭

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!

We LOVE when special guests join us for captivating learning experiences!

John Ritchie recently visited our school to share the basic principles of traditional hunting methods with our students.

Thank you, John, for your time, knowledge, and storytelling! ❤️