THE Prairie Rose PERSPECTIVE
The Prairie Rose Perspective is an online news source where we take a deeper dive into some of the stories, programs, people and communities that make Prairie Rose Public Schools unique. The purpose of the publication is to showcase the voices of our students, staff and community partners and demonstrate how learning is connected to our three primary education goals of ignite minds, forge futures and kindle hearts.
2025-2026 School Year
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2024-2025 School Year
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2023-2024 School Year
Badlands Cre8tions Renamed The Butte
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/badlands-cre8tions-renamed-the-butte-
Featuring: Teacher Sean Longmore, Samantha Lentz (recent graduate student), EA Graphic Designer Neil Braun
Southern Alberta School of Softball at Seven Persons School
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/southern-alberta-school-of-softball-at-seven-persons-school-
Featuring: Teacher and Softball Coach Kristine Vizza, Coach Kassidy Hart, Coach Mia Kelly, Charley (Gr 5), Harper (Gr 4)
Softball at Burdett a Whole School Initiative
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/softball-at-burdett-school-a-whole-school-initiative-
Featuring: Vice Principal Amber Pinchin, Burdett School Parent Diedrich Knelsen, Abram Hamm (Gr 7), Isaak Neufeld (Gr 7) and Herman Knelsen (Gr 4)
Getting to Know Ward 1 Trustee Lois Bedwell
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/getting-to-know-ward-1-trustee-lois-bedwell
Featuring: PRPS Trustee for Ward 1 Lois Bedwell
Superintendent Reagan Weeks Impressed by Literacy Growth Displayed at Exhibitions of Learning Across
Featuring: Superintendent Reagan Weeks
Warren Peers Students Cooking Up Creative Food Options
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/wps-cooking-up-creative-food-options
Featuring: Teacher Jaime Didychuk, Jr High Student Peyton Benson
Daina Dixson Named the 2024 Valedictorian for Foremost School
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/daina-dixson-named-the-2024-valedictorian-for-foremost-school
Featuring: Student Daina Dixson (Gr 12)
South Alberta Fire Academy Students Participate in Resilience Training
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/south-alberta-fire-academy-students-participate-in-resilience-training-1718913215290
Featuring: PRPS Psychologist Greg Godard
PRPS Teacher Takes Home Trio of Prestigious Awards this Spring
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-teacher-takes-home-trifecta-of-awards-this-spring-1718740833105
Featuring: Instructional Lead Cammie Kannekens
School Leaders Focus on Wellbeing and Generative Listening
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/school-leaders-focus-on-wellbeing-and-generative-listening-1718054762775
Featuring: Superintendent Reagan Weeks, Director of Student Experiences Lisa Lindsay, and Principal of Senator Gershaw Scott Angle
Warren Peers Students Take Aim with Archery Program
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/warren-peers-students-take-aim-with-archery-program-1718209908139
Featuring: Teacher Jaime Didychuk, Student Ava Khun (Gr 7)
New Collegiate Building to Enhance Programming Options for PRPS Students
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/new-collegiate-building-to-enhance-programming-options-for-prps-students-1718125566634
Featuring: Director of Enhanced Programming Darren MacMillan
Kaleidoscope Workshops a Great Opportunity for Students
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/kaleidoscope-workshops-a-great-opportunity-for-students-1717607455634
Featuring: Superintendent Reagan Weeks, Student at Parkside Jordyn (Gr 3), Teacher at Seven Persons School and co-organizer of Kaleidoscope Tiffany Molin, Vice-Principal of Senator Gershaw John Paul Brocklesby, Music Teacher at Margaret Wooding and I.F. Cox Ron Mason, Teacher at Eagle Butte Kameko Ballantyne, Singer/Songwriter Greg Herman, Justine Wilks from MHC
PRPS Drone Games Attracts Record Number of Students and Companies
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-drone-games-attracts-record-number-of-students-and-companies-1717521048664
Featuring: Flight Academy Lead and Drone Games organizer Dana Marshall, Trustee Patty Rooks, Captain John Tarnowski from Canadian Forces Base Suffield, Sterling Cripps from Landing Zones, Scott Plouffe from Throttle Hobbies, Flight Academy graduate Eric Stock, Chelsea Ehresman of the Centre of Innovation at MHC and Shannan Hurlbut of Extended Learning at MHC, David Sabados from Qinetiq
May 2024
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EBHS Graduate Excelled at Athletics and Academics
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/ebhs-graduate-excelled-at-athletics-and-academics-1717177627483
Featuring: Student Maddy Ferguson (Gr 12), Hockey Coach Jane Kish
OPS Breakfast Program Gets Students Off to a Healthy Start Each School Day
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/ops-breakfast-program-gets-students-off-to-a-healthy-start-each-school-day-1716484319960
Featuring: Vice Principal at OPS Deanne Smigelski, EA Carla Stammers, Student Cruz (Gr 5)
Senator Gershaw Twins Share Valedictorian Title
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/senator-gershaw-twins-claim-valedictorian-title-1715958798605
Featuring: Student Ria Thacker (Gr 12), Students Gabe Thacker and Principal of Senator Gershaw Scott Angle
Treyson Girletz Named the 2024 Valedictorian for South Central High School
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/treyson-girletz-named-the-2024-valedictorian-for-south-central-high-school-1715958009317
Featuring: Student Treyson Girletz (Gr 12)
Alyssa Jaeger Named the 2024 Valedictorian for Eagle Butte High School
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/alyssa-jaeger-named-the-2024-valedictorian-for-eagle-butte-high-school--1715373275464
Featuring: Student Alyssa Jaeger (Gr 12) and Teacher Joyce Krause
Ralston School Celebrates their Diversity and Military Connections
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/ralston-school-celebrates-their-diversity-and-military-connections--1715283975570
Featuring: Principal Stacey Nunweiler, Students Lara (Gr 1), Sienna (Gr 1), Aisha (Gr 2), Nkemdi (Gr 2), Peyton (Gr 2), and Ousman (Gr 4)
Jenner School Focused on Community
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/jenner-school-focused-on-community-1715196746596
Featuring: Principal Kirby Stensrud, Students Huntley Stensrud (Gr 2), Madison Lessner (Gr 5), Evangeline Johnson (Gr 9), and Lily McLaughlin (Gr. 9)
PRPS Celebrates Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-celebrates-bus-driver-appreciation-day-1715026791453
Featuring: Irvine School Principal Trent Rayner, Parent Council Representative Valerie Pearson, Students Makinlee, Grace, Reid (Gr 1), Marrek (Gr K), Bus Drivers Brian Lambert, Shelley Francis, Don Boschee and EA/Bus Driver Nadine Stimson
Kaleidoscope of the Arts and Silent Auction Returns
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/kaleidoscope-of-the-arts-and-silent-auction-returns-1715009239403
Featuring: Eagle Butte High School Teacher and Kaleidoscope co-organizer Ann Morrison
Getting to Know Ward 6 Trustee Nancy Haraga
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/getting-to-know-ward-6-trustee-nancy-haraga-1714578003940
Featuring: PRPS Trustee for Ward 6 Nancy Haraga
April 2024
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Administrative Assistants Wear Many Hats to Keep Schools Running Smoothly
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/administrative-assistants-wear-many-hats-to-keep-schools-running-smoothly--1713978385435
Featuring: Administrative Assistants Lori Maser and Michelle McHugh (Irvine School), Janice Herman (Schuler School), Chelsea Sept (Ralston School), Kelly Herrmann (Prairie Mennonite Alternative School) and Katie Ritz (Jenner School)
EBHS Sends Teams to Totem Torus Math Competition
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/ebhs-sends-teams-to-totem-torus-math-competition-1713898884046
Featuring: Arabella Allen (Gr 12) and Jordan Vandor (Gr 12)
Margaret Wooding School Celebrates Education Week
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/margaret-wooding-school-celebrates-education-week-1713558811465
Featuring: Margaret Wooding Principal Craig Corsie, Teacher Robyn Harrington, and students Lilly, Hailynn, Nash, Josh and Peyton (Gr 4-6)
Successful PRPS Spring Council of School Councils
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/successful-prps-spring-council-of-school-councils--1713474908789
Featuring: PRPS Trustee for Ward 5 Patty Rooks
Senator Gershaw Student Wellness Champions
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/senator-gershaw-student-wellness-champions-1713300360726
Featuring: Student Sophie Wever (Gr 9)
Home Plus Offers Flexible Options for Families
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/home-plus-offers-flexible-options-for-families-1712688019922
Featuring: Home Plus Principal Carol Carlson, Behaviour EA Michelle Kuzik
AgPro Beef Students Excel in Course
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/agpro-beef-students-excel-in-course-1712172964245
Featuring: Toby Newton, Livestock Specialist for South Country Coop
PRPS Invited to Participate in Specialized Training for EAs Pilot Program
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-invited-to-participate-in-specialized-training-for-eas-pilot-program-1711549608470
Featuring: Director of Student Experiences Lisa Lindsay, EA Paige McLean, EA Lisa Newby, EA Candice Ristau
March 2024
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Becoming a PRPS Homestay Family
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/becoming-a-prps-homestay-family-1711139757594
Featuring: Homestay Parent and Teacher Lynette Copeland
Eagle Butte High School Launching New Equine Program
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/eagle-butte-high-school-launching-new-equine-program-1710965594595
Featuring: EBHS Teacher Cory Schiebelbein, EBHS Teacher Cassandra Leung, Kiandra Gaetz (Gr 11)
Brooklyn Burzminski is Announced as PRPS 2024 Edwin Parr Nominee
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/brooklyn-burzminski-is-announced-as-prps-2024-edwin-parr-nominee-1710535259135
Featuring: EBHS Teacher Brooklyn Burzminski, Talayna Miller (Gr 10), Kelsie Pleau-Stewart (Gr 12), Samantha Lentz (Gr 12)
Irvine School Custodian Rhonda Pruden Featured in School Interview Project
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/irvine-school-custodian-rhonda-pruden-featured-in-school-interview-project-1710532122096
Featuring: Teacher Emily Weimer, Teena (Gr 3), Hannah (Gr 3), Custodian Rhonda Pruden
PRPS Recognizes Substitute Appreciation Week
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-recognizes-substitute-appreciation-week-1710192785553
Featuring: Substitute teacher Corrine Aupperle, Substitute teacher Muhamed Ibrahimovic
2024 Trustee Awards of Recognition
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/2024-trustee-awards-of-recognition-1708620530671
Featuring: Trustee Shauna VanderSpruit, Mindy Straub (Gr 10), Jason Fehr (Gr 10)
PRPS Teacher Successfully Lands Commercial Pilot's License
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-teacher-successfully-lands-commercial-pilots-license-1709676382301
Featuring: Flight Academy and EBHS Teacher Dana Marshall
Greenhouse at Senator Gershaw Coming into Production
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/greenhouse-at-senator-gershaw-coming-into-production-1709569209943
Featuring: SGS Principal Scott Angle, Alia Babcock (Gr 9), Gage Hintz (Gr 9)
February 2024
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Rodeo Academy at Foremost School continues to look for ways to improve and grow
Link to the story: https://www.myprps.com/news/rodeo-academy-at-foremost-school-continues-to-look-for-ways-to-improve-and-grow--1709237979359
Featuring: Foremost School Principal Corey Steeves, Connor Harty (Gr 12), Roan Bosch (Gr 8), Kendyl Hollingsworth (Gr 9), Teacher Brittney Chomistek
Senator Gershaw Students Ensuring In Our Community Publication Continues to be Successful
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/senator-gershaw-students-ensuring-in-our-community-publication-continues-to-be-successful--1709074770376
Featuring: Senator Gershaw Principal Scott Angle, Alayna Martens (Gr 9)
PRPS Teachers Showcase Knowledge at Teachers' Convention
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-teachers-showcase-knowledge-at-teachers-conference-1708707289733
Featuring: Foremost Principal Corey Steeves, PRPS Instructional Coach Kelli-Ann Nixdorf, Instructional Coach Cammie Kannekens, Nichole Neubauer
South Alberta School of Trades Hosts Open House
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/sa-school-of-trades-hosts-open-house-1708632650097
Featuring: Student Experience Designer Sherry Craven, Parkside Parent Amy Grant, Parkside Parent Joni Melvin, Trustee Shauna VanderSpruit, Foremost Principal Corey Steeves
Parkside Seeking Donations for Gym Expansion as Part of Modernization Project
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/parkside-seeking-donations-for-gym-expansion-as-part-of-modernization-project-1708028841497
Featuring: Parkside VP Janet Kraft, Sylis Robbins (Gr 8), Parkside Parent Council President Kandice McInnes, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Boser
Irvine Jr High Students Learn About Agriculture and Gain Advanced Skills
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/irvine-jr-high-students-learn-about-agriculture-and-gain-advanced-skills-1708104559850
Featuring: Irvine Principal Trent Rayner, Foremost Principal Corey Steeves, Teacher Logyn Jacksteit, Senya Hietamaa (Gr 8), Odin Jordet (Gr 9), Katelyn Sheppard (Gr 9)
Fire Rescue Academy Recruitment Underway for Next School Year
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/fire-rescue-academy-recruiting-underway-for-next-school-year-1707771030932
Featuring: Judah Kurpjuweit (returning student), Rachel Sylvester (Gr 11), Assistant Superintendent Boyd Craven
Early Learning Check-Ups Available for all Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students
Featuring: Director of Student Experiences Lisa Lindsay
PRPS Launches New Brand to Match Innovative Learning Approach
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/prps-launches-new-brand-to-match-innovative-learning-approach--1707340152665
Featuring: Trustee Patty Rooks, Director of Communications Angela Baron
Flight Academy Expands Future Horizons for PRPS Students
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/flight-academy-expands-future-horizons-for-prps-students-1707233347793
Featuring: Karter Kurpjuweit (Gr 10), Cipher Brooks-Kirsch (Gr 11), Reid Vossler (Gr 11), Maya Moore (Gr 12), Cole Edmonstone (Gr 11), Kathryne Fairbrother (Gr 11), Nichole Neubauer
Premier Danielle Smith Visits SA Flight Academy
Link to story: https://www.myprps.com/news/premier-visits-students-at-sa-flight-academy-1706912412536
Featuring: Superintendent Reagan Weeks, Terri Super, Premier Danielle Smith, Reid Vossler (Gr 11), Maya Moore (Gr 12), Logan Neubauer (former student)