Tuesday Trade Session was held on Tuesday, March 19 during TAG at EBHS! Any students interested in what a Trade Career may look like were invited to hear information from: Jessica - Administrative Coordinator of the School of Trades and Technology Medicine Hat College & Darren - Coordinator and Instructor of Heavy Equipment & Auto Service Technician Program Medicine Hat College. Students had the opportunity to hear about the different trades and also ask questions about the trades to the speakers. Thank You Medicine Hat College for all of your information about the trade industry! #igniteminds #forgefutures #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

The EBHS Archers competed in Zones yesterday! #kindlehearts #forgefutures #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools

A glance at an Art 10 student's sketchbook. Chloe Brushett has been in Prairie Rose art programs since Grade 7, starting at Parkside School. She will continue her art program at Eagle Butte High School, igniting all our minds with her astonishing talent. #kindlehearts #forgefutures #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

<p>A new equine program at Eagle Butte High School will launch this coming September. Cory Schiebelbein and Cassandra Leung will be teaching the program, which already has close to 10 students registered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Schiebelbein taught at Senator Gershaw for 20 years and transferred to Eagle Butte this academic year. He starts colts and has worked with horses for the past 20 years so was a natural fit for the new program, which is partnered with Coyote Creek Riding Arena, a short 4 km distance from the school. The best part of the program is students who register don’t need to own a horse. If they do, they can board at Coyote Creek or trailer in and pen the horse for the three days the students are at the arena each week.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Students have the chance to obtain their Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 of their Western Riding Instructors through Certified Horsemanship Certification (CHA) in the USA and will be able to test for those levels once they are 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Insurance companies recognize CHA as a viable horsemanship program and understand someone with it knows what they are doing around horses and give insurance deductions for people who are trained with that certification. This company is recognized throughout North America, so students can cross the border to work in the States in camps, equestrian facilities or at ranches. It’s not like we are just letting them ride horses, they are coming away with some certifications that will give them a jump up in the horse industry,” stated Schiebelbein.&nbsp;</p><p>Students will have two hours each school day dedicated to the equine program while still being responsible for all their other required classes. Three days will be spent riding at the arena and two days will be at the school for physical fitness related to horsemanship or working on green certificate books and the CHA manual. Additionally, various guest speakers are booked to come in and speak to the students on topics such as working as a farrier, veterinarian, saddle maker, leatherworker, colt starter, roping, barrel racing and hat shaping. Field trips to Cypress Hills, Historic Reesor Ranch and other destinations are also being planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“This whole area is steeped in a ranching history and horses are a big part of that. The program is going to be a positive influence because nothing has been offered before, that I know of, where we can get them CTS credits and certificate credits,” added Schiebelbein. “They are going to come away with so much stuff from this program along with the knowledge of all the clinicians we are bringing in, to have access to that as part of the school program is amazing.”&nbsp;</p><p>Grade 11 student Kiandra Gaetz is excited about the new program and the work Schiebelbein and Leung have done to start it and make it easy for students to do something they love while at school.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“We are a school outside the city and lots of the kids who come here rodeo and are doing that sort of stuff. I’ve been riding my whole life, I own horses, rodeo, jackpot, and train,” said Gaetz. “The certificates would be very useful, I could coach, teach, help my clinician who I study under with clinics and make the equine and horse program bigger and better to help people to learn and teach and do everything surrounding horses at school.”&nbsp;</p><p>Leung is aware of the diverse population of students at Eagle Butte and the way the school is unique in bringing different opportunities forward for them to learn and grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“We noticed this was an area we hadn’t developed as a school yet. This is an opportunity for students to get to spend time at school doing something they love that they’ll hopefully grow into in the future after school. It also involves the community we have around here. We have such a rich resource of knowledge and people who have worked hard to set up some excellent facilities. I love that we are getting to involve the students in building a community and being part of it,” said Leung.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Space in the program is limited so anyone interested should register as soon as possible. For more information, contact Eagle Butte High School at 403-528-1996.&nbsp;</p><p>By Samantha Johnson, Prairie Rose Public Schools Content Writer&nbsp;</p>

Biology 20 compared blood vessels (artery, vein, capillary) by building Play-Doh models yesterday. #igniteminds #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

Biology 20 was learning about the structure and function of the parts of the heart by doing a pig heart dissection. They were surprised at the size and shape of the different parts and how everything was so compact. #igniteminds #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools would like to congratulate Heather Gust on accepting the Vice Principal (VP) position at Irvine School.&nbsp;</p><p>Having spent her 17-year teaching career in the Medicine Hat area, Heather began with Prairie Rose Public Schools this past fall as a grade four teacher at Irvine School. Prior to that, she worked as an early elementary teacher and classroom support teacher at Ross Glen and Southview schools. In addition to a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, Gust has a post-graduate certificate in Reading and Literacy and a Professional Master of Education in Literacy Education from Queen's University. Before obtaining her education degree, she also earned a diploma as a speech-language pathology assistant.</p><blockquote><p>“I am both thrilled and honoured to accept the vice-principalship position at Irvine School,” says Gust. “Becoming part of the Irvine family and Prairie Rose Public School has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my career. I am deeply grateful to continue working alongside such a dedicated group of students, staff and families.”</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>"Heather has been a great addition to our Irvine School staff this year and brings many exceptional skills to our education team,” says Principal Trent Rayner. “We are fortunate to have someone with her extensive background in reading and literacy instruction and I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to develop exceptional learning opportunities for students.”</p></blockquote><p>Heather Gust will officially assume the role of vice principal at Irvine School at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The vice principal opening follows current VP Kerry Watson's retirement at the end of the current school year.</p>

<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools would like to congratulate Deanne Smigelski on her acceptance of the position of Principal of Oyen Public School (OPS), effective the 2024-2025 school year. Smigelski is currently the vice principal at both Oyen Public School and South Central High School.</p><p>A long-time teacher with Prairie Rose Public Schools, Deanne has worked exclusively in the Oyen community for the past 17 years. During that time, she has focused primarily on teaching elementary students in grades JK-5 while supporting teachers and students in all grades through her role as the Inclusive Learning Teacher. In addition to a Bachelor of Education,&nbsp;<i>Smigelski has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge.</i></p><blockquote><p>“Having served as vice principal, I've had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team, witnessing first-hand the dedication, resilience, and passion that define our school community,” says Smigelski. “In this new capacity, I am committed to building on the solid foundation we've established, championing an environment fostering innovation, inclusivity and excellence.”</p></blockquote><p>The administrative re-configuration to a single principal and vice principal for OPS and SCHS started in 2022. Based on parent feedback, the decision was made to re-establish a principal position at both schools starting the 2024-2025 school year. Applications for the South Central High School principalship are currently being accepted.</p>

Hayden tries out Arkio, a VR app that allows you to build architectural buildings. Casting allows us to see what he is working on in real time. #igniteminds #forgefutures #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

Art 30s finished their Drawing Project 1 last week. Check out their talon talent! #kindlehearts #forgefutures #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

Have you thought about being a billet family? Do you want more information? If so please attend this meeting. #kindlehearts #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools

The RCMP presented to Mrs. Rose and Mr. Longmore’s CALM classes about the impact of cyber bullying. #igniteminds #myprps #abed @prairierosesd8

Congratulations to Colby Motz for being drawn as our last "EBHS Driver of the Month". With the temperatures warming up, please remember to practice safe driving habits. Three more draws remain until the end of the year! #kindlehearts #igniteminds #forgefutures #myprps Prairie Rose Public Schools

Hiring Fair for anyone interested in the Health Care Field. #igniteminds #forgefutures #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools

Congratulations to Arinn Driediger who recited 164 digits of Pi from memory. Also, honourable mention goes to Skyler Kleinknecht who recited 144 digits and Addy Eurich who recited 34 digits. #ignitemids #kindlehearts #myprps #abed Prairie Rose Public Schools