:: Spotlight
Influenza (H1N1) Information
Edmonton Public Schools continues to monitor the influenza H1N1 virus and update our plans at new information becomes available. Read the latest information about what we're doing to prepare for H1N1.
Have Your Say in the Sector Planning Review
A Sector Planning Review to identify strategies to address space needs and requirements for the Greater Hardisty and City Centre areas is now underway. Take part in the Sector Review.
:: District News
November 16, 2009 - In October 2009 the Minister of Education invited stakeholder input into revisions of the School Act, and the potential legislative changes for Charter Schools. Read the input from Edmonton Public Schools.
November 9, 2009 - Speak Out Forum at Eastglen High School
Eastglen High School is hosting a Speak Out Forum on Tuesday, November 10. Speak Out is an Alberta Education initiative that provides youth an opportunity to share their experiences and ideas about educational issues that are important to them. Read more.
November 6, 2009 - Queen Elizabeth School remembers by hosting national virtual remembrance day ceremony
Queen Elizabeth School (9425 - 132 Avenue) will host a trans-Canada Remembrance
Day ceremony with Canadian troops in Afghanistan on Tuesday, November 10 from
10:40 - 11:30 a.m. Read more.
November 4, 2009 - Queen Elizabeth School hosts largest high school video conference in the world
 On Thursday, November 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Queen Elizabeth School is hosting the fourth annual Video Conference for Hope (VC for Hope), the largest high school video conference in the world. Read more.
October 23, 2009 - Schedule of Trustee Reviews of School and Central Service 2008-2009 Results
The Board of Trustees is holding public meetings from November 2 to 20, 2009. Read more.
October 22, 2009 - Official Opening of Lillian Osborne High School
The official opening of Lillian Osborne High School will take place on Thursday, October 22 at
7 p.m. (2019 Leger Road NW). Read more.
October 8, 2009 - Inspiring Education
Alberta Education is inviting Albertans to take part in its Inspiring Education forum in Edmonton October 18-20. Visit the Alberta Education website to learn more.
October 8, 2009 - Celebrating 20 years of READ IN Week at Edmonton Public Schools!
Edmonton Public Schools is proud to be a part of the 20th annual READ IN Week taking place October 5th to 9th. Read more.
October 6, 2009 - 2009 Prime Minster's Awards for Teaching Excellence
Five district teachers have received 2009 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence Certificates of Achievement.. Read more.
October 5, 2009 - Mill Woods schools join to explore the cultural diversity challenges of their students
On Monday, October 5, all public elementary school in Mill Woods will be participating in a unique professional development day. Read more.
October 2, 2009 - Student Achievement Results
Edmonton Public Schools has announced its student achievement results for the 2008-2009 school year. Read the release, check out the charts or view the detailed results.
September 29, 2009 - Ready, set, clay!
The Grade 6 students at Crestwood School (9735 - 144 Street) will be participating in a full day claymation workshop with Director's Cut on Wednesday, September 30. Read more.
September 24, 2009 - Rites of Passage Open House
Please join us on Friday, September 25 from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. for the Rites of Passage Open House at Prince Rupert School (11515 - 113 Avenue). Read more.
September 24, 2009 - Cree Culture Camp - Begin the journey with us
On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 students and their families will take part in an overnight Cree Culture Camp taking place in the field at Abbott School (12045 - 34 Street). Read more.
September 21, 2009 - Special Education Consultation Session for Parents and Community Members
To assist Edmonton Public Schools in ensuring parent involvement and to refine its plan for Special Education, we are inviting parents and community members with an interest in special education to attend a consultation session on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
We encourage the participation of all parents and community members who have an interest in special education. Click here for the invitation.
September 21, 2009 - Education Minister to Visit History Centre
On Monday, September 21, from 2 to 2:45 p.m., Education Minister Dave Hancock will be visiting the History Centre at Queen Alexandra School (7730 - 106 Street NW). Mr. Hancock will observe Grade 5 students from Mount Pleasant School engaged in activities from the Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum. Read more.
September 17, 2009 - Ottewell School receives $5,000 grant from BP Canada's A+ for Energy program
On Friday, September 18, at 9:30 a.m., Ottewell School will receive a cheque from BP Canada's A+ for Energy education program recognizing teacher Colbie Bell's innovation and excellence in teaching energy and energy conservation. Read more.
September 11, 2009 - Sector Planning Review
Edmonton Public Schools will begin a Sector Planning Review for the Greater Hardisty and City Centre Areas in mid-September. Sector planning is a review of all school space within Edmonton Public Schools, to address areas of low enrolment, low class size, and a surplus of school space. A public engagement process will be conducted as part of this project. Read more.
September 8, 2009 - Edmonton Public School Board holds organizational meeting
The Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting this evening to determine Trustee roles and responsibilities. Read more.
September 2, 2009 - Back to School 2009 - 2010
Approximately 79,000 Edmonton Public Schools students return to classes on Wednesday, September 2. Read more.
September 1, 2009 - First Riders
On Tuesday, August 25, Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Catholic Schools and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord, along with five school bus contractors and Edmonton Transit (ETS) hosted the 4th annual First Riders event. First Riders is an educational program that provides new school bus riders and their parents an opportunity to learn about safe school bus practices and the important role parent's play, not only on the bus, but on the trip to and from the bus stop each day.
The young first riders and their parents watched a safety video, learned where to stand while waiting for the bus, how to load and unload the bus and recognize danger zones. They also took a short ride on a school bus to practice their new skills. Click here to view pictures of the event.
August 19, 2009 - Update on the Bennett Centre
August 20 marks the one year anniversary of the fire that destroyed the Annex at the Bennett Centre. Temporarily moved to Ritchie School, the staff have now returned to the historic building and are able to offer some limited programming to students from that site. Read more.
August 18, 2009 - Influenza A (H1N1) Information
As we near the end of summer holidays, the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent hope all Edmontonians are enjoying a relaxing break. Despite the break, the H1N1 Influenza A virus has not slowed and continues to spread worldwide, especially in the southern hemisphere. Leading health experts, including the Province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Andre Corriveau, agree that the number of people who contract the H1N1 virus could increase as people end their summer holidays and return to school and work. Read more.
August 11, 2009 - Back to School
The first day back to school for students is Wednesday, September 2. The Quick Guide is the ultimate parent resource for the upcoming school year. Click here to access the guide or, if you would like a hard copy of the guide, call 780.429.8039.
July 20, 2009 - District students win big at Cappies Awards Gala
Victoria School's charming My Fair Lady was named top musical while Strathcona School lay claim to the Top critics team award at the second annual Cappies Awards Gala held at the end of June at the Citadel's Shoctor Theatre. Read more.
July 9, 2009 - Fire at Ross Sheppard School
A fire at Ross Sheppard School yesterday afternoon caused approximately $250,000 in damages. Read more.
Updated Monday, November 16, 2009
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