Back To School

BACK TO SCHOOL - Classes began September 3, 2024!

Discover the possibilities at Red Deer Public Schools where every student has learning opportunities which allows them to explore, grow and achieve. Providing the best curriculum, instruction and learning opportunities in order to maximize the potential of all students is a significant responsibility and opportunity. We take great pride in our dedicated and caring staff. Our teachers, administrators and support staff are committed to working with students, parents as well as our community to provide the best educational opportunities for every student.

AN OVERVIEW: Red Deer Public Schools provides quality educational programs and services to over 11,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within the City of Red Deer. With 22 schools and many specialized programs, we provide a wide range of supports and services to meet the needs of all students. We take great pride in being recognized for:

instructional excellence
support for students
safe and caring schools
committed and dedicated staff
engagement of parents and community
fiscal responsibility

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: School registration is completed online by CLICKING HERE. Schools will start reopening on August 27, 2024. Please contact your school for further details.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Students beginning kindergarten must be at least five years old by December 31, 2024. Students starting grade one must be at least six years old by December 31, 2024. Any student who has not reached their sixteenth birthday must continue to attend school.

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES: To find a list of city subdivision and designated schools please CLICK HERE.

SCHOOL CALENDAR: To find a detailed listing of important dates please CLICK HERE.

SCHOOL FEES: Middle and High School Students are charged a $150 comprehensive fee.

Information about school fees is available at your child’s school.

SCHOOL PROFILES: For school profile information please CLICK HERE.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Student supply lists are posted on school websites. Parents are urged not to buy supplies before receiving the list from teachers.

BUSING: For bus schedules and Charter bus services, or other questions regarding transportation, please visit http://www.rdpsd.ab.ca/StuTrans.php.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM: The Red Deer Child Care Society runs before and after school programs at most of our elementary schools in the division. For cost and other information, please call 403.347.7973 or visit their website http://www.reddeerchildcare.ca/.

Please feel free to contact Central Services for answers to any questions you have about Red Deer Public Schools:

4747 53 Street

Red Deer, AB T4N 2E6

Ph. 403.343.1405