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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/e0536b93-cb30-57e3-bf23-ecf8c673abcd" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A complete list of all school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year is below, click on the school name to access their list.</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://carpenter.nwsd.ca/students" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="CHS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpenter High School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://erniestuder.nwsd.ca/news/ess-supply-lists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="ESS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernie Studer School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://gateway.nwsd.ca/supplylists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="GMS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gateway Middle School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://glaslyn.nwsd.ca/students" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="GLCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Glaslyn Central School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://goodsoil.nwsd.ca/news/gcs-supply-lists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="GCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Goodsoil Central School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://greenacre.nwsd.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Green Acre School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://hardcastle.nwsd.ca/allitems.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="HHS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">H. Hardcastle School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://hillmond.nwsd.ca/supplylists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="HCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hillmond Central School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://jhmoore.nwsd.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="JHM" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">J.H. Moore Elementary School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://jonas.nwsd.ca/school-supplies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="JSMS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jonas Samson Middle School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://jubilee.nwsd.ca/supplylists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jubilee Elementary School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://lakeview.nwsd.ca/allitems.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="LES" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lakeview Elementary School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://lashburn.nwsd.ca/allitems.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lashburn High School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://maidstone.nwsd.ca/materials" rel="noreferrer" title="MHS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maidstone High School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="/go/7ee92176-dcc1-5e63-89ef-17b1b7b4aba7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="MRS" data-permalink="" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marshall School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://neilburg.nwsd.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="NCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Neilburg Composite School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://paradisehill.nwsd.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paradise Hill School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://pierceland.nwsd.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="PCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pierceland Central School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://ratushniak.nwsd.ca/supplylists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="RES" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ratushniak Elementary School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://stwalburg.nwsd.ca/allitems.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="SWS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Walburg School</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://turtleford.nwsd.ca/parents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="TCS" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Turtleford School​</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subject:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Updated Guidelines for Yard Pickup – Fall 2025 Bus Transportation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents and Guardians,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are writing to inform you of updated </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">yard pickup guidelines</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for school bus transportation, which will come into effect this fall. These updates are part of our continued efforts to ensure student safety and the efficient operation of our bus routes.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As outlined in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">revised </strong></b><a href="https://www.nwsd.ca/documents/9ad3c5bc-3ed5-5ce9-bf8e-5c08fa768ac9/Parent%20Handbook.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Bus Safety Handbook</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, available on our website, the school division allows for the pick-up and drop-off of students </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">within their yard</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, provided the following conditions are met:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yard Pickup Criteria:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">adequate space in the yard</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the bus to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">turn around without using reverse gear</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">turnaround must be maintained and passable at all times</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, including proper </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">snow removal during winter</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">no obstructions</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the driving path or turnaround area.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If a yard does not meet these criteria, it does </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> mean that students will be denied transportation. In such cases, students will be picked up and dropped off at the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">end of the driveway</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, rather than within the yard.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents are encouraged to contact the Transportation Department by July 15</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> if:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You would like help determining whether your yard meets the criteria, or</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You need guidance on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">where a turnaround should be placed</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Transportation Department will be happy to provide that assistance</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can reach them by email at </span><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">transportation.department@nwsd.ca</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in helping us keep students safe.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virigina Calvert</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervisor of Transportation</span></p>

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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwest School Division No. 203 is seeking applications for caretaking services. The successful applicant(s) will receive the service agreement for the supply of caretaking services for each of the following:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpenter High School, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernie Studer School, Loon Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gateway Middle School, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Goodsoil School, Goodsoil, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jonas Samson Middle School, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jubilee Elementary School, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lakeview Elementary School, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwest School Division Office, Meadow Lake, SK</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The successful applicant will be required to supply the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment in order to provide the necessary services for the school/office buildings and the yards.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duties will include cleaning, certain maintenance, grounds keeping, security, etc.&nbsp; Requirements would include self-motivation, good work habits and the ability to get along with staff, students and other maintenance and supervisory personnel.&nbsp; Training in the caretaking services field, references and related work experience will be factors in the awarding of this service agreement.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The service agreement remuneration for these facilities is a set rate of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$1.85</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">/sq foot, covering the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.&nbsp; Please note the following:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHOOL</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SQ FT</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YARD SIZE (ACRES)</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpenter</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">77,925</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9.27</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernie Studer</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">49,225</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11.74</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gateway</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">49,851</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6.12</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Goodsoil</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">29,823</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9.47</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jonas Samson</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">60,575</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11.57</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jubilee</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">35,825</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9.00</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lakeview</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">41,563</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7.25</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meadow Lake Office</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9,700</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 233.333px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">0.86</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For further information, including facility tours, contact Trevor Whelan, Facilities Coordinator at 306-845-2150 or email trevor.whelan@nwsd.ca.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Applications Packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. CST on June 5, 2025.</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To obtain a Caretaker Application Package please contact:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trevor Whelan, Facilities Coordinator</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Box 280</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">318 Railway Ave</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Turtleford SK S0M 2Y0</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">306-845-2150</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="mailto:trevor.whelan@nwsd.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">trevor.whelan@nwsd.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In your application package please attach a resume with cover letter and contact information and three professional references. Only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.</span></p>

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