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Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

You helped name that school!

We asked for your help to name five new schools and received over 250 suggestions! At today’s public meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the new school names recommended from a short list of options.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

2015 Michael A. Strembitsky Award of Excellence

At the June 23 board meeting, Trustees had the honour of recognizing sixteen outstanding nominees for the Michael A. Strembitsky Award of Excellence.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

2016-2017 School Year Calendar

At the June 23 board meeting, the Trustees approved the 2016-2017 School Year Calendar, which also extends the Revised School Year Calendar Pilot Project for a third year. 

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

Board of Trustees seeks external audit committee member

Edmonton Public School trustees are seeking a finance professional to join the Audit Committee.

Mon, 8 Jun, 2015

Avonmore School Welcomes Metro Continuing Education

Come to an information session to learn how Avonmore School will make room for Metro Continuing Education.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Board to hold by-election for vacant seat

Trustees voted in favour of holding a by-election this fall to fill the seat left vacant by Sarah Hoffman, who was elected as an MLA in the recent provincial election. Voters in Ward G will tentatively head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Trustees accept resignation of former Board Chair

The former chair of the Edmonton Public School Board has officially resigned her position. Sarah Hoffman was recently elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the provincial election. 

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Recognizing outstanding and innovative educators

Ten Edmonton Public Schools teachers were selected as 2015 Excellence in Teaching Awards semi-finalists by Alberta Education! 

Mon, 11 May, 2015

New safety protocol will help identify imminent threats to schools and communities

Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Catholic Schools and Greater North Central Francophone Schools are working with community partners who are committed to making all schools and communities safe in Edmonton and the surrounding area. 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

What Does Budget 2015 Mean for Edmonton Public Schools?

Board Chair Michael Janz addresses how this tough budget 2015 will impact our schools district-wide and especially our most vulnerable students, who need extra support.