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Pandemic brings valedictorian closer to classmates

Jessica Girard,Valedictorian Hello everyone, in case you don’t know my name is Jessica Girard and by some miracle I am one of the lucky valedictorians this year. Just to let the room know, I am absolutely terrified at the moment…
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Valedictorian promotes the power of education

Mughees Nasar,Valedictorian Good afternoon, friends, staff, to all the people watching us from home and the class of ’21! My name is Mughees Nasar, or as many as you know me by, Mugs. Since this is the closest I will…
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Glenmary class celebrates 2021 commencement

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Glenmary School in Peace River honoured the graduating class of 2021 during official ceremonies June 25 at the school. “’21 and Done” was the theme for the celebration. School principal David Amiot encouraged and congratulated the…
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HPSD begins recruiting bus drivers for fall

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News More bus drivers are needed for the High Prairie School Division as it prepares to return to school in September. “We need bus drivers,” says HPSD Director of Transportation, Harry Davis. “We need about 10-15 spare…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Students on buses in High Prairie School Division remained safe under COVID-19 restrictions and risks in the 2020-21 school year. “We are proud to say High Prairie School Division transported the students to and from school…
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SPN Staff High Prairie School Division is not planning to offer at-home learning during the 2021-22 school year. HPSD announced the plan in a news release June 8. Division administrators are optimistic risks and restrictions in the COVID-19 pandemic will…
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Trustee wins PSBAA award

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northland School Division is celebrating a special achievement by one of its trustees. Ward 9 [Fort Chipewyan] Trustee Rubi Shirley was awarded a Public School Boards Association of Alberta [PSBAA] award for promoting and advancing the…
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French schools celebrate graduates Francophone schools in Falher and Peace River have set dates for graduation.École Héritage in Falher will host a virtual ceremony on June 25, Conseil scolaire du Nord Ouest communications co-ordinator Rachelle Bergeron says.Only graduates and high…
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Northland School Division Notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Board approves Education Plan At its May 29 meeting, the board of trustees approved the 2021-24 Education Plan, as presented.The plan outlines Northland School Division’s priorities, outcomes, strategies and measures, which have been identified as a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Schools in High Prairie School Division are planning graduation celebrations in June. Only graduates and high school staff are allowed at the ceremonies in the school under COVID-19 restrictions, communications officer Kyle Nichols says. Social distancing…
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PRSD notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Board approves deficit budget The Peace River School Division [PRSD] board of trustees approved the 2021-22 budget at the regular board meeting May 20.The Division approved the use of $1,337,978.00 in reserves to supplement the total…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Peace River School Division board of trustees is writing a letter of support for the Alberta Food Matters [AFM] Pilot Project grant application. PRSD’s letter will outline the board’s support of AFM’s application to the Government…
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