Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School (SJSH) is excited to welcome all incoming Grade 9 students and new Grade 10-12 students, along with their parents/guardians, to our Orientation Day!

📅Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕙9:45-11:15 a.m.
📍St. Joseph-Scollard Hall | 675 O'Brien St., North Bay

This is a great opportunity to tour the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about life at SJSH before the school year begins.

More details, including registration information, will be shared soon.

We look forward to welcoming our newest Bears to the SJSH community!

We are incredibly proud of Alea Culin and Isabelle Popp, student-athletes from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School, for their outstanding performances at the Legion Track and Field Youth Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan!

Alea won a national gold medal in the U16 women's discus, achieving her goal of surpassing the 40-metre mark and adding to an exceptional season of competition.

Isabelle competed among Canada's top young athletes, earning a fourth-place finish in the U16 200m hurdles and showcasing her dedication and athletic excellence on the national stage.

Congratulations, Alea and Isabelle! Your hard work, talent, and dedication inspire our entire Catholic education community.

Read the full article on the BayToday website.

The NPSC Board Office will be closed on Monday, August 3, for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 a.m.

We wish our entire NPSC community a safe and joyful holiday weekend!

Throughout the summer months, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board welcomes families to submit completed registration packages online for the 2026-2027 school year.

🔗Learn more on our website: https://www.npsc.ca/news/what_s_new/registering_for_school_during_the_summer_2026

Since early July, students in Grades 4-7 participating in the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board’s (NPSC) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Summer Program have been stepping into the role of entrepreneurs, designing and developing their own water bottle sticker business, Sticker World.

On July 16, following several days of learning and planning, those students presented their start-up idea to members of NPSC’s Senior Administration Team in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch for a small business loan. The students’ well-developed business plan proved highly convincing, with members of the Senior Administration Team choosing to “invest” in their idea by approving their full funding request.

🔗Read the full story: https://www.npsc.ca/news/what_s_new/steam_students_bring_entrepreneurship_to_life

It’s opening night! 🎉

We’re so proud of the talented students from across the district bringing Alice by Heart to the stage this evening. Their creativity, dedication, and passion truly shine in this beautiful production.

Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. and support local student theatre! 🎭

🎟️ Tickets available at the door for $15

🎭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 or Creative Learning.

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 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/

Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice Spencer this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in this deeply moving musical set in the midst of the 1941 London Blitz.

🎟️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).

🎭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 or Creative Learning.

🎭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 or Creative Learning.

At a Special Board Meeting held on June 29, 2026, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) adopted a balanced operating budget of $70,326,725 for the 2026-2027 school year.

🔗Read the full news release: https://www.npsc.ca/news/what_s_new/npsc_approves_2026-2027_budget