Media Releases

Wed, 4 Dec, 2013

Board hears District Infrastructure Strategy to address student population growth and aging buildings

At its regularly scheduled meeting on December 3, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees were presented with the District’s Infrastructure Strategy, which addresses the issue of growing neighbourhoods and includes the District Accommodation Plan for New and Developing Neighbourhoods.

Mon, 2 Dec, 2013

Space for Our Students – Making Room for Students in Growing Neighbourhoods

If you’ve been to one of the newer areas of the city, you’ll know there are more families and more communities than ever before.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

Edmonton Public School Board ratifies contract with Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37

At its regularly scheduled meeting on November 26, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees ratified a new contract for the District’s teachers and principals.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Bill Comrie pays it forward

At the launch of the full-day Kindergarten at Calder School, Edmonton Public Schools Foundation Director, Sandra Woitas announced Bill Comrie has donated $500,000 over the next five years to support a full-day Kindergarten class at one of the high needs schools.

Wed, 6 Nov, 2013

Board selects Chair, Vice-Chair and agrees in principle to agreement with Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37

At yesterday’s organizational board meeting, the Board of Trustees elected Trustee Sarah Hoffman as Board Chair and Trustee Michael Janz as Vice-Chair for the 2013-2014 school year.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

Edmonton Public Schools to recognize top students

The Edmonton Public Schools’ Board of Trustees will recognize 92 outstanding students at its annual Student Awards Night celebration on Thursday, October 17 in the Eva O. Howard Theatre, Victoria School.

Mon, 7 Oct, 2013

Celebrating 24 years of READ IN at Edmonton Public Schools

Edmonton Public Schools is proud to be a part of the 24th annual READ IN taking place October 7 to 11 – an annual weeklong event that promotes literacy awareness and encourages everyone in the community to get excited about reading

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

Board wraps up business for term

Yesterday, the Board of Trustees held the last meeting of its three year term of office, debating and approving a number of important policies.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2013

Trustees approve student representative for Board

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a recommendation to include a student representative in public board meetings for the 2014-2015 school year.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

Board considers new infrastructure policy

At yesterday’s special board meeting, the Board of Trustees considered for the first time a new policy on infrastructure.