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Wed, 18 Jun, 2014

Board of Trustees Approve Wellness Policy

The Edmonton Public School Board unanimously approved a wellness policy for staff and students at its meeting Tuesday and also heard highlights of the District’s annual report on the wellness of staff and students.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

Promoting excellence in the arts with pARTnership

Student artists had their artwork unveiled on June 16 at the opening celebration of the Shaw Conference Centre’s 2014 pARTnership Gallery.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Student Transportation Fees Update for Parents

On June 10, the Board of Trustees approved the 2014-2015 bus pass fees. In order to maintain the same level of service we have now, we’ve had to increase the costs for bus passes for elementary and junior/senior high students.

Tue, 3 Jun, 2014

Celebrating The Journey of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduates

Sixty First Nations, Métis and Inuit high school graduates attended the 7^th annual Honouring Celebration on May 27. 

Wed, 21 May, 2014

2014 Excellence in Teaching Awards Announced

On May 21, Alberta Education announced the 20 educators from across Alberta that will receive Excellence in Teaching Awards for 2014, including eight teachers with Edmonton Public Schools. 

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

Alberta Health Services Declares Measles Outbreak in Edmonton

Alberta Health Services (AHS), has declared a measles outbreak in the Calgary, Central and Edmonton Zones of AHS. 

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

2014 Great Kids Awards

Three district students received 2014 Great Kids Awards from Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar on Sunday afternoon. Sixteen young people from across the Province were selected from over 300 nominations. In fact, 33 of those students nominated are from Edmonton Public Schools.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

Invention Convention 2014

More than 100 students presented their imaginative solutions to real-life problems at the 7^th annual Invention Convention today at the Centre for Edmonton. The students were from Michael Strembitsky, Allendale, Dan Knott, Victoria and Westlawn schools.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2014

Avalon and Lendrum Schools Learn How To Save A Life

On Monday, April 14, 2014, Avalon and Lendrum Schools each received an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from the Project Brock Society.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Board Approves School Construction/Modernization Priorities in District’s 2015-18 Three-Year Capital Plan

The Edmonton Public School Board approved the District’s capital priorities for modernization and new school construction for the coming three years at its April 22 Board meeting.  The Three-Year Capital Plan and Ten-Year Facilities Plan will now be forwarded to Alberta Education for consideration.