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Message from Superintendent Adam Murray- Parent Surveys
Posted on January 4 2022January 4, 2022- Parents, please be on the lookout for a letter from the Alberta Government. Inside the letter, you will find a survey from the government that asks questions about our School Division.…
2021
Consideration of Closure of Nampa Public School
Posted on December 1 2021The Board of Trustees of Peace River School Division wish to advise interested persons that consideration is being given for the closure of Nampa Public School at the end of the current (2021-2022) school…
Message from Superintendent Adam Murray- Have Your…
Posted on November 26 2021November 25, 2021- As a new year approaches, I know lots of families are looking at their calendars to plan their busy lives. We, here at Peace River School Division, are looking forward to our calendar…
Letter from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hinshaw
Posted on November 25 2021Please see the following communication from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Letter from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hinshaw
Letter from Education Minister LaGrange
Posted on November 18 2021Please see the following communication from the Education Minister. Letter from Minister LaGrange
November 15-19, 2021 is Métis Week
Posted on November 10 2021Each year, on November 16 Métis people in Alberta pay tribute to Louis Riel on the date of his execution. Louis Riel devoted his life to defending the rights of Métis people. As a result of the execution…
Celebrating our Parents, Guardians and Caregivers…
Posted on November 9 2021The Division is happy to announce that, along with every student having the opportunity to write messages of appreciation on a "You Matter to Us" card for their parent, guardian or caregiver, they will…
Students celebrate parents, guardians and caregivers…
Posted on November 8 2021For immediate releaseNovember 8, 2021- Next week students in Peace River School Division (PRSD) will be celebrating their parents, guardians, and caregivers during PRSD’s Parents Matter Appreciation…
PRSD Schools Recognize Veterans’ Week
Posted on November 4 2021In recognition of Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day, Peace River School Division (PRSD) schools pay tribute to those who have served and are currently serving our country in the cause of freedom and…
Attention NPS Parents and Caregivers
Posted on November 1 2021On October 28, 2021, Peace River School Division held its organizational meeting where Superintendent Adam Murray brought Policy 15 before the board. Policy 15 states: When costs incurred by the Board…
Message from Superintendent Adam Murray - The Power…
Posted on October 26 2021Have you ever heard these terms from your child(ren)’s school - RCAT, WAT, MIPI NCAT, and F & P BAS? These are all acronyms for local assessments that are used in all of Peace River School Division’s…
School Bus Safety Week - October 17-23, 2021
Posted on October 15 2021October 15, 2021 - It’s School Bus Safety Week and this year’s theme is “Bus Rules Rock!”. School bus safety rules help keep our students safe. Student safety is always the Division’s priority…
Truth and Reconciliation Week - September 27 - October…
Posted on September 27 2021September 27 – October 1, 2021 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Peace River School Division (PRSD) and we encourage our school communities to join us in this important week of observance by wearing…
Indigenous Education in Peace River School Division
Posted on September 24 2021Ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are infused in education is very important to the Peace River School Division (PRSD). It is crucial that First Nations, Métis and Inuit students see themselves and…
PRSD releases official nomination results
Posted on September 21 2021For immediate release September 21, 2021 – Peace River School Division (PRSD) nominations have concluded with six acclamations and two nominations in Ward 3 (Rural Peace River, Weberville, Dixonville,…
PRSD honors the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on September 17 2021For immediate release September 17, 2021 – During the board meeting held yesterday (September 16, 2021), the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees voted to designate September 30, 2021…
Important requirement updates
Posted on September 16 2021As per the Alberta Government’s announcement on September 15, 2021 regarding newly mandated restrictions, this document has been updated with new information outlined in bold. The Peace River School…
Substitute Teachers and Educational Assistants needed
Posted on September 14 2021Substitute Teachers and Educational Assistants are needed in all our school communities. Check out our website at prsd.ab.ca/careers, or call us at 780-624-3650 to learn how to get on the PRSD sub-list.…
2021 School Board Trustee Elections
Posted on September 8 2021The community voice of locally-elected Alberta school board trustees is very important and that’s why preparations are under way at Peace River School Division (PRSD) for this fall’s school board…
PRSD board chair not seeking re-election
Posted on September 1 2021Darren Kuester, PRSD (Peace River School Division) Board Chair and Ward Three Trustee wishes to share with PRSD school communities that he will not be seeking re-election this fall during the 2021 School…
Welcome Back!
Posted on August 27 2021Monday, August 30 is the first day back for students in grades 1-6. We are all very excited to have them back for what will be an excellent year of learning and fun. We will be sending home a parent /…
Board meeting highlights - August 19, 2021
Posted on August 23 2021School Re-entry Plan SummaryIncoming Superintendent Adam Murray reviewed PRSD's School Re-entry Plan Summary with the board of trustees. PRSD will follow the guidance of Alberta Health Services and the…
School Re-entry Plan Summary
Posted on August 20 2021As per the Alberta Government’s announcement on August 13, 2021 regarding a normal school re-entry, this correspondence provides a summary of what re-entry will look like. The Peace River School Division…
Kindergarten entrance age change
Posted on August 19 2021PRSD’s NEW Entrance age requirements are:● A beginning student must attain the age of five (5) years on or before December 31 of the school year in which the student applies for admission to a Peace…
Virtual Education Programs
Posted on August 13 2021DID YOU KNOW...we offer virtual learning for students in grades 1-12? Our virtual learning programs provide students with greater options, support, flexibility and consistency throughout the division.…
Attention parents and teachers
Posted on August 2 2021The Alberta Government is looking for 40 teachers and 40 parents/guardians with a diverse range of voices and with a broad range of life experiences, knowledge and skills from across Alberta to serve…
Message from the Board of Trustees
Posted on June 25 2021On behalf of the Peace River School Division board of trustees, I extend heartfelt appreciation to our school communities for their contributions during the 2020-2021 school year. First and foremost,…
Transportation Award of Excellence - Nominations Open
Posted on June 21 2021Show you care - nominate a school bus driver or transportation staff for the Peace River School Division Transportation Award of Excellence. This important award recognizes the care and dedication of…
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted on June 21 2021June 21, 2021 marks Indigenous Peoples Day and schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) are celebrating.“This important day, and the ongoing infusion of Indigenous based teaching and learning…
Follow our schools on Facebook
Posted on June 18 2021Peace River School Division and several PRSD schools are now on Facebook - "like" PRSD school facebook pages as another way to stay in the loop. View the latest news, photos, school websites…
Grades 1-9 At-home Online Learning Program
Posted on June 14 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) will be offering an At-home Online Learning Program for students in Grades 1-9 for the 2021-2022 school year. Requests to enrol in the At-home Online Learning Program…
Superintendent Message
Posted on June 4 2021As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contributions to education. It certainly has been an interesting and challenging year…
PRSD statement on the Kamloops Residential School…
Posted on June 2 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Tk’emlúpsTeSecwépemc First Nation in Kamloops after the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops…
Access your child's marks and attendance online!
Posted on May 26 2021Sign up to use the Powerschool Parent Portal and have instant access to your child's assignment and test marks, attendance, report card history, and more! Sign up by calling your local school office…
Board approves 2021-2024 Education Plan
Posted on May 26 2021For immediate release May 26, 2021 – During the regular board meeting held on May 20, 2021, the board of trustees approved the Peace River School Division (PRSD) 2021-2024 Education Plan. The plan outlines…
Board approves 2021-2022 Budget
Posted on May 25 2021For immediate release May 25, 2021- The Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 2021-2022 budget at the regular board meeting held on May 20, 2021. The division approved the…
In-person learning resumes on May 25, 2021
Posted on May 19 2021As per the Alberta Government announcement earlier this afternoon (May 19, 2021) kindergarten to grade 12 students will return to in-person classes on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. PRSD looks forward to welcoming…
New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Posted on May 18 2021Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Green as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources effective August 1, 2021. Ms. Green received her Bachelor of Education…
School Council / NSES - May 5, 2021
Posted on May 3 2021Just a reminder to school council / NSES members that we are meeting this Wednesday @ 6:30 pm. This will be a virtual meeting due to our current provincial stage and the link will be posted on the Facebook…
Everyone needs help sometimes
Posted on May 3 2021Every grade 7-12 student will receive this information in the form of a PRSD Mental Health Postcard during Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3-7, 2021). Life isn’t always easy, and we all have different…
COVID-19 - PRSD Stay at Home Guide
Posted on April 26 2021View the PRSD Stay at Home Guide HERE
PRSD releases Student Mental Health and Wellness Survey…
Posted on April 21 2021For immediate releaseApril 21, 2021 – Peace River School Division is pleased to share results from the Student Mental Health and Wellness Survey issued in early February 2021. The survey was administered…
What is your perspective on the K-6 curriculum?
Posted on April 20 2021On April 19, PRSD announced they would not pilot any new K-6 curriculum during the 2021-2022 school year. Even though we are not piloting the new curriculum, we would like to collect the perspectives…
PRSD Superintendent of Schools/CEO Announcement
Posted on March 31 2021For immediate release: The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Adam Murray has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools for Peace River School Division effective September 1, 2021.…
PRSD Inclement Weather Guidelines
Posted on January 1 2021Click here for PRSD's updated Inclement Weather Guidelines
2020
Visitors and Volunteers
Posted on September 1 2020Expectations for Visitors and Volunteers We are asking that all visitors and volunteers phone ahead of time (780-322-3940) to let us know you will be coming to the school. Doors will be locked and staff…
Mental and Emotional Wellness in Uncertain Times
Posted on April 15 2020April Superintendent Message We know these times are stressful for school communities and we would like to share information regarding mental health supports and resources. During this time of uncertainty…
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