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Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Traveling Art Project Inspires Students and Staff Across the District

For a week in March, Eastglen School students and staff shared their inner ambitions, written in chalk on a two-sided, 8-foot high and 20-foot wide wall. Beginning with the words, “Before I die I want to _______________,” students and staff filled the blank space with their own heartfelt desires. 

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014

Revised School Year Calendars

The 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school year calendars for Edmonton Public Schools have changed. Over the next two school years, there will be more professional development (PD) days for teachers and one more day in lieu for time they have invested in parent-teacher conferences. Although students will have a few extra days off, they will still receive the same amount of instructional time due to slightly longer school days.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

Planning for joint public and catholic school bus service

Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools will work together to create the Edmonton Student Transportation Authority (ESTA). The proposed ESTA is targeted for full implementation in the fall of 2016 and will improve efficiency, reduce ride times and reduce costs for both school districts, by roughly $2.5 million each year.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

Art takes Shape at Highlands School

Highlands School’s guest artist Keith Walker recently installed his glass sculpture at the Muttart Conservatory. Keith did the hot glass work in his home studio and then brought the pieces to Highlands to construct the sculpture.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Grandview Heights' Student Aces Citizenship Challenge

Historica Canada has named Rahul Bhutani, a Grade 8 student at Grandview Heights School, one of the winners of the 2013 Citizenship Challenge. Out of 57,000 participants, 14-year-old Rahul was received “Student Citizen of the Year” for getting 100 per cent on the challenge and won an all-expenses paid trip to Ottawa.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Provincial Curriculum Development Prototyping Initiative

On February 19, 2014 at the Inspiring Education Symposium, the Minister of Education announced that Edmonton Public Schools had been selected to be part of their Provincial Curriculum Development Prototyping initiative. 

Fri, 7 Mar, 2014

Student Creativity on Story Avenue

Grade 5, 6 and 7 students from Mee-Yah-Noh, Norwood, Spruce Avenue, Delton and John A. McDougall schools flexed their creative muscles on February 20 and 21.

Fri, 7 Mar, 2014

Launch of Crime Stoppers Youth Program

A Crime Stoppers Youth program launched yesterday at two north Edmonton high schools. Students will soon be able to use their smartphones to report crime though an anonymous Crime Stoppers Youth tip line. 

Tue, 4 Mar, 2014

The 50th Anniversary of Night of Music

On March 5, in its 50th year, approximately 870 student musicians, led by 13 teacher conductors and 31 music teachers, will come together to share their musical expertise. 

Fri, 28 Feb, 2014

United We Stand (In Pink)

On Pink Shirt Day, February 26, 2014, students and staff across the district donned pink attire to celebrate safe, inclusive and supportive environments for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity.