Division News

Following the provincial government’s direction, Black Gold School Division (BGSD) is implementing the Guidance for School Re-entry – Scenario 1 from Alberta Education and the Chief Medical Officer of Health to support the safe re-entry to schools in September 2020. “Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff,” said BGSD… Read more »

On July 21, 2020, Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange, Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta schools will reopen in September under Scenario 1, under ‘near-normal daily operations with health measures’ (you can watch the press conference on YouTube). We welcome this early announcement, as it helps parents and staff plan for… Read more »

The School Summer & September Information for the 2020 – 2021 school year can be found on all individual school websites.  The link is found under the heading “Common Resources” located on the right side of the individual school webpage. What is in the School Summer & September Information? Contact Procedures During Summer Report Cards & Powerschool Appeal… Read more »

The plan to reopen schools and school divisions is a fluid one, and is dependent upon the advice of the Province’s Chief Medical Officer. At Black Gold School Division, planning has been well underway for weeks as to what the re-entry to schools in September 2020 will look like for our students, staff and families…. Read more »

Black Gold School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Deven Kumar as our new Communications Advisor, effective July 7, 2020. “Deven checks all the boxes,” said Superintendent of Schools Bill Romanchuk. “His experience in developing communications and strategic plans as well as IAP2 strategies are going to be very valuable to the organization. … Read more »