Media Releases

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.

Wed, 4 Mar, 2020

International field trips cancelled until the end of April

Edmonton Public Schools has cancelled 23 field trips that were scheduled in March and April. 

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

All field trips to China cancelled

Edmonton Public Schools is cancelling all field trips to China for the remainder of the school year.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Edmonton Public Schools’ Board of Trustees votes to increase bus fees

Bus fee increases take effect February 1, 2020.

Tue, 14 May, 2019

HONOURING OUR 2019 NEW SCHOOL NAMESAKES

At today’s public meeting, the Board of Trustees announced three new school names. 

Thu, 21 Feb, 2019

Health Care Aide program launches at McNally School

A new program gives high school students from across the city an opportunity to earn credits and certification, regardless of which District school they normally attend.