Red Deer Public Schools

09/04/2026

A reminder to our Red Deer Public families...

09/03/2026

Looking for a way to be more connected to your child’s school? Join the school council!

School councils give parents a voice, a chance to share ideas, and an opportunity to be part of what’s happening in the school community. It’s also a great way to connect with other families.

Reach out to your child’s school to learn more.

09/01/2026

Your ticket could change a life - including yours!

The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools’ LIFE CHANCES 50/50 Lottery is back! One lucky winner will take home up to $25,000 in cash, and every ticket sold helps create brighter futures for students across Red Deer Public Schools.

Buy a ticket. Take your chance. Make a difference.

Ticket sales close October 7, with the draw on October 8.

The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize, and the bigger the impact for students!

Visit https://buff.ly/NQigcwx to get your ticket and give yourself a LIFE CHANCE to win!

Red Deer Public School District Foundation LIFE CHANCES 50/50 Raffle #6

08/31/2026

And just like that…WE’RE BACK!

Backpacks are ready, and soon our hallways will be buzzing with excitement and classrooms will be full of possibility. Today, we’re celebrating the very first day of the 2026–2027 school year!

To our students...welcome back! We can’t wait to see you learn, grow, laugh, discover and make memories this year.

Here’s to new beginnings, big dreams and an incredible year ahead! We know it's going to be a great one!

08/30/2026

Back to school means back to school zones! A friendly reminder as the 2026-2027 school year begins tomorrow....

For more information regarding school and playground zones in Red Deer, visit https://buff.ly/3PxO05r.

08/28/2026

Parents of children riding any Red Deer Public regular charter school bus can be notified in real-time, via an email and text whenever your child's school bus is canceled or delayed by 10 minutes or more.

Visit https://buff.ly/UIcy4JG to learn how to sign up for School Bus Monitor before the 2026/2027 school year begins.

08/27/2026

As a new school year is about to get underway, this week, staff have been busy preparing classrooms and learning plans for Red Deer Publics’ 11,000 students.

To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/lzUxyfA.

08/25/2026

Today, all of our Educational Assistants are at Red Deer Polytechnic for a day of targeted professional learning!

With a variety of sessions happening throughout the day, EAs are building their knowledge, strengthening their skills and adding new strategies to their toolkits - all to better support student success. To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/E6e8L27.

08/20/2026

Back to school can be challenging for many families, but you can make a difference! United Way Central Alberta's Tools for School program provides students in our community with the supplies they need to learn and succeed, and they need your help.

👉 Donate new school supplies
👉 Make a financial contribution
👉 Share this post to spread the word

Every pencil, notebook, and backpack adds up to brighter futures for kids in our community. To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/A0yp9Xo.

08/11/2026

Still soaking up summer? We've got one thing you can check off your list before September!

The 2026–2027 Red Deer Public Schools calendar is available, making it easy to plan for the upcoming school year. From the first day of classes and holidays to professional learning days and school breaks, you'll find all the key dates in one place.

To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/GBnNCgy.