Floral illustrations above International Women’s Day, March 8, with two smiling women below on top of floral illustrations, and the Canada wordmark.
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!
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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!
Cute Little Indian boy child with coloured face paint powder color thrown at his face during holi indian festival looking at camera
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.
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💖 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.
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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
Student from Windsor School reading a book in the library
February is I Love to Read Month! 📚
Reading builds language, curiosity, and confidence, and supports learning in every subject. This February, we’re encouraging learners of all ages to discover stories they love.
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller
A reminder that Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, is a divisional staff learning day and there is no school for students!
Have a wonderful long weekend 😊
Lighted candle, on neutral black background
UNESCO reminds us that education is essential to Holocaust remembrance and preventing future atrocities — and MB's curriculum provides guidance to support this learning.
Today, we honour the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm our commitment to counter antisemitism, racism & all forms of hatred.
Most school buses are running but delays expected🥶
There are no transportation disruptions due to weather today, however, delays are expected. Students should dress warmly as wait times to board may be longer than usual.
Stay tuned to LRSD Transportation for updates on specific routes🚌
