District Emergency

School closures due to Evacuation Orders

School Closures due to wildfires

  • Career Pathways School, Wabasca Alberta
  • Mistassiniy School, Wabasca Alberta
  • St. Theresa School, Wabasca Alberta
  • Chipewyan Lake School
  • Pelican Mountain School (Sandy Lake)
  • Paddle Prairie School: Closed for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. 

Any decision regarding school operations will be announced once more information becomes available.

Evacuation Orders

Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.: Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement

Re-entry for communities previously under Evacuation Order

Wednesday, June 12, 2019: Phase 3 Re-entry (Return of Residents) for Wabasca-Desmarais, Sandy Lake and Chipewyan Lake. The threat of wildfire still exists for the above-mentioned communities. As a result, a four (4) hour Evacuation Alert will remain in effect. 

Question and Answer page for students, parents, staff impacted by the wildfires

Click here to view the Question and Answer page.

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NSD seeking more feedback from residents about the future of Calling Lake Outreach School

Posted on Mar 29 2019

Northland School Division (NSD) is seeking more input from parents, guardians, grandparents and community members about the future of Calling Lake Outreach School. On January 18, 2019, the Board of Trustees approved a notice of motion regarding the possible…

NSD hosting public meeting regarding future of Calling Lake Outreach School

Posted on Mar 12 2019

Northland School Division invites residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Calling Lake School. On January 18, 2019, the Board of Trustees approved a notice of motion regarding the possible closing of Calling Lake Outreach School.…

Graduation celebration for River Jacobs

Posted on Oct 22 2018

From all of us at Calling Lake School and Northland School Division, we congratulate the Calling Lake School graduating class of 2018! Graduating from high school is an incredible achievement. The road to graduation is not easy, but it's an important…

Division News

Q&A for students, parents and staff impacted by wildfires

Posted on Jun 18 2019

Updated at 9:30 a.m. (June 18, 2019) 1. Which Northland schools are closed due to wildfires? Paddle Prairie School: Closed for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year Career Pathways School, Wabasca Alberta: Closed until further…

Acting Superintendent of Schools appointed by the Board of Trustees

Posted on Jun 14 2019

The Board of Trustees passed a resolution to appoint Nancy Spencer-Poitras as Acting Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Spencer-Poitras has served as Area 2 Associate Superintendent since September 1, 2017. Nancy’s career in education…

Organizational Meeting - Board Chair and Vice-Chair Election Results

Posted on Jun 14 2019

At our Organizational Meeting, Ward 7 Trustee Robin Guild has been elected Board Chair and Jules Nokohoo has been re-elected Vice-Chair. Click on the website link to learn more about Robin and Jules https://www.nsd61.ca/governance/board-of-trustees-2.…