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First Ride Program May 31, 2013

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

Track Meets - May 16, 24, & 31 May 6, 2013

Athletes who place 1st or 2nd in events at the May 16th meet will be invited to participate in the Zone Meet on the 24th. Those who place 1st or 2nd at Zones will be invited to a Division Meet on May 31st. 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...

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...

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...

30 Google Chrome Books Have Arrived! April 8, 2013

This year’s technology overhaul has been made possible largely to private donations. more...

Kindergarten Orientation - April 24 April 3, 2013

There will be a Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 24 from 9 to 10:30am. To enter Kindergarten in the fall, your child must be five (5) years of age by the last day of February 2013. 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...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Education Sessions March 27, 2013

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

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...

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...

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...

Family Dance - February 8 February 8, 2013

The Entwistle Community Hall doors open at 7pm. Buy your tickets at the school office or at the door. 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...

Wreck-It Ralph In the Gym February 1! January 22, 2013

Tickets are $2 at the office or $3 at the door. more...

Christmas Concert - December 20 December 7, 2012

Come celebrate Christmas with us! On Thursday, December 20 at 7pm, students from all grades will be presenting a memorable Christmas concert. 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...

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...

Remembrance Day Ceremony - November 8, 2012 November 4, 2012

10:45am in the gymnasium.We are inviting families who have lost a loved one during war or peacekeeping missions to participate in our service. more...

Operation Christmas Child November 4, 2012

Please drop your shoe box off at the school by November 16. 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...

Congrats To Our Monthly Award Winners! October 16, 2012

Each month, deserving Entwistle students are awarded for excellence. 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...

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...

Welcome Back Activities & Office Opening August 20, 2012

Opening activities for Entwistle School's 2012-2013 school year. more...

Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance August 20, 2012

Information about accident insurance for students. more...

School Supply Lists Are Up! June 22, 2012

Information about buying supplies for the 2012-2013 year has been posted. more...

Grade 9 Farewell! June 11, 2012

Come out and celebrate our Grade 9 students at a farewell ceremony and dance! more...

School Council and FOELS News - May May 14, 2012

School Council and FOELS news for May: April's meeting, fundraising efforts, next meeting reminder, etc. more...

Globalization of Assessment - Parent Session April 30, 2012

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 for Parents, A Parent Information Session - CANCELLED until further notice April 13, 2012

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...

School Council and FOELS News April 10, 2012

Update on Entwistle's School Council and Friends of Entwistle Learning Society: April 2nd meeting, new Facebook page, Spell-A-Thon, Golf Tournament, and more. more...

Stacey N. Participates in the Rick Hansen Relay April 4, 2012

My hands are sweaty, my legs are shaking and my heart is thumping wildly. Within the next few minutes I will be part of history. more...

Parkland School Division Listens to Stakeholders, Announces Improvements to Report Card March 22, 2012

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...

Parents - Be Involved! March 21, 2012

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

Entwistle Invited To Participate in Rick Hansen Relay March 2, 2012

Entwistle is honoured to participate in the Rick Hansen Relay on March 16. more...

A Great Day for Parents March 1, 2012

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

New Online Tool Provides Parents With Curriculum Information February 28, 2012

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...

Modified Hours for the Tri Leisure Centre February 9-12 February 6, 2012

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

Parkland School Division's 184 Days of Learning Project January 9, 2012

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

New Report Cards for Parkland School Division September 22, 2011

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...

Back-to-School Resources Available Online August 25, 2011

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

Entwistle School Launches a New Website! May 11, 2011

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Resplendent in vibrant reds, our new site is designed for ease of use. more...

Friends of Entwistle Learning Society Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction May 2, 2011

The Third Annual Friends of Entwistle Learning Society Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Friday June 10th. more...

Parent Workshop "Hold On To Your Kids" January 25, 2011

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...

Early Child Development Mapping Initiative January 19, 2011

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

Parkland School Division Posts Excellent Achievement Results October 14, 2010

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...