Board Appoints Vice-Principals to SRSS, NMS, and MMS

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments, effective September 2023.

  • Greg Sawatzky (currently principal at Landmark Collegiate) has accepted the position of vice-principal at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School.
  • Jaime Siska (currently vice-principal at Stonybrook Middle School) has accepted the position of vice-principal at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School.
  • Susanne Kwiatkowski (currently vice-principal at Mitchell Middle School) has accepted the position of vice-principal at Niverville Middle School.
  • John Terrick (currently vice-principal at Mitchell Elementary School) has accepted the position of vice-principal at Mitchell Middle School.

The Board also wishes to thank SRSS vice-principals James Gibson and Thor Barkman for their years of service in the Hanover School Division and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

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SRSS 50th Anniversary

On May 4th, the Steinbach Regional Secondary School will have an Open House for the public to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The program starts at 6:00 pm in the Gold gym. Speakers include former principal Elbert Toews and elite athlete & radio broadcaster Michelle Sawatzky-Koop. The event also includes a performance from…

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Board of Trustees Approve 2023-24 Budget

The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees has approved the 2023-24 school year budget. The new budget invests $105.9 million in the education of students. The Board worked diligently to find budget solutions that address enrollment growth amid significant fiscal challenges. Although provincial operational funding increased by…

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After-School Programming

The Manitoba Remote Learning Support Centre (MRLSC) will be accepting registrations for the After-School Program, Spring Term, on Monday, March 13, 2023 starting at 9:00 AM until…

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HSD Student Survey

As you may already know, building the social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of our students is an important goal. Between Mar. 13, 2023, and the end of this school year, schools will schedule a time for their respective students (Grades 3-12) to participate in an online survey to collect information on various topics at school. We will continue to use the Panorama Education survey platform to…

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Support for Students

As you may be aware, this past week we received voicemail threats directed to three HSD schools. Our students’ safety, mental health, and well-being are a priority, and threats to schools are taken very seriously. We continue to work with the RCMP and support their investigation. We also recognize that such…

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Mental Health Support

The Christmas and holiday season brings a sense of joy, excitement, and the warmth of family for most children and families in our communities. At times, it can also be stressful for those children who have previously or are currently struggling with mental health issues or challenging life circumstances. Changes in daily routine (winter break) can increase anxiety in some children and may further worsen feelings of…

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After-School Programming

The Manitoba Remote Learning Support Centre (MRLSC) is able to provide additional after-school programming this year through a special grant that will end in spring 2023. Sessions will run Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm or 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm. The programs offered will…

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