Conklin Community School

10/01/2026

October Newsletter

Please consider joining our school council. The following dates are scheduled for our meetings. The time will always be 4:30- 5:30

09/28/2026

Looking for more flexibility in how your child learns?

Northland School Division offers different ways for students to learn. While attending their local school works well for many students, Northland Online School may be a better fit for some students and families.

Northland Online School is welcoming students for the 2026 to 2027 school year, with online learning available from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Students can access First Nations and Métis language, culture and land based learning throughout the curriculum. Students in Grades 7 to 9 can choose live online classes or flexible learning at their own pace. High school students can also learn at their own pace with teacher support throughout the school day.

Students can access courses through partnerships across Northland School Division, learn Math with Minecraft, explore Science through coding, and receive a Chromebook and learning tools.

If online learning may be a good fit for your child, learn more at www.northlandonlineschool.ca.

09/18/2026

If you are interested in joining the Conklin School Council then we look forward to seeing you on Monday SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00-6:00 at Conklin Community School. Councils are effective organizations providing valuable advice to school administrators with the overall goal of offering the best possible learning environment to our students.

09/16/2026

Telephone townhall with Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides

Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides is hosting a live telephone townhall on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The townhall will focus on investments in education for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions.

Wednesday, September 23
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Learn more and register:
https://www.alberta.ca/back-to-school-telephone-townhall

09/11/2026

Sept 11 - Route 426 driven by Marjorie Quintal-Adby is cancelled due to mechanical issues. We should have a bus for next week.

Classes will still be in session. Please make arrangements to drop off and/or pick up your children. If your child will be absent due to the bus cancellation or for any other reason, please notify the school to make arrangements for alternate programming.

If you or someone you know would like to train to become a School Bus Driver, please contact the Transportation Department.

Don't forget to download the new bus status app from your app store (available for apple and android). For more information, visit:
https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation

You can also find out the status of your bus by visiting: https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation/bus-status

09/10/2026

Sep 10 - Route 426 driven by Marjorie Quintal-Adby is cancelled due to mechanical issues.

Classes will still be in session. Please make arrangements to drop off and/or pick up your children. If your child will be absent due to the bus cancellation or for any other reason, please notify the school to make arrangements for alternate programming.

If you or someone you know would like to train to become a School Bus Driver, please contact the Transportation Department.

Don't forget to download the new bus status app from your app store (available for apple and android). For more information, visit:
https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation

You can also find out the status of your bus by visiting: https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation/bus-status

09/09/2026

Sept 9 - Route 426 driven by Marjorie Quintal-Adby is cancelled due to Mechanical Issues.

Classes will still be in session. Please make arrangements to drop off and/or pick up your children. If your child will be absent due to the bus cancellation or for any other reason, please notify the school to make arrangements for alternate programming.

If you or someone you know would like to train to become a School Bus Driver, please contact the Transportation Department.

Don't forget to download the new bus status app from your app store (available for apple and android). For more information, visit:
https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation

You can also find out the status of your bus by visiting: https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation/bus-status

09/08/2026

Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello students, parents, guardians, staff and community members,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. I hope you had a safe and enjoyable summer.

To our new families and staff, welcome to Northland School Division. As I begin my first school year as Superintendent of Schools and CEO, I am honoured to serve Northland students, families, staff and the communities we serve.

I want to recognize Cal Johnson for his leadership and service to Northland School Division. During his time as Superintendent, Cal helped establish a clear direction for the division through the Education Plan. Much of the important work of building that foundation has been done, and I have the opportunity to build on what Cal, the Board of Trustees, staff and communities have started. I thank Cal for his commitment to Northland and wish him and his family all the best in retirement.

The 2026-2029 Education Plan will continue to guide our work. As I begin this role, one of my priorities is taking the time to understand the local context of each community we serve. Every community is different, and understanding those differences is important when we think about how we support students, staff and schools. You can review the Education Plan by clicking on the link: https://www.nsd61.ca/download/566270.

Literacy and numeracy will also remain a strong focus. These are foundational skills that support learning across all subject areas. Every student has potential, and our responsibility is to meet students where they are, provide the support they need and help them continue to grow.

I look forward to visiting schools and communities, listening and learning, and working with students, families, staff and community members throughout the year.
Welcome back, and I look forward to a great school year.

Sincerely,

Murray Marran
Superintendent of Schools and CEO
Northland School Division

09/08/2026

Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello students, parents, guardians, staff and community members,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. I also want to welcome the students, families and staff joining Northland School Division for the first time.

As we begin a new school year, the Board remains focused on the path we have set. The priorities in the 2026-2029 Education Plan continue to guide our work and reflect what we have heard from students, families, staff and the communities we serve. You can review the Education Plan by clicking on the link: https://www.nsd61.ca/download/566270.

This year also brings a change in leadership. I want to recognize former Superintendent of Schools and CEO Cal Johnson, who retired on August 31st. Cal served Northland with steady leadership, strong relationships and a deep belief in the power of education. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you, Cal, for your service and commitment to Northland students, families, staff and the communities we serve. We wish you and your family all the best in retirement.

We also welcome Murray Marran as Superintendent of Schools and CEO. Murray brings proven leadership, knowledge of Northland School Division and a strong commitment to working with the communities we serve. His experience aligns well with the Education Plan and the work already underway across the division. While we have a new Superintendent, the Board remains focused on the priorities and direction we have established.

You may also notice a new look for Northland School Division. The new brand was shaped by feedback from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Youth Council representatives, parents, trustees, principals and division leaders. The new logo reflects themes we heard during that engagement, including land, language, culture, identity and relationships.

Parents and guardians can also get involved in their child’s education by attending School Council or Principal Advisory Committee meetings. The more families participate, the more voices we hear, which helps the Board advocate on important issues affecting Northland students. Learn more at https://www.nsd61.ca/students-parents/school-council.

Hai Hai, Mahsi Cho, Thank you for choosing and supporting Northland School Division.

We look forward to connecting with students, families, staff and communities throughout the school year.

Sincerely,

Tanya Fayant
Board Chair
Northland School Division

09/08/2026