At the June 3 regular meeting of the Board of Education, we heard from teachers and Grade 7/8 students from James ​L. Alexander School​ about their recent participation in Mission Explorium, a national sustainability project hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.  Students were invited to apply their interdisciplinary learning (science,...

At the June 17 regular meeting of the Board of Education - the final one for the 2024-25 school year - we had the opportunity to hear from staff and students from King George Community School, who shared about the Community Round Dance & Feast they held this year.  Participants said the Round Dance created a...

At the May 13 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, ​we heard from the staff at John Dolan School about the recent installation of a universally accessible library at their school. John Dolan supports students ages 5 to 21 with multiple disabilities.​
The library was funded by a book drive led by our...

Our Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on April 15, 2025. The meeting began with the presentation of the 2024 Award of Excellence. It was an honour to recognize the outstanding contributions of recipient, Liam McKay-Argyriou – a graduate of Marion M. Graham Collegiate.
Other notable items on the...

At the March 4 regular, monthly board meeting, we heard from Leanne Kadyschuk, educational consultant, and Mike Waldron, a teacher at Bedford Road, about 'Verso' learning software. Verso provides teachers the opportunity to increase clarity of learning outcomes; invites students to anonymously share how their learning is going; and creates a space for collaboration with...

​Our Board of Education held its regular, monthly meeting on Feb. 11, 2025.
​The meeting kicked off with a ​​presentation on Montessori learning from teacher Amber Nikolaisen (City Park School) and her Grade 6 student, Atlas. They made a presentation to the board and other meeting attendees (in-person and virtual) on what Montessori education looks...

At the January 14 meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Education, part of the agenda included celebrating arts education in Saskatoon Public Schools. We had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Burgess, teacher-director at Aden Bowman Collegiate, and students Linda and Olive who were part of Aden Bowman's Addams Family Musical in...

All Saskatoon Public Schools will be open tomorrow—Tuesday, November 26. The schools were closed yesterday (November 25) with the safety of our students, staff, and families in mind, and to help keep vehicles off the streets in support of the citywide snow clearing effort. Please note that the city's road conditions...

Due to the extreme snowfall, Saskatoon Public Schools is cancelling all classes on Monday, November 25. The decision to cancel classes was made in collaboration with the City of Saskatoon and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. It was taken to ensure the safety of all our students and staff members and to...

​For immediate release: November 14, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.
Following yesterday’s civic election, we are pleased to welcome five newly elected Saskatoon Public Schools Trustees: Tanya NAPPER – Ward 1 Jennifer SCHERMAN – Ward 5 Kirk JONES – Ward 6 Anne-Marie ROLLO – Ward 8 Kevin SCHMIDT – Ward 9 We...

On November 13 – when you place your vote for mayor and ward councillor – your ballot will also ask for your vote for Public School Trustee. Trustee Candidates are seeking election to the Saskatoon Board of Education which provides guidance and oversight to the Saskatoon Public School Division. Visit this...

The Saskatoon Public Schools' Board of Education met on October 15, 2024. This meeting of the Board was the first to be made available to the general public via livestream. It was also the last meeting of this Board before a new Board is elected on November 13, 2024.
The agenda included: An overview...

The October meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Education will take place on October 15 - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Members of the public are welcome to attend regular board meetings, and to raise a concern or ask a question about an agenda item at the meeting. Please note that all questions and/or...

On November 13, when you place your vote for Mayor and Ward Councillor, your ballot will also ask for your vote for Public School Trustee. Trustee Candidates are seeking election to the Saskatoon Board of Education which provides guidance and oversight to the Saskatoon Public School Division.
Saskatoon Public Schools is holding...

​The Board of Education held its first meeting of the 2024-25 school year on Sept. 17, 2024.
Trustees and other attendees were treated to a presentation from an outstanding Walter Murray student named Joti Gokaraju. Joti invented a device that connects with an App (also his invention), that allows deaf/blind persons to communicate...

​​Lakeridge School principal Kerrie Rutherford talks about back-to-school tips. Families with students attending a new (to them) school are invited to register online or stop by an in-person, drop-in registration. ​This takes place at all SPS elementary schools on Thursday, August 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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All SPS elementary schools will be open to families attending a new (to them!) school on Thursday, August 29, between 1 and 3 p.m. ​
This isn't a requirement, just one option for families attending a new school who​ prefer in-person registration.
Families can also register online .

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Registratio​​n is NOW OPEN for the 2024-25 school year.​
You can register online for prekindergarten to Grade 12 her​e. If you prefer to register in-person, please contact the school of your choice and they will assist you.
Families with a student attending a NEW (to them) school are invited to...

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​WATCH: Early learning speech and language skills on Global TV's Family Matters Segment (July 18, 2024)

As part of its Family Matters segment, Global TV met with Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) speech language pathologists, Pam Beaudry and Delaney Chaykowski to talk about early learning and communication. Summer is a great time for families to...

All Saskatoon Public Schools elementary schools are closed for the summer from July 2 to August 23 inclusive. Schools will re-open on Monday, August 26 at 8 a.m.
To register online, click here.

For information about in-person registration for new families, click here.

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​​​ Students starting at a new elementary school in the fall of 2024 are invited, with their parents and/or caregivers, to register in-person at the school of their choice on the following date and time: Thursday, August 29, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.

Note: In-person registration is drop-in. You do...

​ ​We have been informed by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that the provincewide work-to-rule sanction will cease today, June 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. This means that beginning Monday, June 17, all normal school functions—including noon hour supervision and extracurricular activities—will resume. All elementary schools will cease operating on a condensed...

​ ​June 10, 2024

On June 5, 2024, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced an indefinite, provincewide work-to-rule action (withdrawing all voluntary professional services including lunch supervision) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024. The STF said this action has been taken as a result of an impasse in negotiations: News...

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.


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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.


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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.

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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...

​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.

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G​raduating 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​.


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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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...

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 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 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...

​ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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 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...

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....

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

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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  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...

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...

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...

​ 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...

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...

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...