Grasslands Public Schools

A huge thank you to our incredible community for making this year’s Stuff the Bus event such a success!

Brooks and the surrounding area once again showed just how generous and supportive our community is. Thanks to your donations of backpacks, school supplies, gift cards, cash and more, students across Grasslands will head into the new school year feeling prepared, confident and ready to learn.

We are so grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered or stopped by to show their support and a special thank you to Brooks & Newell Safe Communities and our Grasslands MHCB team for helping bring this event together.

Every contribution will make a meaningful difference for students and families in our schools.

Thank you, Grasslands community, for continuing to show up for our students.

We’re already looking forward to Stuff the Bus next year! 💛

Is your child getting ready for their first school bus ride?

Join Grasslands Public Schools for My First Bus Ride! This fun, helpful opportunity lets new bus riders and their families learn about bus safety, meet our transportation staff, and take their first ride on a school bus!

*August 27th
*9:00–11:00 a.m.
*Grasslands Public Schools Central Office
745–2nd Avenue E., Brooks

We’re excited to help our newest riders feel comfortable, confident and ready for the school year! 🚌☀️

No registration required- just stop by and join us!

We're Hiring! 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and youth? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and creating engaging experiences for students? We'd love to hear from you!

Grasslands Mental Health Capacity Building Program is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and collaborative wellness coach to join our team. This is a 12 month position

In this role, you will:
✨ Deliver evidence-based mental health promotion and prevention programs in multiple schools and classrooms
✨ Facilitate social-emotional learning activities for students.
✨ Build positive relationships with children, youth, educators, families, and community partners.

APPLY HERE

https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=88a73ac8-741b-4d6e-b81c-88b8628ee614&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD

An Important Update for Brooks Junior High Families 📣 📣

We know there is a lot of excitement around the opening of the new Brooks Junior High School, and we’re just as excited to welcome students into their new space!

As final construction and preparations continue, there is a strong likelihood of a slight delay to the start of the 2026/27 school year for BJHS students.

The official start date has not yet been confirmed. Grasslands Public Schools and BJHS will share another update on August 24, 2026, with the confirmed start date and any other important information families will need.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our BJHS families while our construction, maintenance, IT and school teams work hard to get everything ready for a safe and exciting opening.

Please take a moment to read the full update from BJHS Principal Jaret Hofer below: https://bjhs.grasslands.ab.ca/o/bjhs/article/17272

As we get ready to welcome students back, Grasslands families and students are encouraged to review the 2026–2027 Division Calendar for key dates throughout the school year.

The calendar includes school start dates, holidays, professional learning days, breaks and other important dates to keep on your radar.

We’re looking forward to another great year in Grasslands!

Get Ready for Back to School with the Grasslands App! 📱

With the new school year just around the corner, now is a great time to make sure you’re connected and ready to receive important updates from your child’s school.
With the Grasslands Public Schools app, families can:

✅ Choose the school(s) that matter to them
✅ Receive important notifications and reminders
✅ Stay up to date on school news, events and announcements
✅ Access division updates all in one place

Download the app before school starts so you don’t miss important information throughout the year!

Android: https://aptg.ca/RCXHRb
iPhone: https://aptg.ca/kZ8pr9

The 2026–27 school year is almost here! We’ve put together important back-to-school information to help families prepare for the year ahead.

Find details about:
*School opening dates and the first day of classes
*The 2026–27 school year calendar
*New student registration
*School supply lists
*City of Brooks and rural bus transportation
*Walking School Bus opportunities
*The Grasslands Public Schools app

Visit our website to read the full Back to School Information update and find everything you need to get ready for the new school year.

We’re looking forward to welcoming students and families back soon!

https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/17256

STUFF THE BUS IS BACK! 🎒📚

Grasslands Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB), in partnership with Brooks & Newell Safe Communities, is excited to host Stuff the Bus again!

DETAILS:
*August 19
* 2:30–6:00 p.m.
*Walmart Parking Lot, Brooks

Help us fill the bus with school supplies to support students in need across all Grasslands Public Schools and make sure they start the new school year feeling confident, equipped and ready to learn!

Most-needed items include pencils, erasers, glue sticks, markers, pencil crayons, crayons, duotangs, binders, notebooks, headphones/earbuds, backpacks, reusable water bottles, Kleenex, hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes.

No time to shop? Walmart gift cards are also welcome, and the MHCB team will happily do the shopping for you!

Stop by, say hello and help us Stuff the Bus for Grasslands students! 💙🚌

Bus passes will be available for pick-up at the Grasslands Central Office starting August 19th,

Make sure to grab yours before the first day of school!