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École Springfield School educator celebrated at virtual…
Posted on September 22 2021This afternoon (September 22, 2021), Arzouma Kalsongui, École Springfield School (SES) educator was celebrated as PRSD’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee during the Alberta School Boards Association…
PRSD releases official nomination results
Posted on September 21 2021For immediate release September 21, 2021 – Peace River School Division (PRSD) nominations have concluded with six acclamations and two nominations in Ward 3 (Rural Peace River, Weberville, Dixonville,…
PRSD honors the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on September 17 2021For immediate release September 17, 2021 – During the board meeting held yesterday (September 16, 2021), the Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees voted to designate September 30, 2021…
Important requirement updates
Posted on September 16 2021As per the Alberta Government’s announcement on September 15, 2021 regarding newly mandated restrictions, this document has been updated with new information outlined in bold. The Peace River School…
Substitute Teachers and Educational Assistants needed
Posted on September 14 2021Substitute Teachers and Educational Assistants are needed in all our school communities. Check out our website at prsd.ab.ca/careers, or call us at 780-624-3650 to learn how to get on the PRSD sub-list.…
September 2021 Newsletter
Posted on September 9 2021To view our newsletter click here.
2021 School Board Trustee Elections
Posted on September 8 2021The community voice of locally-elected Alberta school board trustees is very important and that’s why preparations are under way at Peace River School Division (PRSD) for this fall’s school board…
PRSD board chair not seeking re-election
Posted on September 1 2021Darren Kuester, PRSD (Peace River School Division) Board Chair and Ward Three Trustee wishes to share with PRSD school communities that he will not be seeking re-election this fall during the 2021 School…
Temporary School bus pick up/drop off area
Posted on August 27 2021Due to delays in repairs to work at PRSD’s school bus loops at Springfield Elementary School, please be aware of the temporary school bus drop off/pick up areas effective until September 17, 2021:On…
Board meeting highlights - August 19, 2021
Posted on August 23 2021School Re-entry Plan SummaryIncoming Superintendent Adam Murray reviewed PRSD's School Re-entry Plan Summary with the board of trustees. PRSD will follow the guidance of Alberta Health Services and the…
School Re-entry Plan Summary
Posted on August 20 2021As per the Alberta Government’s announcement on August 13, 2021 regarding a normal school re-entry, this correspondence provides a summary of what re-entry will look like. The Peace River School Division…
Kindergarten entrance age change
Posted on August 19 2021PRSD’s NEW Entrance age requirements are:● A beginning student must attain the age of five (5) years on or before December 31 of the school year in which the student applies for admission to a Peace…
Virtual Education Programs
Posted on August 13 2021DID YOU KNOW...we offer virtual learning for students in grades 1-12? Our virtual learning programs provide students with greater options, support, flexibility and consistency throughout the division.…
Welcome Back!
Posted on August 2 2021Welcome to Ecole Springfield School. Below are links to helpful start-up information for the 2021-2022 school year. The first day for students is August 30, 2021. School calendar - https://www.prsd.ab.ca/calendar#list…
Attention parents and teachers
Posted on August 2 2021The Alberta Government is looking for 40 teachers and 40 parents/guardians with a diverse range of voices and with a broad range of life experiences, knowledge and skills from across Alberta to serve…
Message from the Board of Trustees
Posted on June 25 2021On behalf of the Peace River School Division board of trustees, I extend heartfelt appreciation to our school communities for their contributions during the 2020-2021 school year. First and foremost,…
Peace River School Division board of trustees message
Posted on June 22 2021On behalf of the Peace River School Division board of trustees, I extend heartfelt appreciation to our school communities for their contributions during the 2020-2021 school year. First and foremost,…
Transportation Award of Excellence - Nominations Open
Posted on June 21 2021Show you care - nominate a school bus driver or transportation staff for the Peace River School Division Transportation Award of Excellence. This important award recognizes the care and dedication of…
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted on June 21 2021June 21, 2021 marks Indigenous Peoples Day and schools throughout Peace River School Division (PRSD) are celebrating.“This important day, and the ongoing infusion of Indigenous based teaching and learning…
Follow our schools on Facebook
Posted on June 18 2021Peace River School Division and several PRSD schools are now on Facebook - "like" PRSD school facebook pages as another way to stay in the loop. View the latest news, photos, school websites…
Grades 1-9 At-home Online Learning Program
Posted on June 14 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) will be offering an At-home Online Learning Program for students in Grades 1-9 for the 2021-2022 school year. Requests to enrol in the At-home Online Learning Program…
Kennedy Thorp Awards
Posted on June 11 2021Kennedy Thorp Awards The following is what the family wrote when asked what they thought this award should entail- “Kennedy was an inspiration to everyone she met. In the worst of times in her…
Superintendent Message
Posted on June 4 2021As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contributions to education. It certainly has been an interesting and challenging year…
3 Year Education Plan 2021-2024
Posted on June 3 2021If you would like to view Ecole Springfield's 3 Year Education Plan you can view it here.
PRSD statement on the Kamloops Residential School…
Posted on June 2 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Tk’emlúpsTeSecwépemc First Nation in Kamloops after the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops…
June 2021 Newsletter
Posted on May 28 2021To view the June 2021 Newsletter click HERE
Sign up to use the PowerSchool Parent Portal and have…
Posted on May 27 2021Sign up by clicking the waffle button (square button with 9 boxes inside) on the top right-hand side of the divisional website, or any of our school websites, and choose "Powerschool Student and Parent…
Access your child's marks and attendance online!
Posted on May 26 2021Sign up to use the Powerschool Parent Portal and have instant access to your child's assignment and test marks, attendance, report card history, and more! Sign up by calling your local school office…
Board approves 2021-2024 Education Plan
Posted on May 26 2021For immediate release May 26, 2021 – During the regular board meeting held on May 20, 2021, the board of trustees approved the Peace River School Division (PRSD) 2021-2024 Education Plan. The plan outlines…
Board approves 2021-2022 Budget
Posted on May 25 2021For immediate release May 25, 2021- The Peace River School Division (PRSD) board of trustees approved the 2021-2022 budget at the regular board meeting held on May 20, 2021. The division approved the…
New Vice-Principal for École Springfield Elementary…
Posted on May 20 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Audrey Senft as Vice Principal for École Springfield Elementary School effective with the 2021-2022 school year. Audrey…
New Vice-Principal for École Springfield Elementary…
Posted on May 20 2021Peace River School Division (PRSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Audrey Senft as Vice Principal for École Springfield Elementary School effective with the 2021-2022 school year. Audrey…
In-person learning resumes on May 25, 2021
Posted on May 19 2021As per the Alberta Government announcement earlier this afternoon (May 19, 2021) kindergarten to grade 12 students will return to in-person classes on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. PRSD looks forward to welcoming…
May 19 School Council Meeting
Posted on May 18 2021Please join us for our Student Council Google Meeting on May 19th at 6:30pm! We look forward to seeing you all there! https://meet.google.com/meg-kfqx-qar?hs=224
New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Posted on May 18 2021Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Green as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources effective August 1, 2021. Ms. Green received her Bachelor of Education…
Paying it Forward!
Posted on May 12 2021Thank you to some amazing Nurses in PR! Jessica Morrison and Katie O'Byrne are paying it forward and giving back to the community during Nurses Week when they deserve to be celebrated!
Jump Rope for Heart!
Posted on May 12 2021Don't forget to collect your donations for Jump Rope for Heart! As a reminder, students will need to register online to have access to their healthy habits and be eligible for prize redemption. Here is…
New principal at École Springfield Elementary School
Posted on May 10 2021Peace River School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Gail McNabb as Principal for École Springfield Elementary School effective with the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Mrs.…
Everyone needs help sometimes
Posted on May 3 2021Every grade 7-12 student will receive this information in the form of a PRSD Mental Health Postcard during Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3-7, 2021). Life isn’t always easy, and we all have different…
École Springfield School educator selected as PRSD’s…
Posted on April 23 2021For immediate release April 23, 2021 - Peace River School Division (PRSD) is thrilled to announce that Mme Arzouma Kalsongui, an educator at École Springfield School (SES), has been selected as PRSD’s…
PRSD releases Student Mental Health and Wellness Survey…
Posted on April 21 2021For immediate releaseApril 21, 2021 – Peace River School Division is pleased to share results from the Student Mental Health and Wellness Survey issued in early February 2021. The survey was administered…
What is your perspective on the K-6 curriculum?
Posted on April 20 2021On April 19, PRSD announced they would not pilot any new K-6 curriculum during the 2021-2022 school year. Even though we are not piloting the new curriculum, we would like to collect the perspectives…
PRSD Superintendent of Schools/CEO Announcement
Posted on March 31 2021For immediate release: The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Adam Murray has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools for Peace River School Division effective September 1, 2021.…
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