News & Announcements

$Promotional image for the Horizon School Division featuring the HELPme app. The top section displays the Horizon School Division and HELPme logos with the text \'Have you tried the HELPme app?\' Below are three mobile phone screens showcasing key app features: \'Get Resources\' for connecting to basic needs resources, \'Crisis Text Line\' for 24/7 immediate crisis support, and \'Ask for Help\' to foster two-way communication with the school. Each screen is accompanied by descriptive text highlighting the importance of mental health support and student connectedness.$

HELPme App

Hey, Horizon! Have you tried the HELPme app? This app connects students, staff, and School Community Council members to resources, crisis support, and their school. Learn more: https://horizonsd.ca/HELPmeapp/

$A corkboard-style graphic titled \'From the Board: Board of Education Monthly Meeting Highlights, January 2025,\' featuring four photos: (1) a small building being lowered onto a snowy ground by a crane, (2) three people bundled in winter clothing standing outdoors in a snowy area, (3) a group of students and adults holding a large cheque in a classroom setting, and (4) three children smiling in a school hallway. The Horizon School Division logo is centered on the board.$

This month in "From the Board"

Audit Committee Update • Capital Project Updates • 2024-26 Board Committee Listings • Board Appraisal Report • Meet the Lanigan Elementary SCC • Good news from Wadena Elementary School • Ituna School • Lanigan Central High School • Quill Lake School • and more!

$A step-by-step guide showing how to use the Google Translate widget on Horizon School Division\'s website. Step 1: Scroll to the bottom of any Horizon website and click \"Select Language.\" Step 2: Scroll through the list and select your desired language (example shows selecting Czech). Step 3: To return to English, click \"Show original\" at the top. The Horizon School Division logo is visible at the bottom of the image.$

Website Translation Feature

Did you know that Horizon families speak 26 different languages at home! Our new Google Translate widget makes it easier than ever to access our website in the language you’re most comfortable with. Simply follow the steps in this graphic to translate the site into your choice of languages.
Language is connection, and we’re proud to celebrate the diversity of our Horizon community! #Inclusion #GlobalCommunity

$Artwork depicting four figures holding hands, each wearing a vibrant ribbon skirt, signifying cultural heritage. The figures represent different generations, including a young girl, an adult woman, an elder, and another adult woman. The message reads: \'Horizon students and staff are invited to recognize National Ribbon Skirt Day on January 9, 2025.\' Image credit: George Gordon Education Centre.$

Recognition of National Ribbon Skirt Day

National Ribbon Skirt Day was created in honour of elementary school student Isabella Kulak from the Cote First Nation, and is recognized each January. Horizon students and staff are invited to wear ribbon skirts and shirts on January 9, 2025, following the winter school break.

$A graphic with a split background features six sections. The top-left section shows the Lanigan Elementary School (LES) logo in blue and white. The top-right section features the words \"FOUR FRIENDS QUILTING\" in white text on a teal background. The middle-left section displays \"ST. JOHN\'S LUTHERAN CHURCH\" in white text on a green background. The middle-right section shows the \"STRUEBY PLUMBING & HEATING\" logo in black and white. The bottom-left section has \"thank you!\" written in bold red letters on a green background. The bottom-right section features a cute cartoon red Christmas ornament with a smiling face and a gold loop at the top.$

Thank you

A big thank you to Lanigan Elementary School, Four Friends Quilting, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Strueby Plumbing & Heating for their generous support of Horizon's 11th Annual Christmas Hamper Project! Your kindness is so appreciated. https://www.horizonsd.ca/ChristmasHamperProject

Board of Education Election Results

Election results are now available at horizonsd.ca/Results2024/. We are extremely grateful to all who put their names forward. Congratulations to our newly elected trustees! Media release: horizonsd.ca/MediaReleaseElectionResults2024/

$Promotional graphic for Horizon School Division\'s new wellness initiatives. Logos of Horizon School Division, Project 11, and STOPit Solutions appear at the top. The main text reads, \'Discover our new wellness initiatives!\' Below, details invite viewers to an online event on November 6, 2024, from 7 to 8 p.m.$

Mental Wellness Program Launch

We’re thrilled to invite you to an online information session to learn more about Horizon School Division’s exciting new mental wellness initiatives. These programs are designed to foster a supportive, caring environment for our school communities.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: November 6, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7 – 8 p.m. 📍 Location: Webex meeting

$Graphic promoting Horizon School Division\'s school board nomination deadline with the message \Ƌ Days to Go\' in large white text. The Horizon School Division logo is displayed at the top left, and a yellow road sign reading \'Election Ahead\' is positioned on the right side. The background is a gradient of blue transitioning to teal.$

2024 School Board Elections

Interested in making a difference in education? The deadline for nominations is fast approaching—submit yours by October 9, 2024, at 4 p.m.!
Find nomination forms and all the details at horizonsd.ca/TrusteeElection2024/.
#SchoolBoardElections #YourVoiceMatters

$A promotional image for a contest to win a Star Egg tour. The background is yellow, with four eggs at the top. The text reads: \"Hey, Horizon! Enter your classroom to win a Star Egg Tour. Where do eggs come from?\" Below, the text encourages teachers to book a tour during Saskatchewan Agriculture Week (October 6-12). It states that tour dates run from November to April, with a link provided for more information: Horizonsd.ca/SaskAgWeekContest/. The bottom of the image includes the Horizon School Division logo and the hashtag #CelebrateAg. An image of an egg with the Star Egg logo is on the right.$

Celebrate Saskatchewan Ag Week!

Get ready to celebrate Saskatchewan Agriculture Week, October 6-12! We’ve partnered with Star Egg to offer an exciting contest where your class could win free busing for a guided agriculture tour. See horizonsd.ca/SaskAgWeekContest/ for details!

$The image shows a hand holding a smartphone, displaying a message on the screen. The screen has the Horizon School Division logo at the top, followed by several question marks in different colors. Below the question marks, the text reads, \"New cell phone policy.\" The image suggests an announcement or inquiry about a new cell phone policy within the Horizon School Division.$

New province-wide cell phone policy

Please see horizonsd.ca/ElectronicDevicesPolicyFall2024/ for more information, including a link to our administrative procedure, which will help guide both students and staff through this new policy.

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