We now have the latest edition of the Director's Communiqué. It's a little later than usual, and a little lighter than usual, but very few things have been usual over the past month. Enjoy!
April 2020.pdf

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We are Regina Catholic Schools. Currently Closed. Continually Learning. Constantly Praying. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30
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We entered Holy Week during what has undoubtedly been one...

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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, religious leaders and organizations across Canada have prepared a message entitled  " Hope, Gratitude and Solidarity: A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic" .  It has been endorsed by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, all the other 25 member Churches of...

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As the operational "pause" in our schools comes to an end, our school administration and staff are busy working on supplemental learning opportunities for your child. You can expect your child's classroom teacher to reach out to your family early this week to provide more information about the learning...

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March 27, 2020
Dear Families;
Thank you all for your patience this week as we took a "pause" in educational operations as directed by the provincial government. We hope you are well. We pray our collective efforts have made a difference, and continue to help stop the spread...

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If you or someone you know needs help during this pandemic, please know that there are places you can go. The City of Regina is working with the provincial government and many non-profit organisations to address critical needs in our city. The primary concerns are food security and safe shelter. 
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On March 25, 2020, we received some very good news: the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled in  favour  of the appeal of the Theodore case in a unanimous decision. This decision overturns the 2017 ruling that sought to restrict public funding for students who choose to attend Catholic schools in Saskatchewan...

Dear Families;
Thank you for staying informed and keeping us in your prayers. We appreciate that so many of you joined us as we watched faith leaders in Regina share scripture and pray together at noon today.
We are still in 'pause' mode until Friday, and looking forward to working...

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Dear Families;
We pray you are all well and making family memories to bring a bright light into a somewhat dark time. It's important to remember our playgrounds should be as empty as our classrooms. Playground equipment is not cleaned regularly and the COVID-19 virus could be present on...

As we settle into this new reality, we thank you for following the guidelines for health and safety. In general, thorough hand washing and social distancing are highly recommended by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
It's important to remind all families that the term "social distancing" means to stay away from others....

​It's okay to not be okay. These are difficult times. Here are some places you can reach out to for support if needed.

Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young...

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March 19, 2020, 4:30 PM
With prayers for health and safety, beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2020, at the direction of the Saskatchewan Government, we will close our schools to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
From Friday, March 20 until Friday, March 27, we will pause all school...

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March 18, 2020
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ of the Archdiocese of Regina,
Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ.
In this challenging time, it is as important as ever for the Church to be close to the People of God, and I want to...

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March 18, 2020, 12:30 PM
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for our schools to close indefinitely beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Saskatchewan Government instructed us to pause all educational operations from Friday, March 20 to Friday, March...

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March 16, 2020, 2:40 PM We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this rapidly changing environment. You have likely heard the latest news outlining restrictions and guidelines for COVID – 19 for the country and the province. Please visit www.Saskatchewan.ca/Coronavirus for more details, including directions for...

March 16, 2020, 11:20 AM
Dear Families and Staff;
We thank you for your continued calm, and for staying informed. We are in regular communication with the Ministry of Education, Saskatchewan Health Authority, and the Chief Medical Officer. Please check www.Saskatchewan.ca/Coronavirus for the most current information.
The government announced school closures...

​ March 13, 2020
We thank everyone for remaining calm with the frequently changing information regarding the COVID-19 virus. Please continue to rely on the Saskatchewan Health Authority website (www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus) for accurate and up to date information as we move forward. The Regina Catholic School Division's Pandemic Team will provide updates...

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March 12, 2020
While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our city, or in our schools, Regina Catholic Schools is working on its planning to minimize any potential impact on our student and staff. Our Pandemic Planning Team is working with public health officials and the...

March 9, 2020
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) have been unable to negotiate a new agreement. The Regina Catholic School Teachers' Association (RCSTA) and STF have given us notice that teachers will withdraw their voluntary services.  The notice given to the Regina Catholic School Division...

​ We're in Lent, sensing spring, and deep into the hard work of the academic year. Take a peek back at the past month in the latest edition of the Director's Communiqué.
March 2020 FINAL.pdf
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Join us to celebrate our 2020 Distinguished Alumni: Nik Goncin, Chris Hamilton, and Jennifer Welsh.
Tickets are $50, or $350 for a table of 8.
Tickets available online here.


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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!

We are now in the season of Lent, and we look forward to journeying with all our students and families toward the miracle of Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
"Lent is a time of grace, a...

The Regina Catholic District School Division is shaken by the reports of sexual abuse that have surfaced about Jean Vanier. We are praying for the victims who came forward, and all victims of abuse, as well as the L'Arche communities who are hurting. While we are shocked and saddened by...

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February 24, 2020
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) have been unable to negotiate a new agreement. The STF announced today that its members voted in favour of job action. The possibility now exists for teachers to take some form of job action. 
Teacher job...

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Thank you to everyone who came out for a great time at our United Way Fundraiser! We had some fun for a great cause. We support United Way Regina because they support our students in so many ways, but in particular in promoting literacy and Attendance Matters. We're happy...

​We enter February with some heartwarming stories from the division, including a beautiful tale along the road to the SuperBowl.

February 2020.pdf
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!
As we enter February, we look forward to more learning, honouring St. Valentine by showing love and friendship to one another, and spending Family Day with those closest to us! "Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to...

Regina Catholic Schools' policy is to cancel all transportation services when the temperature hits -45 or colder according to Environment Canada as of 6:00 am.  That means yellow school buses, paratransit, and cabs.  If this is the case, all extra curricular activities are also cancelled for the day. 
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Registration for Kindergarten beginning in the fall of 2020 is on now! If your child was born in 2015, they're eligible to begin Kindergarten in September 2020. To register, simply call the school nearest you.  Having your child's birth certificate, baptism certificate and provincial health card is handy.
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​Happy New Year!
Please enjoy this latest, and rather festive, edition of the Director's Communiqué!
January 2020.pdf

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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!

A new year is here, and we welcome 2020 with excitement as we enjoy the Christmas season. Welcome back to school!
"Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be...

​ Are you a former Regina Catholic Schools French Immersion student or teacher?  Tell us where you are and what you are doing.  You can even share a fond memory of your years in the program.  Complete a profile and upload your photos or even record a video.  Click here for...

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December 2019.pdf
Another month gone by, another edition of the  Director's Communiqué. Enjoy this look back at many activities, and the many ways we remembered.
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!  
This month, as Advent begins, so too does a new liturgical calendar. We now enter Year A, and four weeks of reflection and waiting.
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as...

​   Take a look back at the fun we had over the last month of working and learning together in the latest edition of the Director's Communiqué. November 2019.pdf

​ Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! This month we remember those who have left this earth for everlasting life as we mark All Saints Day and All Souls Day. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the...

​​​ The Regina Catholic School Division theme is, "Let Your Light Shine." This theme is based on Matthew 5:16, which says, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." We believe our almuni...

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~Psalm 37:3-4
As we break for a long weekend, on behalf of our trustees and senior administration, we want...

​ The Regina Catholic School Division's CPAC (Catholic Parents Advisory Council) is hosting the  1st Annual Provincial School Community Council Conference. It's coming up on Saturday, November 23 at St. Nicholas School. The cost for School Community Councils to attend is $150, and registration is available now by clicking here. SCC...

​ We're now well into the 2019-2020 school year, and it has been a wonderful start. Take a look at the latest Director's Communiqué for more about the first month of school! ​ October 2019.pdf

​ Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! October brings us to a month of Thanksgiving. "You will say in that day: I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, and you comforted me."   Isaiah 12:1...

Trustee and friend, Richard Dittrick was known across this community for his hard work, bright smile, musical talent and great faith. We were blessed to have him  in the Regina Catholic Schools family for the past three years as a member of the Board of Trustees, and for over 30 years...

​ The summer break always means some time for rest and relaxation, but we're always excited to get back into the classrooms. Here's a look at the quietest months of the year around Regina Catholic Schools. September 2019.pdf

Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!   Welcome back to school! We're so happy to begin another year of learning, praising God, and growing together. "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."   Matthew 18:20 The start of a...

GRADE 10 & 11
COLOMBIA CULTURAL EXCHANGE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
February 2020
Regina Catholic Schools is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to travel to Bogota, Colombia.  Bogota will provide a wonderful opportunity for students to  become culturally immersed and experience life in another country. This experience will transform our students to have a...

​   Schools will hold registrations on Wednesday, August 28, 1:00-3:30 PM, and Friday, August 30, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Please call the school nearest you to arrange an appointment. To find the school, please  enter your address in the search tool here: Which School Do I Attend? I keep...

​For the 2019-2020 School Year, our theme is still Let Your Light Shine . This theme really digs into the heart of what we're called to do as followers of Christ. We share the Word of God's love, and through that love we let the light He gave us shine.  Congratulations...

​Financial barriers are broken by the United Way, and we're so grateful. High school students are able to get ahead, keep up and study with convenience thanks to United Way Regina's support of Learning Online. Thank you for your continued support of the United Way! Thank You Video​
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​We always manage to finish the school year with smiles on our faces and vacation on our minds. Time now to take a look back at one of the busiest months of the year, June! Summer 2019.pdf

​Thank you so very much for all your support! Please see the document below to read a letter of gratitude from our Board of Trustees. Letter Thank You Catholic Ed Matters Fundraising June 18 2019 with signatures.pdf

  Grade 10 & 11 Students… Are you interested in a Student Cultural Exchange Opportunity travelling to Colombia?  Regina Catholic Schools is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to travel to Bogota, Colombia from February 15-26, 2019.  Bogota will provide a wonderful opportunity for students to become culturally immersed and experience...

​ Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! Welcome to the final month of the school year! We know June is coming, but every year, this month and all the many activities it brings seems to arrive as a surprise. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving...

​ June is here! Take a peek at the past month's events in our latest edition of  the Director's Communiqué ! June 2019.pdf

Registration is on now for Moving in Faith 2019! This is our tenth annual Moving in Faith event, and we can't wait! Register h​ere, and join us for a 2K or 5K route, plus lots of family fun including face painting, dino bouncers, balloon animals, soccer, taekwondo, yoga, and a FREE...

​All parents ​and guardians are invited to hear from guest speaker Tony Dalton. He will speak on Wednesday, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School. Please RSVP to 306-751-4647 or f.baht@rcsd.ca to confirm your attendance.  Tony Dalton - Poster FINAL.pdf

​Spring is here, and as we celebrate the Easter season, we can take some time to look back at the month of April in Regina Catholic Schools.
May 2019.pdf
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!
  "Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us."   Romans 8:34 Our prayers were answered,...

​ The Regina Catholic School Division was makes the 2019 Grand Prize Winner of the Follett Challenge!!! We can’t wait to celebrate more after the break, but took some time to share the news during the holiday! Congrats to the whole Tinker Tub team: Leader Sherry Chase, Genna Rodriguez, Jillian Laursen, Kyle Webb,...

Please see the correspondence below from your Board of Trustees. CEC Centralization Message to Families April 16, 2019.pdf

Welcome to Regina Catholic Schools!


Pre-Kindergarten: If your child was born in 2015 or 2016, he or she may be elligible for Pre-kindergarten this fall. Pre-kindergarten supports young children (ages 3 and 4) in all areas of their development (spiritual, social-emotional, physical, intellectual) to lay a strong foundation for...

  Dear Partners in Education,
A new online survey has been launched inviting Saskatchewan residents to provide their input into the future of education. In addition to the meeting opportunities we are facilitating to gain input, we encourage all staff, students and parents to provide their input by taking...

​Saturday, May 4, 2019 is our Catholic Education Matters Gala, held at the Resurrection Parish Hall. Following the 5:00 Mass, we will break bread together and celebrate the gift of Catholic education with prayer, presentations to our Distinguished Alumni, stories about our Fruitful Harvest, and some entertainment from our students. 
To join...

A letter from one of our non-Catholic families on why they chose a Catholic, faith-based education for their children.

  Spring is officially here, Lent continues, and it's time for another look at what's going on in Regina Catholic Schools! April 2019.pdf

​Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! ​​


Where should we fix our gaze along the journey of Lent? On the Crucifix. Jesus on the Cross is the compass of life that points us to H​eaven. ~ Pope Francis
We continue to journey through Lent,...

​ This is an excellent opportunity for parents, guardians, caregivers and individuals with a disability to access resources related to finding supports, housing, recreation and vocational opportunities in Regina and surrounding area.  This is a come and go event fair with presentations from Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD), Cognitive Disability Strategy...

​ The following is a letter from a teacher and parent in the Regina Catholic School Division. Dear Director of Education Domenic Scuglia, The choice to move my children to the Catholic division was a conscious one, however, after comparing my own professional experience of both public and Catholic schools it...

​   Start planning your holidays! We have received official approval from the Ministry of Education for our 2019-2020 school year calendars. We appreciate very much when families choose to remember that Attendance Matters and plan their activities around school days.  2019-2020 High School Calendar.pdf
2019-2020 Elementary School Calendar.pdf
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​The Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association has released a statement about the appeal of the legal case known as the Theodore Case.​   Statement_SCSBA_March13.pdf​
For more information, please visit www.opencatholiceducation.ca​.

​Spring should arrive this month, but until then, we take a look back at a month filled with cold weather and warm hearts!
March 2019.pdf
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!   As the days get longer, we can sense the promise of spring. As Christians, we are hope-filled people. It is the hope that the cold winter weather breaks to allow our families and children to enjoy the outdoors. As a...

​It's another month filled with prayer, celebrations, and wonderful moments of learning.
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you. ~Pope Francis
Through the darkness and cold of winter, the days are now becoming...

​On Monday, February 4 at 7:00pm in the Gratton Room, 3120 - 14th Avenue, our Board of Trustees will meet with electors. All Electors of the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees are invited to attend.  
Questions related to the 2017 -2018 Annual Report are welcome. The report is available...

​The Regina Catholic School Division is in the running to win $60,000, and we need your support to win!   We entered the Follett Challenge, a program which rewards schools for applying technology, content and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy and promote critical thinking. As part...

First Prize - Original Artwork by Jason Robins
Second Prize - $250.00
Third Prize - $100.00
Tickets - $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00
Email events@rcsd.ca to get your tickets. Draw Date: May 4, 2019   Dear Jesus, Guide and Bless us in our Catholic Schools.
Guide our minds so we can learn about you.
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Happy New Year!   January 2019.pdf
With the Christmas Season wrapping up, we can take a bit of time to pause and think about the journey that led us all to the stable in Bethlehem. All those years ago, the world changed with the birth of a little baby, and...

Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!
Happy New Year, and a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate the birth of Jesus according to the Byzantine Rite! We pray 2019 brings our families peace, joy, and happiness as we continue to walk together with our Lord...

​Candle, candle, burning bright,  shining in the cold winter night;  candle, candle, burning bright,  fill our hearts with Christmas light.
Light the Christmas candles, now:  Sing of donkey, sheep, and cow;  birthday candles for the King,  let the alleluias ring.

From our family to yours, we wish you...

  ​If your child was born in 2014, they're old enough to start kindergarten in September 2019. Schools will start accepting registration beginning January 14, 2019. All you should have handy is your child's birth certificate, provincial health card and a baptism certificate.  Welcome to Regina Catholic Schools! Some helpful links...

​ The Regina Catholic School Division provides all its staff and students with Microsoft Office 365 accounts for as long as anyone is part of the division. Office 365 provides access to important Microsoft Office programs – such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook through a web portal. Thanks to Regina...

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Dear Parents/Guardians,   Now that the lights are back on, we want to take a moment to thank our Regina Catholic Schools Family for the patience shared during the massive power outage on Tuesday, December 4. We were in a unique situation without many of the tools we typically...

​ Happy New Year!!!​ Confused? Don't be.... it's a new year in the Catholic Church!

​As we settle into Advent, we take a moment to look back on November's Remembering. Thank you to those who took the time to help our students understand why we pause to remember.
December 2018.pdf
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​Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!
This month as Advent begins, so too does a new liturgical calendar. We now enter Year C, and four weeks of reflection and waiting. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made...

Dear RCSD, We are drawing closer to our Gala evening celebrating St. Josaphat School's 40 th Anniversary. 
The Gala will be Wednesday, November 14 and will include a catered supper (Nicky's Café), a Keynote address by Regina Police Service Chief Evan Bray and an exciting silent auction. The deadline to...

​Thank you for a wonderful October! We saw many innovative projects, and watched many staff members reach out within their communities to let their light shine! This edition of the Director's Communiqué  also takes a look back at a few outstanding Orange Shirt Day events.
Communique Novermber 2018.pdf
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!
As a school division, we spent October being grateful and celebrating Thanksgiving. In November, we remember and pray. November 1st is All Saints Day, when we honour and pray to our Saints in heaven; and November 2nd is All Soul’s...

The Regina Catholic School Division theme is, "Let Your Light Shine." This theme is based on Matthew 5:16, which says, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." We believe our almuni are...

​It comes as no surprise to any of us that September was a busy month. Welcome back to a new school year with the Director's Communiqué!
October 2018.pdf
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Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!   While September brought us a busy and happy start to the new school year, we now enter the month of Thanksgiving. Yes, it comes with a holiday and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones. It also provides...

Greetings from the Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! Welcome to a new school year! We are thrilled to welcome back so many students, and honoured to welcome our new students to the Regina Catholic Schools family. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there...

​Welcome Back!
Office staff will be in schools beginning Wednesday, August 22 to prepare for the new school year. In person registration for the 2018-2019 school year will be on Wednesday, August 29 from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM, and on Friday, August 31 from 9:30 AM until 12:00 noon. Please bring...

​   For your convenience, RCSD has made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc (iA Financial Group). Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from accidents, and is...

If your child will be riding the school bus for the first time, don't wait until September 4 for that first ride... join us for First Ride! On August 21 and 22, we have four different times and places to let your child see a bus up close, learn about safety while...

​​ On June 27, Regina Catholic Schools and Regina Public Schools announced that they have agreed to participate in a joint transportation pilot for the 2018-19 school year.  Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustee Chair Rob Bresciani and his Public Board counterpart, Katherine Gagne, made the official announcement at École St. Elizabeth, which is...

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Application forms can be found on our website - www.rcsd.ca. Applications must be accompanied by a parish priest reference letter and a cover letter addressed to: M s . S and r a B a r agar Su p eri nt ende n t – Human Resou rc e...

​ Summer Course Registration begins on April 9 Regina Catholic Schools Learning Online offers online courses during the summer months.  Summer courses run from June 29 to August 17 and are fully online.  Students can work on their courses anytime and anywhere they have access to an internet connection.  Learning Online offers a...

​ Holy Week is here. The Archdiocese of Regina has shared the Mass times for celebrations at Parishes throughout the diocese. We pray for a rich faith experience during the Triduum, and a joyful Easter Season. Triduum 2018.pdf

​ ​ Everyone is invited out​ to a Town Hall Meeting with the Regina Police Service on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 pm. Please see the document below for more information. Regina Police Service 2019-2022 Strategic Plan Community Consultation.pdf

​ This March, parents will be invited to a Student Involved Conference or Celebration of Learning to discuss your child's progress so far this school year.  The approach we have used to report student learning is one that is a multi-faceted process. The Student Involved Conference is an important and valuable part...

 Learning Online PLUS Learning Online courses are  asynchronous  online courses.  This means that students are able to work through classes at their own pace and have flexibility as to where and when they work on course material.  Students are not required to log into the course at a specific time.  All...

Student safety is always our number one priority, and we're blessed to have support from our friends at Regina Public Schools and the Regina Police Service, who created a video sharing an important message. Special thanks for Regina Police Chief Evan Bray for sharing these important words.
Motorists, please remember to pay...

​Giving someone a new laptop this Christmas?  You'll need this link.
The Regina Catholic School Division provides all its staff and students with Microsoft Office 365 accounts for as long as anyone is part of the division. Office 365 provides access to important Microsoft Office programs – such as Word,...

​​The Regina Catholic School Division is committed to providing school environments that are safe and caring places for all. To this end, we have joined with many community partners in the Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment and Support Protocol. ​Specific information about this protocol is available in a brochure on our...

​RCSD buses will run through most cold weather conditions. When the temperature or wind chill reaches -45, we will cancel bus service, though schools will remain open. Paratransit cancellation is a bit different. For more information about transportation, please see the RCSD Transportation web page. (link when page is ready!)