G.W. Smith Elementary School
17 Springfield Avenue T4N-0C6 Red Deer, AB, Canada

Congratulations to The Mustard Seed in Red Deer who recently received the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta - PSBAA's Friends of Education Award! The... Mustard Seed makes and delivers 350 lunches to students every day in Red Deer who would otherwise go without. This gives kids a life chance and helps ensure they can focus on learning. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of kids!

This week marks Bullying Awareness Week. Bullying can be prevented if we work together as a community. Recognize bullying and know the warning signs. For more, visit: https://buff.ly/2Krp6WD

Students in Red Deer Public will not participate in Provincial Achievement Tests this year following a decision by the Board of Trustees. See more information: https://buff.ly/32Glc5n

Fundraising for valuable programs is a little harder this year with COVID-19. But, this Saturday, November 14 the Optimist Clubs are hosting a bottle drive to raise money for Reading College. If you are interested, and have some empties kicking around, please consider donating.

Recognizing Remembrance Day in our schools and remembering those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom is extremely important to students and staff in Red Deer Public Schools - in fact, it’s one of the biggest ceremonies on our school calendar each year. With COVID-19, schools are not able to host their traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies given the limits on assemblies in schools. Yesterday, our students and staff held Remembrance Day ceremonies virtually by wat...ching a Division-wide video. Our Division is proud to honour those who fought, and who continue to fight. View our video below!

A reminder to our Red Deer Public families...