Good morning Fort McMurray Catholic Schools families,

As we continue our preparations for the 2023/24 school year we reach out to share important information. We pray you all are having a wonderful summer vacation, and we also know many of you are preparing for the return of routine and the school year. We are so excited to have our teaching and office administration staff back to work already. Our Educational Assistants and Out of School Care staff join us tomorrow. And a special thank you to our custodial and maintenance staff who worked so hard all summer to make our schools look fantastic! 

Back to School Information and reminders: 

• 2023/24 FMCSD Back to School Guide (latest information for school year preparations including high school start up and transportation information. Bus stop location and time emails will be sent as soon as possible, many will arrive over the weekend as we busily prepare schedules.)
• 2023/24 School Calendar
• 2023/24 School Supply List

The first day of school for grades 1-12 is August 28, 2023. For our Early Entry Program (EEP) and Kindergarten programs- Teachers will contact families with exact dates for their first day of school by August 24th,2023 at 3pm. 
 

Welcome back to the loving embrace of the Fort McMurray Catholic School Family.  As we embark on a new school year, let faith guide our journey of growth and learning. Together, we’ll nurture young minds, cultivate values and inspire a spirit of compassion and understanding. Here’s to a year filled with academic success, spiritual growth and joyous memories. Blessings to you all.
 

“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad” - Psalm 118:24
 

Natasha MacArthur-Poole

Superintendent of Schools

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division