News Archive

Message from Superintendent Paul Bennett - Wellness

In order for us to learn and be our best, we must feel and be well.  Educational research supports this connection and...
PRSD Superintendent of Schools/CEO Announcement

For immediate release March 31, 2021– The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Adam Murray has been appointe...
Happy Easter from PRSD

Peace River School Division sends happy Easter wishes to students, staff, parents and school communities.  Although...
Important Parent Survey - Your Voice Matters!

Alberta Education and Peace River School Division invite you to play a vital role in your child's education by completin...
March Regular Board Meeting Highlights

Board approves 2021-2022 Divisional School Calendar Superintendent Paul Bennett provided a thorough review of the proce...
Board approves 2021-2022 Divisional School Calendar

For immediate release March 29, 2021– During the March 25, 2021 regular board meeting, the Peace River School Divisio...
Indigenous Education in PRSD - Message from Superintendent Bennett

It is essential that First Nations, Métis and Inuit students see themselves and their cultures in the curriculum and sc...
Design funding approved for a new K-12 school in Manning

For immediate release March 11, 2021– Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to announce government approval...
Online registration is now open!

Is your child enrolling in kindergarten or is your child NEW to a Peace River School Division school? Online registrati...
PRSD thanks substitute teachers

March 8 – 13, 2021 is Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week and Peace River School Division (PRSD) would like to take t...
Highlights from the February 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

Board approves Red Earth Creek School Improvement Review Report and Recommendations The Peace River School Division (PR...
Board approves Red Earth Creek School Enrolment Improvement Review recommendatio...

For immediate release March 2, 2021 – During the regular board meeting held on February 25, 2021, the Peace River Sch...
PRSD Prepares for 2021 School Board Trustee Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2021-  The community voice of locally-elected Alberta school board trustees is ver...
Construction update - PRSD Central Operations

Soon Peace River School Division’s Transportation Office staff will call Central Operations in Grimshaw home with the...
Pink Shirt Day - Message from Superintendent Bennett

At Peace River School Division (PRSD) we pride ourselves in our ability to create and foster safe and caring learnin...
PRSD seeks input on Student Mental Health and Wellness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 – The Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees wishes to hear from...
Board meeting highlights - January 21, 2021

Board prepares for 2021 School Trustee Elections The board of trustees reviewed a draft election communication plan and...
PRSD's New Divisional Literacy Program Coordinator

Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Whelan as the Divisional K -12 Literacy P...
Message from Superintendent Paul Bennett

In late January and February many parents will receive a survey in their mailbox from Alberta Education. Please take a f...
Have your say on the draft 2021-2022 Divisional School Calendar

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Calendar Committee met on December 8, 2020, to develop a draft of the 2021-2022 P...
Merry Christmas from the PRSD Board of Trustees

The Peace River School Division board of trustees wish students, parents, staff, community members, partnering businesse...
Superintendent Search

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees is searching for a new Superintendent of Schools. The successfu...
Board meeting highlights - December 17, 2020

Board seeks input from school communities regarding wrap-around services The Peace River School Division (PRSD) board o...
Red Earth Creek Community Meeting

The PRSD board of trustees wishes to hear from Red Earth Creek parents and community members regarding the Enrolment Imp...
COVID-19 Update - Peace River High School

Access the December 2, 2020 letter (as pasted below) from Alberta Health Services here   RE: Notice of COVID-19 to...
Have your say on the Divisional School Calendar

In December, we will invite members of our school communities to review and provide input on the proposed 2021-2022 Divi...
Switch to online learning - letter for parents and staff from Superintendent Ben...

November 26, 2020 Dear Parents and Staff:   Further to Peace River School Division’s initial correspondence...
Board approves Three Year Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report

For immediate release November 25, 2020 – During the regular board meeting held on November 19, 2020 the board of t...
COVID-19 Measures and Mandatory Shifts in Learning

Yesterday afternoon (November 24, 2020) the Alberta Government announced new health measures for the province. The poin...
Peace River High School grades 10-12 classes moved to at-home learning

November 23, 2020   Dear Parents, Please be advised that effective November 24 - 30, 2020 (inclusive) grades 10-...
Board meeting highlights - November 19, 2020

Board approves 2020-2023 Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report The board of trustees approved the Peace Ri...
PRSD suspends interschool athletic competition

UPDATE - November 26, 2020 Further to the Government of Alberta’s November 24, 2020 announcement moving grades 7- 12...
PRSD celebrates Métis Week

November 16-20, 2020 is Métis Week and Peace River School Division (PRSD) schools have various learning activities to h...
"Parents Matter" Appreciation Week - November 16 - 20, 2020

For immediate release November 12, 2020- Thousands of students in Peace River School Division (PRSD) are celebrating...
PRSD cancels Provincial Achievement Tests for the 2020-2021 school year

For immediate release November 3, 2020 – Peace River School Division (PRSD) has decided to cancel the administration...
PRSD schools recognize Veterans' Week

PRSD schools recognize Veterans’ Week In recognition of Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day, Peace River School Divi...
Board meeting highlights - October 15, 2020

Board appoints Secretary-Treasurer as Returning Officer for 2021 School Board Trustee Elections Trustees appointed Sec...
"My Driver, My Hero" - School Bus Safety Week

School Bus Safety Week - October 19-24, 2020 It’s School Bus Safety Week and this year’s theme is “My Driver, M...
Superintendent Message - Parental Involvement

We know that children experience higher levels of success when their parents are involved in their school and education....
Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters

September 30, 2020 is Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters and we are encouraging our school communities to join us...
Casey Szmata selected as PRSD's Friends of Education 2020 Award Nominee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 –Yesterday afternoon, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board o...
Covid-19 Update - Springfield Elementary School

UPDATE - October 1, 2020 - Please view the September 30, 2020 letter from Alberta Health Services here   Septemb...
Board meeting highlights - September 17, 2020

Trustees approve purchase of school buses The board approved a recommendation to purchase four new school buses from W...
PRSD schools honor the Terry Fox legacy

Schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) are hosting cohorted walks and runs, activities and various cha...
September 17, 2020 Regular board meeting - change in start time

Please be advised that the start time for the September 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting has been changed from 10:00 am to...
Welcome back message from Superintendent Bennett

It is my pleasure to welcome you all back for the 2020-21 school year. I hope you had a great summer. This certainly...
Peace River Bus Driver selected for Transportation Award of Excellence

For immediate release September 3, 2020 –Peace River School Division (PRSD) warmly congratulates Zdenka Hansen, PRS...
PRSD finalizes At-home Learning Plan

Peace River School Division (PRSD) has finalized it’s At-home Learning Plan and invites families who have not already...
Board meeting highlights - August 20, 2020

Superintendent Dr. Paul Bennett announces retirement Dr. Paul Bennett, Superintendent of Schools for Peace River Schoo...
PRSD delays first day back to school to September 8, 2020

In order to foster student and staff safety and well-being and ensure the preparedness of schools, Peace River School Di...
Superintendent Dr. Paul Bennett announces retirement

For immediate release August 21, 2020 – Dr. Paul Bennett, Superintendent of Schools for Peace River School Division...
Important notice for parents

For parents wishing to discuss other options (other than in-person classes) for their child’s education for the 2020-2...
PRSD Relaunch Plans and Important Start-up Information for Families

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to provide an update to the PRSD Scenario 1 Relaunch Plan that reflects th...
PRSD Releases Scenario 1 of School Relaunch Plan

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to provide the PRSD 2020-21 Scenario 1 School Relaunch Plan. Implementat...
Board highlights June, 2020

Worsley paving tender awarded The board of trustees awarded the paving contract for Worsley Central School parking lot...
Student and Parent Survey Re-entry Results

In early June, Peace River School Division (PRSD) invited students and parents to complete a survey regarding learning a...
Kuester and Owens elected as Board Chair and Vice-Chair

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020, whe...
PRSD's government "report card" shows continued growth

During the regular board meeting held today, the board of trustees reviewed Peace River School Division’s (PRSD) resul...
Board celebrates PRSD's Technology Manager for receiving international technolog...

For immediate release June 25, 2020- In a special ceremony held today, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board o...
Project PEACE Summer Fun backpack giveaway!

Great news for Peace River and Grimshaw! Project PEACE is giving away Family Summer Fun Backpacks. Register before Ju...
June Regular Board Meeting - Join online with Zoom

The June 25, 2020 regular board meeting will be hosted online through Zoom followed by the annual organizational meeting...
PRSD celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2020 marks Indigenous Peoples Day and although celebrations look different in Peace River School Division (PRSD...
PRSD Playgrounds and Sportsfields to reopen June 5, 2020

Peace River School Division (PRSD), along with local Municipalities, would like to inform the public that as of June 5,...
PRSD School Re-entry Surveys

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is sending a re-entry survey to all of our parents and students in which we will be l...
Board meeting highlights - May 28, 2020

View highlights from the regular board meeting held on May 28, 2020: Board approves 2020-2021 budget PRSD’s hom...
Superintendent Message - Thank you to our school communities

As we approach the end of the 2019-2020 school year I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your cont...
Board approves 2020-2021 budget

During the board meeting held on May 28, 2020, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 202...
Conclusion of "At-Home Learning Plans" for the 2019-2020 school year

Peace River School Division (PRSD) wishes to advise that all “At-Home Learning Plans” will end at 4:00 pm, Monday, J...
Community organizations receive PRSD’s nutrition grant funding to support fami...

For immediate release May 15, 2020 – Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to share that PRSD’s remaining n...
Registration is OPEN for kindergarten in PRSD schools

Welcome to Kindergarten in Peace River School Division  Kindergarten in Peace River School Division (PRSD) schools i...
School improvement in PRSD schools

May Superintendent Message:  On behalf of Peace River School Division, I am pleased to share survey data from our st...
PRSD graduation ceremonies postponed

Peace River School Division (PRSD) regretfully advises that all PRSD graduation ceremonies will be postponed until at le...
Video message from Superintendent Paul Bennett

View the April 27, 2020 video message from Peace River School Division Superintendent Paul Bennett regarding our school...
It is Education Week in Peace River School Division!

We would like to acknowledge you, the parents, during Education Week.  We are in unprecedented times in education, and...
April board meeting cancelled

The April regular board meeting has been cancelled to ensure the health and safety of our board members and staff. Agend...
Mental and Emotional Wellness in Uncertain Times

April Superintendent Message  We know these times are stressful for school communities and we would like to share in...
All PRSD Playgrounds Closed

Effective immediately all Peace River School Division playgrounds are closed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.The c...
PRSD Home Learning Plan

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Home Learning Plan is provided to prepare teachers, students, and parents for off...
March 20, 2020 Update on COVID-19

Dear Parents and Staff, We understand our families are patiently waiting to learn what the next steps are regarding t...
Updated Communication from Superintendent Bennett regarding COVID-19

Dear Parents and Staff, I have been in communication with school administrators on the process of picking up stud...
Board Highlights March, 2020

Board of Trustees approve 2020-2021 School Calendar During the March 12, 2020, regular board meeting, the Peace River...
March 15, 2020, Update on the COVID-19 situation

Dear Parents and Staff, As you may be aware, our provincial government has cancelled indefinitely all Alberta K-1...
Message from the Superintendent regarding COVID-19

Dear Parents and Staff, Over the last couple of weeks, you have received communication from Peace River School Di...
2020-2021 PRSD Calendar

During the March 12, 2020, regular board meeting, the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the...
Education Minister Adriana Lagrange met with Board of Trustees

March 10, 2020 - Earlier today, Education Minister Adriana Lagrange met with the Peace River School Division (PRSD) boar...
Board Highlights February, 2020

Transportation Service Area Update The Board of Trustees approved a Community Consultation Plan regarding the follow u...
Superintendent Message-March

Indigenous Education in Peace River School Division As part of PRSD’s continued commitment to Indigenous ed...
PRSD staff participate in Fierce Conversations training

PRSD Staff participate in Fierce Conversations training Assistant Superintendent Adam Murray is leading Fierce Conver...
Official Ward One School Trustee By-Election Results

For immediate release February 14, 2020 –Following the resignation of the Peace River School Division (PRSD) Ward O...
Superintendent Message-February, 2020

As Pink Shirt Day (February 26, 2020) approaches, we reflect on the great opportunity we have in Peace River School Divi...
Board Highlights January, 2020

Board approves Trustee Tours schedule At today’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board approved the updated sc...
Message from Peace River School Division

Student Records School Divisions in the province are governed by The Student Record Regulation (Alberta Regulatio...
Superintendent Message - January, 2020

  Parents: Have a Voice in Education In January and February, many parents will receive a survey in their mailbox...
Board Highlights December, 2019

Board approves 2019-2022 Education Plan and 2018-2019 Education Results Report During the regular board meeting held on...
PRSD calls for By-Election to fill Ward One vacancy

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees will hold a By-Election to fill the vacancy of Ward one trustee...
PRSD Three Year Education Plan/Annual Education Results Report

During the regular board meeting held on December 19, 2019, the board of trustees approved the Peace River School Divisi...
Need a power study session before your Math, English or Biology Diploma exams?

  Need a power study session before your diploma exam? PRSD is hosting preparation sessions for Biology 30, English...
For Sale by Tender (One Mobile Home in Red Earth Creek, Alberta)

The Peace River School Division offers for sale by public tender one teacher housing unit located in Red Earth Creek, Al...
Have your say on the draft 2020-2021 Divisional School Calendar

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Calendar Committee met on December 9, 2019, to develop a draft of the 2020-2021 P...
Community Partners Sign Mighty Peace Violence Threat Risk Assessment Community P...

Peace River School Division, together with our partner organizations (listed below), is proud to announce the signing of...