Media Releases

Tue, 9 Apr, 2024

Edmonton Public Schools announces the renaming of Oliver School to Wîhkwêntôwin School

Oliver School is now Wîhkwêntôwin School

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Board Chair and Superintendent express condolences

Read statements from Board Chair Julie Kusiek and Superintendent Darrel Robertson after Grade 6 student tragically lost his life over fall break.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Review of School Resource Officer Program released

The Board of Trustees has released an independent research report on the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program at Edmonton Public Schools. Read a statement from the Board and view the report.

Sat, 6 May, 2023

Supports for Crawford Plains School community

Read statements from Board Chair Trisha Estabrooks and Superintendent Darrel Robertson.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Flags lowered to honour fallen officers

Read statements from Board Chair Trisha Estabrooks and Superintendent Darrel Robertson

Tue, 17 May, 2022

Edmonton Public Schools announces the renaming of Dan Knott School to kisêwâtisiwin School

Dan Knott School will be officially renamed for the 2022–23 school year.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Statement about McNally student who passed away

Superintendent Darrel Robertson spoke with media about a student who passed away on Friday. Read his statement.

Thu, 1 Apr, 2021

Division will not pilot new curriculum

Read a statement from Superintendent Darrel Robertson. 

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Resignation letter from Trustee Cheryl Johner

Edmonton Public Schools' Ward A Trustee Cheryl Johner releases letter of resignation.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Temporary layoff notices issued

Superintendent Darrel Robertson shares a letter to families about temporary layoffs after the province redirects education funding to the COVID-19 pandemic.