West Meadow Elementary School names new principal

By Rob Vogt At the start of December, a new principal will be arriving at West Meadow Elementary School.On Nov. 19, the Livingstone Range School Division announced Shea Mellow has been named principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm, beginning Dec. 2.Mellow holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Education degrees and a Master’s of Educational Leadership from the University … Read more

Livingstone Range School Division seeks input on four-day school week

By Rob Vogt The Livingstone Range School Division wants to hear what everyone thinks about a four-day school week.The division issued a release on Oct. 23 explaining on April 22, the board of trustees announced it will explore a four-day school week to determine if it would be in the best interest of student success, budget efficiencies, and staff retention … Read more

Stavely school celebrates Thanksgiving; shows leadership culture

By Rob Vogt Not only is Stavely Elementary School developing the leaders of tomorrow today, but it is also becoming a leader among leaders.On Thursday, Oct. 10, the school hosted a Thanksgiving Feast, inviting those who have contributed to the school community.Among those attending the feast, were representatives of the Horizon School Division, invited in to observe the leadership culture … Read more

Speaker tells students others don’t define them

By Rob VogtEveryone carries a backpack with them full of their own experiences, and no one knows what is in another’s backpack.That was the message guest speaker Sam Demma brought to students at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday, Sept. 20.They were also joined by a busload of students from Livingstone School in Lundbreck.Demma opened by sharing a story.He … Read more

Division outlines use of personal mobile devices in schools

By Rob VogtThe use in area schools of personal mobile devices, such as cell phones, tablets and smart watches, will not be allowed during class time and, in the case of high school, unless given permission for a specific purpose.That was just part of the Livingstone Range School Division’s personal mobile devices and social media in schools plan outlined in … Read more

Day care opens in Granum School

By Rob VogtFamilies returning to Granum School yesterday were greeted by a new addition – a day care.Caitlyn Leader, who operates a day care in Fort Macleod, was approached a few months ago by the school’s parent council and Principal Randy Bohnet.Initially, she was asked if she could provide after-school care.When she toured the school, they talked about the potential … Read more

Back to School: Safety First!

Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Back-to-school is right around the corner for many families across the province. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their kids and teens about active and safe ways to travel to school. Active travel can boost physical health, build independence and encourage kids and teens to spend time outside.Here are some practical ideas … Read more