Schools

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, 7 Jan, 2014

H1N1 Flu Outbreak

As students return from the winter break, our attention turns to the concern of the H1N1 influenza. Get immunized against influenza as soon as possible and keep your child at home if they're experiencing flu-like symptoms. 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013

Lillian Osborne School Awarded Silver LEED Designation

Lillian Osborne is the first school in the District to meet the rigorous certification standards to qualify for a LEED Designation. 

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

Redesigned District Website

Edmonton Public Schools has launched a redesigned website at http://epsb.ca.
The new website is a complete reworking of the District’s public-facing site, based on input from parents and stakeholders. The new site focuses more sharply than ever on meeting the needs of families as they make choices about their children’s education.

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.

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.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Winter weather tips

Cold temperatures, wind chill and snow can make getting to and from school challenging. This winter season, Edmonton Public Schools is reminding parents, guardians and families of the following:

Fri, 8 Nov, 2013

Remembrance Day Ceremonies across Edmonton Public Schools

Many of our schools are hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives for the cause of freedom, and for those who continue to serve on peacekeeping and peacemaking missions in countries around the world.

Thu, 7 Nov, 2013

District students are tops at the International World Chinese Language and Culture Competition

Three district students were awarded first prize in the group category at the 6th annual Chinese Bridge, an international Chinese Language and Culture Competition.