Red Deer Public Schools’ trustee William “Bill” Christie passed away on Sunday, he was 73 years old. Christie served on the Board of Trustees since 2010. Prior to that he had served on the school boards of two British Columbia school jurisdictions for 25 years. “Bill was incredibly proud...

We hope our families are enjoying a safe and healthy summer break. We are looking forward to getting back to school on September 1 and in preparation, Red Deer Public Schools has been working diligently in planning for the next school year. To prepare for September, we have developed a 2020-2021...

Return to school update responsive to concerns A common province-wide approach to masks as well as financial support for personal protective equipment is welcome news to Red Deer Public Schools. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided...

For immediate release: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Classes return to ‘near normal’ on September 1 The Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools met with Senior Administration this week to review plans for back to school following the July 21 announcement by the provincial government that...

One Red Deer Public graduate will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and breathe the history and action of one of Canada’s oldest political institutions. Abbie Good, who graduated from Lindsay Thurber in June, is one of 40 students from across Canada who will be off to Ottawa later t...

Return to school update responsive to concerns A common province-wide approach to masks as well as financial support for personal protective equipment is welcome news to Red Deer Public Schools. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided...

A global pandemic won’t stop 50 students from having the best summer ever and improving their reading and writing skills along the way. Reading College is back for its ninth year! The program, which has had to adapt its usual programming to fit the guidelines for teaching and learning given the...

With many trustees calling it one of the most challenging budgets faced by the Division, the Board of Trustees approved a $125.8 million budget, which includes a $3 million deficit that will be covered by operating reserves. The challenging and difficult decisions that needed to be made were due...

District receives $4.1 million for shovel ready projects  Red Deer Public Schools will receive $4.1 million as part of the Capital Maintenance and Renewal funding announced by the provincial government this week. “This funding announcement is welcomed news,” said Board Chair Nicole Buchan...

Over the last number of weeks students have adapted to learning from home, teachers and staff have worked hard to provide engaging lessons, and parents have helped ensure their children can achieve their best. Last week, the Government of Alberta announced students will not return to in-school cl...

Saturday's announcement that the provincial government was reducing funds to school divisions across the province will result in the layoff of educational assistants effective June 1. There will be no more assignments for substitute teachers. Contracted services by our bussing contractor are suspend...