Coulee Collegiate will have a booth at the Medicine Hat College Open House on Saturday, March 4 from 1:00-4:00 pm! Stop by to learn about our Distance and In Person High School courses! Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Eagle Butte High School - Prsd8 École Secondaire Crescent Heights High School- Medicine Hat, ABÉ Medicine Hat High School

Student Spotlight: Kane Scoville 😊 Kane began at Coulee Collegiate in the late fall of 2022 after returning to Medicine Hat. Kane successfully completed half of a term at Jasper Place High School in Edmonton before doing the remainder of his coursework at Coulee Collegiate, just in time to join MHHS for Semester Two in February 2023. 📚 What has been remarkable about Kane’s academic success is that he has been able to complete ✨THREE ✨ academic courses in just over 2 months! Kane has proven to be a dedicated student, attending CC campus each day to work independently. When Kane arrives at CC, he brings an engaging smile, a story or two to share, committed focus, and a determined work ethic. 🤩 Kane intends on earning his High School Diploma in June 2023 by doing classes at both MHHS and CC. His future plans include Culinary Training and working in the food industry. 👨🏻‍🍳 Coulee Collegiate is so excited to acknowledge Kane for his efforts and the infectious attitude that he brings to staff and other students. “The warm faces, and smiles make Coulee Collegiate a worth while place to be” - Kane Scoville Way to go! Keep up the good work 👏🏻 #kindlehearts #forgefutures #igniteminds #myprps Medicine Hat Public School Division Medicine Hat College Prairie Rose Public Schools

<p>Alberta Health Services has sent out school immunization information to parents and guardians of students whose regular school vaccinations (non-COVID) are due. The following are included as part of the routine school immunization program:</p><ul><li>Grade 9 diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Meningococcal ACYW type vaccines</li><li>Grade 6 for Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus</li><li>Grade 1 who have missed the pre-kindergarten routine boosters and homeschooled students (these are done via your local Public Health office)</li></ul><p>To find out more about the school vaccination program offered through AHS, please read the letter from the Medical Officer of Health for the South Zone Dr. Allison Gonsalves.</p><p><strong>Read the letter: </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sV_VbYbIu3yFEpOqGozJMtipxyZtDIPi/view?usp=share_link">Letter to parents, guardians and caregivers from AHS</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The complete agenda package can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cdxqL0JMrynQq0PsiVOLDEanL3zZAQi/view?usp=share_link">February 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda</a></p><p><strong>Burdett School Presentation</strong></p><p>Principal Cheryl Rebmann made a presentation to the board showcasing the many initiatives at Burdett School. The school is a K-9 school (approx 160 students) serving a primarily Low German Speaking Mennonite population. The presentation focused on how the school has incorporated the new division-wide education goals of kindle hearts, ignite minds and forge futures into daily activities and lessons. For the school’s exhibition of learning this spring, they will highlight fine and gross motor skills, writing, music, a 3D map, flow reading and passion projects. The full presentation can be found in the Board Agenda package.</p><p><strong>Trades, Apprenticeships and Vocational Education</strong></p><p>Superintendent Reagan Weeks provided a summary of the programming options available to PRPS students to connect the work done in school to future prospects. In the first semester of the current school year, 1,955 credits were awarded to students in the Trades, Apprenticeships and Vocational Education (TAVE) area. An overview of the courses students take to earn these credits was shared. Categories include flight and aviation, business, comm tech and design, cosmetology, industrial tech, home economics and foods, work experience, green certificate, RAP, dual credit and natural resources. It was noted that many students also receive credits through Coulee Collegiate for Human Social Services (HSS) and Health Care Services (HCS) courses. In total, PRPS has four dual credit agreements with institutions in Alberta. It was also shared that work preparation satisfaction rates recorded within the Annual Education Results for PRPS were 91% compared to 84.9% at the provincial level, whereas satisfaction rates with program access 83.3% compared to 72.6% provincially.</p><p><strong>Seven Persons Shop Project</strong></p><p>The PRPS Board received a request from Seven Persons School to support their plan to create a shop adjacent to the school. The proposal, presented in January, indicated that while the school currently has a small outdoor covered space for shop-type activities, they are limited by weather and code restrictions. It was also noted that currently, it is difficult for the school to provide a full complement of trades education due to the distance and travel time to access support either in Medicine Hat or Bow Island. The request from the school was for administrative and technical expertise, as well as financial support. The school requested $80,000 to support the project. Graeme Dennis made a motion to allocate $80,000 from PRPS Capital Reserves towards the project. The board approved the motion.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

Coulee Collegiate is CLOSED February 20 - 24. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Monday, February 27! 📚 The assignment dropbox will still be available for anything that needs to be handed in over the break (Located at the front doors of MHC). 📝#familyday #abed #myprps

Let’s play a game! If you find a heart hiding around the school today, bring it to the front desk for a little treat 🍫💝 swipe through the pictures for hints 😉 Happy Valentine’s Day! #valentinesday #kindlehearts #myprps @prairierosesd8

On Tuesdays, Medicine Hat College Student Ambassador, Nancy, will be dropping in during Coulee Collegiate Tutorial times! 📚🙋🏼‍♀️ As a previous upgrading student with Coulee Collegiate, Nancy is happy to help answer questions, give study tips, let you know about services at MHC and much more! Tutorials start at 2:15 pm on the third floor.. see you there 😊

<p>The February 14, 2023, PRPS Public Board Meeting will take place at the Prairie Rose Public Schools Division Office starting at 12:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person only.</p><p>The complete agenda package can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cdxqL0JMrynQq0PsiVOLDEanL3zZAQi/view?usp=share_link">February 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda</a></p>

Another fun lab in Alison’s class! 🧪 Here you’ll see Chemistry 30 students making Aspirin! 💊 #scienceisawesome #chemistry #chemlab #abed #forgefutures #igniteminds #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools

❓Did you know❓ Registering with Coulee Collegiate is easy! All you need to do is fill in our online registration form and schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor! ✨ Once you meet with an Academic Advisor, you can start your course THAT DAY 📚Visit www.couleecollegiate.com/register to find the online registration form or call the school for more information! 403-526-4156 #abed #forgefutures #igniteminds #myprps

<p>January 10, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda Package: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIUA2pQQjklNVvuD0nZ-7ya6ueA16tiy/view?usp=share_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIUA2pQQjklNVvuD0nZ-7ya6ueA16tiy/view?usp=share_link</a></p><p><strong>Warren Peers School Presentation</strong><br>Principal Lora Fletcher-Wilson and grade 8 student Cade Wilson made a presentation to the board showcasing the many initiatives taking place at Warren Peers School. The school is a K-9 school located in Acadia Valley with current enrollment of 41 students. The presentation focused on how the school has incorporated the new division-wide goals of kindle hearts, ignite minds and forge futures into daily activities and lessons. It was noted that for this year’s exhibition of learning the school will involve having all students be involved in writing a ‘how to’ book. Once the book is completed it will be published and an author signing day will be held where students can sign copies for friends and family. The full presentation can be found in the Board Agenda package.</p><p><strong>Building Operations Accountability Report</strong><br>Director of Maintenance Operations Darrell Drefs presented the Building Operations Accountability Report for information. Highlights of the report included an update around preventative maintenance projects, staff professional development, Infrastructure/Capital Maintenance and Renewal (IMR and CMR) expenses, completed IMR and CMR projects during the 2021-2022 year and approved projects for the current year. In total, the division spent $725,362 on IMR projects through the 2021-2022 year. Operations and Maintenance expenses for the 2022-2023 school year are estimated at $7,075,385 with a projected deficit of $1,109,799. The full report can be found in the Board Agenda package.</p><p><strong>Wellness Accountability Report</strong><br>Manager of Human Resources Tammy Toews presented the employee portion of the Wellness Accountability Report for information. Newly introduced strategies to promote wellness include HONE Work+Life (an app where staff can anonymously report personal wellness weekly) and strategies to increase staff capacity to access available health benefits. School psychologist Greg Godard presented information related to student wellness. In Prairie Rose, 7.8 full-time equivalent staff are employed as Family School Liaison Workers; an increase of 24% since 2019. The Student Wellness team supports counselling, group teaching, parent training, VTRA’s and crisis response. It was shared that the largest number of student cases being noted since September are related to anxiety, family issues and peer relationships.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Annual Education Results Report&nbsp;</strong><br>Superintendent Reagan Weeks presented the 2021-2022 Annual Education Results Report for approval. The report provides an overview of PRPS results in the assurance categories of Student Growth and Achievement, Teaching and Leading, Learning Supports, Governance, English Language Learners and First Nations Metis Inuit. It was noted that overall, Prairie Rose results were very strong, despite the many challenges faced by students, parents and staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the report as presented. The full report can be found in the Board Agenda package.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>South Alberta Flight Academy Field Trip</strong><br>The board approved the Eagle Butte High School / South Alberta Flight Academy proposed field trip to Washington, DC, from June 29 - July 4, 2023. The trip will include visits to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, International Spy Museum, a tour of College Park Aviation Museum, Holocaust Museum and a meeting with aviation professors at Georgetown University. Twenty-four students in grades 10-12 are expected to participate. The motion was put forward by Shauna VanderSpruit.</p>

<p>The January 10, 2023, PRPS Public Board Meeting will take place at the Prairie Rose Public Schools Division Office starting at 12:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person only.</p><p>The complete agenda package can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIUA2pQQjklNVvuD0nZ-7ya6ueA16tiy/view?usp=share_link">January 10, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda</a></p>

❄️Happy Holidays from all the Staff at Coulee Collegiate. 🎄 Wishing you health and happiness in the New Year! ✨

Student Spotlight: Eva Rempel 💥 Eva completed K-9 at Schuler School before coming to Coulee Collegiate for Grade 10, where she completed her entire High School education. With Eva’s outstanding dedication and perseverance, she achieved her Alberta High School Diploma in August of 2022. 🎓 Eva maintained an average of 89% in her core subjects! 😄 As a member of the Mennonite Community in the Schuler Area, Eva deserves to be celebrated and recognized as an incredible role model for all young adults in our local Mennonite Communities. After graduation, Eva obtained employment with Prairie Rose Public School Division and now works as an Educational Assistant at Schuler School! 👩🏼‍🏫 “I thoroughly enjoyed my High School experience at Coulee Collegiate because I was able to earn credits doing things I loved, like volunteering at Schuler School and completing science projects like Forensics Studies, Psychology, and Biology. I am very appreciative of the knowledge, skills, and opportunities I learned at Coulee Collegiate!” Congratulations on your hard work Eva!! 👏🏻 Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Public School Division

<p>As we head into the final day before the winter break, we felt it was important to connect with parents about the challenges our province has faced this past week. While we always prepare for winter weather, this latest cold system is like none we have seen in many years.&nbsp;</p><p>One of the primary goals of Prairie Rose Public Schools is to ensure a safe, warm space for students to come and learn. This is why, whenever possible, it is the responsibility of school divisions to keep the doors open for students. Much like other school divisions&nbsp;across the province, we have also been able to do that. It is also important to give our families choices regarding what is best for their family. We know from our many conversations this week several parents have kept their children home from school. We have also heard appreciation for keeping the doors open for our working parents.&nbsp;</p><p>Together with our bus contractors, PRPS has done our best to keep buses running when possible. Our procedure states that bus cancellations can be made at the driver's discretion. From our perspective, our drivers are most familiar with their bus, the roads and their ability to drive in different weather conditions. While our drivers have done an excellent job all week, the extended cold snap is proving to be a bit too much for the bus fleets. Earlier today, Southland Transportation, which holds a majority 67 of the 83 PRPS bus routes, decided to cancel all routes for tomorrow, Friday, December 23rd. Based on this decision, our other six contractors have done the same.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This means no buses will be running tomorrow (Friday, December 23rd) across the school division.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Schools will remain open for those who can attend class unless you are otherwise notified. PRPS is committed to reviewing our bussing procedures in the new year to consider whether any changes are required to the current guidelines.&nbsp;</p><p>We would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. There have been many wonderful opportunities for our students to experience this fall, and it is great to see our parents back in school. Please enjoy a much-deserved break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in class on January 9, 2023.</p><p>~ Prairie Rose Public Schools, Executive Team</p>

Our office is CLOSED for two weeks starting Friday. ❄️🎄 A reminder to all Distance Learning students: Make sure you grab extra work before Friday to do over the holidays! ✨If need be, assignments can still be handed in over the holidays using the CC drop box at the front doors of @mhcollege #happyholidays @prairierosesd8 @mhpublicschools

<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools Administrative Procedure <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwxYarNhDkXYa2lHNWJqTDVIRUU?resourcekey=0-xTAHpDpd0egXnnT47rjOsA"><strong>T201 - School Closures and Bus Cancellations</strong></a> (formerly T-201 Inclement Weather) was recently updated to reflect current criteria related to decisions around closing schools or cancelling school buses. Key changes pertaining to cold weather and/or poor road conditions include the following:</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>When will schools close?</strong></td></tr><tr><td>✔️ All PRPS schools will remain open, unless an actual (ambient) temperature of -36°C or colder is reported by the Weather Network. The <a href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com">Weather Network</a> was chosen as the primary data source for temperature, as it reports temperatures for all areas of the school division.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Unlike in previous years, wind chill <strong>will no longer</strong> be considered when making decisions about school closures.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Should the decision be made to close a school, notifications will be sent to parents via School Messenger starting at 6:15 a.m. Updates will also be posted on the <a href="https://www.myprps.com/transportation-status">Transportation Status page</a> of the division website.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Will a school still be open if buses aren't running?</strong></td></tr><tr><td>✔️ YES. Schools will remain open even when some or all buses to the school may not be running.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Schools will have designated staff at the school to greet students and plan for an instructional day.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Bus drivers are expected to use their own discretion in deciding whether or not to operate their bus route. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="/images/cbf3d17e-6e1a-4fba-aa8d-e82600b8512d?fingerprint=ppb20251217030024" alt=""></figure></td><td><strong>The responsibility and final decision to send children on the bus in the morning belongs to the parent(s), even if the buses are operating and the school is open. PRPS takes responsibility for the safety of students upon the point of boarding a school bus.</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched an enhanced respiratory assessment tool to provide Albertans with guidance to manage a wide range of respiratory illnesses, and provide advice on caring for symptoms at home, and when to seek additional care.</p><p>The online tool guides individuals to the best care options for their symptoms, including self-care at home, or seeking care through a walk-in clinic, family physician, or pharmacy for mild to moderate symptoms. Those with severe symptoms are still recommended to seek care through an urgent care centre, or emergency department.</p><p>Respiratory Assessment Tool: <a href="https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17058.aspx">https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17058.aspx</a></p>

Holiday Spirit Week starts on Monday at Coulee Collegiate! 🎁❄️ Stop by the school and show us your favourite holiday outfits 🎄#holidaycheer #spiritweek #kindlehearts #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat Public School Division Medicine Hat College

❓Did you know❓ You can book a meeting with an Academic Advisor any week day (even Thursday evenings!) If you are interested in learning more about how to reach your educational goals - come see what Coulee Collegiate has to offer! Find out more at www.couleecollegiate.com or 403-526-4156 #upgrading #didyouknow #inclusiveeducation #forgefutures #igniteminds #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Public School Division