National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day Monday, September 29 Presentation and Activities with Jessica Goodrider No School Tuesday, September 30 #foremostschool #kindlehearts #myprps #truthandreconciliation

Calling all Falcons and Falcon Fans! 📢 Get your Foremost School gear! 💜 Check out the new designs and variety of items! Click the link or scan the QR Code for a better look! Order online or send paper copy (all students were given a copy or get one at the school) back to the school no later than September 30 IMPORTANT! If you are sending back a paper copy with a cheque, it must be made out to Randell Nicole Designs. https://www.randellnicoledesigns.ca/category/foremost-school-collab

Little Caesar's Fundraiser 🍕 in support of Foremost School Grad Class of 2026 🎓 Contact a Grad or click the link to order! FUNDRAISER ID 463701 Deadline to order is Monday, October 13 Delivery will be week of October 27 https://www.pizzakit.ca/fundraising-products?shop=1&t=landing #foremostschool

Volleyball Action This Week in the Nest 🏐 Senior High Home Openers! #foremostschool #weareallfalcons

Please join us for a free hot dog lunch and meet the staff event! 🌭 Lunch served 11:45 am - 12:25 pm Come for lunch, stay to visit and participate in the Terry Fox Run! #foremostschool #igniteminds #weareallfalcons #forgefutures #myprps #kindlehearts

Foremost School will once again be participating in the annual Terry Fox Run! 🏃🏃‍♀️ To donate, please contact any Foremost School student or scan the QR Code 💜 Family, friends and community members are welcomed and encouraged to join us! Wednesday, September 24 1:30 pm #foremostschool #weareallfalcons #forgefutures #igniteminds #myprps #kindlehearts

<p>The Desert Blume Golf Course was alive with community spirit on September 11 as golfers, sponsors, and supporters gathered for the inaugural Yuill Family Foundation Golf Classic. The event combined a premier day of golf with generosity and purpose, raising funds for two organizations making a significant impact in southern Alberta: Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) and the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation (WCPHS).</p><p>The Golf Classic marked the first major fundraising tournament for the Yuill Family Foundation, with organizers emphasizing their commitment to supporting programs that build opportunity and strengthen communities.</p><p>For Cori Cuthbertson, administrator of the Yuill Family Foundation, Prairie Rose stood out as a natural partner for the Foundation’s first tournament. “The reason that we chose these two organizations today is that we really like the work that Prairie Rose is doing, and that they’re answering the call of what this community needs and what southeastern Alberta requires,” said Cuthbertson. “We like that the kids are actually coming out of here with some real, tangible skills, and I think they’re making school fun again.”</p><p>Cuthbertson added that pairing Prairie Rose’s innovative academies with the hockey scouting community created a unique synergy. “With the hockey scouts, these are the guys that are seeing the up-and-coming players and also seeing some of the challenges they have. A lot of them are former Tigers, Calgary Flames, and others who know the value of sport in youth development. It just made sense to support both groups together this year.”</p><p>Members of the Yuill Foundation Advisory Committee echoed the excitement. Heather Lemeshuk, an advisory committee member, shared how impressed the board was after touring Prairie Rose’s academies. “We’ve had the pleasure of touring the collegiate building in Medicine Hat and looked at the aviation program, the Hockey Academy, and the Baseball Academy,” said Lemeshuk. “The board is just very excited that these kinds of programs are going on here in our city. Preparing students for future employment at the high school level is really an initiative that’s thinking outside the box, and we give great praise to the management of the school district.”</p><p>She emphasized that the Foundation, with its deep roots in Medicine Hat and surrounding rural areas, is proud to strengthen local education and community opportunities. “We’re very pleased to be a part of this community and strive to make it a better place for our citizens to live.”</p><p>For Prairie Rose School Division, the recognition carried special meaning. Superintendent Reagan Weeks expressed her gratitude for being chosen as one of the inaugural beneficiaries. “I feel so fortunate to be here today for what I think is going to be an annual golf tournament for the Yuill Foundation,” Weeks said. “Prairie Rose is one of the fortunate recipients from the proceeds of this tournament, and we are truly grateful for the Foundation’s belief in our students and programs.”</p><p>The proceeds from the event will support Prairie Rose’s growing suite of career-focused academies, including aviation, agriculture, hockey, baseball, fire, rodeo, and trades. Each of these programs is designed to provide students with real-world skills and pathways to success after graduation.</p><p>Alongside the fundraising, participants enjoyed the unique hospitality of the Golf Classic, with on-course activities, sponsor engagement, and the chance to connect with community leaders and special guests. The atmosphere at Desert Blume reflected the Foundation’s vision: a day that was about more than golf, built instead around generosity, connection, and long-term impact.</p><p>With the success of its inaugural year, the Yuill Family Foundation Golf Classic is already being seen as a new tradition for the region. By bringing together sport, education, and community, the Foundation is setting a strong precedent for future events.</p><p>For Prairie Rose, the day was not only about fundraising but also about recognition of the innovative programs students are engaged in every day. “This is about more than one event,” said Weeks. “It’s about believing in our students and their futures.”</p>

Six of our Foremost Falcons represented us proudly at Golf Zones in Magrath! ⛳️ Huge congratulations to Amber E. on her impressive 4th place finish in the girls' division and the girls’ team on their 2nd place finish! 🏌️‍♀️👏 A big thank-you to Mrs. Walker and Mr. Dunlop for their support and attendance! #foremostschool #weareallfalcons #myprps

Volleyball Action this week in The Nest! Stay tuned here for weekly home game schedules! #foremostschool #weareallfalcons

MANDATORY meeting for students attending the Education First Tour to Italy in May 2026 🇮🇹 Parents Welcome Wednesday, September 17 11:45 am ~ Art Room Bring your lunches! Important information regarding travel documents, school credit requirements, trip details and more! ✈

<p>The next Prairie Rose Public Schools board meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the PRPS Division Office in Dunmore starting at 12:45 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>Board Meeting Agenda Package: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OH02srd4nDhhJgUaNHitZSuWp9USYwtu/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OH02srd4nDhhJgUaNHitZSuWp9USYwtu/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

🥪✨ Exciting News! Our new FREE breakfast program starts this Monday! 🌞 Join us in the Home Ec room from 8:15-8:30 AM for a healthy start to your day! 🥣 We’ll be serving toast and cereal, with plans to add delicious homemade items from our Home Ec classes soon! Let's fuel our minds and bodies together! 💪🍽️ #IgniteMinds #KindleHearts #myprps #abed @prairierosesd8 Prairie Rose Public Schools

As we look ahead to our 2025 Remembrance Day Ceremony, we are preparing a meaningful way to honor the brave individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military, especially those connected to our Foremost School family. 🌺 This year, we plan to create a slideshow presentation featuring photographs of relatives from our school community who have served in the armed forces. This presentation will be a focal point of our ceremony and a heartfelt expression of gratitude for their sacrifice and dedication to protecting our freedoms. We kindly ask for your help in making this project a success. If you have photos or information about loved ones in your family who have served or are serving, please email them to your child’s homeroom teacher. If possible, include the individual’s name, rank, branch of service, and any additional details you would like to share. In light of the recent closure of our Foremost Legion, we would like to have the school take an active role in continuing this ceremonial tradition for our community. Your contributions will allow us to personalize our ceremony, deepen our students’ understanding of the importance of Remembrance Day, and give recognition to the incredible sacrifices made by members of our community. We owe so much to these courageous individuals, and this presentation will be a small but meaningful way to show our appreciation and gratitude. Thank you in advance for your participation and support. #foremostschool #igniteminds #weareallfalcons #forgefutures #myprps #kindlehearts

Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast 🥞 Hosted by Grad Class 2026 🎓 Wednesday, September 10 Bring your appetites with you to school that day! #foremostschool #weareallfalcons #kindlehearts #myprps

📚 Welcome back! ✏️ Capturing the excitement of the first day back at Foremost School! 📸 From fresh starts to new adventures, we’re ready to make this year unforgettable. Let’s make it a journey of growth, laughter, unforgettable moments and success! 🌟 Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities! #ForemostSchool #igniteminds #weareallfalcons #forgefutures #myprps #kindlehearts

Bottle Drive TODAY & TOMORROW! Watch for students out and about starting at 3:30 pm collecting bottles and cans. You can leave them on the sidewalk and they will be picked up or drop them off in the black stock trailer at the school. Proceeds to participating students of the EF Tours trip Italy. This trailer is a TEMPORARY collection tool. Stay tuned for details on a new shed for bottle drop off in the future.

Volleyball action starts this week! Senior girls have a tournament this weekend in Fort McLeod so they are going hard this week with practices to get ready. The Grades 7-12 students are invited to an open gym on Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 and will start their practices next week once coaches have been secured. #gofalcons🦅

🌟 Welcome Back, Foremost School! 🌟 We hope you had an amazing summer! 🎉 We can’t wait to hear all about your adventures and dive into learning this year. Get ready for some fun and exciting new things happening at Foremost! Let’s make this year unforgettable! 💫 #IgniteMinds #myprps #abed @prairierosesd8

<p><strong>Dunmore, AB</strong> - At a special public meeting held on August 25, 2025, the Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) Board of Trustees approved wage and benefit increases for non-unionized support staff and bus drivers, effective September 1, 2025.</p><p>The Board motions included the following:</p><ul><li>A 6% wage increase for non-unionized support staff.</li><li>A 3% wage increase for PRPS bus drivers.</li><li>An increase of $75 to the Health/Wellness Spending Account for non-unionized support staff.</li><li>A directive for administration to undertake a market wage grid review for non-unionized support staff to ensure wages remain comparable within the education sector.</li></ul><p>“The Board of Trustees recognizes the essential work of our support staff, whose contributions directly impact the success of our students,” says PRPS Board Chair Lois Bedwell. “Our decision reflects the importance of providing fair compensation, but also the need to remain competitive with other school divisions across Alberta. Attracting talent to work in our jurisdiction is a priority to ensure we have thriving and supported school environments.”</p><p>In addition to providing compensation for staff, PRPS has also prioritized support for students in classrooms. From 2022 to 2025, allocations for student support in schools increased from $2 million to nearly $3 million dollars. This number includes 114 Educational Assistants who work directly with students. Other added PRPS student directed supports include:</p><ul><li>Students who meet criteria for a severe behavioral code have one to one support.</li><li>Students with a severe medical code have at minimum 2:1 support.</li><li>A Resilience Strategist has been added to work with our most complex students and their families.</li><li>A designated Student Support Advocate works directly with students and families facing barriers to attendance.</li><li>The Student Wellness Counsellor (formerly FSLW) team has been increased by 0.2 FTE.</li><li>Occupational Therapy contracted hours have been doubled.</li><li>PRPS has partnered with the PALIX foundation to foster positive childhood experiences in our schools for all students using models such as the Brain Story and the Resilience Scale.</li></ul><p>These investments reflect the division’s commitment to ensuring students receive the support they need, while also highlighting the importance of retaining and attracting skilled staff through fair and competitive compensation. The approved support staff increases were built into the previously&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AC5yd1a6o7OFh__kythL8r0MuO7DzCLw/view">approved 2025–2026 operating budget</a>, which remains balanced. The decision also responds to the reality of rising costs of living in southeast Alberta and across the province, and aligns with compensation trends for education support staff in other Alberta school divisions.</p><p>For media inquiries:</p><p>Angela Baron<br>PRPS Director of Communications<br>403-527-5516 ext. 2319<br><i>[email protected]</i></p>

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Craig Roberts and Chinook Treaters! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful for your generous sponsorship of two new scoreboards at Foremost School! 🏀 This upgrade prepares us to host the 1A Girls Basketball Provincials in March and ensures our students have the best experience possible for the next thirty years. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t express our gratitude enough! #chinooktreaters #KindleHearts #IgniteMinds #ForgeFutures #myprps #abed @prairierosesd8 Prairie Rose Public Schools