The provincial Parent Payment Portal is now open for eligible families. For details, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit our Labour Relations Page: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations
6 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools

The Alberta Teachersā€™ Association (ATA) and the Government of Alberta have announced they will resume bargaining on October 14th.

Please note that the strike remains in effect, and all Grasslands schools are temporarily closed until further notice. There will be no in-person or online classes, and no supervision or extracurricular activities at this time.

We remain hopeful that both parties will soon reach an agreement.

Read the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

12 days ago, Rayne Makin
Oct 8 (1)
Please see the following letter from the Minister of Education regarding the release of a range of supportsā€”from learning resources to financial supports to family programming. These are designed to help families navigate the challenges they are currently facing.

13 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 8

We wish all of our Grasslands families a safe and restful Thanksgiving long weekend!

13 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
As members of the Alberta Teachers' Association begin job action on Monday, October 6, all Grasslands Public Schools will be closed. This includes the cancellation of all classes, supervision, and extracurricular activities.

We understand this is a challenging time for families, and weā€™re committed to keeping you informed.

For the latest updates, FAQs, and all official communications, please visit our Labour Relations page: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back as soon as possible.
19 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 6
We know many of you have questions about the potential teacher strike. The Alberta Teachers' Association has voted to reject the proposed agreement, which means strike action could begin as early as Monday, October 6th if an agreement isnā€™t reached.

Weā€™ve shared an update on our website, along with a FAQ section to help answer many of the questions you might have.

Visit: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together. Weā€™ll continue to keep you updated every step of the way.
21 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 1

Wear Orange on September 30th: A reminder to wear orange on September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Wearing orange is a way to show support, raise awareness, and remember that Every Child Matters.

23 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Residents of Tilley, Patricia, Rolling Hills, Rainier, and surrounding rural areas! Make your voice count in the 2025 Grasslands Trustee Election!

Advanced Voting ā€“ County Council Chambers
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, October 4, 2025
šŸ—“ļø Wednesday, October 15, 2025
šŸ•™ 10:00 a.m. ā€“ 6:00 p.m.

Election Day ā€“ Monday, October 20, 2025
šŸ•™ 10:00 a.m. ā€“ 8:00 p.m.

Vote at any of these Ward C locations:
*Rainier Community Hall
*Rolling Hills Community Centre
*Patricia Community Hall
*Tilley Community Centre

Not sure if you're in Ward C? Check the Grasslands Electoral Map:
šŸ”— https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11296

Valid ID is required to vote. Visit Elections Alberta for info:
šŸ”— https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/
26 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
School Board Trustee Election (1)
šŸ“¢ Meet Your 2025 Public School Trustee Candidates!

Acclaimed Trustees:
Ward A (Bassano ā€“ Gem ā€“ Rosemary): Les Douglass (Incumbent)

Ward B (Duchess ā€“ Cassils ā€“ Bow City ā€“ Rural Brooks): Linda Morey (Incumbent)

Brooks Ward (City of Brooks & Area):
*Patrick Connor (Incumbent)
*Melanie Reed-Zukowski (Incumbent)
*Ahmed Kassem (Incumbent)

Ward C (Tilley ā€“ Patricia ā€“ Rolling Hills ā€“ Rainier ā€“ Scandia) will go to vote on October 20, 2025:
*Christine Wennekers
*Rachelle Undershute

Voters in Ward C will cast their votes on October 20th.

For more information on where to vote, details and boundaries, visit: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11296
27 days ago, Rayne Makin
Trustee Election

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Alberta Teachersā€™ Association and the Government of Alberta. Read the full letter from Grasslands on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11279

28 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Labour negotiations 2

Do you care about public education and want to make a difference in your community? Grasslands Public Schools is seeking passionate individuals to run in the 2025 Board of Trustees Election.

šŸ—“ļø Nomination Deadline: September 22, 2025
šŸ“ Nomination forms must be submitted to Grasslands Central Office by 12:00 PM on that day.

Trustees represent their communities, set priorities for local schools, and advocate for quality public education.

šŸ”— Learn more & get your nomination package:
https://grasslandspsdcan.sites.thrillshare.ca/page/grasslands-school-board-election-2025

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of education in Grasslands!

about 1 month ago, Grasslands Public Schools
trustee election
Calling all High School students! The @BrooksBandits are looking for student volunteers to join their Media Team for the 2025ā€“26 season!

Whether you're into helping with:
šŸŽ„ Camera operators
āŖ Replay
šŸ’» Graphics

ā€¦or just want a cool experience in live sports media, this is your chance to be part of the action on game nights at the CRA!

*Counts toward high school work experience credits
*Volunteer Info Session: Tuesday, September 2 @ 5:00 PM
*Location: Centennial Regional Arena

Tag a friend who might be interested, and don't miss out!

#BrooksBandits #StudentOpportunities #HighSchool #VolunteerExperience #WorkExperience #BrooksAB
about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Bandits Volunteer
We know many families have questions about the provincial teacher negotiations. While talks continue at the provincial level, our schools remain open and focused on student learning. Weā€™re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

Read the full letter here: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/10769
about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Labour negotiations 1
Grasslands Public Schools is looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to join our team as Assistant Superintendent of Support Services. This role plays a key part in supporting over 3,500 students across 20 schools through initiatives in inclusive education, student wellness, technology, human resources, and more. Based in Brooks, Alberta, this position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful division-wide work that impacts students, staff, and school communities. šŸ—“ļø Start Date: August 13, 2025 šŸ“ To learn more or apply online, click the link or visit our website. https://grasslands.simplication.com/Applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=f914e22d-f089-4fe7-a9ab-8923cdd7fbb5&PAGE=1&locale=en&maf=0&sReferer=SIMPLICATIONJOBBOARD
3 months ago, Rayne Makin
Assistant Sup of Support Services
Big Opportunities in a Small School Setting šŸŒ¾ At Rosemary School, students thrive in a hands-on, supportive environment with smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and unique programs like farming, trades, and outdoor learning. āœ… Free bussing from Brooks āœ… Wide open spaces & fewer distractions āœ… Real-world, rural learning experiences Come see what makes our school special! šŸ“ Schedule a visit or learn more: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/rural-schools
4 months ago, Rosemary School
Small School Experience
šŸŒž Get ready for a summer of wellness with the Grasslands MHCB team! šŸŒž We're excited to offer FREE wellness groups and park pop-ups in our community this summer! Visit our news section on our website to learn more!
4 months ago, Rosemary School
Summer Wellness
MHCB
Attention, Kindergarten to Grade 6 Parents, School supplies for the 2025/2026 school year can now be purchased through School Start. Order now and make back to school shopping a whole lot simpler!šŸ˜Š
4 months ago, Rosemary School
School Start