News Archive

Join our PRSD Family!

Human Resources Management of Peace River School Division schools are site-based.  Teacher vacancies are posted a...
2019-2020 Start up Information

2019-2020 Helpful start-up information for families   Welcome to the Peace River School Division family. Below...
School Office Opening Dates 2019-2020

To find your School Supply List CLICK HERE    2019-2020 School Office Opening Dates...
Peace River School Division (PRSD) Transportation Bus Note

June 25, 2019 -- In following up to a letter dated March 5, 2019 that was issued to schools by PRSD Transportation Manag...
Board Meeting Highlights - June 20, 2019

Roofing Tenders Approved by Board of Trustees The Board or Trustees approved tenders for E.E. Oliver, Lloyd Garrison...
PRSD Students and Board Trustees attended Provincial Youth Mental Health Summit...

Peace River School Division Students and Board Trustees Attended Provincial Youth Mental Health Summit in Red Deer, AB...
PRSD Superintendent of Schools Reappointment Approved by Alberta Education

For immediate release June 21, 2019 – During the regular board meeting held on June 20, 2019, trustees were pleased...
Kuester and Velichka continue as Board Chair and Vice-Chair

For immediate release June 21, 2019 – The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees held its organiz...
PRSD Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2019

Teachings from elders, Indigenous games, special assemblies, Metis jigging, tipi decorating, hand games competitions, st...
PRSD Recognizes Fairview High Student for Perfect Score on Math 30-1 Diploma Exa...

For Immediate Release June 13, 2019 - During a school assembly at Fairview High School (FHS), PRSD Board Trustee, Rob...
Now is the perfect time to register your student for School Bus Transportation

Did you know that right now is an ideal time to register your student for the 2019-2020 School Year? You are re...
Students can start college early! Learn more about PRSD's partnership with Nort...

For immediate release: For the 2019-2020 school year, Peace River School Division (PRSD) high school students will...
PRSD continues to Celebrate and Embrace Early Entrance Opportunities

Peace River School Division (PRSD) continues to work with Alberta Education to offer inclusive Early Childhood Interve...
Rededication for Menno Simons Community School

On Friday, June 7, 2019, Peace River School Division (PRSD) celebrated the Rededication of Menno Simons Community School...
Project PEACE announces t-shirt design contest

Project PEACE T-Shirt Design Contest   Project PEACE is expanding into Grimshaw, AB and Peace River School Divisi...
PRSD is Offering Chemistry 30 Diploma Prep Course

Peace River School Division No. 10 will be offering the following Diploma exam prep course:             Che...
PRSD will host Home Education Information Sessions and Barbeques on June 6 and 1...

In moving forward with the Peace River School Division (PRSD) Home Education program that will commence in the 2019-20...
2019 Graduation Listing -- Congratulations to the Class of 2019

Peace River School Division (PRSD) extends congratulations to our high school graduates throughout the division.  We...
Divisional Declamation 2019 -- Peace River School Division students learn valuab...

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, EE Oliver Elementary School (EEO) hosted Divisional Declamation where several grades one t...
PRSD Trustee Velichka and Superintendent Bennett host Clear Hills County Council...

On Thursday, May 23, 2019, Peace River School Division (PRSD) Trustee Delainah Velichka and Superintendent Paul Bennett...
Board Meeting Highlights - May 16, 2019

Board Discussed Transportation Boundary Review Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees received a reques...
Appointment of Home Education Coordinator for PRSD

May 2019 - Peace River School Division’s 3-Year Plan speaks to engaging with families residing in the PRSD catchment a...
Apply today - join our team of Professional Bus Drivers

Apply to join our team of professional school bus drivers! We are experiencing a shortage of spare school bus drivers in...
Superintendent Message

School Improvement in Peace River School Division Schools   On behalf of Peace River School Division, I am hap...
PRSD Celebrates Education Week and Mental Health Awareness Week

Education Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019, May 1 is Hats On! For Mental Health followed by Mental Health Week - May 7...
PRSD Hosts 13th Annual Hand Games Tournament at Grimshaw Public School in the Mu...

On Friday, May 3, 2019, the sounds of chanting, drumming, cheering, and the smells of sage, stew and bannock will fill t...
PRSD Nominates TA Norris School Educator Emma Dempsey for 2019 Edwin Parr Teache...

For immediate release April 25, 2019  Peace River School Division (PRSD) is thrilled to announce that Emma Dempsey,...
Peace River School Division Celebrates Staff at Awards Gala

On Friday, May 3, 2019, Peace River School Division (PRSD) staff will be recognized for their service to education at th...
New Principal at Red Earth Creek School

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Erin Reilly to the position of Principal of Re...
Robotics Tournament at EE Oliver April 10, 2019

On April 10, 2019, E.E. Oliver Elementary School is hosting its third Robotics Tournament. This year over 30 teams from...
2019-2020 PRSD Calendar Approved

During the March 14, 2019 regular board meeting, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 2...
Staff Professional Development

Education and the way in which it is delivered is always evolving in search of the best possible understanding of the mo...
PRSD staff participate in Fierce Conversations training

Superintendent Paul Bennett is leading Fierce Conversations leadership training for several PRSD staff today and tomorro...
PRSD students celebrated for perfect scores on Provincial Achievement Test

For immediate release January 25, 2019- In a special ceremony held yesterday, the Peace River School Division (PRSD)...
Parents: Have a voice in education

In January and February many parents will receive a survey in their mailbox from Alberta Education. Please take a few mo...
PRSD families: Students can access our eBook collection FOR FREE

Did you know PRSD students can access library books and audio books online for FREE? FREE ebooks can be downloaded on...
Need a power study session before your Math or Bio Diploma exams?

Need a power study session before your diploma exam? PRSD is hosting preparation sessions for Biology 30, Math 30-1 and...
Have your say on the draft 2019-2020 Divisional School Calendar

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Calendar Committee met on December 4, 2018 to develop a draft of the 2019-2020 PR...
Merry Christmas from the Board of Trustees

The Peace River School Division board of trustees wish students, parents, staff, community members, partnering businesse...
Premier Rachel Notley visits Fairview High School

Peace River School Division is pleased to share that Premier Rachel Notley will visit Fairview High School on Friday, De...
Superintendent Message

Have Your Say on the Divisional School Calendar This month, we will invite members of our school communities to revie...
PRSD Three Year Education Plan/Annual Education Results Report

For immediate release December 3, 2018 – During the regular board meeting held on November 22, 2018 the board of t...
School Christmas Concert/Event Listing - PRSD schools share Christmas Cheer

Peace River School Division (PRSD) invites you to celebrate in the spirit of Christmas with students and staff throughou...
Students say thank you to parents during PRSD's week-long 'Parents Matter Apprec...

For immediate release November 8, 2018-Thousands of students in Peace River School Division (PRSD) are celebrating thei...
PRSD schools recognize Veterans' Week

PRSD schools recognize Veterans’ Week In recognition of Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day, Peace River School Divi...
Assistant Superintendent selected to participate in National Remembrance Day Cer...

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to share that Adam Murray, PRSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource...
Inclusive Education in PRSD - Letter from the Superintendent

October 29, 2018 As you may be aware, in mid-September, an individual in one of our school communities posted their p...
Superintendent Bennett and Deputy Superintendent Penney receive Doctor of Educat...

For immediate release October 30, 2018– Peace River School Division (PRSD) warmly congratulates Paul Bennett, PRSD Su...
School Bus Safety Week – “School Bus – Bully Free Zone”

School Bus Safety Week - October 21-27, 2018 October 19, 2018 - It’s School Bus Safety Week and this year’s theme...
PRSD's Provincial Achievement Test and Diploma Exam results

For immediate release October 18, 2018- During the regular board meeting held today, Peace River School Division’s (P...
PRSD schools raise $19,971.45 for cancer research

October 16, 2018 – In late September, schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) held school walks, runs, a...
Superintendent Message

In Peace River School Division (PRSD), our mission, vision and motto guide the important work we do. Parents and guardia...
Board meeting highlights - September 27, 2018

Below are highlights from the regular board meeting held on September 27, 2018. All board highlight documents, meeting a...
PRSD schools honor the Terry Fox legacy

Schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) are hosting walks, runs and various school events and challenges i...
Grimshaw Public School’s Allison Ferguson selected as ASBA Zone 1 Edwin Parr...

For immediate release September 13, 2018- Congratulations to Allison Ferguson, Grimshaw Public School (GPS) educator...
Meet the staff/Open house events

Schools throughout Peace River School Division host various events to welcome parents and families to school. We welcome...
Welcome back - message from Superintendent Bennett

It is my pleasure to welcome students, staff and parents to Peace River School Division for the 2018-2019 school year....
Fairview school bus driver selected for PRSD's Transportation Award of Excellenc...

For immediate release August 28, 2018 –Peace River School Division congratulates Debbie Morrison, Fairview school bus...
Treaty 8 flags to be flown at all PRSD schools

For immediate release August 24, 2018 – Over the next two years, Treaty 8 flags will be installed at all PRSD schools...
PRSD's central office and facilities operations to relocate to Grimshaw Jr Sr Hi...

For immediate release August 23, 2018 – During the regular board meeting held on August 21, 2018, the Peace River Sch...
2018-19 Helpful start-up information for families

Welcome to the Peace River School Division family. Below are links to helpful start-up information for the 2018-2019 sc...
Start-up event information for staff

Below is a listing of staff start-up events for the 2018-2019 school year:  Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting...
"Like" Our Schools on Facebook!

Peace River School Division and several PRSD schools are now on Facebook! "Like" PRSD school facebook pages as another...
Thank you from the Board of Trustees

On behalf of the Peace River School Division board of trustees, I extend heartfelt appreciation to our school communitie...
PRSD students exceed provincial averages on Government report card

For immediate release June 25, 2018 – During the regular board meeting held on June 19, 2018, the board of trustees r...
Board passes motion to relocate PRSD's central office and facilities operations...

For immediate release June 22, 2018 – During the regular board meeting held on June 19, 2018, the Peace River School...
Education Minister attends Peace River High School graduation

Peace River School Division is thrilled to share that Education Minister David Eggen will attend Peace River High School...
Kuester and Velichka continue as Board Chair and Vice-Chair

For immediate release June 22, 2018 – The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees held its organization...
PRSD celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

For immediate release June 18, 2018 – Teachings from elders, Indigenous games, special assemblies, Metis jigging, tip...
2018 Graduation Listing - Congratulations to the Class of 2018

Peace River School Division (PRSD) extends congratulations to our high school graduates throughout the division. We are...
Health Care Aide Program - Students can start college early!

PRSD students - DID YOU KNOW that you can start college early? The first ten Peace River School Division students reg...
Superintendent Message - Thank you

As we approach the end of the 2017-2018 school year I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for another s...
Diploma exam schedule and study resources

Students: DID YOU KNOW that you can view Diploma Exam Guides and enrol in online diploma exam preparation courses?...
New Principal at Menno Simons School

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Roul to the position of Principal of Menn...
Kindergarten in Peace River School Division

Welcome to Kindergarten in Peace River School Division - view our Kindergarten webpage here Kindergarten in Peace Riv...
Students can start college early! PRSD's new partnership with Northern Lakes Col...

For immediate release April 6, 2018 –Starting this September, Peace River School Division (PRSD) high school student...
New principal at Grimshaw Public School

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Saxon Butte to the position of Principal, Grim...
Board approves 2018-2019 preliminary budget

For immediate release May 31, 2018- The Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 2018-2019 bud...
New Principal at Fairview High School

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Clyde Green to the position of Principal, at ...
PRSD hires Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Murray to the position of Assistant Super...
Grimshaw Public School's Allison Ferguson selected as PRSD's 2018 Edwin Parr Tea...

For immediate release April 26, 2018- Peace River School Division is thrilled to announce that Allison Ferguson, educat...
Superintendent Message - Education and Mental Health Awareness Week

The month of May begins in a celebration of education and the importance of mental health with two very important weeks...
PRSD celebrates Education Week and Mental Health Awareness Week

April 30 - May 4, 2018 is Education Week and May 7 - 11 is Mental Health Awareness Week – a celebration of education a...
Grimshaw Public School hosts Badminton Provincials

For immediate release April 27, 2018- Hundreds of the best student badminton players in the province are soon to join a...
Celebrating Indigenous Culture - PRSD hosts 12th Annual Hand Games Competition

For immediate release April 26, 2018 – The sounds of chanting, drumming, cheering, and the smells of sage, stew and b...
PRSD celebrates staff at annual Staff Awards Gala

For immediate release April 25, 2018- On Friday, May 4, 2018, Peace River School Division (PRSD) staff will be recogniz...
Happy Easter

Peace River School Division would like to wish a very happy Easter break to all of our students, staff, parents and scho...
2018-2019 PRSD School Calendar Approved

During the March 20, 2018 regular board meeting, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 2...
Former Peace River High School student brings the CFL Grey Cup home

For immediate release February 2, 2018 - Peace River High School (PRHS) is thrilled to announce that Linden Gaydosh, De...
Pink Shirt Day - "We RISE by Lifting Others" - February 28, 2018

At Peace River School Division (PRSD) we pride ourselves in our ability to create and foster safe and caring learnin...
Superintendent Message - Have a voice in education

In January and February many parents will receive a survey in their mailbox from Alberta Education. Please take a few mo...
Have your say on the 2018-2019 School Calendar

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Calendar Committee met on December 11, 2017 to develop a draft of the 2018-2019 P...
Peace River High School approved for $55,000 grant to create high-tech multimedi...

For immediate release January 25, 2018 - Peace River High School (PRHS) is thrilled to announce that they have been app...
Government representatives engage with TA Norris Middle School students regardin...

On January 18, 2018, the Honourable Debbie Jabbour, Deputy Speaker, Chair of Committees and Peace River MLA, and the Ho...
Board to revisit topic of centralization of PRSD's Central and Support Service o...

For immediate release January 15, 2018 – During the regular board meeting held on December 19, 2017, the Peace Rive...
School bus accident update

Earlier today (December 11, 2017) a number of Peace River School Division students were involved in a collision while ri...
Education Plan and Education Results Report shows continued success

For immediate release November 30, 2017 – During the regular board meeting held on November 28, 2017, the board of tr...
Superintendent Message - Education Quality and School Improvement

It is very important that we provide high quality educational opportunities for our students and ensure that our schools...
School bus cancellations due to freezing rain

November 22, 2017 - SCHOOL BUSES ARE CANCELLED THIS AFTERNOON at Cleardale, Worsley, Hines Creek, Fairview and Grimshaw...
Fairview High School hosts 2A Senior Girls Volleyball Provincials

For immediate release November 17, 2017- Next week, some of the top high school volleyball teams in Alberta will join a...