2012-2013 School Year News 

 
First Ride Program May 31, 2013

Get your Kindergarten student ready for their very first school bus ride! more...

PSD Recognized With Healthy School Communities Award May 15, 2013

PSD is honoured to be named a recipient of the Government of Alberta's Healthy School Communities Award of Distinction. more...

Message from the Superintendent May 9, 2013

It is quite fitting that I’m writing my monthly message during Education Week, as this week places our focus in Alberta on the innovative and creative practices we see in teaching and learning in our K-12 schools across the province. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - May 7, 2013 May 8, 2013

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the May 7, 2013 Board Meeting. more...

Parkland Hockey Academy Alumni Drafted May 8, 2013

WHL teams draft 2 PSD70 students and Parkland Hockey Academy Alumni more...

Parkland Sun Runners Bask in the Fun of the Vancouver Sun Run May 3, 2013

160 Parkland School Division students from 12 schools joined staff and parent volunteers April 22 at the 2013 Vancouver Sun Run. more...

PSD Welcomes Government Announcement of a New K-9 School in Spruce Grove May 2, 2013

Alberta’s Premier Alison Redford announces that PSD will be the recipient of a new K-9 school in the City of Spruce Grove. more...

Parent Workshop - April 27, 2013 - POSTPONED April 24, 2013

Social Media and Learning - A Free, One-Day Parent Workshop. Register online by April 25, 2013. more...

PSD Board Approves Student Transportation Surcharge for 2013-2014 April 23, 2013

At a Special Board Meeting held on April 22, Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to proceed with a new $45 transportation surcharge for every transported student for the 2013-14 school year. more...

Parkland Hockey Academy Represented at 2013 Alberta Cup April 22, 2013

Parkland Hockey Academy student athletes will represent Zone 5 at The Alberta Cup Bantam Tournament on April 25-28. more...

PSD Shares RCMP Information Advising Public Not to Engage in Conversations with Strangers April 17, 2013

PSD is taking appropriate precautions and advising parents, staff and community partners of information provided by the RCMP pertaining to a recent suspicious incident at Spruce Grove Composite High School. more...

Vancouver Sun Run April 16, 2013

Parkland School Division's Sun Run Team will participate in the Vancouver Sun Run as planned. more...

Stony Plain Area System Review Open House April 12, 2013

Parkland School Division Board wishes to keep stakeholders informed and to seek their input as the Board takes their next steps in planning for the future. more...

Become a School Trustee April 11, 2013

If you are passionate about education, you should consider running for your local school board. Nomination day is September 23, for the election on October 21st. more...

Alberta School Boards Association Hosts Candidate Information Sessions April 9, 2013

Passionate about K to 12 education? Think about running for your local school board. The election is October 21 and nomination day is September 23. more...

April 16: Parent Information Session - Learning Coaches April 7, 2013

The presentation will be approximately 15 minutes in length with time allowed for questions. Please join us at Spruce Grove Composite High School for what will be a very informative evening! more...

Parkland Hockey Academy Shadow Day 2013 April 5, 2013

On April 11, students who will be in grades 6-9 in September are invited to try out Parkland Hockey Academy for a day. more...

Parkland Hockey Academy Parent Information Evening April 5, 2013

The evening is an opportunity for parents to find out more about Parkland Hockey Academy. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - April 2, 2013 April 4, 2013

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the April 2, 2013 Board Meeting. more...

PSD Announces New Modular Classrooms to Ease Enrolment Pressures April 3, 2013

Parkland School Division (PSD) is pleased to announce that seven new modular classrooms have been secured through the Government of Alberta. The new modular classrooms will be ready for use by designated schools in September 2013. more...

PSD Unanimously Approves Framework Agreement with Teachers April 3, 2013

Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed four-year framework agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). more...

PSD Announces New Director of Business and Finance April 2, 2013

Parkland School Division is pleased to announce that Mr. Douglas Aird has been appointed as the Division’s Director of Business and Finance. more...

RBC Children's Mental Health Project Grant March 27, 2013

RBC is committed to supporting endeavors that empower organizations to make a difference and inspire others. more...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Education Sessions March 27, 2013

Caregiver Series offers basic mental health education sessions for caregivers and community members more...

PSD Welcomes Dr. Dianne McConnell as New Associate Superintendent March 22, 2013

Dr. Dianne McConnell will be joining the Division’s senior executive team as Associate Superintendent. Dr. McConnell will oversee student services, curriculum, inclusive education and innovation for Parkland School Division. more...

Budget Impacts on PSD: Q&A Resource March 18, 2013

Parkland School Division has prepared a Budget Q&A designed to answer some of the most common budget questions. more...

Message from the Board Chair March 13, 2013

Amidst all the hype about the "Bitumen Bubble" and the loss of revenue, it is prudent to share with you some of the impacts the Government of Alberta budget will have on the operations of Parkland School Division. more...

Provincial Budget Impacts on Parkland School Division March 8, 2013

Parkland School Division is aware that many of our education stakeholders have questions following yesterday’s Provincial Budget, and are asking what impact the budget will have on our schools. more...

PSD Announces Minor Changes to Stony Plain Attendance Boundaries March 7, 2013

At its regular meeting last evening, Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees announced minor changes to attendance boundaries that will eventually affect a number of Stony Plain area schools. more...

PSD Announces 2013 Edwin Parr Teacher Award Nominee March 7, 2013

In 1964, the Alberta School Trustees’ Association established the Edwin Parr Teacher Award to remember the long and meritorious service of past President Edwin Parr. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - March 5, 2013 March 7, 2013

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the March 5, 2013 Board Meeting. more...

Old Memorial Composite High School Demolition Scheduled to Proceed March 4, 2013

In November 2012, Parkland School Division’s (PSD) Board of Trustees approved the allocation of $1.25 million from the Board’s capital reserve funds in order to proceed with the timely demolition of the old MCHS site. more...

Memorial Composite High School Open Houses: March 5 & 7 March 3, 2013

Memorial Composite High School invites parents of Grade 9 students who are thinking of or planning to attend MCHS to these open houses. March 5: For "First-Time Parents" and March 7: "First Choice Open House". more...

Spruce Grove Composite High Open House: March 7 March 3, 2013

Parents of Grade 9 students who are thinking of, or planning on, attending SGCHS are invited to attend this opportunity to explore complementary programs SGCHS has to offer and to discuss appropriate academic placement. more...

PSD Awarded Nutella Breakfast Table Fund March 1, 2013

Parkland School Division was awarded a Nutella Breakfast Table Fund award in January 2013 to help support the work being done through its Youth Resiliency Project. more...

Help our Students be Good Digital Citizens February 21, 2013

For students to be good digital citizens they must be free to make decisions in a safe environment with the assistance of an informed adult. more...

How Does the Alberta Education System Measure Up? February 12, 2013

As part of the Accountability Pillar, Alberta Education conducts surveys of teachers, students and their parents to gather information on the quality of education provided by Alberta school authorities and their schools. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - February 5, 2013 February 6, 2013

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the February 5, 2013 Board Meeting. more...

Parkland School Division Shares RCMP Update on High Risk Offender February 5, 2013

Parkland School Division would like to share the following information bulletin released by the RCMP providing an update on a high risk offender. more...

Parkland School Division Unveils 2012 Community Report January 20, 2013

The Community Report is a valuable resource that provides an effective overview of annual highlights, while showcasing results in core priority areas, and sharing a financial summary. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - January 8, 2013 January 10, 2013

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the January 8, 2013 Board Meeting. more...

AISI Annual Conference - Enter to Win Your Mileage and Hotel January 2, 2013

Our own Parkland School Division’s Critical Thinking project will be one of the projects highlighted this year. more...

The Centre for Education Christmas Hours December 26, 2012

Parkland School Division’s Centre for Education will be closed from December 24, 2012 - to January 1, 2013. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - December 11, 2012 December 13, 2012

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the December 11, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

West Parkland System Review Meeting Generates Discussion For The Future December 3, 2012

If you weren’t able to attend this public consultation session, and you’d like to provide your input regarding the opportunities and challenges for West Parkland schools, please send us an email to bscott@psd70.ab.ca. more...

Board Approves Division's Combined Annual Education Results Report and Three Year Education Plan November 30, 2012

Parkland School Division's Board of Trustees approved the Combined 2011-2012 Annual Education Results and 2012-2015 Three Year Education Plan at the November 27, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - November 27, 2012 November 28, 2012

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the November 27, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

Alberta's New Education Act November 22, 2012

On November 19, 2012 Alberta’s new Education Act was passed in the Legislature. more...

Nominate an Excellent Educator November 9, 2012

Parents, teacher-colleagues, principals, superintendents and all Albertans are encouraged to show their appreciation by nominating an outstanding teacher or principal for an Excellence in Teaching Award. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - November 6, 2012 November 9, 2012

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the November 6, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

$1.25M Approved for Demolition of Old Memorial Composite High School November 9, 2012

The Board of Trustees approved the allocation of $1.25 million from the Board’s capital reserve funds in order to proceed with the timely demolition of the old Memorial Composite High School (MCHS) site in Stony Plain. more...

Important News: Parkland School Division Buses Will be Running on Friday November 9, 2012 November 8, 2012

Buses will be running and all Parkland School Division schools will be open on Friday November 9, 2012. more...

National Bullying Awareness Week - November 12-17, 2012 November 6, 2012

'Stand Up to Bullying' is this year's theme of National Bullying Awareness Week. A number of events will be taking place in schools and communities across the province. more...

System Review Phase III Public Consultation October 30, 2012

The Parkland School Division Board wishes to keep stakeholders informed and to seek their input as the Board takes their next steps in planning for the future more...

New Report Card Quick Facts October 12, 2012

Every school with K-9 students in Parkland School Division (PSD) is implementing the new report card. Each school is working with its community to transition to the new format. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - October 9, 2012 October 10, 2012

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the October 9 Board Meeting. more...

Student Performance Results Continue to Rise October 10, 2012

Students in Parkland School Division are increasingly demonstrating success in provincial achievement tests and diploma examinations. more...

Student Enrolment Continues to Increase in Parkland School Division October 10, 2012

Parkland School Division's total enrolment numbers reach 9683 students in 2012-2013 school year. more...

Parkland School Division Announces Board Positions October 10, 2012

Parkland School Division Board of Trustees select Chair and Vice-Chair at annual Organizational Meeting. more...

School Improvements a Priority in Parkland School Division September 6, 2012

Parkland School Division completed major capital improvements during the summer months. more...

Parkland School Division Introduces Innovative Youth Resiliency Initiative September 5, 2012

The Youth Resiliency Project is designed to build health and wellness in schools and communities. more...

Board Meeting Highlights - September 4, 2012 September 5, 2012

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the September 4, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

Parkland School Division Sets Exciting Course with New Vision, Mission and Values Statements August 29, 2012

Parkland School Division (PSD) was incredibly pleased to publicly unveil its new vision, mission and values statements to employees, government officials, and the Minister of Education, the Honourable Jeff Johnson, today at Memorial Composite High School. more...

Online Back-to-School Toolkit Packed with Information for Both Students and Parents August 25, 2012

The government of Alberta has launched an online Back-to-School Toolkit featuring a collection of resources and important information. more...

Child Disability Tax Benefit August 21, 2012

If you have a child with identified special needs, you may qualify for a tax benefit from the federal government. more...

Back to School Info & Dates August 20, 2012

Find out important dates for the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. more...

Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance August 20, 2012

Information about accident insurance for students. more...

184 Days of Learning Project Connects People Across PSD August 16, 2012

Parkland blog asks the question "What did you learn today?" more...

Attendance Boundary

Our attendance boundary maps are intended to give you a good idea as to your designated Parkland School, to confirm your designated schools please contact our Student Transportation department at 780-963-8452.