News Archive

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...
Happy Easter from PRSD

Peace River School Division sends happy Easter wishes to students, staff, parents and school communities. We certainly m...
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...
Merry Christmas from the Board of Trustees

The Peace River School Division board of trustees wish students, parents, staff, community members, partnering businesse...
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...
Superintendent Message -December, 2019

In December, we will invite members of our school communities to review and provide input on the proposed 2020-2021 Divi...
Christmas Concert Listings in PRSD

Peace River School Division (PRSD) invites you to celebrate in the spirit of Christmas with students and staff through...
Board Highlights November, 2019

Board passes motion to host Headstrong Youth Summit in 2020 The board of trustees passed a motion to support Trustee...
Peace River School Division Faces Challenging Budget

For immediate release November 28, 2019 - The Peace River School Division Board of Trustees has a challenge ahead of...
Students say thank you to parents during PRSD's week-long "Parents Matter Apprec...

For immediate release   November 18, 2019 - Thousands of students in Peace River School Division (PRSD) are celeb...
PRSD accepts Ward 1 resignation

For immediate release November 4, 2019 – With regret, the board of trustees has received the resignation of PRSD’...
Superintendent Message -November, 2019

Student achievement results Each year, Alberta Education reports on numerous performance measures for Alberta school...
PRSD Schools recognize Veteran's Week

PRSD schools recognize Veterans’ Week In recognition of Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day, Peace River School...
Board Highlights October, 2019

Superintendent Bennett provides September 30th student enrolment report Peace River School Division’s Superintendent...
PRSD Schools raise $16,544 for cancer research

October 22, 2019 – In late September, schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) held school walks, runs,...
PRSD releases Provincial Achievement Test and Diploma Exam Results

For immediate release October 10, 2019-During the regular board meeting held on September 19, 2019, Peace River Schoo...
Official Ward Four School Trustee By-Election Results

Official Ward Four School Trustee By-Election Results For immediate release October 10, 2019 –Following the...
For Sale by Tender

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is offering for sale the former Peace River School Division Central Office Building...
Superintendent Message - October, 2019

PARENTS MATTER! Did you know that research shows that children experience higher levels of success when their parents...
PRSD's Government "Report Card" shows increased results and exceeds provincial a...

For immediate release September 23, 2019 – During the regular board meeting held on September 19, 2019, the board...
Board Meeting Highlights, September 2019

Superintendent Bennett provides preliminary enrolment review Superintendent Paul Bennett provided the board with a prel...
For Sale by Public Tender

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is offering for sale the former Peace River School Division Central Office Building...
Open House Schedule 2019

Open House Schedule 2019-2020   Schools throughout Peace River School Division host various events to welcome par...
PRSD By-Election Ward 4

The Peace River School Division (PRSD) Board of Trustees will hold a By-Election to fill the vacancy of Ward 4 trust...
Fairview School Bus Driver selected for PRSD's Transportation Award of Excellenc...

For immediate release August 27, 2019 –Peace River School Division (PRSD) congratulates Karen Obrigewitch, Fairview...
New Principal at Bear Canyon Colony

Peace River School Division is pleased  to announce the appointment of Moses Garaba as Principal of Bear Canyon Colony...
Board Highlights August, 2019

Board sets By-Election date for Ward 4 The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hold a by-election to fill the vaca...
PRSD calls for By-Election to fill Ward four vacancy

      PRSD calls By-election to fill Ward four vacancy For immediate release August 27, 2019 –The P...
Town of Grimshaw and District Chamber of Commerce welcomes Central Operations St...

Representatives from the Town of Grimshaw and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed Peace River School Division (PRSD) C...
Superintendent Message

It is my pleasure to welcome students, staff, parents and guardians to Peace River School Division for the 2019-2020 sch...
2019-2020 staff start-up events

2019-2020 Start-up Events   Below is a listing of staff start-up events for the 2019-2020 school year:   ...
Peace River School Division-For Sale by Tender

Peace River School Division (PRSD) is offering for sale two (2) portable classrooms and one (1) portable  connecting...
Join our PRSD Family!

We want to thank all applicants for their interest in Peace River School Division (PRSD).   We post all career oppo...
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...