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

We are incredibly pleased to share that one of our school principals, Carolyn Cameron, of Greystone Centennial Middle School in Spruce Grove, is one of only 20 educators across Alberta to receive the prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award for 2013. more...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

'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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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...

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

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

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

Information about accident insurance for students. more...

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

Parkland School Division's central office will be closed on Fridays this summer more...

Yellow Ribbon Dancers lead students and board members alike in Memorial Comp's festivities more...

Local troupe will tell traditional stories and empower audience through dance. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the June 12, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

At their regular meeting last evening, the Parkland School Division (PSD) Board of Trustees approved the Division’s preliminary Budget for the 2012-13 school year. more...

The Memorial Composite High School’s Mixed and Men’s Ensembles were named provincial champions in the Senior High School Chorus and Ensemble categories. more...

Local parents Rhonda Schumm and Don Boomer are named recipients of the Alberta School Councils' Association 2012 Parent of Distinction Award. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the May 1, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

The bricks have deteriorated and have become a safety hazard, so it was decided to remove them. A plaque will acknowledge those who contributed to the fundraiser, and the bricks will be distributed via lottery. more...

Education cannot keep doing what it has always been doing and expect a different outcome. Come and hear Dave Martin speak about the globalization of assessment. more...

Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts known as "tweets". more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the April 3, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

All Parkland School Division buses are cancelled for Thursday, April 5, 2012. All Parkland School Division Schools will remain open. more...

Parkland School Division has undertaken a comprehensive system review of the facilities, boundaries and program locations to develop a long term planning framework that addresses changing demographics. more...

Suicide is a major, sometimes hidden, public health concern in Canada. Pain, fear and despair overwhelm hope. Preventing suicides and how to support those who have experienced a loss is what we need to know. more...

As the Division continues with the implementation of its new report card, we have received feedback from many stakeholders - including parents, students, and teachers. more...

11 choirs from PSD schools gather for PSD’s annual Choral Celebration more...

The Minister of Education is establishing a provincial Parent Advisory Council to create a stronger voice for parents in the education system. more...

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

Presented and hosted by Broxton Park School on Saturday March 17, 2012. All parents welcome. Attend two seminars and have lunch! more...

Parents can now access a new, easy to use online tool that will allow them to get information about what their child is learning and how their child might be assessed for every subject and grade level at school. more...

Next steps in demonstrating the shifts to support an inclusive education system by Alberta Education. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the February 7, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

Parkland School Division (PSD) is pleased to announce that Serge LaBrie has been appointed as the Division’s Director of Facilities. more...

The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre will be operating with modified hours of operation during February 9-12, 2012. more...

We’ve updated our website with new report card information. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the January 10, 2012 Board Meeting. more...

Stop by the Parkland School Division No. 70 booth to find out why we are one of the premier employers in education. more...

Parents, Students, and all Staff Members of PSD are welcome to submit stories to the project. more...

Parkland School Division's Superintendent of Schools, Tim Monds is proud to announce that Brian Leadbetter has been appointed Director of Communications effective January 23, 2012. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. Read the highlights from the December 13, 2011 Board Meeting. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the November 29th Board Meeting. more...

Parkland School Division’s Three Year Education Plan for 2011-2014 was prepared by the jurisdiction’s Board of Trustees, teachers and its Lead Team, which is comprised of system and school administrators. more...

On Friday November 25th, Parkland School Division (PSD) held the first in a series of five boot camp sessions for Educational Assistants more...

Parkland School Division Board of Trustees hosted a very successful Stakeholder Consultation, November 17, 2011 at Brookwood School in Spruce Grove. more...

Albertans are invited to provide written and electronic input as part of consultations on the new Education Act. more...

How Parkland School Division's new approach to student reporting is contributing to transforming education in the division. more...

The agenda for the November 24th COSC meeting along with the minutes from the October 27th meeting are now available on the School Councils page of Parkland School Division’s website. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the November 8th Board Meeting. more...

Parkland School Division Trustees and Administration have taken the time to consider the most effective and appropriate allocation of the additional funds announced by Premier Alison Redford on October 14, 2011. Read more more...

Alberta students now have access to an additional online resource to help them contribute to caring, respectful and safe learning environments and communities. more...

Parkland School Division shares a success story about “Getting it Right” when engaging the community through open and transparent communication. more...

Under these very difficult circumstances, Superintendent Tim Monds has chosen to close Greystone Centennial Middle School on Friday, October 21, 2011. more...

A recent letter to Board of Education Chair Richard Gilchrist from Minister Danyluk (Infrastructure) and Minister Hancock (Education) announced $2.7 million for two very important projects in Parkland School Division. more...

Parkland School Division wishes to congratulate its students and instructional staff for the excellent results on the 2011 Provincial Achievement Tests and the Diploma Examinations. more...

Parkland School Divisions 2011-2012 Enrolment Report contains a summary of the students registered by school and grade on September30, 2011. more...

At the Board Organizational Meeting,October 4, 2011, the Board of Trustees announced the following board positions and committee appointments. more...

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

In recognition of World Teachers’ Day, Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees and Parkland Teachers’ Local 10 honor teachers around the globe who are working daily to ensure quality education for all pupils. more...

Parkland School Division has taken significant steps to improve their communication with the public and to provide greater opportunity to connect with their valued stakeholders. more...

Parents of PSD students are truly engaged in their students’ learning. We are happy to share more information that provides a connection between our new report card format and Alberta Education’s initiatives. more...

Over the next 2 years, all K-9 schools in Parkland School Division will be distributing new report cards. The new report card emphasizes “how” students learn and where they are in the learning continuum, rather than “what” students learn. more...

Board Chair, Richard Gilchrist, is very pleased to announce that the Minister of Education recently approved eight new modular classrooms for Woodhaven Middle School in Spruce Grove. more...

Congratulations to Parkland School Division student, Erik Jegelka, for winning first prize in an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Writing Contest. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the September 6th Board Meeting. more...

Board Chair Richard Gilchrist and Superintendent Tim Monds encourage you to view a short youtube video from Alberta Education. more...

184 Days of Learning, PSD Blogs, Twitter feeds, see how we are engaging our entire community. more...

Our entire staff will gather for a professional development afternoon on August 30th, to launch the new school year. more...

Students, parents and teachers can find a variety of resources in the Alberta government’s online back-to-school information kit more...

Opening activities for the 2011-2012 school year. more...

Opening activities for Spruce Grove Composite High School's 2011-2012 school year. more...

Opening Activities for Connections for Learning Centre's 2011-2012 school year. more...

This film showcases the history of Spruce Grove through the use of technology. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is proud to announce two more Assistant Principal appointments for the 2011-2012 school year. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is proud to announce seven Assistant Principal appointments for the 2011-2012 school year. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is proud to announce two new Principal appointments for the 2011-2012 school year. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to provide you with the highlights of our recent Board meeting held on Tuesday June 14, 2011. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is pleased to announce that Aileen Wagner has accepted the Acting Principalship at Keephills School. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is pleased to announce that Katherine Mann, currently an Assistant Principal at École Broxton Park School will be joining the Administrative Team at Spruce Grove Composite High School. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is proud to announce administrative appointments for the 2011-2012 school year. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to provide you with the highlights of our recent Board meeting held on Tuesday May 3, 2011. more...

Talented Duffield students put on an amazing show on April 14, 2011! more...

The Visual Arts Celebration is a showcase of selected early years, middle years and senior high art work displayed for the enjoyment of students, parents, and school communities of Parkland School Division. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is proud to announce that Archie Lillico, currently the Principal of Muir Lake School, has been appointed Principal of Stony Plain Central School beginning fall 2011. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools, Tim Monds is proud to announce that Leah Andrews has been appointed Director of Learning Services effective immediately. more...

Parkland School Division has promoted the value of hearing from students and is very proud of the quality of student leaders in our schools. We encourage students to strongly consider participating in the 2011-2012 Minister’s Student Advisory Council more...

The Parkland Hockey Academy allows middle and high school students to excel in both academics and athletics. more...

Emilie Keane, currently Acting Associate Superintendent for Parkland School Division No. 70 has been appointed Associate Superintendent, Learning Services. Keane replaces Ben Beil who retired in March. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Monds is pleased to announce the secondment of George Couros, for a newly created two-year position as Division Principal – Innovative Teaching and Learning. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the April 5th Board Meeting. more...

Graminia, Seba Beach, Keephills, Wabamun, Parkland Village, Stony Plain Central, and École Meridian Heights first school websites to launch. more...

Living in today’s global community, it has been difficult not to be affected by the tragic crisis that is happening in Japan at this very moment. more...

The current circumstances in Japan make it necessary to cancel the Spruce Grove Composite High School student trip scheduled for later this month. more...

Graminia School is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. more...

Memorial Composite High School is proud to host the 2011 Alberta Schools' Association Provincial Wrestling Championships more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the March 1 Board Meeting. more...

It’s tough for one to accomplish our goals and aspirations without the help, encouragement and the opportunity from our leaders. Are you willing to accept the challenge? more...

All Parkland School Division Buses are cancelled for Friday February 4, 2011. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed, read the highlights from the March 1 Board Meeting. more...

Technology and social media are everywhere. Children are connecting around the world at a young age, but are they doing this in an appropriate way? more...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gabor Mate, family physician and noted writer on adolescent issues, is speaking at Woodhaven Middle School and High Park School more...

Parkland School Division’s Transportation Department Annual Bus Operator Safety Seminar will be held this year at the Horizon Stage on January 31st in Spruce Grove. more...

Parkland School Division is participating in the Alberta Education Initiative of Early Child Development Mapping(ECD) more...

Parkland School Division buses will be in operation Monday January 17, 2011 more...

Once or twice a month, students participate in various activities to build student morale, cohesiveness and spirit. more...

All Parkland School Division buses are running today January 11, 2011. more...

SMART Showcase Elite Schools are those that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment in using a wide range of SMART products in classrooms to create appealing, interactive learning. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to continue to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. more...

The Board of Trustees is pleased to keep parents and our community stakeholders informed. more...

The Centre for Education will be closed during the week of December 27, 2010. more...

Through the volunteer efforts of community members, parents, students, and staff, the Christmas Store will be operating at the school. All proceeds will be used to purchase socks and mitts to donate to a homeless shelter. more...

Parkland School Division is proud to announce that Kelly Wilkins has been appointed as the new Deputy Superintendent effective immediately. more...

Staff and CLICK Coordinators will be Facilitating at the Inclusion in the Early Years: Promising Practices Provincial Symposium in Edmonton on December 6, 2010 more...

Wabamun students are taking a lead in teaching their peers about bullying and prevention. more...

An opportunity for students to speak out about their educational experience. more...

At its first Board Organizational Meeting on November 2, 2010, the incoming Board of Trustees announced the following board positions and committee appointments. more...

Students learn the health and environmental benefits of gardening by preparing and nurturing a garden, making and using compost, and preparing and eating food they grow themselves. more...

The following individuals have been elected to represent Parkland School Division on the Board of Trustees. Results are official as at noon Friday October 22, 2010. more...

The Board of Trustees for Parkland School Division is proud to announce that Tim Monds has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer for the Division effective immediately. more...

Parkland School Division wishes to congratulate its students and instructional staff for the excellent results on the 2010 Provincial Achievement Tests and the Diploma Examinations. more...

Dates, times, and locations of the Public Trustees Candidates forums for Parkland School Division. more...

Greystone is invited to ULearn 2010 Conference in New Zealand to speak about teaching in a collaborative model. more...

Chris Litke shares his inspiring story with Duffield students at their Terry Fox Marathon of Hope on Friday, September 24. more...

See the official list of trustee candidates for the 2010 Election more...

Katy Rogal is always looking for new ways to engage her students and because of it, she is a semi-finalist for Alberta Education’s 2010 Excellence in Teaching awards. more...

Be part of important decisions...become a school trustee. more...

The Board of Trustees is seeking an individual with a proven track record of educational leadership to serve as its next superintendent of schools/CEO. more...

Parkland School Division Board Chair, Richard Gilchrist is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tim Monds (currently Deputy Superintendent) as Acting Superintendent of Schools effective August 1, 2010. more...

Book an appointment to change your timetable or check the dates for new registrations at Memorial Composite High School and Spruce Grove Composite High School. more...

Take daily morning classes at Memorial Comp. or enjoy correspondence modules at Spruce Grove Comp. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Mary Lynne Campbell is pleased to announce the following Assistant Principal appointments for the 2010-2011 school year. more...

Mary Lynne Campbell has accepted the position of Executive Director, Public School Boards Association of Alberta effective August 01, 2010. more...

Parkland School Division’s Superintendent of Schools Mary Lynne Campbell is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments for the 2010/2011 school year. more...

The Tri-Municipal Drug Strategy Team is presenting Inspirational Speaker, Troy Payne of Wellness Realization on Tuesday, May 25 at Memorial Composite High School. more...

Parkland School Division is thrilled to have received the news of an exciting one-time scholarship that is open to a grade twelve student at Memorial Composite High School. more...

Whenever possible medication needs to be given at home. more...