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. 

Staggered Start 2025 - 2026

As we look forward to the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, we are excited to welcome students back and want to share some important information about our staggered start approach for the fall. This helps ensure a smooth and supportive transition for all students, especially our youngest learners, and helps reduce anxiety as they return to school.

What is a Staggered Start?

A staggered start means students begin school on different days instead of everyone starting on the same day. This allows staff to welcome students in smaller groups, giving children extra support as they settle into new routines and spaces.

Staggered Start Schedule:

• Thursday, August 28, 2025: Students with last names beginning A–K

• Friday, August 29, 2025: Students with last names beginning L–Z

• Tuesday, September 2, 2025: All students attend together

Families of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will receive a separate message with details specific to those programs.

Transportation services will be provided on staggered start days for students who are registered for bus service. Families can expect to be contacted directly by their assigned bus operator prior to the first day of school with specific route and schedule details.

Why Use a Staggered Start?

• Easier Transitions: Beginning the school year in smaller groups helps reduce anxiety and allows students to get comfortable at their own pace.

• More Individualized Attention: Teachers have extra time to connect with each child, answer questions, and build strong relationships right from the start.

How to Prepare:

• Watch for Updates: Check your email, school website and social media for additional back-to-school information.

• Reach Out with Questions: If you’re unsure about anything, please contact the school office. We’re happy to help!
  
  

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and can’t wait to welcome our students back to school.

2025 -2026 Classroom Placements

At MPS, we strive to provide students with a learning environment that best meets the needs of all students.

There are a number of factors that our staff try to balance when placing students in classrooms. The following are some of the criteria used by staff that play a critical role in the classroom placement decision making process: gender, compatibility with peers, social ability, academics, student needs, and class size.

In addressing all of these factors, the teachers who are most responsible for the students this school year, along with the school’s Student Support Team, meet to configure ideal student groupings. For example, grade 1 teachers meet and group the next year’s grade 2 students, while grade 4 teachers group the next year’s grade 5 students, and so on.

Classroom Configurations

We want to inform families that grades 2, 3, and 4 will have some split classes consisting of:

French Immersion: grade 2/3

English Programming: grade 2/3

French Immersion: grade 3/4

English Programming: grade 3/4 

We will also continue to have regular grade 2, 3 and 4 classes in English programming. This decision is based on student enrolment numbers and the current level of education funding. Teachers carefully create class lists and consider a variety of criteria to choose which students will be most successful in a split class.

Please do not request specific classroom placements unless there is a serious concern. We will take this information into consideration, but we will not be able to honour all requests as it becomes too difficult to achieve our goals of balanced class groupings. 

Class lists will be shared on PowerSchool on August 26th, 2025

Upcoming Events 

August 18th - Office Opens

August 20th - Office closed for Professional Development

August 27th - Meet the Staff from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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. 

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!

New Fundraising Initiatives

Click the play button above to watch the playground information video

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.