We’re proud to share that Grasslands’ Walking School Bus program was recently featured in this month’s School Health Newsletter.
The program began after Assistant Superintendent Katie Graham listened to family concerns about safety and helped create a solution that supports active, supervised travel to school.
Today, more than 170 students across three Brooks elementary schools participate, building confidence, learning safety skills, and strengthening community connections along the way.
Read more about how the Walking School Bus is making a difference below.
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/13246
The program began after Assistant Superintendent Katie Graham listened to family concerns about safety and helped create a solution that supports active, supervised travel to school.
Today, more than 170 students across three Brooks elementary schools participate, building confidence, learning safety skills, and strengthening community connections along the way.
Read more about how the Walking School Bus is making a difference below.
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/13246
Grasslands Appreciation Month: Our Incredible Wellness Staff!
This month, we’re recognizing the dedicated wellness staff who support the mental health and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
From classroom lessons to one-on-one support and community connections, your work helps create safe, caring spaces where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for showing up with empathy, encouragement, and heart.
Dec. 19 - The Walking School bus will be cancelled for today due to the cold and wind chill. Thank you for being so understanding and stay warm!
As we head into the winter break, please note the following Grasslands Central Office holiday hours and closures.
We wish our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday season. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to connecting again in the new year.
We wish our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday season. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to connecting again in the new year.
Dec. 19 - The Walking School Bus will be cancelled today due to cold weather. Thank you for being so understanding and stay warm!
We’re excited to welcome families with children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2026, to explore our rural Kindergarten programs at:
Duchess • Bassano • Tilley • Rolling Hills • Rosemary • Alcoma
Join us to:
-Meet our school staff & Kindergarten teachers
-Tour a Kindergarten classroom
-Explore, learn & play stations
-Take home an information bag
-Complete your registration in person
Open house dates and times will be shared on each school’s Facebook page and website.
We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten families! 💛
Duchess • Bassano • Tilley • Rolling Hills • Rosemary • Alcoma
Join us to:
-Meet our school staff & Kindergarten teachers
-Tour a Kindergarten classroom
-Explore, learn & play stations
-Take home an information bag
-Complete your registration in person
Open house dates and times will be shared on each school’s Facebook page and website.
We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten families! 💛
Grasslands Weather Update #2 – Rural Buses Cancelled
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon, all rural bus routes have been cancelled.
*City of Brooks buses will continue within city limits only
*The Walking School Bus is cancelled for this afternoon
*Students who remain at school are safe and supervised by staff
For rural students who cannot be picked up, Grasslands is activating our Emergency Billet Protocol. Students will only be released to their identified emergency billet contact.
Please contact your emergency billet as soon as possible to confirm arrangements. School staff will remain on site after dismissal to support students and families as needed.
Read more here; https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12911
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon, all rural bus routes have been cancelled.
*City of Brooks buses will continue within city limits only
*The Walking School Bus is cancelled for this afternoon
*Students who remain at school are safe and supervised by staff
For rural students who cannot be picked up, Grasslands is activating our Emergency Billet Protocol. Students will only be released to their identified emergency billet contact.
Please contact your emergency billet as soon as possible to confirm arrangements. School staff will remain on site after dismissal to support students and families as needed.
Read more here; https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12911
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.
Weather Update – Rural Transportation - We are monitoring weather conditions expected to develop this afternoon, which may impact rural bus routes or the rural portion of in-town routes.
No transportation decisions have been made at this time, but delays or cancellations may be necessary as conditions change.
Families are encouraged to stay informed by reading the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12896
Any transportation changes will be shared through the Grasslands App, Facebook and Website.
No transportation decisions have been made at this time, but delays or cancellations may be necessary as conditions change.
Families are encouraged to stay informed by reading the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12896
Any transportation changes will be shared through the Grasslands App, Facebook and Website.
Weather Update – Rural Transportation - We are monitoring weather conditions expected to develop this afternoon, which may impact rural bus routes or the rural portion of in-town routes.
No transportation decisions have been made at this time, but delays or cancellations may be necessary as conditions change.
Families are encouraged to stay informed by reading the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12896
Any transportation changes will be shared through the Grasslands App, Facebook and Website.
Winter Break Reminder: Winter Break runs from December 22nd to January 2nd.
There will be no school during this time, and classes will resume on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Wishing all of our Grasslands families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
There will be no school during this time, and classes will resume on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Wishing all of our Grasslands families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
✨ Congratulations to our Holiday Card Contest winner! ✨We’re so proud of all the students who participated and shared their incredible designs.
Here are the last of our Holiday Card Contest runners-up! 🎄✨ Thank you to all of our talented students. Our chosen design will be posted tomorrow!
Thank you to all the students who shared their artwork! Here are today’s featured designs.
More finalist cards are here! 🎄 Check out today’s featured student artwork from our November contest.
Continuing our Holiday Card Contest spotlight series! 🌟
Another day, another round of holiday card finalists! 🎅 Here are a few more amazing designs from our talented Grasslands students.
The Walking School Bus will be cancelled today due to cold weather. Thank you for being so understanding and stay warm!
Due to current road conditions, several bus routes are experiencing delays and/or cancellations. Families are encouraged to visit our website for the most up-to-date route details.
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/transportation-status
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/page/transportation-status
More Holiday Card Contest finalists coming your way! 🎄✨Here are today’s featured designs from our creative Grade 4–6 students.
We’re excited to kick off our Holiday Card Contest finalist series! 🎨✨ Each day, we’ll be sharing a few of the beautiful designs created by our Grade 4–6 students back in November. Enjoy today’s featured cards!
