Inclement weather has affected school buses. Buses are cancelled east of Plessis Road and south of Perimeter Hwy due to poor visibility and driving conditions. City school buses are running. Stay tuned to LRSD Transportation for updates on specific routes🚌

Arts in Action starts today! 🎨 Our annual art showcase is officially underway at St. Vital Centre, April 16–19. Stop by and explore incredible artwork created by students from across the division!

The Planetarium is unlike the other areas of the Museum, since its “collections” include the entire universe! Next week, join Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young on a journey from the far reaches of space to the audience’s seat in the Planetarium. RSVP to attend: manitobamuseum.ca/event/curato...

The Force is strong with this May the Fourth activity. 🌠 This Star Wars Day activity has both fun *and* substance—and it lasts all week! #EduSky

Our school bus drivers do far more than drive a route. They build relationships, create safe spaces, and help students start and end their day with care. Thank you for the important work you do—today and every day.

We're one week away from an annual favourite! Find us at St. Vital Centre, April 16–19, showcasing art from across the LRSD community. 🎨

Reminder! Tomorrow is a divisional staff learning day which means there is no school for students. Have a wonderful long weekend ☀

Please be advised that LRSD school buses are currently running, but their arrival times at pickup locations throughout the city will be delayed due to weather conditions beyond our control this morning. Stay tuned to LRSD Transportation for updates on specific routes 🚌

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism acceptance means more than awareness—it means action. When we move from awareness to acceptance, we reduce stigma, strengthen well‑being, and build more compassionate, inclusive communities for everyone. 💙 Learn more: https://www.autismcanada.org/

Spring Break is here! Wishing the Louis Riel School Division community a safe and restful break. 🌷🌦 Classes resume on Monday, April 6!

Due to circumstances out of our control, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 11 March 27, 2026. Students affected on this route attend @hspaullrsd.bsky.social @darwinlrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisrielsd.bsky.social

@transportlrsd.bsky.social Today is Early Dismissal Day. Please meet your student 1 hour earlier at the bus stop this afternoon. Thank you

For 6 years, pre-K teacher Katie Hylden has fine-tuned lessons that introduce her students to the diverse world of bugs. 🪲🦋🐝 Here are her favorite indoor & outdoor activities and read-aloud books! #PreK #preschool #EduSky

Today is the International Day of Happiness! Recognized by the UN, it reminds us that happiness, wellbeing, and connection are essential to strong communities. Today, we’re encouraged to notice what brings us joy, support one another, and help create environments where everyone can thrive.

Eid Al Fitr is a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. LRSD wishes a Happy Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends and community!

Happy Irish Heritage Month🍀! This month, we recognize and celebrate the lasting contributions of Irish communities to Canada’s history, culture, and education. Sláinte!

55 Plus Program spring registration is open! Two courses will be offered, each just $99. Adult learners of all ages are welcome. No tests, no assignments, just the joy of learning. 1️⃣ Intro to Criminal Justice 2️⃣ Indigenous Empires and Peoples in Early Latin America, circa 1300-1800 LEARN MORE ⬇️

Explore hands-on activities and pop-ups throughout the Museum Galleries this Spring Break! Examine fossils that are millions of years old, touch furs and learn about the animals they came from, experience old fashioned technologies, and more! Buy your Spring Break Pass today: https://bit.ly/3ZUyLvj

What’s the ideal way to serve pi? A la mode! Anything less is mean.

Like switching from “what’s left over” to “remainder,” small shifts in classroom language can boost students’ understanding of math. Here are practical ways to build precision into your daily lessons. 🎯 #MathSky #ITeachMath

Earlier this week, the LRSD Board of Trustees passed the budget for the 2026-27 school year. Read about it here: https://www.lrsd.net/budget

In the elementary grades, even fluent readers hit moments when meaning falls apart. In this article, Edutopia senior editor Andrew Boryga unpacks a key idea: Comprehension, like phonics and decoding, requires direct instruction. Here’s one place to start. 🧵1/7 #EduSky

How does Conservation keep taxidermied specimens in the dioramas clean? In this video, Assistant Conservator Estelle shares some cleaning techniques that can even be used on taxidermied pieces at home - as long as they weren't created using dangerous chemicals! youtube.com/shorts/Io0wm...

March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the progress made in advancing women’s rights and highlight the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society.

Proud of our HS Paul Panthers basketball teams! 🏀 Season highlights: G7 Boys 7–0 (1st) G7 Girls 5–1 (3rd) G8 Boys 8–0 1st, LRSD Divisional Champs 🏆 G8 Girls 4–3 (4th) Congrats to our students and coaches!

Celebrated each year on March 8th, International Women's Day invites us all to imagine a gender equal world. The 2026 theme #GiveToGain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. Get ready for #IWD2026 with these books! kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-l...

Proud of our HS Paul Panthers basketball teams! 🏀 Season highlights: G7 Boys 7–0 (1st) G7 Girls 5–1 (3rd) G8 Boys 8–0 1st, LRSD Divisional Champs 🏆 G8 Girls 4–3 (4th) Congrats to our students and coaches!

Happy Holi! Today, many members of our community are celebrating Holi, a Hindu spring festival often called the Festival of Colours. Holi marks the arrival of spring and is widely understood as a celebration of good overcoming evil. Wishing a safe, joyful, & meaningful Holi to all who celebrate.

DCI's UN student group was happy to participate in UNAC Winnipeg Branch’s multisectoral gathering at the CMHR. Learn more about their experience here: https://lrsd.link/DCIUNGroupCMHR2026

🗓️ Sign up for our upcoming parent webinars for practical steps you can take to protect your kids online! protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/paren...

✨ Fun Fact of the Day: Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined!

Do you know what the difference between antlers and horns is? Why are some shed seasonally while some stay permanently? Find out the answers in this video with Erin, as he shows us some examples from the Museum Collection and in the dioramas: https://youtube.com/shorts/87C9kd2YMHg

Please be advised that LRSD school buses are currently running, but their arrival times at pickup locations throughout the city will be delayed due to weather conditions beyond our control this afternoon. Stay tuned to LRSD Transportation for updates on specific routes 🚌

From brain breaks to retrieval practice and metacognition, here are 15 research-based strategies *every* teacher can use. 🙌

Environment Canada is forecasting winter weather that may impact the safe operation of LRSD school buses tomorrow (Feb. 27, 2026). Any change to service will be posted on our website, here, and Facebook at 6:45 a.m. tomorrow. LRSD Transportation

💖 Today we wear pink to stand up against bullying! 💖 At LRSD, we believe every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. #PinkShirtDay is a reminder that kindness, empathy, and inclusion make our schools stronger.

School buses are running today (Feb. 18). Stay tuned to @transportLRSD.bsky.social for updates on specific routes🚌 Have a great day everyone!

Environment Canada is forecasting winter weather that may impact the safe operation of LRSD school buses tomorrow (Feb. 18, 2026). Any change to service will be posted on our website, here, and Facebook at 6:45 a.m. tomorrow. LRSD Transportation

Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan will begin tonight, Feb. 17 until March 19, (date may vary depending on an individual’s religious school of thought). Learn more about supporting students from this resource provided by the Manitoba Islamic Association: https://lrsd.link/3VaBfoe.

Happy Louis Riel Day! Joyeuse journée Louis Riel! Today, we honour the legacy of a visionary leader and champion of Métis rights. Learn more about Louis Riel Day here: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/louis_riel/index.html

A reminder that our schools and offices will be closed on Louis Riel Day! Have a wonderful long weekend👋😊

February is Black History Month! We honour the legacy, achievements, and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians whose leadership, creativity, and strength have shaped our country’s history and future. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html

This I Love to Read Month, let’s come together. ❤️📚 Starting tomorrow (Feb. 11), the LRSD community is invited to support students in Berens River following the devastating loss of their school to fire. Book donations are being accepted at all LRSD school libraries.

Give students opportunities for close reading through exploration of books paired with visual media! 📚👀 @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social explains how. #literacy #ELATeacher #EduSky

Teachers, here are 7 questions your students can use to think about their own thinking! 💭

Kindergarten teacher Kendall Stallings has been a fan of interactive read-alouds—and she recently tried taking them a step further with *immersive* read-alouds! 📖 Here’s how this fun and unique exercise boosts participation and allows more access points! #kindergarten #literacy #EduSky