W.P. Bate Community School

Congratulations to Ms. Scrimshaw on her appointment as our new director for the upcoming school year!

📢 The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlene Scrimshaw as the new director of education for Saskatoon Public Schools, effective August 1, 2026. She currently serves as a deputy director for the division.

Board Chair Kim Stranden says, “Her collaborative approach, strong relationships across our system, and unwavering focus on student success make her exceptionally well suited to serve as the next director of education.” 🙌

Charlene has dedicated her entire career to Saskatoon Public Schools, serving as a teacher, school-based administrator, superintendent, and deputy director. She is also a member of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and president of the Persephone Theatre Board of Directors. 📚🎭

Widely regarded as a champion for students and staff, Charlene is committed to supporting Indigenous students and families through relationship-building and culturally responsive education. She is also a strong advocate for arts education and unique program opportunities that create meaningful student experiences. 🫶

Scrimshaw succeeds Shane Skjerven, who will retire July 31, 2026.

📢 Due to the extreme cold, Saskatoon Public Schools bus service is cancelled for Friday, January 23. Schools remain open.

Special service, including transportation for wheelchair students via bus and taxi, is also cancelled. Regular taxi service is still operating.

School buses are cancelled today due to the extreme cold. Stay warm!

January 22

Kindergarten early learning, kindergarten, age, birthday, montessori Welcoming, safe, and personalized kindergarten for children aged 5 years old.

Winter weather is here, and you may have questions about impacts to school operations and buses.

If weather requires changes to school operations, notifications are sent using emergency messaging systems as updates become available. Families are notified at the phone number and/or email which the school has on file.

Bus transportation to Saskatoon Public Schools (elementary) is provided by First Student and Hertz. Please click here for complete information on transportation delays and cancellations, including where to look for updates and weather impacts: https://www.spsd.sk.ca/transportation-delays-and-cancellations-1

Students who ride Saskatoon Transit buses may check service alerts here: https://saskatoontransit.ca/service-alerts

It's getting pretty cold out there, Saskatoon; let's look out for one another.

Share this list and keep these locations in mind if you encounter anyone that may be in need of a safe place to keep warm. For police assistance, call 306-975-8300 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1.