Please join us for the next Parent Council Meeting on November 18 at 7:00 pm.
about 4 hours ago, Gem School
Parent Council- November 18
Join us for Game Night!!
5 days ago, Gem School
Game Night
Please see the following notice regarding the recent calendar change.
5 days ago, Gem School
Calendar
Calendar Revision
It is time to book for Parent / Teacher interviews!
14 days ago, Gem School
Parent Teacher Interviews

Join the Conversation at Gem School on November 3rd. Grasslands Public Schools will be hosting a Town Hall at Gem Community Hall on November 3rd from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Our Board of Trustees invites families, staff, and community members to share their thoughts and ideas about Gem School.

Everyone is welcome! Spread the word to anyone who may be interested in attending.

24 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Gem School Town Hall

The Alberta Winter Games are just around the corner, taking place February 13-16, 2026 in Lakeland County!

Alberta Winter Games Volleyball tryouts are coming soon. Check out what zone you live in and find more details here:

https://www.volleyballalberta.ca/indoor-volleyball/ab-winter-games/

#AlbertaWinterGames

25 days ago, Grasslands Public Schools
ZONE 1
Zones
The provincial Parent Payment Portal is now open for eligible families. For details, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit our Labour Relations Page: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations
about 1 month ago, Grasslands Public Schools

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Government of Alberta have announced they will resume bargaining on October 14th.

Please note that the strike remains in effect, and all Grasslands schools are temporarily closed until further notice. There will be no in-person or online classes, and no supervision or extracurricular activities at this time.

We remain hopeful that both parties will soon reach an agreement.

Read the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

about 1 month ago, Rayne Makin
Oct 8 (1)
Please see the following letter from the Minister of Education regarding the release of a range of supportsβ€”from learning resources to financial supports to family programming. These are designed to help families navigate the challenges they are currently facing.

about 1 month ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 8

We wish all of our Grasslands families a safe and restful Thanksgiving long weekend!

about 1 month ago, Grasslands Public Schools
As members of the Alberta Teachers' Association begin job action on Monday, October 6, all Grasslands Public Schools will be closed. This includes the cancellation of all classes, supervision, and extracurricular activities.

We understand this is a challenging time for families, and we’re committed to keeping you informed.

For the latest updates, FAQs, and all official communications, please visit our Labour Relations page: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back as soon as possible.
about 1 month ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 6
We know many of you have questions about the potential teacher strike. The Alberta Teachers' Association has voted to reject the proposed agreement, which means strike action could begin as early as Monday, October 6th if an agreement isn’t reached.

We’ve shared an update on our website, along with a FAQ section to help answer many of the questions you might have.

Visit: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/labour-relations

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together. We’ll continue to keep you updated every step of the way.
about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Oct 1
Parents: Please check for a permission form that went home today. They MUST be back tomorrow to visit the Corn Maze!
about 2 months ago, Gem School

Wear Orange on September 30th: A reminder to wear orange on September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Wearing orange is a way to show support, raise awareness, and remember that Every Child Matters.

about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Residents of Tilley, Patricia, Rolling Hills, Rainier, and surrounding rural areas! Make your voice count in the 2025 Grasslands Trustee Election!

Advanced Voting – County Council Chambers
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, October 4, 2025
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, October 15, 2025
πŸ•™ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Election Day – Monday, October 20, 2025
πŸ•™ 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Vote at any of these Ward C locations:
*Rainier Community Hall
*Rolling Hills Community Centre
*Patricia Community Hall
*Tilley Community Centre

Not sure if you're in Ward C? Check the Grasslands Electoral Map:
πŸ”— https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11296

Valid ID is required to vote. Visit Elections Alberta for info:
πŸ”— https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/
about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
School Board Trustee Election (1)
πŸ“’ 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
about 2 months ago, Rayne Makin
Trustee Election
Join us and hundreds of others across Canada and wear an orange shirt on Tuesday, September 30, to honor the children who survived the Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t.

Every Child Matters
about 2 months ago, Gem School
Orange Shirt Day
There will be burgers available for lunch tomorrow for any students who would like one!
about 2 months ago, Gem School

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Government of Alberta. Read the full letter from Grasslands on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/11279

about 2 months ago, Grasslands Public Schools
Labour negotiations 2

Join us after the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, Sept 24, for our School Council Meeting! This will be a great kickoff to our school year. Please plan to attend!

2 months ago, Gem School
Parent Council