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📢 Meet Your 2025 Public School Trustee Candidates!

Acclaimed Trustees:
Ward A (Bassano – Gem – Rosemary): Les Douglass (Incumbent)

Ward B (Duchess – Cassils – Bow City – Rural Brooks): Linda Morey (Incumbent)

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

Ward C (Tilley – Patricia – Rolling Hills – Rainier – 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

Truth and Reconciliation Programming September 26th - 29th.

The Brooks Bandits are offering a special rate to all Grasslands' students and staff for their BACK TO SCHOOL GAME this Friday's against the Blackfalds Bulldogs.
They are offering tickets for just $5. Their usual game rate is $19/adult.
You can purchase tickets online at https://www.brooksbandits.net/
The promo code to access the tickets online is:
Educate2025
It is an evening of great entertainment!

Grad Parent Meeting Thursday @ 7:00pm.

Today we executed a lockdown drill, the RCMP came to the school to help. Staff and students did an amazing job. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 403-378-4948.

The Invisible Injury: Managing Headaches, Sleep, & Mental Health Symptoms after a Concussion. Dr. Roger Zemek, Dr. Rébecca Robillard, and Dr. Noah Silverberg will highlight the challenges individuals often face after a concussion, including headaches, sleep difficulties, and mental health symptoms, and Sydney Low will share her personal experience. This is a free event, and we hope to reach a wide concussion community including people with lived experience, teachers, coaches, parents and families, health care providers, researchers, and concussion advocates.

Please see the registration information below:

When: Sept 25, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Register here: https://redcap.link/9mxh03qz

Parent Council has been postponed to THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM

Parent Council has been postponed to THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM

Here is the September Newsletter.

Mark your calendar for Picture Day at Duchess school!

Calling all High School students! The @BrooksBandits are looking for student volunteers to join their Media Team for the 2025–26 season!

Whether you're into helping with:
🎥 Camera operators
⏪ Replay
💻 Graphics

…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

We are excited to see students Tuesday morning!

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. We’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

Read the full letter here: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/10769

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. 🗓️ Start Date: August 13, 2025 📍 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

Spring is here!! We are excited to celebrate with a fun and festive Spring BBQ for all our students near the end of the school year. The day of the BBQ, June 19th, 2025.

Kindergarten Class of 2025

School Supply Lists for 2025-2026 Dear Parents/Guardians: Your teachers at Duchess School are excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2025-2026 school year. This process will save you both time and money. Below are specific grade level supply lists. The lists have a Starter Package (base package) as well as Additional Items Required. The additional items are required by each teacher; they include items such as pencil cases, sharpeners, and calculators. These products do not need to be purchased on a year-to-year basis if you already have them. There are three ways to place your order: you can place your order online at https://schoolstart.ca/ You can place your order over the phone 1-800-580-1868 You can print and fill out the supply list and return via email to info@schoolstart.ca The supplies will be packaged and delivered directly to your home (or to your school before school starts) if this is your school's preference. If you have any questions, please contact School Start’s Customer Service Department: Email: info@schoolstart.ca | Phone: 1-800-580-1868

Congratulations Class of 2025!