Duchess School -

⏰ Reminder! Applications close February 1, 2026 Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Rural Healthcare Student Awards! 🎓 Ten post-secondary medical and healthcare students will each receive $5,000 to help cover tuition costs. Preference given to students who have lived in a rural Alberta community for 5+ consecutive years and demonstrate a commitment to or interest in rural healthcare practice. 👉 Learn more and apply online: RhPAP.ca/RHSA

Join us on Tuesday January 20th at 7:00pm

We’re excited to welcome families with children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2026, to explore our rural Kindergarten program at Duchess.

Join us to:
-Meet our school staff & Kindergarten teachers
-Tour a Kindergarten classroom
-Explore, learn & play stations
-Take home an information bag
-Complete your registration in person

We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten families! 💛

Please see attached newsletter.

January 29th Ski Trip for Gr. 4 - 9

We’re excited to welcome families with children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2026, to explore our rural Kindergarten programs at:

Duchess • Bassano • Tilley • Rolling Hills • Rosemary • Alcoma

Join us to:
-Meet our school staff & Kindergarten teachers
-Tour a Kindergarten classroom
-Explore, learn & play stations
-Take home an information bag
-Complete your registration in person

Open house dates and times will be shared on each school’s Facebook page and website.

We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten families! 💛

Grasslands Weather Update #2 – Rural Buses Cancelled

Due to rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon, all rural bus routes have been cancelled.

*City of Brooks buses will continue within city limits only
*The Walking School Bus is cancelled for this afternoon
*Students who remain at school are safe and supervised by staff

For rural students who cannot be picked up, Grasslands is activating our Emergency Billet Protocol. Students will only be released to their identified emergency billet contact.

Please contact your emergency billet as soon as possible to confirm arrangements. School staff will remain on site after dismissal to support students and families as needed.

Read more here; https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12911

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.

Frozen Four Tournament
December 18th, 2025
Duchess Arena
Concession Will Be Open

Swimming Lesson are a go!

Youth Connections' Kitchen Quest program, taking place next week. This program is designed for students aged 11 to 17 who wish to enhance their cooking skills.

We are sending home progress reports today for students in Grades 10–12 only.
Full report cards for all grades will be sent home at the end of January.

Come Join us for an afternoon of Christmas activities and Events Wednesday December 17th.

Squeezing in a Parent Council meeting next Tuesday December 9th! We hope to see you there!

📣 Hey students! Get ready because the Skilled Trades Fair is back again this year! 🧰🪛🛠️ Explore hands-on careers, meet local industry experts, and discover real opportunities right here in the Brooks Newell Region. 📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph’s Collegiate See you there! 🙌🧰

Mr. V's P.E Classes are skating!

Here's the December Newsletter.

Grade 9's are skating during PE class.

Youth Night.

LifeTouch will be out tomorrow for retakes. We were just updated that their photographer will be here in the afternoon. The photographer should be ready to start around 12:30. If you are popping in with your child please come after 12:30 and head to the gym.