Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School

We have our final school supply list from our newest teacher Mrs. Jamieson-Bergeron Grade 2/3 English.

We have 3 more lists to share today. Mrs. McMartin’s will possibly be a Grade 3/4/5, Mr. Simpson a Grade 5/6 and Madame Gauthier will be a Junior EFI class (possibly 4/5/6).

It is possible that class configurations change as we get more registrations. We have done our best provide the information we have at the current moment.

Happy Shopping Wolves! 🐺 🎒

Here are some School Supply Lists to get things started. Class configurations can change, but this is what we know at this time.

We will share more class lists tomorrow!

John and Christi have been out doing a little back-to-school scouting and spotted the school supplies already on the shelves at Walmart!

Over the next few days, we’ll be working hard to post the supply lists for every class right here on our page. Be sure to check back often so you’ll have everything you need for a great start to the new school year.

Happy shopping, Wolves! 🐺❤️🎒

Looking for a unique cultural experience for your family? Host an international high school student this upcoming school year.

Student exchange organization YES Canada, in partnership with the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, is welcoming international students from Germany, Italy, Australia, France and Belgium to study at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School this September for 3-, 5-, and 10-month programs.

Students take part in an exchange to experience life in a new community, build relationships, and learn alongside their host family and peers. Host families play an important role in providing an enriching and welcoming environment for students during their time here. YES Canada is urgently seeking host families for students arriving this September.

✨Why host?
• Introduce your family to new cultures and build your global perspective
• Turn the everyday into something new; rediscover your community by sharing your world with your student
• Help a student have an enriching and once-in-a-lifetime experience in Canada
• Create a lifelong friendship that spans the globe

✨What’s involved?
• Welcome the student into your home as a member of your family and have the student participate in your family’s daily life
• Provide three meals a day, a private bedroom, and an area to study
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Be welcoming, open-minded, and supportive of your student

✨What support is there for host families?
• A monthly stipend is provided to offset the cost of hosting
• A dedicated local coordinator in a community for host families and students
• YES Canada’s main office program coordinators provide additional support
• A 24/7 emergency phone line is available for host families and students

✨How to sign up
For more information or to become a YES Canada host family:
Email [email protected]
Call 416-624-6220
Visit the YES Canada website: https://youthedservices.ca/host-a-student/

🎭Experience the magic of live theatre next week as Summer Challenge presents its 2026 production of Alice by Heart. ✨

📅 Thursday, July 16 | Friday, July 17 | Saturday, July 18
🕙 Doors open at 6:15 p.m. | Performances begin at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Bishop Carter Auditorium, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall | 675 O’Brien St., North Bay

Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice by Heart follows Alice Spencer as she escapes into her imagination amid the rubble of the 1941 London Blitz. As she brings her favourite storybook to life from memory, this stunning and deeply moving musical highlights the power of hope, resilience, and creativity in the face of adversity.

Brought to life by talented students in Grades 7-12 from across the district, this is a heartfelt production you won’t want to miss.

🎟️Get your tickets for $15 at the door on show nights, or in advance at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall (cash, debit, or credit) or Creative Learning (cash only).

Attention youth ages 12-17!

This summer, the City of North Bay, in partnership with Planet Youth Nipissing and Canadore College, has launched BayGo — a pilot program providing free transit access for youth from June 1 to September 7, 2026.

City of North Bay staff will be on site at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School this Thursday, July 2, distributing passes to eligible youth. Stop by with proof of age to pick up your BayGo pass and ride all summer long.

Can’t make it on Thursday? Pick up your BayGo pass at the North Bay Transit Terminal.

🔗Learn more: https://northbay.ca/services-payments/north-bay-transit/baygo-pilot-program/

🎓Congratulations, Graduates! 🎉

Across our Catholic education system, we joyfully celebrate all our distinguished graduates — from Kindergarten to Grades 6 and 8, secondary, and adult education.

We are deeply proud of each of you for the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that brought you to this moment. We also extend our gratitude to the families, staff, parish, and community partners who have supported you along the way.

Whatever your future holds, we pray that you may continue to walk as people of faith, hope, and service.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

Our Last Day Of School (June 26, 2026): Our Holy Cross Community came together today for our final assembly of the year to dance, celebrate and honour our staff members who will not be returning to the Wolf Den next year. We wish them the very best! Have a great summer everyone!