It is a day that youth have been dreading for the past two months, while parents have been eagerly anticipating.
Today (Wednesday) marks the opening day of the 2024-25 learning year for students in the Turtle River, Park West, and Frontier School Divisions, as well as most students in the Mountainview School Division.
The exceptions are Mackenzie Middle School, where only students attending grade six, and both the DRCSS and Winnipegosis Collegiate, where only grade nines are having their first day of classes today.
All other classes at those three schools are getting one more day of summer holidays, as their school year does not begin until Thursday.
Tomorrow will also be the first day back for students in the Swan Valley School Division.
MVSD Acting Superintendent and CEO Suzanne Cottyn issued the following statement regarding the start of the new school year.
She says she is looking forward to the start of the 2024-25 school year and welcomes back all new and returning students and staff.
She adds as we begin the school year together, she is reminded how interconnected we are as a school community and the importance each individual holds in being a part of creating an inspiring, safe, and respectful learning environment for our students and staff.
She closed by saying Community engagement and involvement is an important part of public education and with the upcoming by-election we welcome community members to engage in the process.
Tomorrow will also be the first day of classes for students in the Swan Valley School Division.
