FAQ:

Where can I find information?

Families can access information on the  MPS website, Morinville Public School Facebook Site, and Morinville Public School Instagram page.

Reporting an absence

Please email the classroom teacher and mpes@sturgeon.ab.ca to report student absences. 

Bus Lane and Crosswalks

For everyone’s safety, please do not walk through or cross the bus lanes during arrival and dismissal times. School buses are large vehicles with limited visibility, particularly directly in front of the bus, making it difficult for drivers to see children and adults who are close to the vehicle.

Please use the designated sidewalks and walking routes around the bus lanes. 

New Grade Scale for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

For the 2026/2027 school year, Sturgeon Public School Division will be updating our achievement scale to more closely align with outcomes-based assessment and reporting practices. Please watch your email inboxes as we progress through the 2026/2027 school year for updates.

What is Assessment?

Assessment is the process of gathering information about what a student knows, understands, and is able to demonstrate in relation to the Alberta curriculum or a student’s Individualized Program Plan (IPP).

Teachers use observations, conversations, student work, classroom activities, and ongoing feedback to monitor progress and guide instruction. Assessment is ongoing and is intended to support learning, not simply measure it.

What Will PowerSchool Look Like?

Families will continue to see essential skills and learning outcomes reported in PowerSchool rather than individual assignments being averaged together.

Please keep in mind:

• The outcomes and essential skills listed for your child’s grade level will remain consistent throughout the year.

• Achievement levels represent your child’s current progress toward the year-end learning outcomes

• Students may move between levels as their understanding develops throughout the year

• Report cards will continue to communicate student progress in relation to learning outcomes

Grade scale being used from K-6

Upcoming Events

October 30th - Halloween Activities

November 3rd - Parent Teacher Interviews

November 5th - Parent Teacher Interviews

November 6th - Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 9th - 12th - Fall Break (No School)

November 16th - Hot Dog Lunch (order on Healthy Hunger)

November 16th - No Kindergarten classes

November 18th and 19th - Picture Retakes

November 27th - No PreK classes

November 30th - School Council and Parent Fundraising Meeting

December 3rd - Subway lunch (order on Healthy Hunger)

Volunteer Guidelines Form

We are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers who play a vital role in our school programs. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete the annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement and adhere to confidentiality standards in line with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) 

The annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement will be available for parents to complete through PowerSchool, where you normally complete permission forms. Volunteering is a privilege managed by the school Principal, who ensures that all volunteer work supports school staff efforts. We value your dedication and commitment to our students, our schools and our communities and look forward to continuing to welcome you into our schools. 

Volunteers must also submit a Criminal Record Check. The Criminal Record Check is kept on site for 3 years. Volunteers can request a letter from the school to take to the RCMP station so that the Criminal Record check is free.

For further details, please find the updated Administrative Procedure 315: Volunteers and its new exhibit - SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement on our website.

Thank you for making a difference!

School Council and Parent Fundraising Meetings

Food Security 

Town of Morinville families needing support for food or hygiene products can contact FCSS at the  Morinville Cultural Centre (780)939-7833. Sturgeon County residents can contact Sturgeon FCSS at 780-939-8334.

The Morinville Food Bank phone number is 780-939-2636. Clients leave a message and will receive a call back for intake and a pick up time.