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Family Matters: Impact of Attendance on Student Academics
September 14, 2023
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
.
...
Family Matters: Preparing Kids to Go Back to School
August 31, 2023
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.
...
Student Transit Passes Now Available
August 29, 2023
As the new school year begins, Saskatoon Transit is excited to welcome back students and provide a convenient and eco-friendly public transportation option to make daily travel easier. Students looking to utilize transit service in the fall can now access their high school pass in the TGo app or Transit app...
Newcomer Student Centre Supports Students and Families
August 03, 2023
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.
...
Government of Saskatchewan Congratulates Grads
June 16, 2023
Graduating from Grade twelve is a momentous milestone in a student's life. The Government of Saskatchewan has shared a video from the Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education, to recognize and congratulate the Class of 2023 for their hard work and determination. Watch the
video
.
...
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...
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.
Summer School Course Selection Survey
February 16, 2023
Interested in going to summer school? If so, we want to hear from you!
Let us know which courses you are interested in taking this summer by filling out this quick
survey. It will take less than five minutes to complete. The survey will remain open from February 16 to...
Register for the Digital SAT
February 16, 2023
Did you know? Evan Hardy Collegiate is a testing centre for the College Board’s digital SAT, a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States.
If you plan on studying in the United States after graduation, we encourage you to check the admission requirements of the post-secondary school(s) you...
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
.
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...
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...
Once barren schoolyard now a place of play, nature, and learning
June 07, 2022
As students planted trees and garden plots in the playground at City Park School this spring it marked another step in the transformation of the school's outdoor space into multifunctional areas for learning and play.
"The outdoor space reflects what we believe," said Principal Jonelle Ulrich. "We challenge the premise that...
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...
Indigenous Ensemble welcoming students after pandemic absence
May 03, 2022
The opportunity to share Indigenous culture through song and dance is returning after being sidelined for two years.
The Indigenous Ensemble, a division-wide extracurricular program designed to support youth through involvement in music, song, dance, storytelling, and traditional arts, will be reinvigorated for the remainder of the school year in preparation...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 presents top awards to graduating students
June 25, 2021
Every year at collegiate graduation ceremonies, trustees from the Board of Education hand out three of the top awards – the Governor General's Medal, the Perseverance Award, and the School Board Proficiency Scholarship.
For almost 150 years, the Governor General's Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students...
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...
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
...
Student Drop Off Information
September 28, 2017
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...
Family Matters: Impact of Attendance on Student Academics
September 14, 2023
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
.
...
Family Matters: Preparing Kids to Go Back to School
August 31, 2023
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.
...
Student Transit Passes Now Available
August 29, 2023
As the new school year begins, Saskatoon Transit is excited to welcome back students and provide a convenient and eco-friendly public transportation option to make daily travel easier. Students looking to utilize transit service in the fall can now access their high school pass in the TGo app or Transit app...
Newcomer Student Centre Supports Students and Families
August 03, 2023
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.
...
Government of Saskatchewan Congratulates Grads
June 16, 2023
Graduating from Grade twelve is a momentous milestone in a student's life. The Government of Saskatchewan has shared a video from the Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education, to recognize and congratulate the Class of 2023 for their hard work and determination. Watch the
video
.
...