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Thank you to Laityn from Nokomis School for helping us learn this week's word. We are up to number 5! Click the image to view the video.​

Five Horizon teachers had the honour of meeting Saskatchewan’s Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Scott Moe and many MLAs during the Parliamentary Democracy Conference. The SSTI Conference was held April 30 to May 4 and allowed our teachers to have an in-person exclusive view of the legislative process. They...

​ Thank you to Blake at Nokomis School for helping us learn this week's word - we are at the number 3! Click the image to view the video. ​ ​

​Monday - canned vegetables Tuesday - pasta Wednesday - canned fruit Thursday - canned meat/soup Friday - cereal

Welcome to the robot invasion of Ituna School! Mr. Swan, Horizon's Learning Technologist, presented the Learn Through Code robotics to Ituna's Kindergarten through Grade 6 students this week; shown are the Grade 4/5 class working with Sphero Bolts, and the Grade 2/3 class experimenting with Robot Mice. The robotic kits have curriculum-guided...

Thank you to Jacob and Humboldt Public School for helping out with this week's word. Click the image below to view the video. ​

​The book fair is back in our library April 4-7! Each class has a scheduled shopping time. Family night is Wednesday April 6, 3:30-7:00 pm. .

Thank you to Ryalee and Humboldt Public School for helping out with this week's word! Click the image below to view the video.
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Click to see how to mark Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with 'Agriculture in the Classroom.'
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Thank you to Sumayya from Humboldt Public School for helping out with this week's word!
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​Our school fundraiser for Telemiracle brought in $641! Thank you to all of you who contributed to buying candy bags and chocolate! 

​ Are you looking to level up your school's nutrition programming? Check out the Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge - applications are accepted until March 31. 

Thank you to George Gordon Education Centre for kicking off our Word of the Week project! This week's video features GGEC students and Learning Resource Teacher Ms Sonia Kinequon singing O Canada in Cree. ​

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​On February 17th and 18th candy bags will be sold at WES. All proceeds will be donated to Telemiracle. Students will be given the option of a $2 or $5 choice. Please send money on those days. A candy cart will visit each classroom before lunch. Thanks for your support!

​Every year we survey the community to determine the number of students we will have enrolled in our school for the upcoming year. We are now accepting early Kindergarten registrations for the 2022/23 school year. If you would like to register your child early, please stop by the main office at...

The Student of the Month for April was Lillian Janzen, from Grade 5E, who demonstrates perseverance, has a good work ethic, and is responsible for getting her work completed when she is away. Congratulations Lillian! 

​ We are thrilled for Nokomis School - their Outdoor Learning Commons project has been granted $20,000 from Peavey Industries Community Agricultural Grant. Thank you to  Peavey Industries for this generous support!

Nokomis School's Outdoor Learning Commons will foster learning with a STEAM-based focus in the areas of First Nations...

All Families and Staff - Learning From Home due to extreme weather - Feb 1, 2022.pdf

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​ We are hiring bus drivers! Call 306-682-2558 and ask for transportation. We are offering $1000 hiring bonus, paid training and licensing and employer-matched pension plan! https://tinyurl.com/HorizonBus

Join the Olympic spirit with former Olympians at this Horizons Leadership Conference hosted by the Wynyard Composite High School SRC! Registration Form.pdf

Please see the most recent vaccination rates for Horizon School Division. If you or your family is ready for a vaccine or booster please see the Saskatchewan Health Authority website for a clinic near you. ​

​Please see the latest Government of Saskatchewan Close Contact Protocol for students. Changes are in the bottom right blue box around unvaccinated students testing positive.

Know someone who might be interested?
Please call 306-682-2558 and ask for Transportation or click here to apply.

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​The Student of the Month for December was Jude Bartko, from Grade 4P, who volunteered to help clean the breakout room and is always willing to help other students. Way to go Jude!!

​The book fair is scheduled for October 14-22. More information to come soon.

​School pictures are taking place on Friday, September 24. Only individual pictures will be taken again this year.

​ For more information on Horizon School Division's Learning from Home options, please contact your community school principal , or complete this form: Horizon School Division Learning from Home Options

​ Year-end Message - Memo to Families and Staff - June 30, 2021.pdf

​Horizon School Division was honoured to host a flag raising ceremony to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day with First Nations partners and community organizations from Humboldt and area on June 21, 2021. This is one of the most important days on our calendar, when we celebrate and commemorate our commitment to...

​ In remembrance of the 215 children whose remains were found at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School, flags at all Horizon schools and facilities are at half-mast today and until further notice.

Horizon students and staff are invited to wear orange tomorrow, June 1.
We join in the...

​ May 31 to June 5 is Humboldt & Area Pride Week! Happy Pride to all LGBTQ2+ students, staff, colleagues, partners, community members, and friends in Horizon School Division and beyond.

Follow the Humboldt & Area Pride Network for more information, and a schedule of events planned for the...

The Student of the Month for June was Alexis Freyling, from Grade 1B. Alexis has had a terrific year in Grade 1 and is looking forward to Grade 2! Congratulations Alexis!

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A short video looking back on March 2020 - March 2021 in Horizon School Division.



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​Our excellent partners at the Saskatchewan Health Authority have created documents to share more information about Variants of Concern (VoC) in Saskatchewan. Please take a moment to review this important information, here: SHA VoC QA.pdf And here: VOC Earlier Than We All Want_City EMO_Critical Infrastructure_FINAL.pdf
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​On March 4, Horizon School Division was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis at Watrous Elementary School. Families at Watrous Elementary School are being informed, and we are working closely with our excellent partners in Public Health to assist in the contact tracing process.

At this time, Watrous Elementary School...

​Every year we survey the community to determine the number of students we will have enrolled in our school for the upcoming year. We are now accepting early Kindergarten registrations for the 2021/22 school year. If you would like to register your child early, please stop by the main office at...

The Student of the Month for March was Ava Morelli, from Grade 4P, who committed extra time to learning and memorizing her division facts! Congratulations Ava! 

​Guests and visitors entering Horizon schools are required to use Horizon's COVID-19 Access Screening Tool on their mobile device or computer, to quickly and easily provide the information needed to help keep our schools safe. The COVID-19 Access Screening Tool is accessible at https://forms.horizonsd.ca/screening, or by scanning the QR code in the...

On February 21, Horizon School Division was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at Watrous Elementary School. Families at Watrous Elementary are being informed of this case, and we are working closely with our excellent partners in Public Health to assist in the contact tracing process.

At this time,...

​On February 17, Horizon School Division was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at Winston High School. Families in Watrous are being informed of this case, and we are working closely with our excellent partners in Public Health to assist in the contact tracing process.

At this time, Winston...

Thank you to our incredible #HorizonSD staff for everything you do, this week and always.
Join us in thanking a staff member this week and let them know how much they're appreciated!
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​Reading with your child every day develops literacy skills, vocabulary, concentration, imagination, and empathy, along with a range of other benefits that help with achievement in school. And, it’s a fun way to spend time together as a family! Visit familyliteracyday.ca for resources and other information from ABC Life Literacy Canada!

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On behalf of the Horizon Board of Education and staff, we wish you Happy Holidays and very well-deserved holiday break. Stay safe, and we will look forward to welcoming you back when classes resume on January 4. ​

​ Horizon School Division central office staff and Board trustees have finished packaging gifts for children and families for this year's Christmas Hamper Project. The process for this year's project involved new measures to ensure physical distancing, limited groups of staff working at one time, face masks, and sanitization during the...

​Monday - Canned Veg Tuesday - Pasta Wednesday - Canned Fruit Thursday - Canned meat or soup Friday - Cereal

​Please call the school if your child is going to be away or late for school. With cold weather setting in, we need to make sure our students are all accounted for first thing in the moning. Just a quick reminder that the doors open for students at 8:30AM and the...

November 10, 2020 - For Immediate Release

Humboldt, SK – Voting for the 2020 Horizon School Division Board of Education election concluded at 8:00 PM on Monday, November 9. Ballots have been tallied and the official results have been declared by Horizon's Returning Officer, Sarah Reding, as of 11:30 AM,...

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The Student of the Month for December was Alex Ritthaler, from Grade 5J, who has been doing excellent school work and aced a recent spelling test!! Way to go Alex !!

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​   Check out this video for highlights of some of the new practices for our return to school!
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​ The Ministries of Health and Education have worked together to create a comprehensive parent package to help families prepare for the beginning of school on September 8, 2020. The package includes: ·           Information on the Safe Schools Plan ·           General tips for parents and caregivers ·           Mask...

Re-Entering Document Watrous Elementary School.pdf

Required for Grades 4 - 12 students in common areas and hallways; and in some classrooms, where 2 metre physical distance cannot be maintained Recommended for all students, including PreK - Grade 3 Required for all staff, where 2 metre physical distance cannot be maintained Required on all buses, for students...

​ (click image to enlarge) This one-page document provides families with an easy summary of our "Re-Entering Horizon School Division - Phase 3 Plan" for the Fall of 2020.

​ Effective June 12, 2020, Horizon School Division playgrounds will be open for use, following the provincial guidelines in Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.

*Please note that playgrounds will not be sanitized.* 

For the safety of children, families, staff, and everyone in our communities, playground users are encouraged to follow...

​ Horizon School Division, and school divisions across the province, are launching a campaign this week to keep students engaged with learning while physical classrooms remain closed. The campaign will promote graphics, information, and encouragement for students and families to continue with their learning through school division supplemental learning plans.

#TakeBackYourYear invites...

​ Information from the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority.

​ The COVID-19 virus can persist on outdoor surfaces for several days, and playgrounds can be a gathering place for kids and families. As such, and in-line with recommendations from Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, all Horizon School Division school playgrounds are closed until further notice. 

We strongly urge families to avoid playgrounds at this...

 
A message from Director of Education, Kevin C. Garinger, during a video conference meeting with all Horizon staff on Thursday, March 19, 2020.



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​ Letter to Families - Job Sanctions - March 9, 2020.pdf

Our school fundraiser for Telemiracle was once again outstanding. Our bake sale brought in $1153.00! Thank you to all of you who contributed generous amounts of baking for our bake sale, and helped us in making this generous doanation. ​

WES Teachers would like to invite you to bring your child to our next Parent Teacher Interviews.  The interviews will be a 3-Way conference including you, your child, and your teacher .  Dates: K-5 – Wed, Mar. 25 th and Thurs, Mar 26 th Gr. 6/7 – Tues, Apr. 7 th...

​ Reading with our children just 20 minutes a day can instill a lifelong love of reading, improve listening skills, prepare children for success in school, and build strong relationships through quality time spent together.
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Literacy Network have proclaimed January 27 as Family Literacy Day,...

​Please call the school if your child is going to be away or late for school. With cold weather setting in, we need to make sure our students are all accounted for first thing in the morning. Just a quick reminder that the doors open for students at 8:30AM and the...

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​Our fall book fair will be taking place Mon Oct 21-Thurs Oct 24 in our school library. Make sure to stop by and check out some good reads!

Monday - canned vegetables Tuesday - pasta Wednesday - canned fruit Thursday - canned meat/soup Friday - cereal

The Student of the Month for February was Marissa Miettinen, from Grade 7J, who demonstrates a positive attitude, is friendly and is always willing to help with different events happening in the school. Congratulations Marissa!  

​Congratulations to Xander Dreger and Randi Saunders who were awarded with the Watrous Elementary School Volunteer Award! Thank You for all your help this year!                                                    ...

​Our school track and field meet will be on Thursday June 6.

​Monday - Pasta Tuesday - Canned Fruit Wednesday - Cereal Thursday - Canned Soup or Meat Friday -  Canned Fruit
The Food Bank is particularly short of supplies this time of year so please send other items if you wish.  Thanks for your support!

​ Each year, School Community Council (SCC) members from across Horizon School Division are invited for an evening of presentations and discussions on the importance of their work as SCCs, along with Horizon School Division Board of Education Trustees and personnel from Horizon’s central office. 

This year, workshops were held on...

​ WES Teachers would like to invite you to bring your child to our next Parent Teacher Interviews.  The interviews will be a 3-Way conference including you, your child, and your teacher . Your child will have the opportunity to share work samples they’ve identified in their portfolio and discuss how...

The Student of the Month for June was Ava Morelli, from Grade 2M, for all of the help she is willing to give at the school whether it be serving at breakfast or picking garbage off the playground! Congratulations Ava!  

​From Environment Canada: Winter weather has arrived in much of the country. Do you know the signs of hypothermia, and what to do if you get frostbite? Read on to make sure you're ready for cold weather!

1) Listen to the weather forecast
Check the Environment Canada weather forecast...

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Watrous Elementary is hosting a Family Bingo      January 23rd from 6:30 – 8:00 WES School Gym $10.00 for 12 games and $1.00 for each additional card Some prizes include:  Family Season Pass to Watrous Swimming Pool, a gym membership, green fees and a power cart for Manitou Beach...

We have another huge Thank You to send out. This one goes to NUTRIEN (PCS INC) for their generous donation of $2000 to go towards more equipment purchases for our gym and school! Our students and staff continue to be amazed at the support given to our our school from the...

Our annual nut-free Telemiracle bake sale is coming up on Wednesday February 6 at 12:15 in the school gym. Please send your baking to school with your child.

​ Horizon School Division has completed its move into a new central office facility in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. The project broke ground in October 2017, and construction was completed on-schedule, allowing staff to finish their move over the winter holidays (between December 21 and January 7). The project was completed within the...

This year's Horizon Christmas Hampers are ready to be delivered! We are sharing gifts with 316 children and 122 families in need from communities across Horizon School Division this holiday season. Board members and central office staff spent the morning of December 14 wrapping, organizing, and packing gifts – books, toys,...

​Gr 6/7 Parent Teacher Interviews are Nov 6 & 7 3:30-6:30pm. K-5 Parent Teacher Interviews are Nov 28 & 29 3:30-6:30pm.

Education Week (October 14-20, 2018) is an opportunity to celebrate learning, applaud the achievements of our students, and acknowledge the outstanding contributions being made by education professionals throughout our province.​

This year’s theme – A World of Learning for Every Student – recognizes the multiple pathways to learning being made available to...

October 7-13 is School Sport Week in Saskatchewan.

High school (grades 9-12) sport in the province is administered by the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA). The province is divided into 14 school sports districts, including the Horizon Central Athletics Association (HCAA) . The HCAA administers high...

The Student of the Month for January was Peyton Freyling, from Grade 4C, who shows a positive and friendly attitude at school on a daily basis and is willing to help out wherever she can. Congratulations Peyton!

​ Please remember to visit our new Facebook page and our website, follow us on our twitter feed or sign up with your classroom’s “Remind” for events and happenings at WES this year. There are also a lot of classroom newsletters and notes going home in your child’s backpack and daily...

​Horizon's 5th annual Celebration Day took place on August 29, 2018. It was a very special day with student performances, Years of Service recognition, Excellence in Teaching Award presentations, and a very special Wall of Fame indcution. This year's Wall of Fame inductees are the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos, and we were...

Teachers are officially back at school on Friday, August 24th.    No teachers are in the building on Monday, Aug. 27th, Tuesday Aug. 28 th or Wednesday, Aug. 29 th , as they are away for Convention, a Collaboration Day and a Horizon School Division Celebration Day. First day for classes...

​Congratulations to Avery Hemmingson and Breanna Cruise who were awarded with the Watrous Elementary School Volunteer Award! Thank You for all your help this year!

​ The Student of the Month for June was Jonathan Keffer, from Grade 4P, for his respectful and positive personality he demonstrates on a daily basis! Congratulations Jonathan!

​ Horizon School Division held the second annual flag-raising ceremony at central office on June 21, in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Dignitaries raised the Reconciliation Flag and the flags of Horizon's four First Nation partners -- Day Star First Nation, Fishing Lake First Nation, George Gordon First Nation...

​ The Watrous Elementary SRC would like to thank all those people who supported our calendar fundraiser.  Because of the generous donations from the following organizations and the support of the community, we were able to raise $1630.00 for our SRC.

​ Our second Humboldt fundraiser for the Humboldt Strong T-Shirts brought in an amazing $1148.00! Our school recently presented this amount to the Principal of Humboldt Collegiate. HCI has started plans to develop plans for a memorial at their school. 

​ The Student of the Month for May was Justice Holland, from 3H, for his positive peer relations. Congratulations Justice!

Letter to Parents Caregivers - April 7, 2018.pdf​

​Six Horizon Central Athletic Association (HCAA) teams earned a spot in this year's Hoopla 2018 SHSAA Basketball Provincials this past weeekend, and all six teams returned home with medals! Congratulations to Gold Medalists from Wynyard Composite (2A Girls), Three Lakes School (1A Girls & 1A Boys), and St. Brieux School (2A Boys); Silver...

​The Horizon School Division Annual Meeting of Electors will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 14. The meeting will be held at 10333 8th Avenue, Humboldt, in the Horizon School Division Boardroom.

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​ Our school fundraiser for Telemiracle was once again outstanding. Our bake sale brought in $1090.00! Thank you to all of you who contributed generous amounts of baking for our bake sale, and helped us in making this generous doanation.

For the work you do each day in support of students and families, thank you to Horizon's incredible teachers and staff! This year's theme is "Inspiration through Learning".  For more information about Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 2018, please see the Ministry of Education media release found here.  ​

We are again planning our " Annual Nut Free Bake Sale " .  It will be held on Wednesday, Feb 14th in the Elementary School Gym at 12:15pm.  More information is available in our newsletter and was also sent home via email. Please call the school if you have any questions.
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​ We are now accepting early Kindergarten registrations for the 2018/19 school year.  If you would like to register your child early, please stop by the main office at the school for a registration package.

​ The Student of the Month for February was Rowan Hunter, from Grade 6C, who recently participate in the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Judo over the February break, and even captured the Silver medal! Congratulations Rowan!

​We are once again running our "We Share the Warmth" campaign at the school. If you have gently used jackets, mitts, scarfs, toques, boots, etc. that you would like to donate, please drop them off at the school before December 13th. 

Please find the following release, sent from the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command.
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The Student of the Month for December was Cade Bartel, from Grade 5E. Cade was recognized a couple different times in December, once for his attentiveness and cooperation during concert practice and also for his quick response and willingness to help another student in need! Way to go Cade!!

Our SCC Christmas Themed Gift Basket fundraiser was a huge success, bringing in just over $3000! All of the proceeds raised will go directly back to our students with funds going towards buying new uniforms for our many sports teams. Thank you so much for your support! 

​On Monday, October 16th, the students of Watrous Elementary School and Watrous Winston High School had the honour of listening to Life Speaker Starblanket. Life Speaker Starblanket spoke to the Kindergartens to Grade 7’s in the morning. 



Around 11:30, Grade 8 and Grade 12 students loaded up into a school...

​"Saskatchewan Library Week (SLW) is a province-wide, annual event, which promotes the wonderful resources and services that libraries have to offer. Saskatchewan Library Week is celebrated throughout Saskatchewan in all types of libraries, in both urban and rural communities and by all age groups. The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) has proudly...

October 15-21, 2017 is Education Week in Saskatchewan.

Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student success and recognize our dedicated professionals across the province. ​

This year's theme, Building our Future by Learning Together, is about recognizing student achievement and teaching excellence that occur each day in our...

​Trina Markusson will be visiting our school on Friday Oct 13th to present to the staff and students about mindfulness. For more information, please follow the link. Trina Markusson Presentations.docx
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​Watrous Elementary School, Dwight Hayter and Manitou Springs Resort are proud to continue our breakfast program for our students with fresh and healthy breakfast food and drink items for children that may come to school hungry. For more information, please take a look at our school newsletter!

​ First and second year teachers – who are either new to Horizon or new to the profession – gathered in Humboldt on August 21 & 22 for a New Teacher Induction Workshop. During this workshop, teachers in their first or second year with Horizon met with mentors from...

​Congratulations to Mikayla Saunders and Chantel Hilts who were awarded with the Watrous Elementary School Volunteer Award! Thank You for all your help this year!

​ The final Horizon School Division graduation ceremonies of 2017 are taking place on June 30 (Report Card Day). To all of this year's graduates, congratulations and best wishes as you embark on this latest chapter of your lives. Horizon School Division Director of Education, Kevin Garinger, has the following message to...

​ In recognition of National Aboriginal Day, a ceremony was held at Horizon School Division central office to raise the Reconciliation Flag and the flags of Horizon's four First Nation partners -- Day Star First Nation, Fishing Lake First Nation, George Gordon First Nation and Muskowekwan First Nation. ...

​Watson School was a hub of activity last Friday, May 12, with their first "Resc-U 911 Day". This event brought together 7 area schools and over 400 students to take part in safety demonstrations and presentations from a number of community partners and first responders, including area Fire Departments, RCMP, EMS and Agrium...

The following individuals were recognized at the Horizon Central Athletic Association Spring Meeting on May 2, 2017, for their outstanding contributions to school athletics programs:


(L-R):  Blaine Bryksa (William Derby School, Strasbourg), Wayne Bugera (Foam Lake Elementary School), Charles Biemans (Englefeld Protestant Separate School), Robert Lissinna (Kelvington High School), Chad...

​"Will you help to create change?"

Written by Avery McMartin and Lena Marcocchio, students at Wadena Composite High School

Students are the key to our future, whether they’re going to Nairobi with the Me to We organization, or demonstrating the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens....

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This week, Mr. Lorne Gottselig (pictured, left) and Mr. Gerard Frison (right) received a Youth Science Canada Distinguished Service Award. They are two of ten people across Canada presented with this honour. Both of these teachers are located at William Derby School in Strasbourg and have been involved...

​ On February 14, Horizon's Writer-in-Residence, Sigmund Brouwer, visited Punnichy Community High School to launch his new book, Innocent Heroes -- a collection of stories about animals in the First World War. Over the course of the 2015-16 school year, the PCHS Grade 9 class and their teacher, Mr. Schermann (pictured above), worked closely...

​ February 12-18 is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan! 2017 is the 30th year of this week being recognized in Saskatchewan, celebrating the incredible contributions made by everyone working to support students and learning.

We will be starting up an "Opportunities Room" in our library running from 12:15pm-12:50pm every day in our library. The purpose of the "Opportunities Room" will be to provide extra time for students to do school work over the noon hour. It will be fully supervised by different teachers in our building...

The nomination deadline for Horizon's 2018 Wall of Fame is fast approaching!  Click here to fill out our online nomination form before January 31 , and help celebrate the success of Horizon's past students!
Since the introduction of this award in 2014, we have been fortunate to recognize a growing...

​Please call the school if your child is going to be away or late for school. With cold weather setting in, we need to make sure our students are all accounted for first thing in the moning.

A big THANK YOU needs to go out to Alana Armstrong and the Watrous Pharmacy for supporting this worthwhile reward for the 2016/2017 school year!! The Student of the Month for June was Tannis Cruise, from1W, for reading over 100 books in the at home reading program! Congratulations Tannis!

​A quick reminder to please remember there is no parking, picking up or dropping off students in the yellow marked off curb areas in front of the school or in the parking lot. Dropping off/picking up in these areas could lead to a ticket. Also, please avoid parking or dropping off...

​ Official results of the 2016 Horizon School Board elections have been declared by our Returning Officer, Marilyn Flaman, as follows: Subdivision 1 – David Holinaty
Bruno School Cudworth School Wakaw School Subdivision 4 – Mark Fedak
Muenster School Watson School Lanigan Elementary School Lanigan Central High School Subdivision 5 – Lori-Anne...

​Brain walk is an interactive ‘walk’ through the brain that is run like a circuit training exercise. Brain Walk consists of 10 stations that describe the different parts of the brain and their corresponding functions.

​The September student of the month was Emma Schindel, from Grade 4C, who showed great kindness when she saw another student sitting on the “Buddy Bench” and asked if they would like to join in with an activity she was involved with. Congratulations Emma!

​Come and meet the Watrous Elementary School staff at our annual back to school BBQ on Thursday September 8th from 5:30-6:30 at the school.

​All staff are back at school starting Wednesday Aug 24th. However, no staff willl be in the building on Thursday Aug 25th or Friday Aug 26th as they will all be in Humboldt. 

​ Co ngratulations to Sikwan Swan and Carter Pidhorodetsky who were awarded with the Watrous Elementary School Volunteer Award! Thank You for all your help this year!

​A huge thank you to Mainline Motors Ltd. and our community for helping us surpass our goal of 500 test drives. We had 595 test drives on Saturday May 28, which earned us a whopping $10,000 for our school!! Way to go WES!!

​The Watrous Elementary SRC would like to thank all those people who supported our calendar fundraiser. Because of the generous donations from the following organizations and the support of the community, we were able to raise $1500.00 for our SRC.

The Student of the Month for May was Marie Perrault, from 5T, for her helpfulness with other students and her random acts of kindness! Congratulations Marie!​  

​ Our school Read A Thon that occurred during February was a great success. Our fundraiser brought in a grand total of $6,654! All of the proceeds will go directly back into our classrooms.

​ The Student of the Month for March was Paige Hunter, from Grade 3C, who gives extra help to other students and supports her pod group very well during class. Congratulations Paige!

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​Badminton season will be starting soon with practices occuring after school. Watch for more info.

With our sales from the bake sale and helping hands, our school has raised a total of $2561.95!

​The Student of the Month for February was Chloe Dreger, from Grade 5T, who showed excellent leadership during recess guardians. Congratulations Chloe!

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​Both Grade 7 classes will once again celebrate Chinese New Year with Mr. Tan and Mr. Derby on February 11th with several lessons, activities and of course some Chinese food dishes!​

​ The Student of the Month for February was Chloe Dreger, from Grade   5T,   who showed excellent leadership during recess guardians. Congratulations Chloe!