At Reynolds Central School, student and staff safety is our number one priority. We are raising funds to purchase a Philips HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator—a reliable, user-friendly device that can make all the difference during a sudden cardiac emergency. Currently, our school does not have an AED. In those critical moments, having one on-site would allow staff to respond immediately while waiting for emergency services—potentially saving a life.

The Melfort Kinette Club has graciously donated $1,100.00 towards our purchase and member Jessica Yaworski presented the cheque to us at our Welcome Assembly this Thursday. Thank you for helping us build a safer school environment!

If you’d like to support this important project, please call us at 306-752-2525, email us at reynolds@nesd.ca, or stop by the office.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Reynolds will be running a School Milk Program which will start on Tuesday, September 23^rd. Our program will run 4 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You may choose 2% White Milk or 1% Chocolate Milk.

Milk Program Policies: 

     Milk punch cards will be kept in the office and will not be given to students. IF your student would like to gift another student with a carton of milk, we will need verbal or written permission from the parent/guardian. Please do so by contacting the office.

     If you have more than one student at the school and you are wanting to use 1 punch card for more than one student, please contact the office to advise so that we are able to keep track of the cards and distribution.

Payment Options:

·       Pre-Paid Punch Cards

a.     10-punch card for $17.50 

b.     20-punch card for $35.00 (Please use the portal for payment – Instructions below)

·       Cash

a.     $2.00 per milk carton

Pre-Paid Punch Cards – Order Instructions: 

•         Go to: reynolds.nesd.ca

•         Click on the “Our School” tab, then “Online Payments” (it is 3rd on the list)

•         Click on the link under the online payments (https://publicforms.nesd.ca/store/home/)

•         Click on “add student/staff”

•         Enter in your student’s name, and under department select ‘Reynolds Central School’.  Click submit.

•         If you have multiple students repeat these steps to add them.

•         Once your student(s) are entered, click on Purchase items

•         Use the drop down menu to select your Milk Punch Card (Ex: Milk Program, 10 Punch Card - $17.50) Click submit.

•         Repeat this step for all items and all students

•         Once all items are added to order click on Checkout

•         Follow the on screen steps to submit payment.

•         You will receive an “Approved” screen when you order/payment has gone through.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy at the office by phone: (306) 752-2525 or email: reynolds@nesd.ca or gruszecki.kathy@nesd.ca

October Newsletter

Reynolds Playground Committee Update

September 2025

While you haven’t heard much from the Playground Committee lately, we are still here working towards improving the school playground!

Over the last year we have been able to raise $18,143.93. This includes funds raised by the Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser, hot lunches, Track and Field Canteen, Prairie North COOP Sustainable Communities Grant and recent sponsorships.

These funds mean that there will be some additions made to the playground this fall. 1Stop Playgrounds will be installing a second barrel spinner, a disc swing and new basketball standards. We have also purchased two complete soccer nets from Northland Recreation Supply. We hope to have all of these items in place by the end of October.

Hot lunches will continue throughout the year thanks to Kathy, Crystal, and all of the parents and community members who volunteer.

Mom’s Pantry will also run from October 15th to November 1st in the same format as last year. Orders will be ready to pick-up approximately two weeks after the deadline.

The Track and Field Canteen will be the last fundraiser of the year.

As always, if you have ideas for the playground or would like to volunteer for our committee please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much for your support!

Reynolds Central School Playground Committee 

reynoldsplayground@gmail.com
(306) 921-8916 (Lacey) 

When waiting outside to pick up your students, please wait in the play area beside the south doors. 

Do Not stand or wait in the Bus Lane

November 2025 Newsletter

Reynolds Central School would like to send out a very grateul Thank you to Cindy's Independent Grocers on behalf of PC Children's Charity who delivered 400 snack packs to our School!

This is part of the "Get to Give" program from Loblaw initiative to feed 1 million students annually across Canada to help feed hungry minds!

Our Grade 6 students are fundraising for their Wapiti field trip by selling raffle tickets.

Tickets are only $2 each or $5 for 3 tickets.

Draw will be made January 19.

Tickets can be purchased from any Grade 6 studentor by contacting Lacey at 306-921-8916

1) Wapiti Gift Certificate - Lift Tickets & Rentals for a Family of Four (~$250 max value)
Propaganda - Propaganda hat and hoody, Volcom socks, Globe shoes

2) Mustangs jersey, Family swim pass, snacks

3) Ultimate Sports Gift Certificate ($25), Howie accessories from Sauder’s Home Hardware (hat, stick
and hockey tape, tacky wax, water bottle and pucks), Mystery mini stick - L or R handed

$2,094.41 was raised by our Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser

Thank you so much for your support!

REYNOLDS PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

MUCC would like to invite any students in Grade 6 that are interested in ARCHERY, to join the MUCC Archery Team.

On Nov. 27^th, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced the development of a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program. More detailed information about the program is attached to this communication.

In the spring of 2026, NESD students in Grade 5 Math, Grade 9 Math, and Gr. 7 ELA will participate in a census field test.  A census field test is a province-wide trial run of the assessment procedures and questions.  No assessment results from the census field test will be provided to students, families, or school divisions as the purpose is to test the test only.

Additional information and updates about the SSA program and the field test will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Fact Sheet

February Newsletter

March Newsletter

May Newsletter

Tech Talk with Laura Lawrence - May 12th - Reynolds Gym @ 6:30PM

Please go to the following link to sign up and get a FREE ticket to this event ..

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tech-talk-with-laura-lawrence-tickets-1989025382462?aff=oddtdtcreator

IMPORTANT

*** DATE CHANGE for May Hot Lunch*** 

Mon, May 25th - Kinder Green and Grades 1 - 3 

Tues, May 26th - Kinder Yellow and Grades 4 - 6

At Reynolds Central School, student and staff safety is our number one priority. We are raising funds to purchase a Philips HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator—a reliable, user-friendly device that can make all the difference during a sudden cardiac emergency. Currently, our school does not have an AED. In those critical moments, having one on-site would allow staff to respond immediately while waiting for emergency services—potentially saving a life.

The Melfort Kinette Club has graciously donated $1,100.00 towards our purchase and member Jessica Yaworski presented the cheque to us at our Welcome Assembly this Thursday. Thank you for helping us build a safer school environment!

If you’d like to support this important project, please call us at 306-752-2525, email us at reynolds@nesd.ca, or stop by the office.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Reynolds will be running a School Milk Program which will start on Tuesday, September 23^rd. Our program will run 4 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You may choose 2% White Milk or 1% Chocolate Milk.

Milk Program Policies: 

     Milk punch cards will be kept in the office and will not be given to students. IF your student would like to gift another student with a carton of milk, we will need verbal or written permission from the parent/guardian. Please do so by contacting the office.

     If you have more than one student at the school and you are wanting to use 1 punch card for more than one student, please contact the office to advise so that we are able to keep track of the cards and distribution.

Payment Options:

·       Pre-Paid Punch Cards

a.     10-punch card for $17.50 

b.     20-punch card for $35.00 (Please use the portal for payment – Instructions below)

·       Cash

a.     $2.00 per milk carton

Pre-Paid Punch Cards – Order Instructions: 

•         Go to: reynolds.nesd.ca

•         Click on the “Our School” tab, then “Online Payments” (it is 3rd on the list)

•         Click on the link under the online payments (https://publicforms.nesd.ca/store/home/)

•         Click on “add student/staff”

•         Enter in your student’s name, and under department select ‘Reynolds Central School’.  Click submit.

•         If you have multiple students repeat these steps to add them.

•         Once your student(s) are entered, click on Purchase items

•         Use the drop down menu to select your Milk Punch Card (Ex: Milk Program, 10 Punch Card - $17.50) Click submit.

•         Repeat this step for all items and all students

•         Once all items are added to order click on Checkout

•         Follow the on screen steps to submit payment.

•         You will receive an “Approved” screen when you order/payment has gone through.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy at the office by phone: (306) 752-2525 or email: reynolds@nesd.ca or gruszecki.kathy@nesd.ca

October Newsletter

Reynolds Playground Committee Update

September 2025

While you haven’t heard much from the Playground Committee lately, we are still here working towards improving the school playground!

Over the last year we have been able to raise $18,143.93. This includes funds raised by the Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser, hot lunches, Track and Field Canteen, Prairie North COOP Sustainable Communities Grant and recent sponsorships.

These funds mean that there will be some additions made to the playground this fall. 1Stop Playgrounds will be installing a second barrel spinner, a disc swing and new basketball standards. We have also purchased two complete soccer nets from Northland Recreation Supply. We hope to have all of these items in place by the end of October.

Hot lunches will continue throughout the year thanks to Kathy, Crystal, and all of the parents and community members who volunteer.

Mom’s Pantry will also run from October 15th to November 1st in the same format as last year. Orders will be ready to pick-up approximately two weeks after the deadline.

The Track and Field Canteen will be the last fundraiser of the year.

As always, if you have ideas for the playground or would like to volunteer for our committee please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much for your support!

Reynolds Central School Playground Committee 

reynoldsplayground@gmail.com
(306) 921-8916 (Lacey) 

When waiting outside to pick up your students, please wait in the play area beside the south doors. 

Do Not stand or wait in the Bus Lane

November 2025 Newsletter

Reynolds Central School would like to send out a very grateul Thank you to Cindy's Independent Grocers on behalf of PC Children's Charity who delivered 400 snack packs to our School!

This is part of the "Get to Give" program from Loblaw initiative to feed 1 million students annually across Canada to help feed hungry minds!

Our Grade 6 students are fundraising for their Wapiti field trip by selling raffle tickets.

Tickets are only $2 each or $5 for 3 tickets.

Draw will be made January 19.

Tickets can be purchased from any Grade 6 studentor by contacting Lacey at 306-921-8916

1) Wapiti Gift Certificate - Lift Tickets & Rentals for a Family of Four (~$250 max value)
Propaganda - Propaganda hat and hoody, Volcom socks, Globe shoes

2) Mustangs jersey, Family swim pass, snacks

3) Ultimate Sports Gift Certificate ($25), Howie accessories from Sauder’s Home Hardware (hat, stick
and hockey tape, tacky wax, water bottle and pucks), Mystery mini stick - L or R handed

$2,094.41 was raised by our Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser

Thank you so much for your support!

REYNOLDS PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

MUCC would like to invite any students in Grade 6 that are interested in ARCHERY, to join the MUCC Archery Team.

On Nov. 27^th, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced the development of a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program. More detailed information about the program is attached to this communication.

In the spring of 2026, NESD students in Grade 5 Math, Grade 9 Math, and Gr. 7 ELA will participate in a census field test.  A census field test is a province-wide trial run of the assessment procedures and questions.  No assessment results from the census field test will be provided to students, families, or school divisions as the purpose is to test the test only.

Additional information and updates about the SSA program and the field test will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Fact Sheet

February Newsletter

March Newsletter

May Newsletter

Tech Talk with Laura Lawrence - May 12th - Reynolds Gym @ 6:30PM

Please go to the following link to sign up and get a FREE ticket to this event ..

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tech-talk-with-laura-lawrence-tickets-1989025382462?aff=oddtdtcreator

IMPORTANT

*** DATE CHANGE for May Hot Lunch*** 

Mon, May 25th - Kinder Green and Grades 1 - 3 

Tues, May 26th - Kinder Yellow and Grades 4 - 6

At Reynolds Central School, student and staff safety is our number one priority. We are raising funds to purchase a Philips HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator—a reliable, user-friendly device that can make all the difference during a sudden cardiac emergency. Currently, our school does not have an AED. In those critical moments, having one on-site would allow staff to respond immediately while waiting for emergency services—potentially saving a life.

The Melfort Kinette Club has graciously donated $1,100.00 towards our purchase and member Jessica Yaworski presented the cheque to us at our Welcome Assembly this Thursday. Thank you for helping us build a safer school environment!

If you’d like to support this important project, please call us at 306-752-2525, email us at reynolds@nesd.ca, or stop by the office.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Reynolds will be running a School Milk Program which will start on Tuesday, September 23^rd. Our program will run 4 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You may choose 2% White Milk or 1% Chocolate Milk.

Milk Program Policies: 

     Milk punch cards will be kept in the office and will not be given to students. IF your student would like to gift another student with a carton of milk, we will need verbal or written permission from the parent/guardian. Please do so by contacting the office.

     If you have more than one student at the school and you are wanting to use 1 punch card for more than one student, please contact the office to advise so that we are able to keep track of the cards and distribution.

Payment Options:

·       Pre-Paid Punch Cards

a.     10-punch card for $17.50 

b.     20-punch card for $35.00 (Please use the portal for payment – Instructions below)

·       Cash

a.     $2.00 per milk carton

Pre-Paid Punch Cards – Order Instructions: 

•         Go to: reynolds.nesd.ca

•         Click on the “Our School” tab, then “Online Payments” (it is 3rd on the list)

•         Click on the link under the online payments (https://publicforms.nesd.ca/store/home/)

•         Click on “add student/staff”

•         Enter in your student’s name, and under department select ‘Reynolds Central School’.  Click submit.

•         If you have multiple students repeat these steps to add them.

•         Once your student(s) are entered, click on Purchase items

•         Use the drop down menu to select your Milk Punch Card (Ex: Milk Program, 10 Punch Card - $17.50) Click submit.

•         Repeat this step for all items and all students

•         Once all items are added to order click on Checkout

•         Follow the on screen steps to submit payment.

•         You will receive an “Approved” screen when you order/payment has gone through.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy at the office by phone: (306) 752-2525 or email: reynolds@nesd.ca or gruszecki.kathy@nesd.ca

October Newsletter

Reynolds Playground Committee Update

September 2025

While you haven’t heard much from the Playground Committee lately, we are still here working towards improving the school playground!

Over the last year we have been able to raise $18,143.93. This includes funds raised by the Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser, hot lunches, Track and Field Canteen, Prairie North COOP Sustainable Communities Grant and recent sponsorships.

These funds mean that there will be some additions made to the playground this fall. 1Stop Playgrounds will be installing a second barrel spinner, a disc swing and new basketball standards. We have also purchased two complete soccer nets from Northland Recreation Supply. We hope to have all of these items in place by the end of October.

Hot lunches will continue throughout the year thanks to Kathy, Crystal, and all of the parents and community members who volunteer.

Mom’s Pantry will also run from October 15th to November 1st in the same format as last year. Orders will be ready to pick-up approximately two weeks after the deadline.

The Track and Field Canteen will be the last fundraiser of the year.

As always, if you have ideas for the playground or would like to volunteer for our committee please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much for your support!

Reynolds Central School Playground Committee 

reynoldsplayground@gmail.com
(306) 921-8916 (Lacey) 

When waiting outside to pick up your students, please wait in the play area beside the south doors. 

Do Not stand or wait in the Bus Lane

November 2025 Newsletter

Reynolds Central School would like to send out a very grateul Thank you to Cindy's Independent Grocers on behalf of PC Children's Charity who delivered 400 snack packs to our School!

This is part of the "Get to Give" program from Loblaw initiative to feed 1 million students annually across Canada to help feed hungry minds!

Our Grade 6 students are fundraising for their Wapiti field trip by selling raffle tickets.

Tickets are only $2 each or $5 for 3 tickets.

Draw will be made January 19.

Tickets can be purchased from any Grade 6 studentor by contacting Lacey at 306-921-8916

1) Wapiti Gift Certificate - Lift Tickets & Rentals for a Family of Four (~$250 max value)
Propaganda - Propaganda hat and hoody, Volcom socks, Globe shoes

2) Mustangs jersey, Family swim pass, snacks

3) Ultimate Sports Gift Certificate ($25), Howie accessories from Sauder’s Home Hardware (hat, stick
and hockey tape, tacky wax, water bottle and pucks), Mystery mini stick - L or R handed

$2,094.41 was raised by our Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser

Thank you so much for your support!

REYNOLDS PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

MUCC would like to invite any students in Grade 6 that are interested in ARCHERY, to join the MUCC Archery Team.

On Nov. 27^th, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced the development of a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program. More detailed information about the program is attached to this communication.

In the spring of 2026, NESD students in Grade 5 Math, Grade 9 Math, and Gr. 7 ELA will participate in a census field test.  A census field test is a province-wide trial run of the assessment procedures and questions.  No assessment results from the census field test will be provided to students, families, or school divisions as the purpose is to test the test only.

Additional information and updates about the SSA program and the field test will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Fact Sheet

February Newsletter

March Newsletter

May Newsletter

Tech Talk with Laura Lawrence - May 12th - Reynolds Gym @ 6:30PM

Please go to the following link to sign up and get a FREE ticket to this event ..

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tech-talk-with-laura-lawrence-tickets-1989025382462?aff=oddtdtcreator

IMPORTANT

*** DATE CHANGE for May Hot Lunch*** 

Mon, May 25th - Kinder Green and Grades 1 - 3 

Tues, May 26th - Kinder Yellow and Grades 4 - 6

The meeting minutes and public packages for each of the North East School Division Board meeting can be found under the Board tab on the website.

NESD 2024-2025 Board Minutes

NESD Public Board Packages

📌 NESD Closure – September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

VIDEO of Events happening in our North East Communities

Public Notice is hereby given that nomination of candidate(s) for the office of:

North East School Division No. 200 Board of Education Trustee

 Town of Nipawin:    1 Member at Large

will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 12^th day of November 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK and during regular business hours from Tuesday, October 24^th, 2025, until Monday, November 10^th, 2025.

Candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check along with their nomination form.  The Criminal Record Check must have been completed no more than six (6) months before the date of filing the nomination form.

Nomination forms may be submitted in person by appointment, by regular mail, by registered mail, by fax (306-752-1933) or by email (elections@nesd.ca). 

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:

• North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK
• On-line at 2025 Board Elections www.nesd.ca/board/boardelections

For further information, please contact (306) 752-5741.

Dated this 15^th day of October 2025.

Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

24 Dec 2015 cL-30.11 Reg 1.

The next NESD Board Meeting is on October 21, 2025.

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Central Park Elementary, Nipawin, SK

Agenda link

Minutes and Highlights can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

The North East School Division is currently looking to fill the following Board Position:

North East School Division No. 200 Board of Education Trustee
Town of Nipawin: 1 Member at Large

Nominations will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 12th day of November 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK and during regular business hours from Friday, October 24th, 2025, until Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check along with their nomination form. The Criminal Record Check must have been completed no more than six (6) months before the date of filing the nomination form.

Nomination forms may be submitted in person by appointment, by regular mail, by registered mail, by fax (306-752-1933) or by email (elections@nesd.ca).

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:

• North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK
• On-line at 2025 Board Elections www.nesd.ca/board/boardelections

INFORMATION: 

By-Election Candidate Manual

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
North East School Division No. 200

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for
the office of Board Member: North East School Division No. 200

Town of Nipawin (1 Member at large)

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the
following person is elected by acclamation.

Town of Nipawin: Faron Saufert (ACCLAIMED)

Dated at Melfort this 13th day of November, 2025.

Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

The next NESD Board Meeting is on November 25, 2025.

Organizational Meeting: 1:00pm.

Regular Board Meeting: 1:30pm.

Location: North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK

Regular Board Package Link

Minutes and Highlights can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

Image description / alt text: Four children laugh and play together with paint in front of a grey background. ‘Accessibility Plan 2026-28: Building a more inclusive division’ appears below it, alongside the North East School Division logo.

Accessibility Plan now available

Our new Accessibility Plan outlines the key actions we’ll take over the next three years to identify, remove and prevent barriers that people with disabilities experience in our school communities.

Visit our Accessibility Plan webpage for more information.

North East School Division No. 200

Notice of Intent to Change School Attendance Area Boundaries

Under authority of Section 85(1)(i) and Section 122(1) of The Education Act, 1995 the Board of Education made the following motion at their meeting held November 25, 2025:

That the attendance boundary for the North East School Division No. 200 will be changed from the Star City attendance area to Tisdale in accordance with the following land locations: NE 21-43-16-2, NW 21-43-16-2, SE 21-43-16-2, SW 21-43-16-2, NE 20-43-16-2, NW 20-43-16-2, SE 20-43-16-2, SW 20-43-16-2, NE 19-43-16-2, NW 19-43-16-2, SE 19-43-16-2, SW 19-43-16-2, NE 24-43-17-2, NW 24-43-17-2, SE 24-43-17-2, SW 24-43-17-2,NE 23-43-17-2, NW 23-43-17-2, SE 23-43-17-2, SW 23-43-17-2, NW 14-43-17-2, NE 14-43-17-2, SW 14-43-17-2, SE 14-43-17-2, NW 13-43-17-2, NE 13-43-17-2, SW 13-43-17-2, SE 13-43-17-2,NW 18-43-16-2, NE 18-43-16-2, SW 18-43-16-2, SE 18-43-16-2, NW 17-43-16-2, NE 17-43-16-2, SW 17-43-16-2, SE 17-43-16-2, NW 16-43-16-2, NE 16-43-16-2, SW 16-43-16-2, SE 16-43-16-2, NE 9-43-16-2, NW 9-43-16-2, SW9-43-16-2, SE 9-43-16-2, NE 8-43-16-2, NW 8-43-16-2, SE 8-43-16-2, SW 8-43-16-2, NE 7-43-16-2, NW 7-43-16-2, SE 7-43-16-2,SW 7-43-16-2, NE 12-43-17-2, NW 12-43-17-2, SE 12-43-17-2, SW 12-43-17-2, NE 11-43-17-2, NW 11-43-17-2, SE 11-43-17-2, SW 11-43-17-2, NW 2-43-17-2, NE 2-43-17-2, SW 2-43-17-2, SE 2-43-17-2, NW 1-43-17-2, NE 1-43-17-2, SW 1-43-17-2, SE 1-43-17-2, NW 6-43-16-2, NE 6-43-16-2, SW 6-43-16-2, SE 6-43-16-2, NW 5-43-16-2, NE 5-43-16-2, SW 5-43-16-2, SE 5-43-16-2,NW 4-43-16-2, NE 4-43-16-2, SW 4-43-16-2, SE 4-43-16-2, NW 33-42-16-2, SW 33-42-16-2, NE 32-42-16-2, NW 32-42-16-2, SE 32-42-16-2, SW 32-42-16-2, NE 31-42-16-2, NW 31-42-16-2, SE 31-42-16-2, SW 31-42-16-2, NE 36-42-17-2, NW 36-42-17-2, SE 36-42-17-2, SW 36-42-17-2, NE 35-42-17-2, NW 35-42-17-2, SE 35-42-17-2, SW 35-42-17-2, NE 34-42-17-2, NW 34-42-17-2, SE 34-42-17-2, SW 34-42-17-2, NW 34-42-17-2, SW 34-42-17-2;

 And that the proposed changes will be communicated in a local area newspaper, on the school division’s website and correspondence will be sent to the affected families;

 And that the Board will be accepting written submissions and/or delegations sharing any concerns about the proposed changes at the January 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.

 A written submission should be sent to the division office at divisionoffice@nesd.ca or 402 Main Street, Box 6000 MELFORT SK S0E 1A0 by January 5, 2026. Anyone wishing to appear as a delegation must contact the Director of Education at 306-752-5741 by January 5, 2026.

For additional information regarding the outlined changes, please contact the transportation office at 306-873-4555 or visit our website at https://www.nesd.ca/Board/Boundary_Reviews

Map of Proposed Area Change

Please take this holiday season to spend time with the people you love. 

The November NESD Board Highlights have been posted. 

nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The North East School Division No. 200 Annual Report for 2024-2025 has been approved by the Ministry of Education. 

Link to the document on the Ministry of Education website

Other Accountability Reports for the NESD can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Accountability/ 

On Nov. 27^th, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced the development of a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program. More detailed information about the program is attached to this communication.

In the spring of 2026, NESD students in Grade 5 Math, Grade 9 Math, and Gr. 7 ELA will participate in a census field test.  A census field test is a province-wide trial run of the assessment procedures and questions.  No assessment results from the census field test will be provided to students, families, or school divisions as the purpose is to test the test only.

Additional information and updates about the SSA program and the field test will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Fact Sheet

In Saskatchewan, Family Literacy Week is observed from January 25–31, 2026, with Family Literacy Day recognized on January 27.

This year’s national theme, “Make Mealtime Family Learning Time,” invites families to turn everyday routines into opportunities for connection, storytelling, skill-building, and joy. From reading recipes and planning meals to sharing cultural food traditions and telling stories at the table, mealtime becomes a powerful learning environment that reflects the strengths of family life.

With colder weather keeping families indoors, it’s common for children to spend more time on screens. However, extra screen use can add hidden stress that makes it harder for kids to stay calm, focused, and emotionally regulated, an idea that connects closely with Dr. Stuart Shanker’s Self‑Reg work. Research shows that heavy screen use, including gaming, videos, and social media, is linked to increased anxiety, irritability, difficulty winding down, and delays in language and cognitive development. The fast pace of screen activity also makes it harder for the brain to shift into calmer routines, adding to stress.

From a Self‑Reg perspective, this stress can be easy to overlook. Children may seem relaxed while watching or playing, but their nervous system may still be working hard. Hidden stress often shows up later as emotional outbursts, sleep challenges, or difficulty with transitions. Families can help by reframing screen‑related behaviour as a sign of stress, offering gentle alternatives like movement, drawing, or reading, and creating small moments of quiet connection. These calming routines support co‑regulation and help children reset during the long winter months.

References
American Psychological Association. (2025, June 9). Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle? https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/06/screen-time-problems-children
Panjeti-Madan, M., & Ranganathan, R. (2023). Disconnected Connections: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being. SK Prevention Institute. https://skprevention.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Disconnected-Connections.pdf
North East School Division. (2024). Self-Regulation. https://nesd.ca/pdf/248635542/381564719/248635696

The NESD Board of Education Highlights have been updated. 

2025-2026 Board Highlights

Registration Link

The meeting minutes and public packages for each of the North East School Division Board meeting can be found under the Board tab on the website.

NESD 2024-2025 Board Minutes

NESD Public Board Packages

📌 NESD Closure – September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

VIDEO of Events happening in our North East Communities

Public Notice is hereby given that nomination of candidate(s) for the office of:

North East School Division No. 200 Board of Education Trustee

 Town of Nipawin:    1 Member at Large

will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 12^th day of November 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK and during regular business hours from Tuesday, October 24^th, 2025, until Monday, November 10^th, 2025.

Candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check along with their nomination form.  The Criminal Record Check must have been completed no more than six (6) months before the date of filing the nomination form.

Nomination forms may be submitted in person by appointment, by regular mail, by registered mail, by fax (306-752-1933) or by email (elections@nesd.ca). 

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:

• North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK
• On-line at 2025 Board Elections www.nesd.ca/board/boardelections

For further information, please contact (306) 752-5741.

Dated this 15^th day of October 2025.

Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

24 Dec 2015 cL-30.11 Reg 1.

The next NESD Board Meeting is on October 21, 2025.

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Central Park Elementary, Nipawin, SK

Agenda link

Minutes and Highlights can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

The North East School Division is currently looking to fill the following Board Position:

North East School Division No. 200 Board of Education Trustee
Town of Nipawin: 1 Member at Large

Nominations will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 12th day of November 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK and during regular business hours from Friday, October 24th, 2025, until Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check along with their nomination form. The Criminal Record Check must have been completed no more than six (6) months before the date of filing the nomination form.

Nomination forms may be submitted in person by appointment, by regular mail, by registered mail, by fax (306-752-1933) or by email (elections@nesd.ca).

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:

• North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK
• On-line at 2025 Board Elections www.nesd.ca/board/boardelections

INFORMATION: 

By-Election Candidate Manual

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
North East School Division No. 200

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for
the office of Board Member: North East School Division No. 200

Town of Nipawin (1 Member at large)

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the
following person is elected by acclamation.

Town of Nipawin: Faron Saufert (ACCLAIMED)

Dated at Melfort this 13th day of November, 2025.

Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

The next NESD Board Meeting is on November 25, 2025.

Organizational Meeting: 1:00pm.

Regular Board Meeting: 1:30pm.

Location: North East School Division Office at 402 Main Street, Melfort, SK

Regular Board Package Link

Minutes and Highlights can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

Image description / alt text: Four children laugh and play together with paint in front of a grey background. ‘Accessibility Plan 2026-28: Building a more inclusive division’ appears below it, alongside the North East School Division logo.

Accessibility Plan now available

Our new Accessibility Plan outlines the key actions we’ll take over the next three years to identify, remove and prevent barriers that people with disabilities experience in our school communities.

Visit our Accessibility Plan webpage for more information.

North East School Division No. 200

Notice of Intent to Change School Attendance Area Boundaries

Under authority of Section 85(1)(i) and Section 122(1) of The Education Act, 1995 the Board of Education made the following motion at their meeting held November 25, 2025:

That the attendance boundary for the North East School Division No. 200 will be changed from the Star City attendance area to Tisdale in accordance with the following land locations: NE 21-43-16-2, NW 21-43-16-2, SE 21-43-16-2, SW 21-43-16-2, NE 20-43-16-2, NW 20-43-16-2, SE 20-43-16-2, SW 20-43-16-2, NE 19-43-16-2, NW 19-43-16-2, SE 19-43-16-2, SW 19-43-16-2, NE 24-43-17-2, NW 24-43-17-2, SE 24-43-17-2, SW 24-43-17-2,NE 23-43-17-2, NW 23-43-17-2, SE 23-43-17-2, SW 23-43-17-2, NW 14-43-17-2, NE 14-43-17-2, SW 14-43-17-2, SE 14-43-17-2, NW 13-43-17-2, NE 13-43-17-2, SW 13-43-17-2, SE 13-43-17-2,NW 18-43-16-2, NE 18-43-16-2, SW 18-43-16-2, SE 18-43-16-2, NW 17-43-16-2, NE 17-43-16-2, SW 17-43-16-2, SE 17-43-16-2, NW 16-43-16-2, NE 16-43-16-2, SW 16-43-16-2, SE 16-43-16-2, NE 9-43-16-2, NW 9-43-16-2, SW9-43-16-2, SE 9-43-16-2, NE 8-43-16-2, NW 8-43-16-2, SE 8-43-16-2, SW 8-43-16-2, NE 7-43-16-2, NW 7-43-16-2, SE 7-43-16-2,SW 7-43-16-2, NE 12-43-17-2, NW 12-43-17-2, SE 12-43-17-2, SW 12-43-17-2, NE 11-43-17-2, NW 11-43-17-2, SE 11-43-17-2, SW 11-43-17-2, NW 2-43-17-2, NE 2-43-17-2, SW 2-43-17-2, SE 2-43-17-2, NW 1-43-17-2, NE 1-43-17-2, SW 1-43-17-2, SE 1-43-17-2, NW 6-43-16-2, NE 6-43-16-2, SW 6-43-16-2, SE 6-43-16-2, NW 5-43-16-2, NE 5-43-16-2, SW 5-43-16-2, SE 5-43-16-2,NW 4-43-16-2, NE 4-43-16-2, SW 4-43-16-2, SE 4-43-16-2, NW 33-42-16-2, SW 33-42-16-2, NE 32-42-16-2, NW 32-42-16-2, SE 32-42-16-2, SW 32-42-16-2, NE 31-42-16-2, NW 31-42-16-2, SE 31-42-16-2, SW 31-42-16-2, NE 36-42-17-2, NW 36-42-17-2, SE 36-42-17-2, SW 36-42-17-2, NE 35-42-17-2, NW 35-42-17-2, SE 35-42-17-2, SW 35-42-17-2, NE 34-42-17-2, NW 34-42-17-2, SE 34-42-17-2, SW 34-42-17-2, NW 34-42-17-2, SW 34-42-17-2;

 And that the proposed changes will be communicated in a local area newspaper, on the school division’s website and correspondence will be sent to the affected families;

 And that the Board will be accepting written submissions and/or delegations sharing any concerns about the proposed changes at the January 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.

 A written submission should be sent to the division office at divisionoffice@nesd.ca or 402 Main Street, Box 6000 MELFORT SK S0E 1A0 by January 5, 2026. Anyone wishing to appear as a delegation must contact the Director of Education at 306-752-5741 by January 5, 2026.

For additional information regarding the outlined changes, please contact the transportation office at 306-873-4555 or visit our website at https://www.nesd.ca/Board/Boundary_Reviews

Map of Proposed Area Change

Please take this holiday season to spend time with the people you love. 

The November NESD Board Highlights have been posted. 

nesd.ca/Board/Minutes&Highlights/ 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The North East School Division No. 200 Annual Report for 2024-2025 has been approved by the Ministry of Education. 

Link to the document on the Ministry of Education website

Other Accountability Reports for the NESD can be found at https://nesd.ca/Board/Accountability/ 

On Nov. 27^th, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced the development of a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program. More detailed information about the program is attached to this communication.

In the spring of 2026, NESD students in Grade 5 Math, Grade 9 Math, and Gr. 7 ELA will participate in a census field test.  A census field test is a province-wide trial run of the assessment procedures and questions.  No assessment results from the census field test will be provided to students, families, or school divisions as the purpose is to test the test only.

Additional information and updates about the SSA program and the field test will be provided as it becomes available.

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Fact Sheet

In Saskatchewan, Family Literacy Week is observed from January 25–31, 2026, with Family Literacy Day recognized on January 27.

This year’s national theme, “Make Mealtime Family Learning Time,” invites families to turn everyday routines into opportunities for connection, storytelling, skill-building, and joy. From reading recipes and planning meals to sharing cultural food traditions and telling stories at the table, mealtime becomes a powerful learning environment that reflects the strengths of family life.

With colder weather keeping families indoors, it’s common for children to spend more time on screens. However, extra screen use can add hidden stress that makes it harder for kids to stay calm, focused, and emotionally regulated, an idea that connects closely with Dr. Stuart Shanker’s Self‑Reg work. Research shows that heavy screen use, including gaming, videos, and social media, is linked to increased anxiety, irritability, difficulty winding down, and delays in language and cognitive development. The fast pace of screen activity also makes it harder for the brain to shift into calmer routines, adding to stress.

From a Self‑Reg perspective, this stress can be easy to overlook. Children may seem relaxed while watching or playing, but their nervous system may still be working hard. Hidden stress often shows up later as emotional outbursts, sleep challenges, or difficulty with transitions. Families can help by reframing screen‑related behaviour as a sign of stress, offering gentle alternatives like movement, drawing, or reading, and creating small moments of quiet connection. These calming routines support co‑regulation and help children reset during the long winter months.

References
American Psychological Association. (2025, June 9). Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle? https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/06/screen-time-problems-children
Panjeti-Madan, M., & Ranganathan, R. (2023). Disconnected Connections: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being. SK Prevention Institute. https://skprevention.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Disconnected-Connections.pdf
North East School Division. (2024). Self-Regulation. https://nesd.ca/pdf/248635542/381564719/248635696

The NESD Board of Education Highlights have been updated. 

2025-2026 Board Highlights

Registration Link