CHECK IT OUT! Nufarm donating 10 cents per acre on all purchases of Hornet Cereal Fungicide AND 25 cents per acre on all purchases of Gauntlet Pulse Fungicide! Purchased locally through Agro Plus or Co-Op Proceeds will go towards sponsorship of 1A Girls Basketball Provincials being hosted at Foremost School March 2026 Get your fungicide AND support Foremost School Athletics! WIN WIN! Contact Tanner Stensrud for more information. #foremostschool #weareallfalcons

Do you have a child entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year? 🖍 Make sure to book a preschool screening! Thank you to those who have booked, the afternoon is full. There are still morning appointments available. Call the school to book. #foremostschool

🏀 MINI BALL IS BACK 🏀 Be sure to come by and enjoy the games! No Mini Ball during the week of March 31 - April 4 due to Missoula Children's Theatre Final Tournament April 17 - Stay tuned for the schedule Special thanks to staff for organizing and keeping the tradition alive! Also, a big "YOU ROCK" shout-out to our Foremost High School student volunteer coaches! #foremostschool #weareallfalcons

<p>Working at Oyen Public School (OPS) is a dream come true for Kayl Davies, this year’s Edwin Parr nominee for Prairie Rose Public Schools. Davies currently lives on an acreage near Cereal with her fiancé and credits her future mother-in-law as the one to inspire her to pursue teaching as a career.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“I knew I wanted to go back to school. My mother-in-law is a retired teacher of 30 years and she always speaks so highly of education.  My fiancé was born and raised in Cereal and attended OPS. His mom also taught there, so it is full circle for her to be the inspiration and for me to now teach at the school she taught at.”&nbsp;</p><p>Davies trained as a speech language pathologist assistant and communicative disorder assistant and then worked for several years with AHS. Having always dreamed of becoming a teacher, she chose to return to post-secondary and obtained her degree in education.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Both her practicums were with Grade 5 students and, even though she was hesitant about teaching Grade 6, when the job opened, she knew it was too good an opportunity to pass on. There are 16 students in her Grade 6 class and Davies also teaches both Grades 5 and 6 social studies and phys-ed. Additionally, she teaches Grades 3 and 4 PE twice per week and also coaches mini basketball and mini volleyball.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Everyone laughs that I am coaching sports because I’ve never made a team in my life. I am the least athletic person, so coaching and teaching PE is comical. I’m a part of student council, I have helped with bonspiels, led a few assemblies and run multiple field trips. I feel like there is always something to be doing.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Davies describes herself as a passionate person and someone who pours everything she has into whatever she does. She is grateful for her students, who tell her she is their favourite teacher. It is the highest honour that students find her classroom safe and feel they are able to make mistakes on their learning journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Four of her students – Kieran, Scarlett, Dior and Hadley – all talked about how kind Davies is and the time and attention she gives to each of her students. Kieren particularly likes the style of teaching Davies uses and the fun activities she plans to make the lessons more interesting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“She has a really good personality and knows how to teach a great lesson. If you are confused, she has a really awesome way of helping you understand the lesson,” stated Scarlett, who added Davies is quirky and often uses dance moves in class to make them all laugh and lighten the mood.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Dior said Davies was kind, funny, smart and makes the lessons engaging. “She always listens and offers extra help. She'll even stay after school if you need help. She does classroom economy and spends her own money on prizes for our class, which I think is pretty awesome.”&nbsp;</p><p>“Miss. Davies includes everyone and finds different ways to make us have fun while we are learning,” added Hadley. “You feel like you can talk to her about anything. Nothing we have learned is boring. She is such an amazing teacher who knows how to do her job well. She is funny and makes you laugh whenever you are down and aren't having a good day.” &nbsp;</p><p>As a Christmas enthusiast, Davies and her fiancé are planning their wedding for December 13 this year. It’s been a busy year for her, but also a fulfilling and exciting one and she’s glad she took a risk on herself and pursued her dream of becoming a teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

One of the benefits of a K-12 school is the unique opportunity to interact with all ages! Grades 7/8 and 2/3 students get together every Friday for Math Buddies. It is a great mentorship experience for the older students and the younger ones love learning math and card games from the big kids.💜 #foremostschool #igniteminds #weareallfalcons #kindlehearts #myprps #forgefutures

<p>Using cardboard, the students in the STEM option at Burdett School are building games to create a one-day nickel arcade for the entire school.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“The students like the design and building aspects of this project,” said teacher Angie Angle. “We did a project similar to this with a student teacher several years ago and the students requested to do something like it again.”&nbsp;</p><p>Students must also create a promotional poster to market their game with the goal of having the highest number of students play their game. Along with considering the safety aspects of the game they are creating; students need to build a game that will work and be played numerous times. Before the bell rang to single the beginning of class, all students were already gathered in their groups and had retrieved the game they were making to continue working on their project. While the class progressed, all were engaged in their project, approaching Angle when they had questions or needed some guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Angle will be presenting at the upcoming <i>Forge Futures</i> conference at Senator Gershaw School on the topic of STEM in Space. She wants to promote the mindset that a teacher can do many things with few supplies, such as cardboard. Hanging in Angle’s classroom are two student-made models of the International Space Station (ISS) from previous projects about space.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Space exploration is part of the Grade 9 curriculum. At the end, the class does a project about current space exploration, such as the ISS.” Other projects include researching new types of space suits for sustained location on the moon, moon dust (because there is no moisture, it shreds the astronaut’s suits and tires), the Artemis program, Starlink, and eclipses, to name a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“The topics are endless because space is changing so dramatically,” stated Angle. “The reason I chose space for the conference is because it is a new concept that shows up in Grade 4 while Earth is a focus in lower grades. My goal was to make it more accessible. Not STEM as a separate entity, but STEM within the daily curriculum at an elementary level and as an option in junior high. STEM can be taught by everyone, not just science teachers.”&nbsp;</p>

K - 8 Report Card Day is today! Click the link, scan the QR code or call the school to book parent/teacher interviews. https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/34srv #foremostschool

The grade 9 students have been reading and writing some Cowboy Poetry with UofL PSII student teacher Ms. Brown. Today they had a zoom session with Cowboy Poet Doris Daley from Turner Valley where they engaged in rich poetic discussions. #myprps #kindlehearts #igniteminds #forgefutures Prairie Rose Public Schools prairierosesd8

Come on out for supper and support our high school students heading to Italy in 2026! Supper tickets available for Friday, April 4 @ 5:30 pm before the elementary production of Sleeping Beauty Spend a night out with dinner and a show! Bring your family! Get your tickets by calling the school 403-867-3843 or by order form which will be going home with elementary students. #foremostschool #weareallfalcons #myprps #kindlehearts

<p>Math teacher at Eagle Butte High School Tanelle Brost saw a lack of understanding of financial management among the student population and she, along with another teacher, wanted to create a course around that topic.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“There wasn’t anything about responsibility for money management or learning about credit cards and loans. Students needed to learn about saving, investing, borrowing money, compound interest, along with tax free savings accounts and RRSPs and the difference between the two,” explained Brost. “The driving force for creating this course was saving and investing. We had students in math who realized the content wasn’t applicable to their future and requested this type of information. Every student will need financial management understanding throughout their life.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Reaching out to experts in the field, Brost brought in a wealth advisor on savings and investing for four sessions. Other topics covered during the semester were how to borrow money responsibly, interest rates on credit cards compared to other types of loans and credit scores. The first six weeks were dedicated to personal finance before the class moved onto learning about starting up a business, including an overview of balance sheets, income statements, and statements of owner’s equity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>From student feedback, they appreciated the personal finance side of the course the most, although many expressed gratitude for learning how to set up a spreadsheet and learning how to use formulas. Brost hopes that those attending her session at the conference will be able to take her slides as a starting point and then make them their own.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Heather Laturnas is a counsellor at Eagle Butte who also teaches a computer class each year. Her session at the conference is about connecting students with authentic audiences.&nbsp;</p><p>“I believe making real life experiences for students who create something where they know there will be a real audience reviewing their work. It ups the engagement and encourages students to create a better finished product,” said Laturnas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Audiences can be classmates, parents, community members or other schools. “There are lots of ways teachers can connect students with an authentic audience, it’s about finding one that will help increase engagement,” continued Laturnas. Completed projects include working with seniors in a care home to publish a book with them that included a story from each student/senior pairing. In other classes, they have connected with an elementary school class and written letters to them, such as during the recent postal strike where the high school students were answering letters to the North Pole.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Laturnas hopes to encourage those who attend her session to think about how teachers can create an authentic audience for their students, taking projects they are already working on to the next level. “Rather than it only being the teacher seeing the finished product with the students doing the work to get a grade, check off a box or get a credit, how do we make the learning bigger so students can see how their work brings value to others?”&nbsp;</p><p>By Samantha Johnson, Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer&nbsp;</p>

Hot Lunch coming up! Wednesday, March 19 Chicken Fingers with Caesar Salad

Check out these amazing Foremost School students! Public speaking is incredibly difficult and we are so proud of these Falcons!

Tough loss to Stirling tonight 🏀 Catch your Falcons tomorrow in the Bronze medal game against Coaldale! 💜 They are battling for the bronze and a win gets them a spot at Provincials! Tip off at 1:00 pm Lethbridge Polytechnic Come cheer them on!! 🎉

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Complete award details and links to the online nomination form can be found via the link below.&nbsp;</p><p>2025 Trustee Awards of Recognition Criteria: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TmHl007KfoQOoghtP7nP34u27uT2cCWF/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TmHl007KfoQOoghtP7nP34u27uT2cCWF/view?usp=drive_link</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>For the third year in a row, PRPS trustees will recognize junior high and high school students who contribute to a culture of excellence in their schools. The 2025 Trustee Awards are about community spirit and are for students who go the extra mile.&nbsp;</p><p>Trustees are also looking for nominations for the Community Champion for Education. Any member of the public can submit a nomination for this award which recognizes an individual or organization that goes above to provide exceptional learning experiences and opportunities for students. &nbsp;</p><p>Award nominations will be accepted until May 31, 2025.</p>

Spring Book Fair March 18 - 25 Open Lunch Recess & After School Until 4:00 pm Late night shopping until 6:00 pm on March 25! Thank you for supporting Foremost School Library! 📚 #foremostschool #igniteminds #weareallfalcons #kindlehearts #myprps

FALCONS WIN!! 🏀💜 Senior girls defeated Milk River tonight to advance to the semi-finals!! Semi-Final Game Friday, March 14 3:00 pm Lethbridge Polytechnic Court A We really want to see you all there in your purple and gold! If you can’t make it, catch it on the live stream here: http://southzonebasketball.com #foremostschool #weareallfalcons #myprps #gofalcons

SAHA Academy Students vs Community Annual Game Thursday, March 20 2:00 pm EVERYONE WELCOME! If you are interested in playing on the community team, please contact Ms. Chomistek at the school. #foremostschool #kindlehearts #myprps

CHECK THIS OUT!! Corteva AgriScience donating 25 cents per acre on all purchases of Zetigo PRM Pulse Fungicide! Purchase locally from AgroPlus or Co-Op Proceeds will go towards sponsorship of 1A Girls Basketball Provincials being hosted at Foremost School March 2026 Get your fungicide AND support Foremost School Athletics! Everybody wins!! Contact Jenny or Elan for more information!

<p>Additional information can be found in the March 11, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda package: <a href="https://www.myprps.com/news/march-11-2025-public-board-meeting-20250310153443">https://www.myprps.com/news/march-11-2025-public-board-meeting-20250310153443</a></p><p><strong>Jenner School Report</strong></p><p>In a presentation to the PRPS Board, Principal Kirby Stensrud shared how Jenner School remains dedicated to providing a high-quality, student-centered learning environment fostering academic success and personal growth.&nbsp;</p><p>With a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, the school has implemented new K-9 Science of Reading resources and a K-6 Math curriculum designed to meet the unique challenges of multi-graded classrooms. Experiential learning remains a priority, with students engaging in hands-on opportunities such as a trip to the Edmonton Legislature and through a wide range of junior high options, including culinary arts, welding, and physiotherapy. Additionally, the school continues to prioritize student well-being through initiatives like the Buddy Program, Kindness Week, and expanded physical activity opportunities. An outdoor wellness court will be added to the school, made possible through a Community Facility Enhancement Program Grant and the Jenner Parent Council.&nbsp;</p><p>Academically, the school also continues to see high levels of achievement. Recent assurance data highlights a 92.6% approval rating for a welcoming and safe learning environment, with 100% parental satisfaction in decision-making and strong indicators of student success beyond graduation. Looking ahead, the school is planning to expand its programming options and seek further opportunities to innovate and enhance student learning. The full presentation can be found in the March 11, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda package.</p><p><strong>Technology Accountability Report</strong></p><p>The 2025 Technology Accountability Report, presented by Wayne Rossler, Manager of Technology, outlines the current state of technology within Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) and future initiatives.&nbsp;</p><p>Key highlights include the completion of teacher workstation upgrades to Windows 11 and the ongoing transition of all remaining devices by October 2025 due to Windows 10 end-of-life support. Student computer availability remains limited, with a one-to-one Chromebook ratio for grades 4-12, supported by an annual replacement plan. The division has also migrated iPads to Microsoft Intune, resulting in a cost-saving of approximately $10,000 per year. Network infrastructure remains a priority, with plans to upgrade wireless access points, network switches, and firewalls over the next three years to maintain security and efficiency. Additionally, security measures are being reviewed, with potential enhancements to student login systems for the 2025-2026 school year.</p><p>The 2024-2025 budget of just over $1 million will primarily support student Chromebooks and computers. Looking ahead, key projects include expanding ViewSonic Interactive Displays, improving security camera coverage, and enhancing the secure testing environment. The transition to a cloud-based network system using Fortinet solutions will streamline operations and reduce reliance on on-site servers. Governance considerations highlight the need for continued investment in both hardware and instructional support, emphasizing the critical role of reliable internet connectivity for the increasing reliance on cloud-based applications and Chromebooks in the classroom. The full report can be found in the March 11, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda package.</p><p><strong>2026-2029 PRPS Capital Plan</strong></p><p>The PRPS Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2029 Capital Plan as presented. The plan outlines the school division’s priorities for facility development, modernization and maintenance, and ensures schools have the necessary infrastructure to support student learning.</p><p>Based on PRPS priorities, the updated capital plan includes the following four school priority projects:</p><ol><li>Parkside Jr High School - replacement school project (currently in the design phase)</li><li>Oyen schools - a value scoping request to evaluate the possibility of combining both Oyen Public School and South Central High School into a K-12 facility.</li><li>Burdett School - replacement school project</li><li>Eagle Butte High School - school expansion project to accommodate increased enrollment and programming.</li></ol><p>All trustees voted in favour of the plan, with the exception of Bow Island/Burdett area trustee Patty Rooks who advocated for the Burdett replacement project to be moved up to the second priority of the plan. It was noted that Alberta Infrastructure has the ability to approve projects based on available funding and need, outside of a school board’s priority list.</p><p><strong>Executive Report</strong></p><ul><li>PRPS school leaders recently hosted Horizon School Division as a wrap up of the joint mental health in school program.</li><li>PRPS will be launching a pilot project using vertical mapping with a focus on high school math. The project will look for concepts that connect across the grade levels. Outcomes will then be examined to see if there is evidence that a student achieved the outcome and where learning mastery exists.</li></ul><p><strong>Parkside Replacement School Update</strong></p><p>PRPS has received official confirmation to begin the design phase for the new school project. Extensive engagement work has already been completed to understand community needs, ensuring the design reflects local priorities. There are strong examples of recently built schools in Alberta that can serve as a starting point, allowing the design phase to progress efficiently.</p><p>The Town of Redcliff and PRPS have completed a site readiness checklist, identifying a 19-acre location behind the old IXL site off 9th Avenue. Approximately 12-14 acres will be designated for the school, providing ample space for future expansion. The project is now moving into the site assessment and geotechnical work phase, with the Town working to extend utilities to the location. A formal kickoff with Alberta Infrastructure is expected in the coming weeks. As part of the planning process, a wish list has been developed, including a larger gymnasium, enhanced Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) spaces with a commercial kitchen, improved field spaces with gopher-proofing, and dedicated areas for baseball and fine arts.</p><p><strong>Calendar Approval</strong></p><p>The board approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar as presented. The calendar is similar to the current school year and includes a start date after the Labour Day long weekend, 14 staff days and 183 instructional days. Both the detailed calendar and digital version can be found online:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwxYarNhDkXYQW1fRzBvWGtkS2s?resourcekey=0-itmrtR2_cDj83_ozd6y19w&amp;usp=drive_link">PRPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar</a></p><p><strong>Returning Officer</strong></p><p>The board approved naming Chief Financial Officer Ryan Boser as the Returning Officer and Finance Controller Candice Hintz as Substitute Returning Officer for the upcoming fall municipal election. Forms and information for those wishing to run for school board trustee are available on the PRPS website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myprps.com/school-board-elections">2025 PRPS Trustee Election Information</a></p><p><strong>Other Items:</strong></p><ul><li>Trustee Patty Rooks commended Schuler School staff and students for their welcoming environment. During a recent visit, she was impressed by how the school goes above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome and appreciated.</li><li>ASBA - The next meeting will be held on March 19, 2025</li><li>PSBA - The next session will be April 10-12. Director of Communications Angela Baron has been invited to present on the topic of “Sharenting”.</li><li>Rural Caucus - Board Chair Lois Bedwell recently attended the annual Rural Education Symposium. Topics of discussion included classroom complexity, transportation, and relationships with community and families. The Minister of Education was also in attendance.</li></ul>

<p>At the March 11, 2025, public board meeting the PRPS Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar.</p><p>Simplified phone friendly version (screenshot to your phone photos for quick access): <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nBy40HHvl9uUwi1f3LRkGS_RGMMXQRLb/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nBy40HHvl9uUwi1f3LRkGS_RGMMXQRLb/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>PDF simplified version: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-DIpYcJpGGGRo4aMO7a1byalvUAjLs7/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-DIpYcJpGGGRo4aMO7a1byalvUAjLs7/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>Full detailed version: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCI1HUvZPKgygAXD4tCbbw38VOm3jja6/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCI1HUvZPKgygAXD4tCbbw38VOm3jja6/view?usp=drive_link</a></p>