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Superintendent's Message: Mental Health Week in PRSD Schools

As spring blossoms around us, so too does an important opportunity to focus on the well-being of our students, staff, and families. Mental Health Week, taking place from May 5th to 9th, serves as a vital reminder of the significance of nurturing our mental health and fostering supportive…

Apr 25, 2025 Superintendent's Message

Be prepared for Diploma Exams with Castle Rock

The Peace River School Division has partnered with Castle Rock Research Corporation to offer The Excelerator Exam Preparatory Program at a reduced cost. We know feeling prepared for an exam is important. With that in mind, we are letting our students and families know they can access…

Apr 29, 2025

PRSD Students participate in Student Vote Canada 2025

Yesterday, many of our students in Grades 6-12 participated in Student Vote Canada 2025. Today we have the results! Student Vote Canada 2025 Results - Peace River School Division Conservative Party of Canada - 577 Votes Liberal Party of Canada - 129 Votes New Democratic Party - 94…

Apr 29, 2025 Election

Peace River School Division Announces Closure of Dixonville School

(Grimshaw, Alta.) At a special meeting held today, April 28, 2025, the Peace River School Division Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to close Dixonville School, effective June 30, 2025, and to transport students to Grimshaw Public School. The decision was made in a recorded…

Apr 28, 2025 2024-2025 Board Meeting Highlights

PRSD Trustee Advocacy Work lands on CBC

One of the primary roles of a school board Trustee is to advocate for public education and the interests of students within their division. Recently, PRSD Trustees have caught the attention of national news provider CBC through the advocacy work they are doing in connection with…

Apr 24, 2025 Communications

Board Meeting Highlights: April 17, 2025

Approved Alternate School Year Calendar The Peace River School Division Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Alternate School Year Calendar for Menno Simons Community School. This calendar represents the third year an alternate calendar has been made available to the school in…

Apr 24, 2025 2024-2025 Board Meeting Highlights

Announcing Central Operations Staffing Appointments for 2025-2026

The Peace River School Division is excited to announce the appointment of three key Central Operations staff members for the 2025-2026 school year. Laura Krantz is the newly appointed K-6 Indigenous Education Program Coordinator. Ms. Krantz was formerly the Vice Principal at Grimshaw…

Apr 14, 2025 Employee Introductions
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The Peace River School Division respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we are located is Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional home of the Cree and Dene, as well as the land base for the Métis Nation within Alberta. We are grateful for the traditional knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today, and for those who have gone before us. We are grateful for the wisdom and truths they have provided to us for the purpose of continuing to learn and grow. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.