Prairie Rose Public Schools to Receive New Modular Classrooms for Eagle Butte High School

event Published 2026-04-20 19:26:22.951 +0000 UTC

Prairie Rose Public Schools will receive four new modular classrooms and a washroom unit for Eagle Butte High School as part of the Government of Alberta’s recent investment to expand student learning spaces across the province.

Prairie Rose Public Schools was one of the recipients of the 189 modular classroom placements announced by the Government of Alberta on April 17th as part of Budget 2026.

Eagle Butte High School is currently operating at 92 per cent capacity and is projected to reach 95 per cent based on early enrollment projections for the upcoming school year. The addition of modular classrooms will help ensure students continue to have access to appropriate learning spaces as the school community grows.

Prairie Rose Public Schools will now begin working with consultants to determine the most effective site location and configuration for the new units. Funding provided through the program will support necessary site preparation, servicing and unit delivery and setup. While the division’s goal is to have the modulars in place during the 2026-27 school year, timelines will depend on planning, site readiness, and construction factors.

“This is very positive news for our school community,” said Rocheal Howes, Principal of Eagle Butte High School. “We are grateful to see this investment in our school. These additional learning spaces will help us better support our students and staff as enrollment continues to grow, while maintaining the quality of programming our students expect.”

Prairie Rose Public Schools Board Chair Patty Rooks said the division is ready to move forward with implementation in collaboration with provincial partners.

“We appreciate the support from Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure in addressing enrollment pressures at Eagle Butte High School,” said Rooks. “Our team will be working closely with both ministries to ensure the modular classrooms are delivered and installed as efficiently as possible to meet the needs of our students.”

Eagle Butte High School recently completed a modernization in 2019. Due to continued enrollment growth, the school has since been reintroduced into Prairie Rose Public Schools’ Capital Plan as the Eagle Butte High School Facility Expansion.