Congrats to grads

Windsor Park

People who are involved in the school system are so lucky! There is a definite beginning and end to the school season, and both bring excitement and bittersweet feelings. In June, students and staff look forward to a well-deserved summer break but are sad (even though some won’t admit it) to say farewell to comforting routines, school friends, and retiring staff.

Convocations mark the end of K-12 schooling, and those milestones are celebrated in so many ways in LRSD. From outdoor convocations that host thousands to more intimate celebrations of 50, each occasion is a moment of pride for the student and their families. We are so proud of these students’ accomplishments and grateful that their interests and passions will positively impact all our futures. Canada is a wonderful country with lots of room for growth and improvement, but we are in good hands, given the accomplishments listed at each convocation. The Louis Riel School Board congratulates each graduate and wishes you all the best wherever your future takes you.

Parents and guardians, please take a moment over the next few weeks to reflect on how much your child has learned in the last year, whether in Grade 12, in kindergarten, or at any grade in between. This growth resulted from the partnership between you and the public school system. Staff have invested time, but more importantly, emotion into their work with your children. Despite being bombarded with discouraging news around the world, we have every right to be optimistic because of our education system and the staff who commit to doing this challenging yet rewarding work.

The LRSD school board wishes to congratulate our outgoing superintendent, Christian Michalik, and thank him for his dedication, hard work, and the many accomplishments he achieved over his years in our division. The work of our strategic plan will grow and evolve, a testimony to his contributions.

So, as we say goodbye to the 2025-26 school year, we wish you all a wonderful summer where learning continues in a less formal way, where reading becomes a major part of relaxation and where creativity and joy flourish.