News & Announcements

The MVSD News Digest, highlighting information from the September 25th Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees, is now available. Click on the above link for details.

Each year, the Manitoba School Boards Association provides information to families on Student Accident Insurance. If your family is interested in purchasing Voluntary Student Accident Insurance, which provides enhanced accident coverage for accidents and benefits beyond that of the Universal Student Accident Insurance held by the School Division or through a parent/guardian’s benefits plan through their employer, please click on the above link for more information.

MVSD continues to seek input from parents, guardians and community members into the strategic planning process. Community conversations have been scheduled in the coming weeks for Gilbert Plains, Winnipegosis, Grandview and Dauphin. Click on the above link to RSVP and to complete an online survey!

Education must be a key priority in the provincial general election, which is scheduled to take place on October 3rd, 2023. Lawn signs, similar to the above photo, will be available this week for pick up at your local school or the MVSD Admin Office. For more info on why education matters, click on the above link to the Manitoba School Boards Association site.

On Wednesday, Sept 27th from 5:30-7:00pm, we invite our Macneill families to come meet the staff, tour the classrooms and enjoy live entertainment, food and more! There will also be a Silver Collection for the Food for Thought program.

Mountain View School Division will be acknowledging and honouring September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  This day is to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. As September 30th falls on a Saturday, schools may be hosting events and activities on Friday, September 29th. Please click on the above link for more information and for some suggested resources.

In honour of School Support Staff Recognition Week (Sep. 25-29, 2023), as proclaimed by the Minister of Education, a sincere "thank you" is extended to all support staff in MVSD for the valuable work they do in our schools and in supporting the education of our students!

Mountain View School Division is offering a free online Preschool Activity Time Program. Children born in 2019 are welcome to register. Click on the above link for the online registration form. Registration is required to receive your code to access a private video at your convenience. Supplies will be provided for you to pick up at your local elementary school! If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Giasson at [email protected].

The Government of Canada has implemented the interim Canada Dental Benefit, which is designed to provide some financial support to help families access dental care. If you have children under the age of 12, you may be eligible to receive this benefit. Click on the link for more information!

Construction is now underway at École Macneill. The main entrance of the school on Sandy Street is no longer accessible. Access to the school will be through the south doors on Davidson Ave. W. Please click the link above for more details.