Announcements

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 -- Every year on September 30^th, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to acknowledge, teach and learn about the terrible, multigenerational legacy created by the residential school system in Canada. It is a time to reflect on the atrocities committed against Indigenous Peoples and to address the ongoing trauma and inequities in our society today.

September 29, 2021 -- An Organizational Meeting of the Regina Board of Education was held September 28, 2021. Ms. Tara Molson was declared elected, by acclamation, to the office of Chairperson, effective immediately, and Mrs. Sarah Cummings Truszkowski was declared elected, by acclamation, to the position of Vice-Chairperson, effective immediately.

September 27, 2021--Director of Education Greg Enion posted the following letter for all students, school families and staff. Read the letter here, or below.

Dear students, school families and staff:

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 -- Fall 2021 interns are invited to join us for an online information session on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 3:45 p.m.!

For details, please CLICK HERE.

September 20, 2021--On September 17, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented a Public Health Order that includes specific directives for schools that support Regina Public Schools safety protocols, including the requirement of mask use in all our schools and facilities.

The following new Government of Saskatchewan requirements help clarify and explain how your school administration will respond and communicate with parents when there is a case of COVID-19 in the school.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 -- Congratulations to the Regina Public and Catholic Schools Attendance Matters Committee for receiving the 2019 United for Change Award! This annual award is presented by United Way Regina to a person, organization or group who makes a positive difference in our community. The Attendance Matters Committee is dedicated to increasing attendance at schools and spreading awareness about how crucial school attendance is, especially in the early years.

Superintendents Rick Steciuk (Regina Public) and Stacey Gherasim (Regina Catholic) accepted the award on behalf of the committee at the virtual United for Change Awards luncheon on September 16, 2021, where the 2020 United for Change Award was also presented.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 (UPDATED) -- The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be working with schools to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for students born in 2009 or who are older.

To read the letter to parents/caregivers, please CLICK HERE.

For the consent form, please CLICK HERE.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 -- World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th, is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Every year, nearly one million people take their own lives, and there are many more who attempt suicide.

September 20, 2021 UPDATE -- When there is a case of COVID-19 involving a Regina Public Schools student or staff member, the school division takes the following steps. Please note that we also just posted this letter with additional information.

September 3, 2021 -- Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Regina Public Schools will be requiring mask use in all its high schools. This means that masks will need to be worn by all employees, students and visitors at Regina Public Schools’ eight high schools, Campus Regina Public and the Allan Blakeney Adult Campus.

This decision is made following recommendations from Regina area Medical Health Officers and the continued increase in COVID-19 caseload in the Regina area.