Schools

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.

Tue, 5 Nov, 2013

Harry Ainlay School hosts Junior High Leadership Conference

Harry Ainlay School, along with the Alberta Association of Student Councils and Advisors (AASCA), will host this year’s Junior High Leadership Conference themed “Lights, Camera, Leadership” on November 8 and 9.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

Heritage Valley and Terwillegar Heights school site sign unveilings

The signs at Heritage Valley and Terwillegar Heights school sites were recently unveiled. Both sites are located in southwest Edmonton.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Exploring and learning outside the classroom at Grandview Heights School

On Thursday Grades 4 and 5 students at Grandview Heights School went on a virtual field trip to polar bear country! This opportunity was made possible by Google and Polar Bears International teaming up to collect Google Street View imagery of the polar bear.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2013

RT. Hon. Michaëlle Jean to visit Jasper Place High School

On October 25, the Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean, 27^th Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit Jasper Place School, where her Foundation is supporting an academic achievement and youth engagement project in Edmonton.

Tue, 3 Sep, 2013

Schools experiencing enrollment and space pressures

As schools gear up for the first day of classes, many schools in Edmonton Public are experiencing increased enrollments and space challenges.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

Planned long-term lease increases cancelled

Beginning today, letters are being sent out to Edmonton Public Schools’ leasees informing them the planned six year rate structure for tenants leasing space in the District will not proceed.