Elk Island Catholic Schools
Primary and Secondary EducationAlberta, Canada201-500 Employees
Elk Island Catholic Schools is a primary and secondary education system based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving a Catholic community with a focus on educating students within Gospel values. The organization emphasizes recognizing and nurturing students’ gifts and talents through ongoing spiritual and personal development, aligning learning with faith-based experiences. Its services are directed at families seeking Catholic education for their children, aiming to support holistic growth and lifelong values in a school environment. Within the Canadian education sector, EICS positions itself as a faith-centered provider of K-12 education, operating under a Catholic framework in the Edmonton region. Recently, the district has undertaken initiatives and partnerships, including collaboration with Catholic Social Services to support community charitable efforts and programs such as the Wildlife and Roads Project and the COGITO Academy, reflecting an emphasis on community engagement and innovative educational programming. The organization is associated with a division that has undertaken leadership and strategic planning efforts, including appointments of key administrators to guide faith formation, curriculum, and wellness across its schools.