About Grasslands Public Schools

Our Motto - "Learning....Achieving....Succeeding"

Division Reports

Grasslands Regional Division #6 covers an area of over 2 500 square miles in southeastern Alberta. Brooks, at its centre, is approximately 180 km southeast of Calgary and 110 km northwest of Medicine Hat, on Highway #1. Lethbridge is 160 km southwest of Highways #36 and #3.

Grasslands Regional Division operates thirteen schools and seven Hutterite colony schools. The communities supporting schools are as follows:

1. Brooks, with a population of more than 14 000, is home to five regular schools and one outreach school.
   • Central School - Kindergarten to Grade 1
     • All Kindergarten and Grade 1 students, residing in Brooks, are directed to Central School.
   • Eastbrook Elementary School - Grades 2 to 6
     • Students residing East of 2 Street West in Brooks are directed to Eastbrook School.
   • Griffin Park School - Grades 2 to 6
     • Students residing west of 2 Street West in Brooks are directed to Griffin Park School.
   • Brooks Junior High School - Grades 7 to 9
     • All Grade 7 to 9 students, residing in Brooks, are directed to Brooks Junior High School.
   • Brooks Composite High School - Grades 10 to 12
     • All Grade 10 to 12 students, residing in Brooks, are directed to Brooks Composite High School.
   • Sunrise School - (Outreach Program, Home Schooling Program, Supported Learning Program)
2. Bassano, a town 48 km northwest of Brooks on Highway #1, population approximately 1300. Instruction offered in Grades K to 12.
   • Bassano School - Grades K to 12
3. Duchess, a village 15 km north of Brooks on Secondary Road #873, population approximately 980. Instruction offered in Grades K to 12.
   • Duchess School - Grades K to 12
4. Gem, a hamlet 63 km northwest of Brooks, via Highway #36 and Secondary Road #556. Instruction offered in Grades 1 to 6. Students continue their education in Bassano or Rosemary.
   • Gem School - Grades 1 to 6
5. Rainier, a hamlet 40 km south of Brooks, just off Highway #36. The school is known as Alcoma School. Instruction offered in Grades K to 9. Students continue their high school education in Brooks.
   • Alcoma School - Grades K to 9
6. Rolling Hills, a hamlet 50 km southeast of Brooks, on Secondary Road #875. Instruction offered in Grades K to 9. Students continue their high school education in Brooks.
   • Rolling Hills School - Grades K to 9
7. Rosemary, a village 34 km northeast of Brooks on Secondary Road #550. Population approximately 300. Instruction offered in Grades K to 12.
   • Rosemary School - Grades K to 12
8. Tilley, a village 26 km southeast of Brooks, just south of Highway #1, population approximately 430. Instruction offered in Grades K to 9. Students continue their high school education in Brooks.
   • Tilley School - Grades K to 9

There are seven Hutterian Brethren Colonies that have public schools offering education services in Grades 1 to 9.

1. Bow City, 40 km southwest of Brooks on Secondary Road #539.
2. Clearview, 27 km north of Bassano, 82 km from Brooks.
3. Fairville, 14 km northwest of Bassano, just off Highway #1.
4. Newell, 25 km north of Bassano, 80 km from Brooks.
5. Springside, 50 km north of Brooks.
6. Springview, 70 km northwest of Brooks, via Highway #36 and Secondary Roads #556 and 561.
7. Lathom, 50 km west of Brooks, 30 km southeast of Bassano.

There are four key areas of action for Grasslands Public Schools:

1. Enhanced Student Learning
2. Maintain a Qualified, Engaged Staff
3. Maintain a Positive Learning and Working Environment
4. Promote Community Engagement

Address

Grasslands Public Schools

745-2nd Avenue East Brooks, AB

T1R 1L2

Phone: (403) 793-6700

Fax: (403) 362-8225