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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...

​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...

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...

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.
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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...

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...

Class of 2020 graduates being celebrated by school communities

May 19, 2020
City Park School is distributing lawn signs to every 2020 graduate to allow the community to join in honouring the achievement.
Beginning May 20, lawn signs are being provided to every graduating Grade 12 student across Saskatoon Public Schools' 10 collegiates, as well as City Park School and Saskatoon Christian School....

Collegiate Open House Information for SPS

January 23, 2018
For more information of the various Collegiate Open House offered through Saskatoon Public Schools please click on the link   Collegiate Open House.pdf

Home and School - Gift Card Fundraiser

November 02, 2017
City Park's Home and School Committee has a gift card fundraiser on until Friday, November 10th.  This is a great way to buy gift cards and see a percentage given back directly to the school!
GiftCardFundraiser.pdf

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Flex Program lets students balance their education with high-level training

March 01, 2017
  Olivia Scrimshaw is busier than ever as she juggles her schedule as a student and aspiring cellist. But the unique approach to learning offered by Saskatoon Public Schools' Flex Program is providing the Grade 9 student with more time to pursue her passion for music while also igniting a greater...

Outdoor School program information evening planned for March 15

February 23, 2017
A unique approach to learning that challenges students both academically and physically is the reason for the continued success of Outdoor School. Outdoor School is based at City Park School but offers a learning experience in a collaborative environment as part of a semester-long outdoor adventure. Grade 11 students from across...

FLEX Program helps students balance education, training

December 12, 2016
A Saskatoon Public Schools program is providing students with the opportunity to balance education with their involvement in the arts, athletics or other pursuits. The FLEX Program based at City Park School was launched in September 2015 to provide students with the opportunity to combine their learning with the pursuit of...

City Park students build skills in creating a healthy school environment

November 22, 2016
​ Bringing students together to empower youth with leadership skills is one of the goals of the Canadian Red Cross Healthy Youth Relationships program. Olivia Scrimshaw, a student at City Park School, was one of the students who attended a recent Red Cross symposium, one of the ways in which students become better...

Elementary Montessori program begins in September at City Park

May 04, 2016
Saskatoon Public Schools will offer a Montessori program beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The decision to start the program, which will be located at City Park School, comes following several months of discussion and planning with Maria Montessori Preschool and Elementary (MMS), which currently offers a program for students age...

FLEX program expands to Grade 10 beginning in September

January 19, 2016
Students with a commitment to high-level involvement in athletics or the arts are combining their passions with education through the FLEX -- Flexible Schedule, Blended Learning -- Program located in the unique learning environment within the newly renovated City Park School.

The FLEX program, which is expanding to include Grade 10 for the...

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...

​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...

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...

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.
...

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...