Division News

As part of routine or emergency communications with parents/guardians, Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 (BGRD) has the capability to send text (SMS) messages using the mass communication tool SchoolMessenger. Parents/guardians must first grant BGRD and its schools permission to contact you via text message, known as ‘opting-in’. To do so, simply text “Y” to… Read more »

“It’s a feeling of pride. It just makes you feel good.” Terry Proskurniak beams as he talks about his annual namesake scholarship for Warburg students. On a snowy November day, Proskurniak is on his way from his home in Edmonton to Warburg School to complete his latest donation. Proskurniak has a deep connection to Warburg… Read more »

As part of our commitment to Inspire Success in our students, Black Gold Regional Schools (BGRS) is providing dual credit opportunities to high school students in Black Gold Outreach (Beaumont and Leduc), Calmar, New Sarepta, Thorsby, and Warburg. Through the program, students will earn college credits and high school credits by completing college-level coursework. This… Read more »

On Thursday, November 1, 2018, bus drivers in Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 (BGRD) gathered to discuss one of the issues many of them deal with regularly – bullying. As part of a professional development day, the contractors heard from renowned training organization B.R.A.V.E, which stands for Bullying Resistance Anti-Violence Education. Founder Carrie Percival… Read more »

Board Highlights – October 17, 2018 – Organizational Meeting, PAT & Diploma Exam Results, Welcome Back & LSA Ceremony, 2019-20 Modular Classrooms, Student Excursions, Maclab Society