On April 12, 2024, we were informed by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that they will be suspending provincewide withdrawal of all voluntary professional responsibilities effective April 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. This means that on Monday, April 15, 2024, all normal school functions—including before and after school supervision, noon hour...

On April 5, 2024, we were informed by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that teachers will be withdrawing all voluntary professional services until further notice. This includes a restricted workday and withdrawal of noon hour supervision, extracurricular activities and other voluntary services.​
Restricted Workday Teachers will continue to provide supervision...

​​We were informed today that the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) will be withdrawing support for extracurricular activities from Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28, 2024. This includes any extracurricular activities that take place before school, during lunch hour, after school and in the evening.​
Just a reminder that there...

​We were informed by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that teachers will be withdrawing noon supervision at all schools in Saskatoon on Thursday, March 14, 2024.  ​
As a result of the withdrawal of noon supervision on Thursday, the school division cannot ensure the safety of students during lunch because...

We were informed March 8, 2024 that the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) will be withdrawing support for extracurricular activities across the province from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This includes any extra-curricular activities that take place before school, during the lunch hour, after school and in the evening.​...

Busing and taxi service for elementary schools will resume on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.​
Bus services Please note that the city's road conditions and the large amounts of snow are still impacting bus routes: The large amounts of snow, especially in residential areas, may mean that some pick-up/drop-off locations will...

​Due to the severe winter storm, Saskatoon Public Schools is cancelling all in-person classes at collegiates on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Collegiate students were scheduled to attend class Monday, while it was a previously scheduled professional development day for elementary schools. There is no school for elementary students.
The decision to...

​The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has announced the withdrawal of support for extra-curricular activities at all schools across the province on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 
As a result, the school division has cancelled all extra-curricular activities for Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  This means the following activities...

​Classes will resume at all elementary and secondary Saskatoon Public Schools, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Please note that the city's road conditions are still impacting bus routes. There will be no bus or taxi services available to transport students to or from schools on Tuesday. ​
Our facilities staff...

​On February 23, 2024, we were informed by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that teachers will be withdrawing noon supervision and support for extracurricular activities at all schools in Saskatoon on Monday, February 26, 2024.
As a result of the withdrawal of noon supervision on Monday, the school division cannot...

We were informed on February 13, 2024, by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that teachers will be withdrawing noon supervision at all schools on Friday, February 16, 2024.    ​
As a result of the withdrawal of noon supervision on Friday, the school division cannot ensure the safety of students during...

​Please be advised that STF has cancelled job action for Thursday, February 8, 2024. All schools and buses will return to their regular schedules. Lunch supervision will be available tomorrow. ​ Please note the following information for collegiates: For students at  Aden Bowman, Estey, Mount Royal, Nutana and Walter Murray collegiates...

We were informed today by the Saskatchewan Te​achers' Federation (STF) that teachers will be withdrawing noon supervision at all schools on Thursday, February 8, 2024.  ​
As a result of the withdrawal of noon supervision on Thursday, the school division cannot ensure the safety of students during lunch because teachers...

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) will be withdrawing the services of all teachers in Saskatoon on Wednesday, February 7, 202​4. All classes, transportation (busing and taxi), before and​ after school programs and extra-curricular activities in Saskatoon Public Schools will be cancelled. Students should not attend school on Wednesday.
Any kindergarten or...

Why is it important to attend not just one but two or more collegiate open houses? Find out! Watch​ Global Family Matters to hear from ​Sarah Nahachewsky, vice principal at Evan Hardy Collegiate, and ​Kevin McNarland, acting principal at Walter Murray Collegiate.
​ Click here to get the dates and times for collegiate open houses...

​ We were informed today that the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) will be withdrawing the services of all teachers in the province for the entire day on Monday, January 22, 2024.
As a result of this one-day strike, all classes, transportation (busing and taxi), before and after school programs and...

We were informed today that the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) will be withdrawing the services of all teachers in the province for the entire day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
As a result of this one-day strike, all classes, transportation (busing and taxi), before and after school programs and...

Are you a Grade 8 student transitioning to Grade 9? If so, we have a section on our website just for you! ​
On the Find Your Place web page, you'll find: A video to help you find your place A list of our secondary schools A collegiate handbook...

​Learn more about Saskatoon Public Schools engages families through teacher-parent-student conferences and why Edsby is an important school communication tool. Click to watch.

​Public Schools of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce another year of awards to recognize public school student groups or classes that support citizenship or character building within their schools or communities.

To apply for a Student Citizenship Award, click here.​

Note: The deadline to apply has been extended to May 15,...

Join the Vision Support Services department for a screening of their educational spotlight film, Vision Support in Saskatoon Public Schools , at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Robert Hinitt Castle Theatre, 1904 Clarence Ave S, Saskatoon. 
Click here to watch the event invitation video.


...

Student attendance is very important to learning and social development. Sherry McConnell with SPS breaks down some strategies to help parents and students make it to school consistently and on time. Watch video.


...

Saskatoon Public Schools director of education Shane Skjerven joins Global reporter Chantal Wagner to offer advice to parents and caregivers if their children are feeling anxious or nervous heading back to school.

Watch the video.

...

Learn about the ​ Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture program at wâhkôhtowin​ School​​ on this video with Global News.

...

​Global News interviews Travis Homenuk, ​English as an Additional Language (EAL) consultant, about how new immigrants to Saskatoon can register with Saskatoon Public Schools. The Newcomer Student Centre re-opens on August 9, 2023. 
To watch the video, click here.
To learn about the Newcomer Student Centre, click here.

...

​Global News talks to principal Shanna Strueby and parents, Cara Morgan and Ashley Williams, at Prince Philip School about the benefits of being engaged. Click here​ to watch the video.
​

Watch this video to learn ​about Camp Brain Power, ​​​a wonderful opportunity for Saskatoon Public Schools’ students to explore literacy, movement, engagement and well-being activities during the summer.
For more information and to register, visit the SPS Foundation website or email [email protected].​​ ​

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...

​​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.
​
...

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...

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.

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...

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...

​ 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.

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...

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...

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...

The number of students attending Saskatoon Public Schools reached a new high this fall, according to enrolment data presented to the Board of Education's Oct. 11 meeting Enrolment on Sept. 30, 2016, was 24,919 students, an overall increase of 896 students from the same time last year and a continuation of...

The Saskatoon Board of Education has chosen the names for the four new public elementary schools in Saskatoon. The names are: Sylvia Fedoruk School – new school in Evergreen Ernest Lindner School – new school in Hampton Village Colette Bourgonje School – new school in Rosewood Chief Whitecap School – new...

The dedication of the board room in memory of the longest-serving chair in Saskatoon Public Schools history was the Celebrating Excellence item during the Sept. 20 meeting of the Board of Education. William Benjamin Doyle served as a member of the Board of Education for 21 years beginning in 1920, including...

The nomination period for trustee positions on the Saskatoon Board of Education closed on Sept. 21. A full list of nominated candidates is available on the City of Saskatoon elections page. Voters will go to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 26, as part of the civic election to elect 10 public...

The Province of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30 as Orange Shirt Day — a day to honour the Indigenous children who survived residential schools and remember those who didn't. All Saskatoon public schools will be recognizing Orange Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to wear orange that day. There will be activities...