On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the 91快活林, we extend our congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduates and their families from Green Valley School, Landmark Collegiate, Niverville High School, and Steinbach Regional Secondary School.

Graduation is a significant milestone that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and support. As graduates begin the next chapter of their journey, we wish them every success and fulfillment in the opportunities ahead.

• – 8 Grads
• – 57 Grads
• – 28 Grads
• – 105 Grads
• – 515 Grads

Graduation ceremonies will take place on June 24 (SRSS) and June 25 (GVS, LC, NHS).

91快活林 is thrilled to announce that Parkhill School has received a $40,000 grant from the . One of five schools in Manitoba to be awarded funding this year, Parkhill School received the largest grant in the province, supporting efforts to expand its library collection and strengthen literacy opportunities for students.

(L to R) Superintendent Joe Thiessen, Students, Library Support Specialist Katrina Hiebert, Principal Kim Koop.

The announcement was made as part of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation’s Literacy Fund Grant Day on June 4. 91快活林 extends its sincere thanks to the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation for its generous investment in student literacy and learning.

The official news release from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation follows below:

Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Makes Record-Breaking Donations to Schools in Need this Grant Day

Toronto, ON, June 3 – On June 4, the is committing a record-breaking $1.8 million dollars to 50 elementary schools in high-need Canadian communities. This is a 20-school, $800,000 increase from the foundation鈥檚 2025 $1 million grant disbursement, dramatically transforming school library collections and impacting nearly 17,000 students.

Funds will be distributed to schools in 11 provinces and territories to increase, update and diversify book collections, ensuring every student has access to titles that reflect their identities, experiences, languages and histories.

鈥淭he Literacy Fund Grant鈥檚 goal is to equip as many schools as possible with the ability to offer high-quality, engaging reading materials,鈥� said Ian McCann, Senior Manager of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 schools face severe budget challenges, while their students manage obstacles ranging from geographic isolation to socioeconomic vulnerability, all making accessing relevant literature difficult. We鈥檙e proud to play a role in helping them fight for their literacy goals and engage more children in reading.鈥�

These grants come at a critical moment in Canadian education. In Ontario, only 11 per cent of schools staff full-time teacher librarians, a 70 per cent decrease since 1998. As a result, Ontario and other provinces are reporting decreases in reader engagement.

鈥淎t Dorset Park, literacy is a top priority,鈥� said Vanessa Grieve, Principal at recipient school, Dorset Park Public School. 鈥淲e believe in developing critical thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong learners. Unfortunately, that can become very challenging when many of the resources you have do not meet the needs of our students and the 21st century learner.鈥�

Since the organization鈥檚 founding in 2004, the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has donated $30,458,000 to over 500 Canadian schools, understanding that literacy achievement in early childhood is an important predictor of long-term academic outcomes.

To learn more about the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, its annual grant program and how you can join the movement, please see .

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About Indigo Love of Reading Foundation

The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is committed to addressing educational inequality, and more specifically the literacy crisis in鈥疌anada. Since 2004, the Foundation has been dedicated to putting books in the hands of children in high-needs communities across Canada. With the support of Indigo and its customers, they have committed over $36 million to over 3,600 schools, impacting more than 1 million children. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of children’s literacy while providing essential literary support to high-needs children across鈥疌anada.

91快活林 is accepting applications for the following senior administrative positions:

SUPERINTENDENT/CEO

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Terms of Employment: Permanent

Full Description – Superintendent/CEO (PDF)

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: October 1, 2026
Terms of Employment: Permanent

Full Description – Assistant Superintendent (PDF)

How to Apply

To apply for either position, please submit your r茅sum茅 by email, along with a minimum of three references related to your educational experience, to Joy Janz, Human Resources Manager, at joyjanz@hsd.ca.

About 91快活林

91快活林 serves the communities of Blumenort, Bothwell, Crystal Springs, Grunthal, Kleefeld, Landmark, Mitchell, Niverville, and Steinbach. Representing nine communities, 91快活林 consists of approximately 9,000 students and 1,400 total staff in 20 schools. In addition to academics, athletics, and the arts, HSD offers full vocational and technology education programming.

• 8th Largest Division in Manitoba
• Largest Rural Division in Manitoba
• 120+ Bus Routes Daily
• 5300+ Students Bused Daily

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

With the warmer weather arriving, we are seeing more students walking, biking, and spending time outdoors near our schools.

As outdoor activity and pedestrian traffic increase, we kindly remind everyone to practice safe driving habits around schools, in drop-off zones, and on neighbourhood streets. Drivers are asked to slow down, pay close attention at crosswalks and intersections, and be mindful of children who may enter roadways unexpectedly.

We also encourage families to take this opportunity to reinforce important road safety habits with their children, such as wearing a helmet when biking, crossing at designated crosswalks, and staying aware of traffic.

Thank you for helping keep our school communities safe.

Respectfully,

Joe Thiessen, Superintendent-CEO
91快活林

On April 16 2026, 91快活林 hosted the Reality Check event at Steinbach Regional Secondary School (SRSS), giving Grade 9 students a chance to step into adult life for a day. This hands-on experience helped students learn how to manage money and make smart financial choices.

Approximately 550 grade 9 students took part in the event, moving through 15 different booths that represented common monthly expenses like housing, transportation, food, and entertainment. With the help of over 95 volunteers, including community members, teachers, and parents, students explored what it really costs to live independently.

At the start of the simulation, each student was assigned a career, salary, and sometimes even a family. These details were based on real data, helping students see what life might look like in their future. From there, students created a monthly budget and visited booths to 鈥減ay鈥� for their needs and wants, making choices along the way.

The goal of Reality Check is simple: to give students a realistic look at budgeting in a safe, supportive environment. As students worked through their budgets, many were surprised by how quickly money can be spent. They had to think carefully about their decisions, balancing what they wanted with what they truly needed.

The event also highlighted the importance of financial literacy. By simulating real-life responsibilities, students learned how income, expenses, and unexpected costs can affect their financial well-being.

Reality Check would not be possible without strong community support. Local businesses and volunteers played a key role in guiding students and sharing real-world knowledge.

Overall, SRSS Reality Check 2026 was a meaningful and engaging experience. It gave students valuable skills they can carry with them into adulthood, helping them feel more confident about managing money in the future.

Student Quotes

鈥淚 learned that even if I have a lot of money, I still need to plan what is most important and fit the rest into my budget.鈥�

鈥淚t was a great experience to see how expensive life was鈥� it gives me a better idea of how to properly spend money.鈥�

鈥淭his really opened my eyes about the future and how much money adults have to pay for everything.鈥�

Help our students prep for life after high school! We are looking for community members to help with our Grade 9 Reality Check on April 16 at SRSS. This high-energy event is a financial literacy simulation where students “spend” their monthly salary on life鈥檚 essentials.

Your Role: Staff a booth (like Groceries, Housing, or Transportation) and help students navigate their budget choices.

Time Commitment: 8:45 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM (Partial shifts available).

Perks: No experience needed, all materials provided, and lunch is on us!

Help us turn a math lesson into a life lesson.

The culminating event in Steinbach will bring together more than 60 teams from across Manitoba, including approximately 36 Middle Years teams, 22 Senior Years teams, and 4 Game Changers teams, all competing in the official provincial qualifiers for Brawlhalla via . Throughout the day, students will demonstrate the core benefits of scholastic esports鈥攖eamwork, strategic thinking, communication, resilience, digital literacy, and performance under pressure鈥攕kills that are increasingly recognized as essential for academic and career success. These strengths will be on full display at SRSS as teams compete live in front of educators, coaches, families, representatives from ExtraLife and Lotus 8, and the local community, showcasing how esports create inclusive pathways for students to build confidence, connect with peers, and compete at an elevated provincial level.

Venue: Steinbach Regional Secondary School (SRSS)
Address: 190 McKenzie Ave, Steinbach, MB
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (10:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM)

Guest Speaker: Bonnie Randall
Date: Thursday, April 9 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Steinbach Regional Secondary School (Gold Gym)

We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend this important and informative meeting. This is a FREE admission event.

Bonnie鈥檚 presentation explores how young people are seeking connection today and encourages parents to reflect on where their children may be finding that sense of belonging. The presentation offers hopeful, practical ideas and small steps families can take to strengthen communication and build trust with their child. It also opens a conversation about the challenges of online life and how parents and youth can work together to create healthier, more meaningful connections.

Bonnie Randall, a national trainer with the Center for Trauma-Informed Practices and a clinical social worker, has worked extensively with school divisions across Canada. Her early career was spent working alongside Kevin Cameron as a Family School Liaison Counselor with Horizon School Division in the years leading up to the Taber School Shooting. Following that, she held an 11-year tenure with Child Protection in West-Central Alberta, carrying an investigation caseload and acting as case manager for high-risk teens. Bonnie moved into a therapeutic role in 2005 for Alberta Health Services Addictions and Mental Health.

Event Invite (PDF)