Riverstone Public School

United Way Alberta Northwest is calling on our community to help assemble backpacks filled with essential school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. These backpacks will support local students who might otherwise start school without the tools they need to succeed.

You can help make a difference: https://buff.ly/FGmoCFL

Together, we can help every student feel confident and ready on the first day of school!

🚍 Seeing school buses around town this week?
First Student is conducting dry runs to prepare for the upcoming school year. These practice routes help ensure drivers are familiar with their routes and that everything is ready for a smooth and safe start to classes.

Anxious feelings are normal when kids head back to school. Whether it’s returning after summer, starting at a new school, or beginning kindergarten for the first time.
Our GPPSD mental health specialists created a helpful blog with tips to make the transition smoother, including:
✔️ A back-to-school timeline
✔️ Re-establishing routines
✔️ Ideas for responding when your child or teen expresses worries
Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4x7lTRj

Teacher Meet & Greet
Tuesday September 1st! (Parents watch for an email to come Friday morning August 28th with Teacher information for your student or students!)
K-2 Meet the Teacher
Register through Sign-Up Genius
2pm to 4pm (link will be in Friday's welcome email from the school).
Please bring student supplies
Gr. 3-6 Meet the Teacher
Drop in between 2pm to 4pm
Please bring student supplies
ISC Classrooms Meet the Teacher
Drop in between 2pm to 4pm
Please bring student supplies
Junior High/Grade 7 and 8 Meet the Teachers
Drop in between 2pm to 4pm
No student supplies for gr. 7 and 8 please. Lockers will be assigned on the first day of classes.

💒📗🖍✂️Riverstone School is excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2026-2027 school year.
There are two ways to place your order:
1. - You can place your order online at www.schoolstart.ca
2. - You can place your order over the phone 1-800-580-1868
3. The supplies will be packaged and delivered directly to your home or to the school.
4. If you have any questions, please contact School Start’s Customer Service Department:
5. Email: [email protected] | Phone: 1-800-580-1868

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? 🎒
We’ve put together 8 helpful tips to support your child’s learning journey!

Read the full Kindergarten Readiness blog and download our 8-tips here: https://buff.ly/mVRlDoe

8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready March 30, 2026 Kindergarten Was your child born in 2021?Let’s get them ready for Kindergarten! Download our 8 Tips for Kindergarten Readiness and start your child’s online Kindergarten registration today. What You Need to Know Kindergarten and KinderPAL (full scho...

🎒 Successful back-to-school prep goes beyond school supplies.

Alberta Health Services provides resources for students and families on health, wellness, nutrition, resilience, online safety, and stress management.

Access the resources: https://buff.ly/3jmG9It

🚌 Is your child riding the school bus for the first time this year?

We know this can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking! Join us to learn everything you need to know and help make that first ride a smooth, confident experience.

Click here for details: https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/first-ride-program

Busing Applications are Open for the 2026-2027 School Year

If your child was in Grades 1-7 and rode the bus during the 2025-2026 school year, you likely don't need to reapply for next year.

Find out if your family needs to apply: https://buff.ly/2razwI2

2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know 2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know March 13, 2026 The Grande Prairie Public School Division is preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to ensure families have clear, simple information about student transportation. Below is everything you need to know ...