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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...

School strengthens reading, literacy with help of $40,000 Indigo grant

June 16, 2021
Students at Lester B. Pearson School are sharing the love of reading thanks to the school being awarded a $40,000 Indigo Love of Reading Literacy Fund Grant. The grant, which is spread over three years, provides opportunities to increase literacy and enhance reading opportunities at the school. The award, which was...

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...

Full-day prekindergarten, kindergarten programs coming to many schools

May 05, 2021
Students at many schools will receive a boost to their learning with the introduction of full-day prekindergarten and kindergarten classes beginning in September.
Thanks to the support of Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation's Early Learning Equal Start initiative, a full-day prekindergarten class will be offered Monday to Thursday at 13 schools. For...

​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.
...

Schools welcome kindergarten registration for 2021-22 school year

January 05, 2021
  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...

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...

School aims for hundreds of new books thanks to Indigo, donors

September 23, 2019
Read all about it! Lester B. Pearson School has been adopted by the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. Money donated at the Saskatoon Indigo store or online before Oct. 6 will go toward purchasing books for students at a reduced cost, with each $10 donation representing one book. Supporters can also...

Vision statement reflects the goals of school community

July 12, 2017
Lester B. Pearson School has a vision statement for the school that was derived through a collaborative process with students, staff and our school community council. It is as follows: Lester B. Pearson School We are a PROUD community of learners striving to achieve success by engaging in the love of...

Parent Information Night

February 01, 2017
Learn how to navigate the digital waters with your child. See the poster for details.​ 50_Shades_of_Selfies_Poster_Print.pdf

Elementary Unique Programming

January 27, 2017
See the attached poster for dates on information about unique programming offered to elementary students of Saskatoon Public Schools. Information nights will be held on various evenings throught February, March and April.

Math Game Morning

January 20, 2017
Children ages 4-14 and their families are invited to participate in a math game morning. This event will be held from​10:30 to 1:30 Saturday February 4 at the U of S. See the poster for details and cost. Visit www.sask-math.livejournal.com to reserve a space. ​

Internet and Social Media Awareness and Safe Use

January 17, 2017
Parent Information Evening  Wednesday, January 25 @ 7:00 p.m. City Park School Internet and Social Media Awareness and Safe Use Presenters:  Pamela Goulden-McLead (Consultant: Safe, Caring and Accepting Schools) Jay Salikin (Coordinator of Technology) Please join use for an informative presentation and discussion. Snacks and beverages will be served. Sponsored by...

Kindergarten Open House

January 06, 2017
​January 24 from 6:30 to 7:30. Come check out our kindergarten program and register your child for the 2017-2018 year.

Gift of Learning - Saskatoon Pulic Schools Foundation

December 16, 2016
​Please check out the attached poster if you are interested in contributing financially to enriching the experience of students in Saskatoon Public Schools.

New School Information Meetings

November 17, 2016

First day of school for all division students is Thursday, Sept. 1

August 15, 2016
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...

Student artwork creates a window on history, reconciliation

May 17, 2016
A group of Grade 7/8 students at Lester B. Pearson School used their artistic skills to create a timeline from pre-contact to reconciliation, with a strong emphasis on treaty and harmony. The students identified some key time periods, symbols and images and then sketched their ideas on paper. One student then...

Our School Day

August 26, 2013
2013-2014 School Day
Morning ​8:35 AM ​Welcome Bell rings ​8:40 AM ​Second bell rings and classes begin ​10:26-10:41 ​Morning recess ​11:35-12:20 ​Students dismissed for Lunch break   Afternoon
​12:20 PM ​Bell rings and classes begin ​2:06-2:21 ​Afternoon recess ​3:15 PM ​Students dismissed for the day   Please note:   Every Thursday students...

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...

School strengthens reading, literacy with help of $40,000 Indigo grant

June 16, 2021
Students at Lester B. Pearson School are sharing the love of reading thanks to the school being awarded a $40,000 Indigo Love of Reading Literacy Fund Grant. The grant, which is spread over three years, provides opportunities to increase literacy and enhance reading opportunities at the school. The award, which was...

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...

Full-day prekindergarten, kindergarten programs coming to many schools

May 05, 2021
Students at many schools will receive a boost to their learning with the introduction of full-day prekindergarten and kindergarten classes beginning in September.
Thanks to the support of Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation's Early Learning Equal Start initiative, a full-day prekindergarten class will be offered Monday to Thursday at 13 schools. For...

​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...