Getting Ready for Back to School

The first day of school for most students is Wednesday, August 28!

At Parkland School Division (PSD), we are working hard to ensure that our schools are ready to welcome students and their families for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for most students is Wednesday, August 28. This article contains general start-up information and links to help you prepare for the big day. For school-specific information, such as when the office reopens or details about welcome back activities, please check your school's website over the coming weeks.

School Calendars

To view important dates in the 2024-2025 school year, please refer to the PSD School Calendar and the Kindergarten Calendar.

Student Transportation

• If you have already registered for 2024–2025 busing, please check your mailbox as bus passes will arrive via Canada Post! Families registered for busing will receive an email containing a link to estimated pickup and drop-off times.

• Transportation Services has temporarily extended hours to accommodate families.

Bus Passes

All student riders require a current pass to ride the bus. A new pass (different colour each year) will be issued for students whose fees have been paid in full or arranged for payment (e.g. payment plan). Passes from previous school years will not be accepted.

If full payment or payment arrangements were made by the June 20 deadline, your child’s bus pass has been mailed to the address provided during registration. You will receive email confirmation once your child’s bus pass has been placed in the mail. If you completed online registration but have not received your bus pass, call Transportation Services at 780-963-8452 or email Transportation@psd.ca.

Bus Status

Download the free Bus Status 4 app today! It is the best way to get current school bus information and notifications. Visit our Bus Status page for App Store and Google Play links.

Refund of Transportation Fees

Transportation fees will only be refunded if your request is received in writing before the first day of school (an admin. fee is applicable). Transportation cancellations received after the first day of school will not be eligible for a refund unless you are moving to another district (verified with Alberta Education) or you move from an ineligible area (under 1 km for K-6 or 2 km for Gr. 7-12 from your designated school) to an eligible area (over 1 km for K-6 or 2 km for Gr. 7-12 from your designated school).

Still need to register for busing?

• If you are new to the area: Visit our Registration page to complete online registration.
• If your child is a returning student: Check your email for a registration link.

Please note that buses are at or near capacity. Service requests are still being processed, but may be subject to availability.

Need to register for the new school year?

Whether you are new to our division, have a child just starting their educational journey, or your child is a returning student, you can find all the information you need to complete the online registration/verification process on our Registration page. Online registration/verification is an annual process that must be completed for all students from Pre-K through Grade 12.

Age Requirements

• Early Education programming is for children identified as having a severe developmental delay/diagnosis or a severe speech and language delay who are a minimum age of 2 years 8 months and less than 4 years 8 months on August 31, 2024. Programming is also available for children with mild to moderate delays who are a minimum of 3 years 8 months and less than 4 years 8 months on August 31, 2024.
• Kindergarten is for children who will be five years old by December 31, 2024.
• Grade One is for children who will be six years old by December 31, 2024.

Interested in a Program of Choice?

We are pleased to offer families access to a wide array of programs designed to meet diverse interests and the needs of all students while following Alberta's programs of study. Our Programs of Choice include French Immersion, Christian education, Home Education, Knowledge & Employability courses, the Parkland Student Athlete Academy and many more. Discover our exciting and specialized Programs of Choice today.

More information

School-specific inquiries
Please contact your child's school

Student transportation inquiries
Transportation Services
Phone: 780-963-8452
Email: transportation@psd.ca

General inquiries
Parkland School Division
Phone: 780-963-4010
Email: divisionoffice@psd.ca