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Spencer West bring WeWalk4Water to Eastview

The amazing Spencer West is coming to Eastview Middle School on Friday, May 10 at 9:15 a.m. for his We Walk 4 Water tour. Spencer will be speaking with students in the gymnasium.  Immediately following his presentation, he will be going on a water... (read more)

Radiothon supports Reading College

It's going to be the BEST SUMMER EVER for kids across central Alberta thanks to the Cures for Kids Radiothon, a project of the Optimist Clubs of Central Alberta.   The Radiothon takes place Thursday and Friday on Sunny 94 and CRAZE FM and Bi... (read more)

Board values Education Week

In recognition of Education Week I would like to express the Board's appreciation to our teachers, administration, district staff, parents, students and community.  Without your efforts and interest, Red Deer Public Schools would not be the worl... (read more)

25th Young Writers' Conference at Oriole Park

Aspiring Writers Meet Real Writers: Young Writers’ Conference celebrates its 25th Anniversary Aspiring authors, journalists, illustrators and storytellers will have the opportunity to learn from those in the field at the 25th annual Young Wr... (read more)

Timberlands school name announced

The Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools is pleased to announce the name of our newest elementary school opening in September 2014 in the Timberlands community. The school will be named École Barrie Wilson Elementary School in... (read more)

Top design for school of the future

  Four Eastview students win international competition The future looks bright for the four students from Eastview Middle School who won an international competition for designing a school of the future. The students just returned from Pitt... (read more)

Trustees go to the Legislature

In recognition of Red Deer Public's 125th Anniversary, members of the Board of Trustees were introduced in the Alberta Legislature during afternoon session on Tuesday, April 23. The Hon. Cal Dallas, MLA for Red Deer South made the following intr... (read more)

Adminsitration Appointments

Red Deer Public Schools is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments: Principal Transfer: Effective August 28, 2013 Anie Schroderus will be moving from GH Dawe to Ecole Oriole Park Elementary School.  Anie has served the D... (read more)

We asked, you said, we did...

Following up on a promise to report back on ideas generated at the district's town hall meetings, Superintendent Piet Langstraat met with students and shared future directions to improve high school completion in Red Deer Public Schools. The Decemb... (read more)

School threat update

Please see the attached update from Red Deer Public Schools regarding this  situation. We continue working on this matter to ensure the safety and security of students and staff in our schools. Click here for update. (read more)

Board opposes Michener Centre Closure

The Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools opposes the provincial government's decision to close the Michener Centre in Red Deer and urges the Redford government to reverse its decision. Click here for public statement issued by Red Deer... (read more)

2013-2014 School Calendar Options

  Red Deer Public Schools is considering an alternative calendar for Staff Learning Days during the 2013/14 school year.  The proposed changes are in response to community feedback to the current format.   BACKGROUND: Staff L... (read more)