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.

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

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​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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​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.
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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 CampBrainPower@spsd.sk.ca.​​ ​

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.
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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...

​ 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...

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 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...

One day each fall the pathways around École Lakeview School are busy with hundreds of kids out for a walk. In most years, students empty out the school doors paired up with their care partner as they walk together in recognition of a man whose story resonates with students from kindergarten...

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...

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 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...

​ A prekindergarten classroom is being added to École Lakeview 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...

A Grade 8 student has created a Pink Shirt Day design that is out of this world. Ava Gee, a student at École Lakeview School, had her design chosen for the Saskatoon Public Schools Pink Shirt Design Contest. Gee's clean design features a ribbon wrapping around the earth proclaiming, "Kindness is...

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...

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' 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 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...

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...

Virtual Kindergarten Parent Information Evening
Wednesday, April 21st @  7:00 pm Our Virtual Open House will take place on Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 pm. There will be information provided for both the English and French Immersion programs. There will also be information regarding the Before and After School and Kinder-Care...

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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​Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 for both English and French Immersion is now open.  If your child will be five years old by Jan. 31, 2022, they can start kindergarten in the fall of 2021. Kindergarten is offered for either mornings or afternoons, every day. A parent information evening will be...

  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...

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...

​Even though our building is closed, we are hard at work and accepting registrations for the 2020-21 school year.  If your child will be 5-years-old by January 31, 2021, your child can start Kindergarten in the fall of 2020. For inquiries or registration information, drop an email or voicemail and we...

​ Wednesday, January 22nd 7:00pm Lakeview School Library French and English Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2020-2021 school year.    Children who will be 5 years old by January 31, 2021, can start Kindergarten in September, 2020.    We invite you to bring your child to visit our Kindergarten classes,...

New Attendance Reporting System If your child(ren) is going to be absent, please either: Call the toll-free attendance line - 1-833-284-2719
Download and install the SchoolMessenger App
Visit the SafeArrival website:   https://go.schoolmessenger.com Thank you for your support in adopting this new way to report your child(ren)'s absence.
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​ French Immersion Supply List Kindergarten.pdf French Immersion Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf English Supply List Kindergarten.pdf English Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf

Below is some information/reminders for the first days of school. Kindergarten September Staggered Start and First Regular Day Kindergarten students will have received a letter in the mail from their teacher, please follow the info contained in it.  Kindercare with Mr. Williams will be available only on the student's assigned staggered start...

​ Kindergarten Information Night Edit Item Tuesday, January 22nd 7:00pm Lakeview School Library French and English Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2019-2020 school year.    Children who who will be 5 years old by January 31, 2020, can start Kindergarten in September, 2019.    We invite you to...

​ School supplies can be ordered online at www.write-on.ca  until August 15.  Supplies will be delivered with labels on the first day of school. French Immersion Supply List Kindergarten.pdf French Immersion Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf English Supply List Kindergarten.pdf English Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf

Tuesday, January 22nd 7:00pm Lakeview School Library French and English Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2019-2020 school year.    Children who will be 5 years old by January 31, 2020, can start Kindergarten in September, 2019.    We invite you to bring your child to visit our Kindergarten classes, tour...

School supplies can be ordered online at www.write-on.ca  until August 15.  Supplies will be delivered with labels on the first day of school. French Immersion Supply Lists French Immersion Supply List Kindergarten.pdf French Immersion Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf English Supply Lists English Supply List Kindergarten.pdf...

​The school will be closed over the summer break and will re-open for registration on August 28.  Please bring a birth certificate or Canadian passport. If you are new to Saskatoon, and are not a canadian citizen, please contact our Newcomer's Centre at 306-683-8400.

School supplies can be ordered online at www.write-on.ca  until August 15.  Supplies will be delivered with labels on the first day of school. French Immersion Supply Lists French Immersion Supply List Kindergarten.pdf French Immersion Supply List Grade 1-8.pdf English Supply Lista English Supply List Kindergarten.pdf English...

​Parents and new kindergarten students for the 2017-2018 are intvited to attend our Kindergarten "Sneak Peek".  We will meet in the library.  Children will then proceed to four stations: music, story time, crafts, and gym.  There will be a parent Q & A Session.  All are welcome, beverages and snacks will...

  Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:00pm   French and English Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2017-2018 school year.     Children who who will be 5 years old by January 31, 2018, can start Kindergarten in September 2017.     We invite you to bring your child to visit our...

A youth exchange that helped students develop their second language and introduced them to Saskatchewan's history has resulted in national recognition for École Lakeview School and a former teacher. Kirsten Riebot, who taught at Lakeview during the 2015-16 school year, was selected as the recipient of the 2016 Experiences Canada History...

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...

The first day of September will also 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...

​ Wednesday, M ay 1 8 th 6:30-8:00 pm Meet in the school library, then children will proceed to four different stations:  Music, Story-time, Crafts, and Gym Parent Question and Answer Session

Beverages and snacks will be provided

The latest milestone in the construction of four new Saskatoon Publics Schools’ elementary schools came with the unveiling of the school site plans during an event held Feb. 22.   The plans for the four joint-use buildings in Saskatoon’s Evergreen, Hampton Village, Rosewood and Stonebridge neighbourhoods along with five other joint-use...

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Registration for kindergarten (French or English) for the 2016-2017 is ongoing.  Stop by the school to register.    A Registration Form can be printed and e-mailed, faxed, mailed, or dropped off at the school.  Please provide a copy of the birth certificate or Canadian passport.   Registration Form.pdf
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​Tuesday, January 26, 7:00 p.m., in the School Library.  Childcare will be provided.