Is your child getting ready for their first school bus ride?
Join Grasslands Public Schools for My First Bus Ride! This fun, helpful opportunity lets new bus riders and their families learn about bus safety, meet our transportation staff, and take their first ride on a school bus!
*August 27th
*9:00–11:00 a.m.
*Grasslands Public Schools Central Office
745–2nd Avenue E., Brooks
We’re excited to help our newest riders feel comfortable, confident and ready for the school year! 🚌☀️
No registration required- just stop by and join us!
Join Grasslands Public Schools for My First Bus Ride! This fun, helpful opportunity lets new bus riders and their families learn about bus safety, meet our transportation staff, and take their first ride on a school bus!
*August 27th
*9:00–11:00 a.m.
*Grasslands Public Schools Central Office
745–2nd Avenue E., Brooks
We’re excited to help our newest riders feel comfortable, confident and ready for the school year! 🚌☀️
No registration required- just stop by and join us!
Get Ready for Back to School with the Grasslands App! 📱
With the new school year just around the corner, now is a great time to make sure you’re connected and ready to receive important updates from your child’s school. With the Grasslands Public Schools app, families can:
✅ Choose the school(s) that matter to them
✅ Receive important notifications and reminders
✅ Stay up to date on school news, events and announcements
✅ Access division updates all in one place
Download the app before school starts so you don’t miss important information throughout the year!
Android: https://aptg.ca/RCXHRb
iPhone: https://aptg.ca/kZ8pr9
#GrasslandsPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GrasslandsApp #StayConnected
The 2026–27 school year is almost here! We’ve put together important back-to-school information to help families prepare for the year ahead.
Find details about:
*School opening dates and the first day of classes
*The 2026–27 school year calendar
*New student registration
*School supply lists
*City of Brooks and rural bus transportation
*Walking School Bus opportunities
*The Grasslands Public Schools app
Visit our website to read the full Back to School Information update and find everything you need to get ready for the new school year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming students and families back soon!
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/17256
#GrasslandsPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GrasslandsSchools
Find details about:
*School opening dates and the first day of classes
*The 2026–27 school year calendar
*New student registration
*School supply lists
*City of Brooks and rural bus transportation
*Walking School Bus opportunities
*The Grasslands Public Schools app
Visit our website to read the full Back to School Information update and find everything you need to get ready for the new school year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming students and families back soon!
https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/17256
#GrasslandsPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GrasslandsSchools
Could Bassano School be an option for your family if free busing from Brooks were available?
Grasslands Public Schools is gauging interest from Brooks families to determine whether the minimum number of students can be reached to offer free busing to Bassano School.
Bassano offers K-12 education with a unique, smaller high school experience. Students can access academic support while exploring athletics, leadership, CTS, RAP, work experience, foods, art, sewing, 3D printing, community-based learning, and more. Indigenous cultural programming is also offered, with Blackfoot perspectives reflected throughout course outcomes and school activities.
Interested? Please complete our short interest form:
https://forms.gle/votDoXkW9bzJxom9A
*Completing this form does not confirm a transfer. It is strictly being used to gauge interest in potential free busing from Brooks.*
Grasslands Public Schools is gauging interest from Brooks families to determine whether the minimum number of students can be reached to offer free busing to Bassano School.
Bassano offers K-12 education with a unique, smaller high school experience. Students can access academic support while exploring athletics, leadership, CTS, RAP, work experience, foods, art, sewing, 3D printing, community-based learning, and more. Indigenous cultural programming is also offered, with Blackfoot perspectives reflected throughout course outcomes and school activities.
Interested? Please complete our short interest form:
https://forms.gle/votDoXkW9bzJxom9A
*Completing this form does not confirm a transfer. It is strictly being used to gauge interest in potential free busing from Brooks.*
Grasslands Public Schools is exploring interest from Brooks families who may be interested in Bassano School as a K-12 school option.
Bassano School offers a connected school community with a unique smaller high school experience, where students have opportunities to build relationships, access academic support, and take part in school life in meaningful ways.
Students can get involved in academics, athletics, leadership, CTS, work experience, Registered Apprenticeship Programming (RAP), foods, art, sewing, 3D printing, community-based learning, and more. Bassano School also offers Indigenous cultural programming, with Blackfoot perspectives reflected through course outcomes and school activities, consistent with Alberta’s curriculum.
If there is enough confirmed interest, free busing from Brooks to Bassano School may be offered.
If you’re interested in learning more or having your child attend Bassano School if free busing is made available, please fill out our short interest form: https://forms.gle/votDoXkW9bzJxom9A
*By filling out this form, you are not confirming a transfer; this is strictly to gauge interest and determine whether the minimum number of students can be reached to offer free busing.*
Bassano School offers a connected school community with a unique smaller high school experience, where students have opportunities to build relationships, access academic support, and take part in school life in meaningful ways.
Students can get involved in academics, athletics, leadership, CTS, work experience, Registered Apprenticeship Programming (RAP), foods, art, sewing, 3D printing, community-based learning, and more. Bassano School also offers Indigenous cultural programming, with Blackfoot perspectives reflected through course outcomes and school activities, consistent with Alberta’s curriculum.
If there is enough confirmed interest, free busing from Brooks to Bassano School may be offered.
If you’re interested in learning more or having your child attend Bassano School if free busing is made available, please fill out our short interest form: https://forms.gle/votDoXkW9bzJxom9A
*By filling out this form, you are not confirming a transfer; this is strictly to gauge interest and determine whether the minimum number of students can be reached to offer free busing.*
Weekly Update - June 10
Free summer fun for children, youth and families! ☀️
The Grasslands MHCB team is excited to partner with local community agencies to host Park Pop-Ups throughout July and August.
Join us for fun games, engaging activities and a chance to get outside, connect and enjoy time together. Whether you come with family, friends or on your own, there will be something for everyone!
Follow Grasslands MHCB on Facebook for more details and to view the full summer calendar.
The Grasslands MHCB team is excited to partner with local community agencies to host Park Pop-Ups throughout July and August.
Join us for fun games, engaging activities and a chance to get outside, connect and enjoy time together. Whether you come with family, friends or on your own, there will be something for everyone!
Follow Grasslands MHCB on Facebook for more details and to view the full summer calendar.
Weekly Update - June 1
A reminder to all that tomorrow afternoon is the SRC Summer Challenge!
Don't forget your outdoor items for the events:
-an extra change of clothes (especially for bus students)
-sunscreen
-water bottles
-hats
Don't forget your outdoor items for the events:
-an extra change of clothes (especially for bus students)
-sunscreen
-water bottles
-hats
Weekly Update - Week of May 25
Congratulations to the Bassano Grad Class of 2026!
Weekly Update - Week of May 19
Grasslands Public Schools will be conducting a Herbicide Program to control weeds on School Grounds and other School Division properties. The program will commence on May 22 and run until May 24, pending weather.
All herbicide applications will be in strict accordance with all regulations established by Alberta Environment, and rates will be at Federally approved label recommendations.
Herbicide warning signs will be placed on all treated Division Property. Please stay off treated areas until signs are removed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
All herbicide applications will be in strict accordance with all regulations established by Alberta Environment, and rates will be at Federally approved label recommendations.
Herbicide warning signs will be placed on all treated Division Property. Please stay off treated areas until signs are removed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Lunch Special - Thurs. May 14
Parent Council and Gr. 9 High School Info Night - May 13
Council @6:30pm, Gr 9 Info @7:30pm
Council @6:30pm, Gr 9 Info @7:30pm
Weekly Update - May 11
Bassano Track Meet - Tuesday May 12
Grasslands Public Schools is pleased to announce that Brenda Morris has accepted the role of Assistant Principal at Bassano School.
Brenda will officially begin her role at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
To read the full announcement, please visit our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/15739
Please join us in welcoming Brenda to Bassano School!
Lunch Special - Thursday May 7th
Weekly Update - May 4
