Human rights aren’t abstract — they’re the essentials we rely on every day. From education and safety to dignity and belonging, they shape daily life in powerful ways. At LRSD, we’re committed to upholding human rights in our schools and communities — today and always. #HumanRightsDay

Due to a bus driver shortage with a contracted service provider, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 471 - Dec. 8. 2025. Students affected on this route attend @shamrocklrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisriel.bsky.social

Today is #InternationalVolunteerDay! At René Deleurme Centre we are grateful to have Sysco help pack our Fresh Food Boxes and regular volunteers on Thursdays to support the Food Depot. Every contribution matters!

LRSD is growing its French Immersion leadership team! We’re hiring two Elementary Principals dedicated to inspiring bilingual learners. Apply by 1 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025! 🔗 Details & application: https://lrsd.link/LRSD-Job-Postings

Today is the #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities — a global call to advance inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all. Let’s continue building communities where everyone can participate, thrive, and lead. Learn more: www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

Due to a bus driver shortage with a contracted service provider, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 462, Dec 3, 2025. Students affected on this route attend @frontenaclrsd.bsky.social @wpclrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisriel.bsky.social

We are happy to inform you that bus route 47 will resume with the normally scheduled pick up and drop off times Dec 3, 2025, 2020. @varenneslrsd.bsky.social

We are happy to inform you that bus route 68 will resume with the normally scheduled pick up and drop off times Dec.3, 2025. @windsorlrsd.bsky.social @archwoodlrsd.bsky.social

The City of Winnipeg's Winter Route Parking Ban comes into effect Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. ❄️🚙 Be sure to plan ahead!

Due to a bus driver shortage with a contracted service provider, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 47, Dec. 2, 2025. Students affected on this route attend @varenneslrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisriel.bsky.social

Due to a bus driver shortage with a contracted service provider, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 68, Dec. 2, 2025. Students affected on this route attend @archwoodlrsd.bsky.social @windsorlrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisriel.bsky.social

➡️Over 40M people are living with HIV globally​ ➡️10M people are waiting for HIV treatment​ ➡️1.3M people acquired HIV in 2024​ This can and must change!​ This #WorldAIDSDay, leaders must reaffirm their commitment to end AIDS and support countries and communities through these difficult times.​

Due to a bus driver shortage with a contracted service provider, we are unable to provide transportation to students on bus route 68, Dec. 1, 2025. Students affected on this route attend @archwoodlrsd.bsky.social @windsorlrsd.bsky.social We apologize for this inconvenience. @louisriel.bsky.social

November is Hindu Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by Hindu Canadians, in Canada and beyond. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about Hinduism and Hindu customs and rituals.

Today is Early Dismissal Day. Please arrange to meet your students at the bus stop 1 hour earlier this afternoon. Thank you.

Digital spaces should empower women and girls. Yet every day, for millions of women and girls, the digital world has become a minefield of harassment, abuse, and control. It’s time to stand up, speak out, and demand a safer, more inclusive online world. #16DaysOfActivism

The City has launched a fun new initiative: students are invited to help name the city’s snow-clearing fleet! ❄️🚜 Classrooms can submit names, and the winning class will enjoy a pizza party at City Hall with Mayor Gillingham. Learn more and get involved: https://engage.winnipeg.ca/namethatplow

The division is marking #NationalHousingDay on Nov.22, recognizing how essential safe, stable housing is for every individual and family. It’s a reminder that when communities work together, we can help ensure everyone has a place to call home.

On this day, we pause to remember and honour the millions who perished in the Holodomor, the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-33 — a deliberate act of starvation.

Bluesky recently introduced Enhanced Notification Settings, giving you more control over the updates you see. To turn on notifications, click the bell, slide posts on, and save changes!

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we come together to honour the trans lives lost to violence and discrimination. As a division, we stand alongside the trans community with compassion and respect. Together, we remember—and together, we continue the work toward a more inclusive future.

Today we celebrate #NationalChildDay! Let's continue building a community where every young person can thrive. Learn more here: www.unicef.ca/en/national-child-day

Today, on #InternationalMensDay, we recognize and celebrate the men and boys who inspire, lead, and uplift those around them. Let’s continue to support one another and champion positive role models who make a difference every day.

#RestorativeJusticeWeek is an opportunity to: ➡️ reflect on how it can be applied to daily challenges ➡️ highlight and discuss the most recent achievements of restorative justice in Canada ➡️ raise awareness on restorative justice, its values, and its principles ➡️ contribute to social change

November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth! Every three minutes one person in Canada is diagnosed with diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes affecting children and teenagers. Visit https://www.diabetes.ca/en-CA/about-diabetes/kids,-teens-diabetes for more information.

STUDENTS! CAPS is happening tomorrow, Nov. 13, from 4:30-8:39 p.m. in your OWN NEIGHBORHOOD! CAPS is one of Manitoba's largest and most comprehensive career fairs… UNDER YOUR OWN ROOF. Find an answer to these questions at CAPS. Don’t miss it. Learn more: https://lrsd.link/CAPS2025

Today and over the past week, staff and students have been reflecting on past tragedies, remembering the lives lost, and honouring the countless sacrifices made so we can live freely and peacefully. Lest we forget them.

Nov. 9–15 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. In LRSD, we’re committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning spaces for everyone. Together—students, staff, families, and community members—we can stand up, speak out, and help make kindness the norm.

Today, on #IndigenousVeteransDay, we honour and remember the courage, sacrifices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who have served in missions across Canada and around the world. Learn more: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans

A reminder that schools and offices are closed Tuesday for Remembrance Day. Throughout the week, staff and students participated in events and learning opportunities to commemorate Indigenous Veterans & Remembrance Day.

We’re Hiring! The Louis Riel School Division is looking for Head Custodians and Casual Custodians to join our team! If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students and staff, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Learn more and apply today at lrsd.link/LRSD-Job-Postings

Calling all French Immersion educators! 🇫🇷✏️ Louis Riel School Division is hiring for permanent and term teaching positions starting this January. If you love inspiring young minds en français, this is your moment! 🚨 Apply soon—some postings close this week! 🔗 https://lrsd.link/jobs

👏 Huge congratulations to Windsor Park Collegiate on an incredible first season for Royals Football! In just months, they built a team, joined the league, and earned recognition from the Manitoba Legislature. A proud moment for the school and the entire division. #LRSDproud #RoyalsFootball

Everyone deserves to feel confident about their finances. This #FLM2025, explore free, reliable tools from FCAC and partners to help you manage your money and build financial resilience. Learn more: https://bit.ly/FinLitMonth2025#FLM2025

A friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 a.m.! Remember to set your clocks back one hour. Here’s to brighter mornings and cozy fall evenings! 🍁🕰️

Today is Halloween! If you are going trick-or-treating remember to: 🎃 Never enter the homes/cars of strangers 🎃 Look both ways before crossing the street 🎃 Only open candy that’s been checked by an adult

Today is Digital Citizen Day and this week is Media Literacy Week! Let’s empower our students to think critically, act responsibly, and use technology for good. #MediaLiteracyWeek #DigitalCitizenship

Halloween is on Friday! 🎃👻 Check out the article titled "My Culture is Not a Costume" from Baylor University that includes questions to consider when choosing a costume as well as images and information for reflection. studentlife.web.baylor.edu/my-culture-not-costume

📚 Louis Riel School Division is proud to celebrate Manitoba School Library Day 2025! Thank you to our amazing library teams for fostering literacy, equity, and lifelong learning across LRSD. 💙 #MSLD2025 #DearSchoolLibrary #LRSDproud #SchoolLibrariesMatter

🏆 Huge congratulations to our amazing Glenlawn mathematicians! 🧮 Our students earned impressive results at the Canada Lynx Math Competition with gold, silver, and bronze awards across multiple grade levels. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! Well done, Glenlawn! 👏✨

A reminder that there is no school tomorrow! Teachers in LRSD and across Manitoba will be busy learning at #MTSPDday!

We're hiring permanent and casual bus drivers to safely transport students to and from school! ✨ Why join our team? ✅ Paid training ✅ Friendly, supportive work environment ✅ Make a real difference in students’ lives—every single day Visit https://lrsd.link/busdriver to learn more and apply today!

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada. It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal.

October 17 is the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage! Today is an opportunity to celebrate the global wealth of cultural traditions and practices and highlight the need to preserve this inheritance.

#InternationalPronounsDay seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Learn more at pronouns.org/day#InternationalPronounsDay

Wishing the entire LRSD community a Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for our amazing students, staff, and families who make our community so special. 🦃

Today is International Day of the Girl Child. Girls are breaking boundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes and exclusion. Girls aren’t waiting for a better world, they are building it.

Don't forget! Monday is Thanksgiving which means our offices are closed and there is no school for students. Have a wonderful long weekend🦃😊

World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. On this World Mental Health Day, let us intensify our efforts to create a world where mental health is valued, protected, and accessible for all, especially in the face of adversity.

Prost! October is German Heritage Month. With over 3 million Canadians of German descent, it's one of the largest cultural communities in the country. Let's celebrate the rich cultural contributions, traditions, and history of the German-Canadian community.