Red Deer Public School

Knitting can be a good stress buster. Red Deer Public Schools is looking to create a “culture of wellness” and has hired two wellness co-ordinators. (Contributed image).

Aiming for wellness culture, Red Deer Public Schools hires two co-ordinators

Red Deer Public Schools has hired two new division wellness co-ordinators to…

 

Nearly 60 teachers, staff and administrators at Red Deer Public Schools attended a leadership skills workshop on Jan. 11. (Contributed photo).

Red Deer Public Schools staff focus on honing leadership skills

Red Deer Public School teachers, administrators and staff are building leadership skills…

 

Red Deer Public Schools chair Nicole Buchanan presented a cheque for $39,000 for the school lunch program to Byron Bradley, managing director of The Mustard Seed in central Alberta. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Need for student lunches in Red Deer region rises by 25 per cent: The Mustard Seed

Red Deer public Schools makes a $39,000 donation to the non-profit’s lunch program

 

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Red Deer Public Schools hire more mental health experts

Wrap-around services are available to help students with various needs: administrator

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Caleb Marquart (left) is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 at Gateway Christian School in Red Deer, winning praise from his teachers and principal for his dedication and inclusive, caring attitude. (Contributed photo)

Gateway Christian School Valedictorian values the school community

Caleb Marquart is praised for his dedication and caring attitude

Caleb Marquart (left) is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 at Gateway Christian School in Red Deer, winning praise from his teachers and principal for his dedication and inclusive, caring attitude. (Contributed photo)
A video of the play ‘Under My Skin’ will be shown to seventh graders in Red Deer Public Schools this month to address issues of body image. (Contributed image)

Red Deer Public School students discuss body image through video

Body image issues among middle schoolers will be addressed in a film…

A video of the play ‘Under My Skin’ will be shown to seventh graders in Red Deer Public Schools this month to address issues of body image. (Contributed image)
A moose paid an unexpected visit to the G.W. Smith Schoolyard in Red Deer on Tuesday morning, so staff were out running interference to ensure student safety. (Contributed photo)

Moose visits a Red Deer school yard on Tuesday

It was an exciting start to the students’ day, says principal

A moose paid an unexpected visit to the G.W. Smith Schoolyard in Red Deer on Tuesday morning, so staff were out running interference to ensure student safety. (Contributed photo)
No more masking in classrooms doesn’t seem to be impacting student absenteeism in Red Deer Public Schools. (Black Press file photo).

No evidence of higher viral spread among unmasked students in Red Deer classrooms

Absenteeism numbers are ‘on the lower end,’ says public school district official

No more masking in classrooms doesn’t seem to be impacting student absenteeism in Red Deer Public Schools. (Black Press file photo).
Red Deer’s Hunting Hills High School students are overcoming pandemic challenges to stage Mamma Mia! next month. It’s one of four high school musicals slated for live performances. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer’s high school musicals make a comeback

Rehearsals are a ‘challenge,’ but safety comes first, says directors

Red Deer’s Hunting Hills High School students are overcoming pandemic challenges to stage Mamma Mia! next month. It’s one of four high school musicals slated for live performances. (Contributed photo)
Some Red Deer school officials are questioning the timing of new public input sessions on Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum. (Black Press file photo)

Central Albertans are now asked to give feedback on draft K-6 curriculum

Some school officials are concerned about timing

Some Red Deer school officials are questioning the timing of new public input sessions on Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum. (Black Press file photo)
Central Alberta school officials are looking forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday, but have concerns about whether Omicron will effect the ‘longevity’ of in-class learning. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Central Alberta schools prepare to welcome back students, despite some ‘trepidation’

Board chairs are hoping to get more answers Thursday from health minister

Central Alberta school officials are looking forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday, but have concerns about whether Omicron will effect the ‘longevity’ of in-class learning. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Red Deer Public Schools used a division-wide video to commemorate Remembrance Day. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer Public commemorates Remembrance Day with division-wide video

Remembrance Day was recognized in Red Deer Public Schools with a division-wide…

Red Deer Public Schools used a division-wide video to commemorate Remembrance Day. (Contributed photo)
Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced more learning supports for students who have fallen behind because of the pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson).

Alberta’s Education Minister announces supports to help students catch up

COVID has created many learning disruptions, says LaGrange

Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced more learning supports for students who have fallen behind because of the pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson).
Cancer researcher and former NASA scientist Jessica Scott was inducted into the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame this week. (Contributed photo).

Lindsay Thurber alum worked for NASA and now does cancer research

Jessica Scott was inducted into the LTCHS Hall of Fame

Cancer researcher and former NASA scientist Jessica Scott was inducted into the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame this week. (Contributed photo).
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Special ballots are available for voters in upcoming election

Special ballots, also known as mail-in ballot applications, are still open for…

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In this 1910s photo provided by the United Church of Canada Archives, students write on a chalkboard at the Red Deer Indian Industrial School in Alberta. In Canada, where more than 150,000 Indigenous children attended residential schools over more than a century, a National Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified 3,201 deaths amid poor conditions. (United Church of Canada Archives via AP)

Red Deer Public Schools will mark Truth and Reconciliation Day with video about residential schools

Red Deer Public Schools will be commemorating the National Day for Truth…

In this 1910s photo provided by the United Church of Canada Archives, students write on a chalkboard at the Red Deer Indian Industrial School in Alberta. In Canada, where more than 150,000 Indigenous children attended residential schools over more than a century, a National Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified 3,201 deaths amid poor conditions. (United Church of Canada Archives via AP)
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Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools launches 50/50 lottery

The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools has launched its Life Chances…

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Samantha Rodwell was appointed the local returning officer by the City of Red Deer to oversee the Oct. 18 municipal election. (Photo contributed)

Red Deer advocating to ease restrictions for mail-in ballots for municipal election

Eligibility to use mail-in ballot unchanged for pandemic

Samantha Rodwell was appointed the local returning officer by the City of Red Deer to oversee the Oct. 18 municipal election. (Photo contributed)
Two Red Deer school divisions announced changes to their re-entry plans Friday, two days after the Government of Alberta revealed new measures aimed at mitigating the transmission of COVID-19. (THE NEWS/file photo)

Red Deer school divisions announce changes to re-entry plans

Students in Grades 4-12 will be required to wear masks at school,…

Two Red Deer school divisions announced changes to their re-entry plans Friday, two days after the Government of Alberta revealed new measures aimed at mitigating the transmission of COVID-19. (THE NEWS/file photo)
Three new Red Deer Public School trustee candidates have entered the race. (Black Press file photo)

More candidates coming forward for Red Deer school boards

Nine public school trustee candidates and seven for Red Deer Catholic board so far

Three new Red Deer Public School trustee candidates have entered the race. (Black Press file photo)