Palliser Regional Schools

• Southern Alberta students attend leadership conference in Lethbridge

  Each student had the opportunity to present in front of their peers, attend breakout sessions, sing songs, play games and make connections to aid in their leadership success.

  Education

  Nov 13, 2019
  
• Calgary teacher suspended after investigation into head-butting incident

  An Alberta teacher has been suspended after head-butting a student at school.

  Education

  Jul 26, 2019
  
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• Fire academy coming to Coaldale high school

  At a press conference on Wednesday, Palliser Regional Schools announced that students in Grades 11 and 12 at Coaldale’s Kate Andrews High School will soon be able to participate in a fire academy.  

  Education

  Mar 27, 2019
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• Alberta bus driver reflects on tragic crash, hoping for safe school year

  "Your time is not more important than stopping for a flashing stop sign on a school bus."

  Traffic

  Sep 7, 2017
• Lethbridge teacher receives national recognition

  Alison Hancox is one of 40 Canadians being recognized by The Learning Partnerships Canada Outstanding Principals Award.

  Education

  Jan 31, 2017
• Palliser Regional Schools report finds climate not psychologically healthy for employees

  The report comes 11 months after former employee Michelle Gibbs filed a civil lawsuit claiming chief superintendent Kevin Gietz created an oppressive atmosphere and engaged in unwanted physical touching.

  Education

  Nov 3, 2016
• Palliser Schools superintendent back on paid leave

  This is Kevin Gietz's second paid leave in just three months, but the first brought forward by the school board.

  Education

  Aug 24, 2016
• Southern Alberta students show off motorcycles built from scratch at Biker Build-Off

  The challenge, which is now in its seventh year, is the project of Palliser Regional Schools’ shop teacher Ken Sanderson. Students can take the Career and Technology Studies course and build a motorcycle from scratch over the span of a semester.

  Education

  Jun 14, 2016
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• Palliser Regional Schools announces names of review panelists

  Dr. Terence Weninger and Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt have agreed to conduct the review, set to start June 1 at the latest.

  Education

  May 25, 2016
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• Palliser superintendent takes leave amid delayed review into ‘culture of fear’

  A release from district officials said superintendent Kevin Gietz is taking a temporary leave and will be replaced in the meantime by a familiar face.

  Education

  May 25, 2016