<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachelle Ulmer as Vice-Principal of Eagle Butte High School, beginning the 2026–2027 school year.&nbsp;</p><p>Ulmer brings extensive experience in educational leadership and a strong commitment to fostering positive school cultures built on relationships, collaboration, and student achievement. She currently serves as Division Principal with Medicine Hat Public School Division, where she provides leadership for the Palliser Adolescent Support Program and supports system-wide initiatives focused on staff development and organizational growth.</p><p>“I am thrilled to be joining the Eagle Butte High School family as Vice-Principal,” says Ulmer. “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about building positive relationships, supporting student success, and creating meaningful learning experiences. I look forward to working with the incredible staff, students, and families at EBHS as we continue to build on the school's tradition of excellence and help students discover their own roots and wings.”</p><p>Ulmer holds a Master of Education from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. She brings more than 20 years of experience in education, including leadership roles as Principal and Vice-Principal at Webster Niblock School. Throughout her career, she has led school improvement initiatives, supported effective instructional practices, and fostered collaborative professional learning environments. She is widely respected for her thoughtful leadership, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to build strong connections within school communities.</p><p>Prairie Rose Public Schools welcomes Rachelle to the Eagle Butte High School community and looks forward to the leadership, experience, and community perspective she will bring to the school as she supports students, staff, and families in the years ahead.</p>

<h3>Provincial investment strengthens southeastern Alberta's growing aerospace sector while expanding skilled trades opportunities in Calgary</h3><p><strong>DUNMORE, AB</strong> - Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) has secured more than $3.6 million in provincial Collegiate funding to expand career focused learning opportunities and support workforce development initiatives in southeastern Alberta and Calgary.</p><p>More than $1.8 million will support the continued growth of the South Alberta Collegiate and South Alberta Flight Academy, including new pathways in Aircraft Structures, Avionics Technology, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Aviation Safety and Security, and advanced flight training. The expansion builds on Prairie Rose's established aviation programming and further strengthens southeastern Alberta's growing reputation as a hub for aviation, aerospace, and drone technology.</p><p>The investment brings together education, industry, and post secondary partners to help develop the skilled workforce needed to support Alberta's aerospace sector. Students will benefit from hands-on training, dual credit opportunities, industry recognized certifications, and direct connections to high demand careers.</p><p>"This investment is about more than expanding programming," said Reagan Weeks, Superintendent of Schools. "It supports a broader regional vision that connects students with emerging opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and drone technology while helping build the skilled workforce needed for the future. We are grateful to the Government of Alberta for its continued support of this vision."</p><p>“We are proud to partner with Prairie Rose Public Schools to create pathways that connect students with in-demand careers,” said Morgan Blair, Dean of the School of Business &amp; Continuing Education and School of Trades &amp; Technology at Medicine Hat College. “Together, we are helping students gain hands-on experience and explore future opportunities in trades, agriculture, aerospace, and other growing sectors.”</p><p>An additional $1.85 million has been awarded through a collaborative Collegiate initiative involving Prairie Rose Public Schools, the Calgary Board of Education, and Palliser School Division. Prairie Rose's Calgary campuses will benefit from expanded skilled trades programming and enhanced pathways connected to SAIT.</p><p>"These investments ensure students have access to relevant, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for success after graduation," said Patty Rooks, Chair of the Prairie Rose Public Schools Board of Trustees. "By working alongside industry, post-secondary institutions, and regional partners, we are creating opportunities that strengthen communities, support Alberta's workforce needs, and help students build successful futures."</p><p>Prairie Rose Public Schools values its partnerships with SAIT and Medicine Hat College. Together, these collaborations help students explore career pathways, earn advanced credentials, and transition confidently into post secondary education and the workforce.</p>

<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(62, 62, 62);font-family:articulat-cf, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The next Prairie Rose Public Schools board meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the PRPS Division Office in Dunmore <strong style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1;">starting at 10:30 a.m. (NEW TIME)</strong></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(62, 62, 62);font-family:articulat-cf, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Board Meeting Agenda Package: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1po3WHcQobO5X_tnO85l4x5KvQ-one79D/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1po3WHcQobO5X_tnO85l4x5KvQ-one79D/view?usp=drive_link</a></p>

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What a wonderful Kindergarten field trip! 🌿☀️ We spent the morning at the library listening to stories, singing, and dancing as we explored the theme of nature. In the afternoon, we cooled off at the splash park and enjoyed some fun in the sun with our friends. A day full of learning, laughter, and memories! 💦📚😊 #kindleheart #myprps

🍕 Pizza Shape Party Fun! 🍕 What a fantastic day in kindergarten! We decorated chef hats, weaved our pizza plates, completed pizza puzzles, filled pizza orders, sang pizza songs, and kept the beat with rhythm sticks. The highlight of the day was making and enjoying our own homemade pizzas! We wrapped up our pizza-filled adventure with a game of Tetra’s Tumble and lots of smiles. A day full of learning, creativity, and pizza-perfect fun! 🍕❤️ #IgniteMinds #kindleheart #myprps

Thanks to Mr. Koch for coming out today and sharing his expertise with drones. Our students especially enjoyed running them through the obstacle course with the virtual reality goggles! #forgefutures #IgniteMinds #kindleheart #myprps

It's hard to believe we've reached the final newsletter of the school year! Thank you for being part of another great year at Schuler School. Have a wonderful summer and we'll see you in the fall!

What a fantastic day at our School Track & Field! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We were blessed with beautiful weather and an even better community spirit. Our students gave it their all, cheering each other on and showing great sportsmanship throughout the day. A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing parent volunteers who helped run events and kept everything running smoothly — we couldn’t do it without you! And to everyone who helped with the concession, your time and effort are so appreciated. It was also so special to see so many grandparents come out to support the kids. Your presence truly made the day even more meaningful. Days like this remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a supportive and caring school community. 💙 Thank you to everyone who helped make today such a success! #myprps #kindleheart #IgniteMinds #forgefutures #forgefutures

<p>For Senator Gershaw School valedictorian Luc Vos, high school has been a reminder of how quickly time passes and how important it is to appreciate the moments along the way.</p><p>As graduation approaches, Vos says one of the biggest lessons he has learned throughout high school is the value of perseverance.</p><p>“Whether I'm working on math or writing an essay or something, you always gotta go back and make your edits, check for mistakes,” he said. “That way you can end up with something that's worth handing in in the end.”</p><p>Looking back, the relationships built with teachers, friends and family are what stand out the most.</p><p>“Life goes faster than you think,” he said. “Remember to cherish all the good memories you make.”</p><p>Vos credits many of his favorite high school memories to the simple moments shared with friends and family, whether spending time together outside of school, helping out at home or joking around with classmates during the school day. Those everyday interactions, he says, often became some of the most meaningful parts of the high school experience.</p><p>A strong interest in math and science helped shape both his academic interests and future plans. Physics became one of his favorite subjects during high school because it combined problem solving with understanding how the world works. He says he especially enjoyed being able to visualize concepts and understand the science behind them.</p><p>This fall, he will attend the University of Lethbridge to pursue a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology, with plans to eventually attend medical school and pursue a career in surgery.</p><p>“My uncle is an orthopedic surgeon up in Edmonton right now,” Vos said. “I've kinda always just been interested in being able to help people out and to care for them.”</p><p>While excited about the independence that comes with post secondary life, including living on his own, he says support from family, friends and his church community will continue to play an important role as he begins the next chapter. Having a strong support system, he added, gives him confidence as he prepares to transition from high school into university life.</p><p>As Senator Gershaw School's Class of 2026 prepares for commencement, Vos hopes graduates take time to appreciate the friendships, memories and experiences that helped define their high school years.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Congratulations to our winners at MHJHAA City Trqck Meet yesterday as well as Kaleidoscope! Tyson- 3rd Discus, 1st 1500m Jax- 3rd Javelin Kalder- 4th High Jump, 4th 100 M Brielle- 3rd High Jump, 3rd Triple Cassidy- 1st Sculpture category at Kaleidoscope

When life gives you lemons… of course you make lemonade! 🍋💛 Today, while the rest of the students were away on a field trip, Kindergarten had our very own lemon-themed adventure day! We explored all things lemons by designing our own lemonade stands, painting with lemon juice, reading fun stories, and splashing around at the lemon water table. The highlight of the day was making homemade lemonade together — and yes, it was delicious! 🍋🥤 To top it all off, we ended the day with a few silly pranks on the other classrooms. So much laughter, creativity, and hands-on learning packed into one sweet day! 💛 #myprps #myprps #kindleheart

<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Tricia Rolheiser as Vice-Principal of South Central High School, effective Fall 2026.</p><p>The newly created vice-principal position has been established to provide additional support for students, staff, and school operations as South Central High School continues to grow and evolve.</p><p>A resident of Oyen for 30 years, Tricia brings extensive educational and leadership experience to the role. She currently teaches a variety of junior and senior high courses at South Central High School and has played an active role in supporting student opportunities, including the development of the Badlands Baseball Academy.</p><p>Prior to joining Prairie Rose Public Schools, Tricia served as Principal of Assumption Roman Catholic School for ten years and has held leadership positions including Vice-Principal and Academic Counsellor. Throughout her career, she has worked with students from early childhood through high school, building a strong reputation for fostering positive relationships and supporting student success.</p><blockquote><p>“Having lived in Oyen for many years, I value the relationships that make our schools strong and meaningful places for students and families,” says Rolheiser. “I am committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive school environment and continuing to build strong connections within our school community.”</p></blockquote><p>Prairie Rose Public Schools congratulates Tricia on her appointment and looks forward to the leadership, experience, and community perspective she will bring to the South Central High School team.</p>

<p>For Eagle Butte High School’s 2026 valedictorian Kassidy Sandau, high school has been about much more than grades. It has been a journey of discovering her voice, embracing creativity and learning to step beyond her comfort zone.</p><p>As she prepares to graduate, Sandau says the people she will miss most are the teachers who helped shape her experience.</p><p>“I've learned so much more than academics from them,” she said. “They taught me how to challenge myself, persevere and push beyond what I thought I was capable of.”</p><p>That willingness to take risks became especially evident through her passion for art. What began as a simple sketchbook project in Grade 10 evolved into a deeply personal creative outlet filled with drawings, found objects, symbolism and reflections on human emotions. Rather than limiting herself to familiar subjects, she learned to experiment, explore new ideas and draw inspiration from everyday objects and experiences. Through colour, imagery and symbolism, much of her work explores themes of emotion, personal growth and human connection.</p><p>Creativity has also extended into writing. Nearly two years ago, she began working on a novel, using fiction as a way to channel personal experiences and emotions. The project became both a creative challenge and a meaningful outlet for self expression, allowing her to reflect on experiences while developing her skills as a writer.</p><p>“It became almost a form of therapy,” she said. “It was a way to work through what I was feeling and create something meaningful.”</p><p>Her growing confidence has extended beyond creating art to sharing it with others. This year, she led a community paint night, guiding participants through a painting project while gaining valuable experience as an instructor. The opportunity challenged her to step into a leadership role and offered an early glimpse into a career she now hopes to pursue.</p><p>The experience reinforced her desire to become a teacher, specifically in the arts and humanities. She credits many of her own teachers for inspiring that goal, not only through their knowledge of the subjects they taught, but through the relationships they built with students and the encouragement they provided along the way.</p><p>Looking ahead, Sandau plans to pursue post secondary studies in education with the goal of one day teaching. While she admits the future can feel uncertain at times, she remains optimistic about the opportunities it will bring. As Eagle Butte High School's Class of 2026 prepares to take the stage, she encourages fellow graduates to remain true to their passions, embrace new experiences and approach the future with confidence and hope.</p><p>“I think hope is a huge driver of change,” she said. “Change is possible, and our generation is able to achieve that.”</p>

It looks like Kyptan and Tyson are enjoying the golf league as part of the Medicine Hat Junior High Athletics Association! #IgniteMinds #kindleheart #myprps #forgefutures

<p><meta charset="utf-8"></p><p>After nearly two decades of supporting students and building strong relationships within Redcliff schools, Danelle Albrecht is taking the next step in her leadership journey as the new Vice Principal of I.F. Cox School.</p><p>Danelle brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to student success. She has worked in Redcliff schools for the past 18 years, including 13 years at I.F. Cox School, where she has developed strong connections with students, staff, and families. Currently serving as Acting Vice Principal and Learning Support Teacher, she has played an important role in supporting both school leadership and daily operations.</p><blockquote><p>“I.F. Cox has been home for many years, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting students and families in a different capacity,” said Albrecht. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible students, staff, and families over the years, and I’m excited to continue building those relationships while supporting the great work happening throughout the school.”</p></blockquote><p>Danelle holds a Master of Education in Leading for Learning from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Lethbridge. Throughout her career, she has supported students with complex academic, behavioural, medical, and social-emotional needs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to help ensure inclusive, student-centred supports and positive learning environments for all students.</p><p>Please join us in congratulating Danelle on her new role. Prairie Rose Public Schools looks forward to the continued leadership, care, and dedication she will bring to the I.F. Cox School community.<br>&nbsp;</p>