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June is Pride month!
June 01, 2023
Pride month gives us an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our own understanding of gender and sexual diversity and to demonstrate our values of
Safe, Caring and Accepting school environments
for all. For many years, Saskatoon Public Schools staff and students have celebrated Pride month in various thoughtful ways. We...
Kindergarten Expansion at Saskatoon Public Schools
May 31, 2023
Saskatoon Public Schools offers a variety of kindergarten programs and schedules, including full-day, everyday kindergarten in 25 schools with support from Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation.
Learn more
here. Watch a
video
.
...
Recommendations for Current Air Quality in Saskatoon
May 17, 2023
Due to the current Air Quality Health Index in Saskatoon, the following is recommended: Communicate with students and staff that they should avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if individuals experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
You may choose to continue with an outdoor...
Eliminating Racism in Saskatoon Public Schools: Family Matters
March 16, 2023
In this
video
, Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Educational Consultant Cheryl Ermine explains why it is important to discuss racism in schools and how Saskatoon Public Schools is supporting anti-racism education. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
February 13, 2023
During the week of February 12 to 18, 2023, Saskatoon Public Schools is celebrating our champions of learning, both in and out of the classroom.
Being a champion of learning means supporting education, educators and students. This can be accomplished in many different ways, by many different professions within Saskatoon Public...
Pink Shirt Day
February 08, 2023
The Ministry of Education has declared February 15, 2023, as Pink Shirt Day.
Pink Shirt Day takes a stand against bullying and supports students in developing healthy and respectful relationships. It is also a time to celebrate and honour diversity within our school communities.
Saskatoon Public Schools believes in...
Collegiate Open Houses
February 03, 2023
Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are opening their doors to Grade 8 students and their parents and guardians, beginning on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. For more information about our collegiates and unique programs, click
here
.
BV School Playground Revitalization Initiative
October 20, 2022
Buena Vista School's playground revitalization initiative is exited to share information about its project, upcoming dates for meetings and events, and how to get involved by donating and volunteering.
In 2014, Buena Vista School, the castle on the hill, celebrated its 100th birthday, and in 2022 it was granted the title...
Many school community councils holding annual meetings
August 11, 2022
Saskatoon Public Schools' school community councils (SCC) hold annual meetings to elect representatives for the 2022-23 school year. Annual meetings are held in either the spring or fall of the school year.
The SCC acts in an advisory role to the school, the Board of Education and other agencies and organizations. The...
Elementary, high schools prepare to welcome back students
July 16, 2022
Students in Saskatoon Public Schools' elementary schools and collegiates begin the 2022-23 school year on Thursday, Sept. 1. Many elementary schools will welcome back kindergarten to Grade 8 students with a staggered start schedule to support a smooth return to classes. Additional information about school-specific operations for back to school will...
Board of Education approves 2022-23 budget
June 08, 2022
The Saskatoon Board of Education has approved its operating budget for the upcoming academic year, with expenditures of $297 million, an increase of $9.3 million over last year.
Provincial government operating funding for the school division increased 2.1 per cent ($5.2 million) for the year, which mainly covers the provincially negotiated...
School-year calendar finalized for 2022-23; first day of classes Sept. 1
June 02, 2022
All Saskatoon Public Schools' students will begin the school year on Thursday, Sept. 1, according to the 2022-23 school year calendar.
The calendar represents a total of 184 instructional days for elementary students and 181 days for collegiate students, with 950 hours of instruction for both. The calendar has been finalized with...
Community partnerships highlighted for Board of Education
April 28, 2022
The contributions to students and learning made possible by partnership organizations were shared with trustees during the April 10 meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Education.
The school division's Partners 2021-22 document highlights the community connections that enhance academic excellence, character, engagement, and well-being. Building partnerships within the wider community allows...
Schools welcome kindergarten registration for September
March 14, 2022
Kindergarten is a special time and place in the life of a young child and Saskatoon Public Schools is dedicated to welcoming every student to a safe and caring environment. All neighbourhood schools are accepting kindergarten registration for classes beginning this fall. If your child will be five years old by...
Elementary programs offer unique experiences to students
February 28, 2022
Five programs that offer Saskatoon Public Schools' elementary students specialized learning experiences are accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year.
Four Grade 8 programs — Creative Action, Ecoquest, ScienceTrek and Let's Lead-Nīkānētān — along with the iGen program for Grade 6 engage students in learning opportunities filled with unique, hands-on experiences. The programs are...
Buena Vista expands nature-based learning to include prek to Grade 5
February 22, 2022
After introducing prekindergarten and kindergarten programs in 2021, Buena Vista School is expanding its nature-based learning approach to include students in grades 1-5 beginning in September 2022. Expanding programming beyond prekindergarten and kindergarten ensures that students transitioning to Grade 1 and beyond can transfer the skills and strengths gained from nature-based learning...
Virtual open houses help Grade 8 students plan for high school
January 27, 2022
Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are virtually opening their doors to provide current Grade 8 students and their parents and caregivers with a glimpse of high school life.
Collegiate open house events usually give students and parents the opportunity to visit one or several schools. This year, schools are creating videos to highlight their...
Schools hosting virtual kindergarten information nights in March
January 19, 2022
Kindergarten is a special time and place in the life of a young child and Saskatoon Public Schools is dedicated to welcoming every student to a safe and caring environment. In past years, schools have held in-person information nights to share details about kindergarten and the school with families. In-person events...
Report to the Community highlights challenging year of teaching and learning
December 14, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools' 2020-21 Report to the Community is a snapshot of an academic year filled with much joy and many triumphs and accomplishments, but also unprecedented challenges.
The report highlights the work done by staff and students as they continued to learn and celebrate community while facing the uncertainty of...
Board of Education meeting recognizes bravery of staff, students
December 09, 2021
The quick reaction to keep students safe when a moose crashed into Sylvia Fedoruk School was recognized during the Dec.7 meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Education.
Two staff members of the Boys & Girls Club of Saskatoon ensured students were able to exit the building after the moose burst through...
Second Buena Vista prekindergarten class planned for January
December 02, 2021
A second prekindergarten classroom is being added to Buena Vista School to respond to the needs of children and families in our community
Beginning in January 2022, a half-day prekindergarten program for three- and four-year-old children will be available at the school. For information or registration details please contact the school office...
Trustees learn about science kit program, COVID-19 response
December 01, 2021
A connection to science and hands-on learning at Montgomery School is being shared throughout the school division, trustees were told during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the Board of Education's Nov. 23 meeting.
The school's maker's lab offers learning activities in three forms: tinkering to learn, making to learn, and application...
MacPherson to serve third term as Board of Education chair
November 09, 2021
The challenge of educating students during a global pandemic has highlighted the strength of Saskatoon Public Schools, according to the Saskatoon Board of Education's chairperson.
Colleen MacPherson, who was acclaimed to a third term as chair during the board's inaugural meeting Nov. 9, said the past year has shown that Saskatoon...
Flag raising honours partnerships with First Nations, Métis communities
November 03, 2021
The sight of the Treaty 6, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, and Métis flags flying above Saskatoon Public Schools' Board of Education office was a welcome sign for Chief Mark Arcand.
Arcand, chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, joined representatives of the school division and Whitecap Dakota and Métis communities on Nov....
Board of Education hears how outreach workers help students Reconnect
October 26, 2021
The creation of six outreach worker positions designed to support staff in re-engaging students and supporting student mental health was highlighted during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the Board of Education's Oct. 12 meeting.
The primary work of an outreach worker is reconnection with families and support school staff and the...
Employee vaccination procedure approved by Saskatoon Public Schools
October 25, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools has approved an administrative procedure that will require employees to be fully vaccinated or provide regular negative COVID-19 test results.
Administrative Procedure 415 COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing was approved by the division's administrative council on Monday, Oct. 25. While the procedure has been adopted by the administration, it is...
Students, teachers embrace the opportunity to learn outdoors
October 19, 2021
Spending hours outside with a busy group of three- to six-year-olds may sound like a recipe for chaos. But for teachers and students at Buena Vista School, a morning spent at Gabriel Dumont Park, or their schoolyard, or other locations in the neighbourhood offers lessons in how being outdoors and engaging...
SPS Newsletter
October 15, 2021
SPS Newsletter Oct 13, 2021.pdf
School division will require staff to show proof of vaccination or test status
October 07, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our students and staff members. As such, the school division is currently developing an administrative procedure on employee vaccinations. This administrative procedure will require all staff members to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or provide...
Help students make music by donating band instruments
October 05, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools gratefully accepts donations of gently used band instruments for use in elementary and secondary school band programs. To donate instruments such as flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, or other instruments, contact the band teacher at your neighbourhood school or the Board of Education office. If you wish to...
Every Child Matters flag flies over board office
September 28, 2021
On a sunny September morning, a small group of school division employees gathered on a rooftop to make history.
In a ceremony led by Don Speidel, the cultural resource liaison for Saskatoon Public Schools, the school division raised the Every Child Matters flag atop the Board of Education office. Located at...
SPS Newsletter
September 23, 2021
SPS Newsletter Sept 22, 2021 (1).pdf
Saskatoon Public Schools recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 10, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The school division is moving the professional development/planning day for teachers scheduled for Oct. 8 to Sept. 30. This means there will be no classes for all prekindergarten to Grade 12...
School community councils holding annual meetings
September 08, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools' school community councils (SCC) hold annual meetings to elect representatives for the 2021-22 school year. Annual meetings are held in either the spring or fall of the school year.
The SCC acts in an advisory role to the school, the Board of Education and other agencies and organizations. The...
Saskatoon Public Schools releases back-to-school handbooks
August 23, 2021
Saskatoon Public Schools has released its plan that outlines the school division's commitment to providing safe learning and working environments for our students and staff members. "Guidance from local public health officials continues to provide necessary guidance for our operational decisions at both the elementary and collegiate levels," said Director of...
Board of Education approves operating budget for 2021-22
June 16, 2021
The Saskatoon Board of Education has approved its operating budget for the upcoming academic year, which will see expenses of $287.7 million, an increase of $9.4 million over last year.
Provincial government operating funding increased two per cent ($4.6 million) for the year, which mainly covers the provincially negotiated salary increase...
New prekindergarten, kindergarten programs offer outdoor learning
June 14, 2021
Beginning in September 2021, Buena Vista School will offer half-day prekindergarten and an alternating day kindergarten program with a focus on experiential, outdoor, and land-based learning.
Outdoor and indoor learning environments collectively support child development. The new programs at Buena Vista will support children's development holistically, help young learners achieve grade-level literacy by Grade 3, and strengthen our...
SPS Newsletter
June 04, 2021
SPS Newsletter June 3, 2021.pdf
SPS Newsletter
May 12, 2021
SPS Newsletter May 12, 2021.pdf
Division's pandemic response highlighted for Board of Education
April 27, 2021
Information about the school division's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic was shared with trustees during the Board of Education meeting held April 20.
Senior administration continues to meet regularly with medical health officers regarding the pandemic and its impact on learning and school communities. The division is in possession of...
SPS Newsletter
March 18, 2021
SPS Newsletter March 17, 2021.pdf
Elementary programs offer unique experiences to students
February 22, 2021
Four programs that offer Saskatoon Public Schools' elementary students specialized learning experiences are accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Four programs for Grade 8 students — Creative Action, Ecoquest, ScienceTrek and Let's Lead - Nīkānētān — engage students in a learning opportunity filled with unique, hands-on experiences. The programs are open to any...
SPS Newsletter
February 10, 2021
SPS Newsletter February 10, 2021.pdf
School-year calendar set for 2021-22; first day of classes Sept. 1
February 10, 2021
All students will begin the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, according to the 2021-22 school year calendar approved by the Board of Education.
The calendar represents a total of 185 instructional days for elementary students and 182 days for collegiate students, with a minimum of 950 hours of instruction.
...
School Messenger Instructions
January 25, 2021
SPS School Messenger Instructions.pdf
SPS Jan Newsletter
January 14, 2021
SPS Newsletter January 13, 2021.pdf
Schools welcome kindergarten registration for 2021-22 school year
January 05, 2021
Kindergarten is a special time and place in the life of a young child and Saskatoon Public Schools is dedicated to welcoming every student to a safe and caring environment.
If your child will be five years old by Jan. 31, 2022, they can start kindergarten in the fall of...
Trustees hear about creative approaches to mark Remembrance Day
December 15, 2020
Honouring those who served took on a unique look in schools this year.
All schools typically observe Remembrance Day prior to November 11, however due to COVID-19 health guidelines and a significant winter storm, school ceremonies in schools looked different this year, trustees heard during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the...
Report to Community highlights year of learning, challenges
December 14, 2020
Saskatoon Public Schools' 2019-20 Report to the Community is a snapshot of an academic year that was filled with much joy and many triumphs and accomplishments, but also unprecedented challenges.
The division's highlights the work done by staff and students to continue to learn and celebrate community while facing the uncertainty of...
SPS Newsletter
December 09, 2020
SPS Newsletter December 9, 2020.pdf
SPS Newsletter
November 24, 2020
SPS Newsletter Nov 24, 2020.pdf
Education Week
November 20, 2020
Three new trustees join Board of Education; MacPherson named chair
November 16, 2020
Three new trustees were welcomed to the Saskatoon Board of Education during the inaugural meeting held Nov. 16. New trustees joining the board following the recent civic and school board elections are Michael Pidwerbeski in Ward 1, Kim Stranden in Ward 4, and Angela Arneson in Ward 10. Incumbent trustee...
SPS Newsletter
October 22, 2020
SPS Newsletter Oct21, 2020.pdf
SPS Trustee Candidate Forums
October 21, 2020
SPS Trustee Candidate Forums Ad 2020 PRINT.pdf
SPS Sept 23 Newsletter
September 25, 2020
SPS Newsletter Sept 23, 2020.pdf
Trustee Letter
September 11, 2020
Trustee Letter Sept 9 2020.pdf
SPS Parent Newsletter for June 17
June 17, 2020
SPS Newsletter June 16, 2020.pdf
SPS June Newsletter
June 04, 2020
SPS Newsletter June 3, 2020.pdf
SPS May Newsletter
May 08, 2020
SPS Newsletter May 6, 2020 Elementary.pdf
SPS March Newsletter
March 12, 2020
SPS Newsletter March 11, 2020.pdf
SPS Jan Newsletter
January 17, 2020
SPS Newsletter Jan 15, 2020.pdf
Buena Vista Kindergarten Open House
January 13, 2020
Personal K invites.pdf
SPS Open House Dates for Kindergarten
December 12, 2019
SPS Open House Dates 2020 8.5 x 11 KINDERGARTEN.pdf
SPS Dec Newsletter
December 12, 2019
SPS Newsletter Dec 11, 2019.pdf
Safety of Students - First Student Bus
December 05, 2019
Safety of Students - FirstStudent.pdf
SPS November 27 Newsletter
November 27, 2019
SPS Newsletter Nov 27, 2019.pdf
SPS November Newsletter
November 06, 2019
SPS Newsletter Nov 7, 2019.pdf
SPS October Newsletter
October 10, 2019
SPS Newsletter Oct 10, 2019.pdf
SPS September Newsletter
September 19, 2019
SPS Newsletter Sept 19, 2019.pdf
CAT Testing for Grade 4 & 8
September 16, 2019
Newsletter Insert for CAT 4 and INSIGHT 2019.docx
Sept 30 Orange Shirt Day
September 13, 2019
Orange Shirt Day Ad 2019 colour.pdf
SPS June Newsletter
June 05, 2019
SPS Newsletter June 5, 2019.pdf
School Start
May 27, 2019
2091 Parent Letter- Buena Vista School (Saskatoon).docx
Buena Vista School - Grade 1.pdf
Buena Vista School - Grade 2.pdf
Buena Vista School - Grade 3.pdf
Buena Vista School - Grade 4.pdf
Buena Vista School - Grade 5.pdf
Buena Vista School - Grade 6_7_8.pdf
READ Saskatoon Parent Workshop
April 15, 2019
READ Saskatoon parent evening invitation 2019.pdf
Safety with the Spring Melt
March 27, 2019
Green Shirt Day
March 26, 2019
SPS Green Shirt Day Ad April 2019.pdf
SPS March Newsletter
March 13, 2019
SPS Newsletter March 14, 2019.pdf
Creative Action - unique program offered at North Park Wilson
March 05, 2019
Unique Programs 2019 Creative Action.pdf
Flex Program
March 04, 2019
Flex Program poster 2019.pdf
Information Session
March 04, 2019
Digital Citizenship poster 2019.pdf
Full Steam Ahead-for Gr. 9 Students at Marion Graham
February 28, 2019
Full STEAM Ahead one-pager.pdf
SPS Unique Programs 2019
February 26, 2019
SPS Unique Program Open House Dates 2019.pdf
SPS Feb Newsletter
February 13, 2019
SPS Newsletter February 13, 2019.pdf
iGen
February 12, 2019
igen newsletter item for school newsletters february 9.docx
BeHere Parent Info
February 11, 2019
BeHere parent info Elementary.pdf
Bussing - Safety of Students
February 05, 2019
Safety of Students - FirstStudent.pdf
ScienceTrek
February 01, 2019
SPS Jan Newsletter
January 17, 2019
SPS Newsletter January 17, 2019.pdf
SPS Kindergarten Open Houses
December 04, 2018
SPS Collegiate Open Houses
December 04, 2018
SPS December Newsletter
November 28, 2018
SPS Newsletter November 28, 2018.pdf
First Student - Safety of Students
November 27, 2018
Safety of Students - FirstStudent.pdf
SPS November Newsletter
October 31, 2018
SPS Newsletter November 1, 2018.pdf
Cannabis Letter to Families
October 17, 2018
Cannabis Letter to Parents Hyperlink.pdf
SPS Newsletter
October 03, 2018
SPS Newsletter October 3, 2018.pdf
First day of school for all division students is Thursday, Sept. 1
August 15, 2016
The first day of September will also be the first day of school for all Saskatoon Public Schools students as they head back to classes on Thursday, Sept. 1. Elementary school students will attend for registration during the morning only on Sept. 1 and will be dismissed for the day at the...
Bell Schedule
July 30, 2013
The school day begins at 9:05 a.m.
Morning recess for all students is from 10:50 to 11:05 a.m.
Lunch break is from 11:58 to 12:48 p.m.
The afternoon recess is at 2:32 p.m.
Students are dismissed at 3:40 p.m.
For more information, visit our
Bell Schedule page. ...
June is Pride month!
June 01, 2023
Pride month gives us an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our own understanding of gender and sexual diversity and to demonstrate our values of
Safe, Caring and Accepting school environments
for all. For many years, Saskatoon Public Schools staff and students have celebrated Pride month in various thoughtful ways. We...
Kindergarten Expansion at Saskatoon Public Schools
May 31, 2023
Saskatoon Public Schools offers a variety of kindergarten programs and schedules, including full-day, everyday kindergarten in 25 schools with support from Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation.
Learn more
here. Watch a
video
.
...
Recommendations for Current Air Quality in Saskatoon
May 17, 2023
Due to the current Air Quality Health Index in Saskatoon, the following is recommended: Communicate with students and staff that they should avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if individuals experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
You may choose to continue with an outdoor...
Eliminating Racism in Saskatoon Public Schools: Family Matters
March 16, 2023
In this
video
, Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Educational Consultant Cheryl Ermine explains why it is important to discuss racism in schools and how Saskatoon Public Schools is supporting anti-racism education. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
February 13, 2023
During the week of February 12 to 18, 2023, Saskatoon Public Schools is celebrating our champions of learning, both in and out of the classroom.
Being a champion of learning means supporting education, educators and students. This can be accomplished in many different ways, by many different professions within Saskatoon Public...