08/19/2026
ππ Change to School Bus Eligibility for 2026-2027 School Year
The minimum distance required for K-6 students to be eligible for bus service has changed from 1 KM to 1.6 KM. The minimum distance for 7-12 remains unchanged at 2 KM. Letters have been mailed to families that are affected by this change.
ππCheck bus eligibility on My FVSD: https://my.fvsd.ab.ca/
πFind more information about the Province of Alberta's updated transportation requirements here: https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/about/news/post/school-transportation-amendment-regulation
08/12/2026
ππ Does your family use yard service?
The rules have changed for the 2026-2027 school year, please review the updated requirements. π
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The home is more than 1.8 km from a safe road stop.
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A student has identified special needs requiring door-to-door transportation.
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There are serious safety concerns at the roadside stop, such as blind curves or hills that impede visibility for oncoming traffic.
Families who meet the conditions above can contact FVSD Essential Services to request a review.
π 780-928-3860
π 9705B-99 Street, La Crete
π Find more details on our website: https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/about-us/departments/transportation-rural
07/17/2026
π£ We're Hiring!
Bus Driver - La Crete Area
20 hrs/wk | 2026-2027 School Year
β Apply by July 31, 2026 β
The Essential Services Transportation Department is hiring a full-time Bus Driver for La Crete area schools. This is a permanent position for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must have a Class 1 or Class 2S Driver's Licence and a clean driving record.
π Apply Today:
https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/careers/current-opportunities/support-staff-jobs/competition/20849
07/14/2026
ππ School Supply List for 2026-2027
Visit the website for downloadable copies of our Junior High supply list and registration information! Senior High supplies needed are dependent on chosen courses.
π https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/our-schools/lcps
07/11/2026
Good luck to our Lancer Athletes competing for Zone 8 at the Alberta Winter Games!
06/22/2026
Still thinking about summer plans? βοΈ
Our 3-Day Summer Workshops are underway, with a few spots still available in upcoming sessions! If your student is heading into Grade 10 or is a high school student looking to earn more credit, this is a great opportunity to build skills and confidence before fall.
Students can explore hands-on options like Photography, Graphic Design, Woodworking, and Recreation & Leadership (build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills).
π Registration is still open by phone or email. Spots are limited and filling up quickly, so don't wait! πππ
π Learn more: https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/parents/student-career-paths/summer-school
06/19/2026
π€ Thinking about applying?
FVSD's Grow Our Own Bursary Program supports local future teachers working toward a Bachelor of Education close to home. The program includes tuition support and a paid internship in the final year.
β° Apply by June 26
π Learn more: https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/careers/teacher-bursaries/fvsd-bed-bursary
06/19/2026
π Please read the following year-end letter to parents from Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides.
Visit our website to view/download a PDF version of the letter: https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/about-us/news/post/year-end-letter-to-parents-from-minister-of-education-and-childcare
Links referenced in the letter:
π Classroom data collection: https://www.alberta.ca/taking-action-on-classroom-complexity -3
π Complexity teams:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/ecc-complexity-team-allocations-by-school.pdf
π Class Size Reduction Grant:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/ecc-class-size-reduction-grant-2026-27-school-year-allocations.pdf
06/17/2026
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