News

2023

FMPSD Student appointed to 2023/2024 Minister’s…

Posted on: Sep 5 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - September 5th, 2023) Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is excited to announce that Ved Bhowmik, a Grade 11 student from Westwood Community High School, has been selected…

Welcome Back FMPSD 2023/2024!

Posted on: Aug 31 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - August 31st, 2023) As the warm summer days start to cool down and the leaves begin to change, it can only mean one thing: the back-to-school season is here. We’ve all experienced…

Daily Schedule for 2023/24

Posted on: Aug 29 2023

Westwood will be bringing in a new daily schedule for both Junior and Senior High students this year!  The new schedule is based on extensive feedback from students, families and staff.    This schedule…

2023/24 Bus Information

Posted on: Aug 28 2023

RMWB Transit will be allowing students on a transit bus WITH a SEPTEMBER pass. If they do not have a September 2023 pass, they will be expected to pay full bus fare ($2/ride) for their trip(s) to/from…

Work Experience

Posted on: Aug 28 2023

Working this summer?  Student in grades 10-12 can earn Work Experience credits!  For more information, contact Mr. Toner.   All Work Experience Forms can be found here.

New Walter & Gladys Hill Public School Vice-Principal…

Posted on: Aug 25 2023

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is pleased to announce that Amy Hrovat has accepted a Vice-Principalship at Walter & Gladys Hill Public School beginning the 2023/2024 school year.She…

Walter & Gladys Hill School Student Wins Grand Champion…

Posted on: Aug 25 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - August 25th, 2023) Sniti Shah, a Grade 3 Walter & Gladys Hill student, has made her school and community proud by winning the Grand Champion trophy, Grade 3 category medal, and two…

New Timberlea Public School Principal Announcement

Posted on: Aug 14 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - August 14th, 2023) The Fort McMurray Public School Division is pleased to announce that Nazia Hiscock has accepted Principalship at Timberlea Public School beginning the…

Westwood's 2023-2024 School Supply List

Posted on: Jul 3 2023

Westwood's School Supply list for the 2023-2024 school year is available now!   To view it, click here.  

FMPSD 2023 Graduates: Achieving Success Amidst Adversity

Posted on: Jun 30 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - June 30th, 2023) Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has been a hub of education, advancement, and excellence for decades. It has provided quality education to its students…

Frank Spragins High School: Redefining High School…

Posted on: Jun 29 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - June 29th, 2023) Frank Spragins High School is a specialised institution in high school education that caters to students seeking a less traditional learning environment. With its…

Fostering Connection to Indigenous Culture and the…

Posted on: Jun 27 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB - June 27th, 2023) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has been committed to providing unique educational experiences to its students through its Land Based Learning camps.…

Division Notice

ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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