Largest school division in Saskatchewan with 28,000+ students, 3,300+ staff, 57 schools, one Whitecap Dakota partnership school and one associate school.
As the only student at Silverwood Heights School with diabetes, Jack Stephen kept it a secret. But a visit from
@KDahlgren97
changed that and helped to educate an entire school. Read the full story:
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Saskatoon Public Schools is developing an administrative procedure that will require all staff to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or provide regular negative test results. The decision was made by administration and supported by trustees
Today, SPS raised the Pride flag to celebrate Pride month! We honour diversity & we are open to all students. We strive to create safe, welcoming & joyful places that are caring & accepting of all. Today & every day, every student is known, valued & believed in.
Starting Tuesday, September 7, masks will be required inside all Saskatoon Public Schools buildings for all students, staff members, and visitors. This expands the mask mandate to collegiates, our board office and our maintenance shop.
#spslearn
Classrooms at École Henry Kelsey spend recess in separate areas of the playground. But when you’re in kindergarten and it’s your first week of school it’s good to see a familiar face by calling out to your older brother and having him come over to say hello.
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To honour the 215 Indigenous children who died at a residential school in Kamloops, along with the thousands who never came home from residential schools, our schools and offices will be flying flags at half-mast. Join us in honouring them by wearing orange on Monday & Tuesday.
This morning, the board chairs for
@StoonPubSchools
@GSCSNews
and
@prairiespiritsd
sent a letter to Education Minister Dustin Duncan urging the government to prioritize school staff for Covid-19 vaccinations. Read the letter here:
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SPS showed up for the
#yxepride
parade in a big way! We even had our own marching band thanks to
@EHCISouls
! Shout out to our admin, trustees, staff, students, families & pets who walked, danced & sang with us! You showed ALL our students that they are
#knownvaluedbelievedin
Saskatoon Public Schools will be requiring students in grades 4-12 to wear a mask in schools where it is not possible to maintain physical distancing. Masks will be recommended for prekindergarten – gr. 3 students in schools. Masks will be required for all students on buses.
A new name for a new school year. In June, wâhkôhtowin School was approved as the new name for Confederation Park School. wâhkôhtowin is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) word that means "relations/relationships/being related." Learn more here:
#spslearn
#yxe
Board chair
@ColleenMacP
notes that the fiscal situation the board is facing -an $8-million shortfall - is due to chronic underfunding from the province. "We are a public school division. We accept every student who comes to us, no matter who they are & no matter what they need."
Saskatoon Public Schools has created an educational resource page for elementary school families with links to academic sites that are appropriate for each grade level. Learn more:
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#yxe
Happy Pride
#yxe
! Thanks to the students, colleagues, families and friends who joined us today. Our sixth parade appearance and another one to remember.
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#yxepride
A message to students, parents and caregivers, teachers, and staff from Barry MacDougall, director of education for Saskatoon Public Schools.
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#KnownValuedBelievedIn
This a.m. at a small rooftop ceremony, the
#EveryChildMatters
flag was raised at our board office. Tim Eashappie Sr., a traditional knowledge keeper & residential school survivor, honoured us by speaking about his experience & the importance of this action.
#KnownValuedBelievedIn
Elementary and collegiate handbooks with information about back-to-school procedures are now available. Thank you for your patience as we worked with local medical health officers to prepare for the school year. Details at:
#yxe
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Staff at our collegiates were excited to greet many graduating students today! Every SPS grad is receiving a lawn sign as a way to recognize their achievement! Thank you Kota Graphics for helping put smiles on the faces of the Class of 2020!
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“32 years seems like the blink of an eye”, says MacDougall to trustees, explaining the focus on students and people he has worked with have made him excited to come to work everyday. “There’s always a sense of joy in our work”.
We are pleased to announce our next Director of Education will be Shane Skjerven, a long-time member of the Saskatoon Public Schools family.
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#KnownValuedBelievedIn
Windows along the Third Avenue side of the Board of Education office have a message for students and families as they enjoy the first weeks of summer break!
#spslearn
On March 20, the provincial government released its 2024-25 budget. While the school division's operating funding has increased by 7.7% for 2024-25, this increase will not come close to addressing the significant increase in student need.
Learn more:
John Dolan School opened its outdoor sensory playground today. It features specialized apparatuses for use by children of varying abilities, including a wheelchair swing and interactive and sensory panels. The school serves intensive-support students ages 4-22.
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Almost 400 laptop computers will be in the hands of Saskatoon Public Schools' high school students this week, helping ensure students have access to the technology they need to continue learning. Read more:
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#SPSLearnAtHome
We acknowledge the pain today's news will bring many of our students, staff members, families, partners and community members.
This is a story of our past, our present and is our future. As a school division, we know the path forward is through reconciliation and education.
Congratulations to Jarron Gadwa, a Gr. 11 student at
@centcollegiate
, who was on The Grammys red carpet as a member of Young Spirit. Their album, Mewasinsational – Cree Round Dance Songs, was nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Watch:
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Confederation Park Principal Pete Chief is telling trustees that through a traditional naming ceremony that followed appropriate Cree culture protocol, Wâhkôhtowin was chosen. The word is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) word that means “relations/relationships/being related”.
#spslearn
Our principals & leaders recognize the vital role our schools play in teaching students about the history of residential schools and the power of education for reconciliation.
#OrangeShirtDay
#EveryChildMatters
#spslearn
Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A PD/planning day scheduled for Oct. 8 has been moved to Sept. 30. There will be no classes for prek to Gr. 12 students on Sept. 30. Details:
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#yxe
Aden Bowman Collegiate welcomed and celebrated some of its Grade 12 graduates today. The school set up a small stage on the front lawn and grads were able to pick up their certificate and pose for photos with family members and Principal Paul Humbert.
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Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are distributing lawn signs congratulating every graduating Grade 12 student as a way of inviting the community to join in honouring their achievement.
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Classes are cancelled today but our caretakers and facilities staff are taking care of schools and making sure our sidewalks and entrances are clear. Our thanks to our snow angels!
70% of trustees.
63% of principals.
72% of teachers.
The numbers add up to women leading the work of Saskatoon Public Schools.
Today we recognize our female leaders who are modeling the best for our students every day.
#InternationalWomensDay
#spslearn
Today we said an emotional farewell to a true partner and friend Sgt. Erica Weber
@saskatoonpolice
In her years supporting our students and staff as a school resource officer, she has truly made our community safer. Best of luck in your new role!
#spslearn
Thank you to building operators and facilities staff across the division who are clearing a path to our schools so voting can happen.
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#skstorm
The Hilltops improve to 2-0 with a 34-16 win over the Regina Thunder.
200 - that’s how many wins Coach Tom Sargeant has with today’s win. Congratulations Sarge!!
#goat
Saskatoon Public Schools has approved an administrative procedure that will require employees to be fully vaccinated or provide regular negative COVID-19 test results. Learn more:
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A new classroom at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is home base for Saskatoon Public Schools' hospital program. The program supports students who are receiving medical care. Read the full story:
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It’s been one month since we were together in our schools. As learning resumes, we want to express appreciation for the support of students and families and say thank you to teachers and staff. While we may be apart, all of us are together as we
#SPSLearnAtHome
.
#spslearn
Starting today and running through Friday, our partners at the Saskatoon Tribal Council will have 600 Pfizer vaccines available daily at the walk-in clinic at Sasktel Centre. First doses only and available to anyone in the public, including students 12 and older.
#StickItToCOVID
At Saskatoon Public Schools, every student is known, valued, and believed in. High school is four years of discovery and growth and we want every student to
#BeHere
to Succeed Here. Join us at Collegiate Open Houses in February. Details:
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#yxe
Trustees have approved the new name for Confederation Park School. Wâhkôhtowin School will be in place for the 2020-21 school year. A community gathering to celebrate the new school name is expected to be held next school year.
#spslearn
In advance of September 30, Saskatoon Public Schools raised our Every Child Matters flag to recognize Orange Shirt Day – a day to honour the Indigenous children who survived residential schools and remember those who didn’t.
#everychildmatters
This morning we raised the Pride flag at Central Office. Thank you to the members of our division’s Pride Network for joining us and doing the honours. This flag represents our commitment to providing safe, caring and accepting spaces for our students & staff.
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We are thrilled to announce that our board chair Colleen MacPherson is receiving the 2023 Public Education Advocacy Award from
@CTFFCE
Thank you for all you do for public education
@ColleenMacP
! Read more below:
The STF will be withdrawing the services of all teachers in Saskatoon on Wednesday Feb. 7, 2024. All classes, transportation (busing & taxi), before & after school programs & extra-curricular activities in SPS will be cancelled. Students should not attend school on Wednesday.
Congratulations to teachers Helen Vangool of
@KingGeorgestoon
and Jade Roberts of Pleasant Hill Community School on the recognition for their commitment to education and community as CBC Future 40 recipients for 2020. READ MORE:
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.
@Darryl_Isbister
, co-ordinator of our First Nations, Inuit and Metis Education Unit, is profiled in Bridges. His leadership and contributions play a key role in the division’s work to provide culturally responsive education.
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The important work of teachers and support staff provides inspiring learning for all students. Feb. 11-17 is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week and we are pleased to share our thanks for the contributions made by our 2,500 staff members.
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I found
@JustinTrudeau
to be a genuinely nice man who made time for me and my family on a very busy day. A great
#PMAward
experience and a chance to showcase the amazing work being done by
@MontgomeryElem1
and
@StoonPubSchools
on the National Stage.
Saskatoon Public Schools appreciates the comments and feedback from parents and the community about plans for a safe return to school. Families will receive information on Monday about what students and staff can expect in our schools this fall.
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#yxe
Saskatoon Public Schools is recognizing Pink Week with events and lessons in our schools. Wednesday is Pink Day, a day of awareness led by
@RedCrossSK
with the theme
#BeSomeonesHero
. Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink on Wednesday.
#spslearn
#yxe
Saskatoon Public Schools is pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association (STA) Service Recognition Award is Kelly Lacey, vice principal of Colette Bourgonje School.
Read more:
A huge congratulations to
@davidncrowell
who was announced today as one of the 2023 recipients for the Prime Minister's awards for teaching excellence. David joins
@NatBanting
as two
@StoonPubSchools
teachers that have received this award in the past two years.
Congratulations to Murray Guest, a physics and math teacher at Walter Murray Collegiate, whose commitment to students and teaching has been recognized with the
@CAPhys
Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics.
LEARN MORE:
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Board approves tender for construction of outdoor sensory playground at John Dolan School. Hears from parents expressing thanks for the opportunities the school provides and the success of the fundraising campaign led by the school community.
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Two weeks after a moose crashed through a window at
@SylviaFedoruk
, the students and staff who were part of the situation were honoured for the bravery and quick thinking that made sure everyone was safe. READ MORE:
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@BGCSaskatoon
At
@ABCSaskatoon
to celebrate a unique
@stoontransit
shelter installed in front of the school. The walls are metal-cut and were designed by students in collaboration with Metis Elder, Senator Nora Cummings.
#yxe
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Students at
@WCS_Saskatoon
were joined by school resource officers from
@Saskatoonpolice
and Director of Education Shane Skjerven for
#PinkShirtDay2021
. Students created paper pink shirts to hang outside the school and a sharing circle provided a chance to talk about kindness.
It's a great day for
#spslearn
.
It's a sunny Friday.
It's the last day of April.
But most importantly, it's vaccine priority day for our school staff!
We can't wait to see your vaccination pics. Thank you for all you do to keep our students and each other safe.
#StickItToCOVID
It’s been a busy week with everyone — staff, students, families — going above and beyond. But we need to salute the outstanding work done by the
@SPSD_IT
team to ensure everyone can learn and teach. Thank you for your role in leading
#SPSLearnAtHome
!
#spslearn
Players from
@BladesHockey
and
@SaskatoonPolice
officers speak to Silverwood Heights School students as part of Project Faceoff, a program that emphasizes positive life choices and discusses the effects of addiction.
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Lynden Proctor, a teacher at Ecole River Heights School, received the 2020 QDPE Professional of the Year Award from
@SPEAonline
. Saskatoon Public Schools' Move 2 Grow program was also recognized with the Local Initiative Award. READ MORE:
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Saskatoon Public Schools will recognize
#OrangeShirtDay
on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Students are encouraged to wear orange on that day. Activities and lessons will foster students' understanding of the impact of residential schools. LEARN MORE:
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In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saskatoon Public Schools is recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Thursday September 29, as there is no school on Friday, September 30.
#everychildmatters
We are supporting
@GreenShirtDay
today, with students, families and staff members encouraged to wear green to raise awareness about organ donation and registration. While the official day was Sunday, schools across the province are recognizing it today.
Saskatoon Public Schools has cancelled classes for high schools on Monday, March 4, 2024. There are no classes for elementary schools either (PD/planning day). Families, please check your emails or our website for more details.
Michael Bradford, the principal at École College Park School, is one of 40 principals from across the country recognized by
@TLPCanada
Canada’s Outstanding Principals program.
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#yxe
#outstandingprincipals
Brain Activating Movements at principals meeting today. One minute each of vigorous, strength, and calming movements. Leaders, like students, need body breaks to refresh and activate their brains.
#move2grow
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Today and every day, we believe education is the way forward. For National Indigenous People’s Day, our teachers & students will be learning through virtual sessions led by our First Nations, Inuit and Métis Education Unit.
@DonaldSpeidel1
is getting us started in a good way.
Saskatoon Public Schools is working on plans for fall operations that will continue to support the health and safety of students and staff. Once finalized, information will be shared with all school families later this month. We look forward to welcoming students on September 1.
Congratulations to Nahanni Olson, Indigenous Student Advocate at
@BRCSaskatoon
, on being recognized as part of the CBC Future 40. Her commitment to creating spaces for Indigenous youth provides important opportunities for students. Read more:
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Welcoming
@Mr_Consistent_2
and Bruce Thompson at Princess Alexandra Community School. They are generously donating backpacks full of school supplies to students. Thanks to TD Bank, Lipsett Cartage and
@StaplesCanada
for supporting the initiative.
#spslearn
The closure of our schools impacts students who rely on schools for nutritious meals. We are working with community partners to share information on how students and families can access community agencies for food services and support.
#yxe
#spslearn
From dining rooms and living rooms, basements and bedrooms, 48 voices blend together in harmony as the
@EHCISouls
"quarantine choir" performs 'Connected' in a video each choir member recorded while at home. LEARN MORE:
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Major congratulations to
@EHCISouls
! The band won third place in CBC's Canadian Music Class Challenge with their rendition of "Share the Land" by The Guess Who.
Last leadership meeting of the year. Many farewells for superannuating staff and welcomes for new administrators. This is Director Barry MacDougall’s last address to all principals and VPs.
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