The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board is set to honour its long-serving employees and retirees at an upcoming recognition event on June 18, 2026. Held at the Italian Cultural Centre in Thunder Bay, the evening will celebrate the dedication of staff members who have reached significant career milestones.
The event is designed to acknowledge employees for their years of service to the school board, which manages 20 schools across the community. Staff members hired between September 2010 and August 2011 will receive 15-year service pins, while those hired between September 2000 and August 2001 will be presented with 25-year pins. In total, 24 employees will be recognized for 15 years of service, and 45 will be honoured for 25 years.
The ceremony also serves as a celebration for approximately 38 staff members who are retiring. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with a symposium, followed by an official welcome at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and presentations are set to start at 6:00 p.m. to conclude the evening.
This recognition event highlights the ongoing work of the board, which operates 15 elementary schools, three senior elementary schools, and two secondary schools, including St. Ignatius and St. Patrick high schools. The board is currently led by Director of Education Jean-Paul Tennier, who stepped into the role in July 2024 with over two decades of leadership experience in education.
