Edmonton Public Schools

Don’t miss out! 🚌 Registration for First Riders closes August 21.

Is your child new to riding the bus? Join us on August 24 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. This free, hands-on event helps students and families get ready to ride the bus safely before the school year begins. Sign up now to save your spot: https://epsb.ca/news/events/learntoridethebussafelyatfirstridersaugust24.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=firstriders2026

We’re refreshing SchoolZone so you can access everything you need to get ready for September! SchoolZone will be down for maintenance from Wednesday, August 5 to Tuesday, August 11.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Families of students new to the Division may receive a text message from our urgent message system, SchoolMessenger. 📲 This system alerts you if there is a major incident at your child’s school.

To sign up for alerts text ‘Y’ or ‘YES’ to 978338. Message and data rates may apply.

For more info: https://epsb.ca/schools/goingtoschool/health/urgentmessagesystem/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=schoolmessenger

We believe that the voices of students, staff, families and community are essential to advancing anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation and inclusion in school communities. We’re seeking volunteers to join the Equity Advisory Committee. Learn more and apply: https://www.epsb.ca/news/diversity/seekingvolunteerstojointheequityadvisorycommittee.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=equityadvisorycommittee2026

Get ready to let your imagination take flight! 🪽📚

October 5–9 is READ IN Week and we’re getting ready to celebrate how stories open our minds to new worlds and unforgettable adventures. Whether you're reading a book, diving into a comic or listening to a story, the magic of storytelling is ready to take you anywhere you want to go.

Learn more at: http://readin.ca/

Thank you to the Government of Alberta for funding to move five school projects forward in the construction process. These schools will create much-needed student spaces throughout our growing division!

Schools moving to the construction phase:
🔨 A K–6 school in Hawks Ridge
🔨 An addition to Dr. Anne Anderson School

Schools moving to the design phase:
✏️ A 10–12 high school in Castle Downs (Dunluce)
✏️ A 10–12 high school in The Grange (The Hamptons)
✏️ A K–6 school in Silver Berry

To learn more about current school construction projects, head to: https://epsb.ca/schools/newschoolsandmodernizations/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_id=school+construction+projects

We’re seeking an Indigenous artist to create an original artwork that will be printed as a gift to 2027 graduates who identify as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. The painted work on canvas should honour the rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Please submit your contact information and 2-3 digital examples of original artwork to [email protected]. Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. on July 31, 2026.

Following the deadline, selected artists will be invited to submit a conceptual sketch and will be provided an honorarium. If your concept is chosen to move forward from there, you will receive additional compensation.

On June 18, the Division was honoured to celebrate the class of 2026 retirees and the lasting impact they’ve made. Their next assignment? Enjoy a well-deserved retirement! 🥂🎉

Hosted by the Board of Trustees, the retirement banquet featured shared memories, warm wishes and more than a few laughs. This year’s group included over 170 retirees who, collectively, have contributed an astounding 4,500+ years of service to the Division.

We’re so grateful for their perseverance, passion and the care they have shown students, families and colleagues. The dedication and pride in their work will leave a lasting, deeply meaningful legacy.

Throughout May and June, the Division proudly participated in Edmonton and Area Corporate Challenge, joining other local organizations in a celebration of wellness, teamwork, community and friendly competition.

The final results are in—the Division finished in sixth place in the biggest company division! 🎉

With more than 100 participants from over 60 schools and departments across 25+ events—it was an amazing opportunity to connect with colleagues and showcase Division pride.

To top it all off, we brought home gold medals in golf, 5K running, lawn bowling and pickleball. Go team! ⛳🏃‍♀️🎳🎾