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January 11, 2024 -- The letter below and linked here was sent to all school families today. Note that this is a revision of the original letter. The original letter stated in error that January 15th was a PD day for all students. It is an elementary school PD day and there is no school for elementary school students only.

This letter was sent by email and text link to all school families. To download a copy of this letter, please click here.

JANUARY 3, 2024 — Tomorrow marks Canada's second National Ribbon Skirt Day. Parliament declared the official day after being inspired by Isabella Kulak, a member of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, who faced ridicule for wearing a ribbon skirt to her rural school.

Traditionally, ribbon skirts are worn by Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse individuals during ceremony and special community events. The skirts represent strength, pride and identity for those who wear them and are an important part of Indigenous culture.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 — Regina Public Schools publishes a monthly newsletter that celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff; reports on significant events, programs and community involvement; and highlights the activities that demonstrate our Shared Values of respect, belonging, knowledge and responsibility.

To view the December issue, please CLICK HERE.

December 8, 2023 - The 2024 Royal Road Race is on May 11 - Mother's Day weekend. Organizers of the race, the Jaleta Pacers, choice of charity from the proceeds of the 2024 Royal Road Race will be going to food insecurity in Regina Public Schools

A number of Regina community school students experience food insecurity. This affects a student’s concentration, memory, mood, and motor skills, all of which are needed for students to be successful.

School staff at some schools, such as at Arcola Community School, may start each morning with a check-in with students about anything they need to know that might impact a student's learning. This could include: “Have you eaten something? When? How was your sleep?” Students respond accordingly.