​ Reminder: Grade 12 students please check the office door folder and scholarship bulletin board regularly for scholarship updates. Grade 12 students: The RE/MAX of Western Canada scholarship deadline is midnight March 15, 2021. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca / About RE/MAX / In the Community / Quest for Excellence. Only...

​   Check out this video for highlights of some of the new practices for our return to school!
Video produced by Gradient Visuals

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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-entry Plan for WCHS.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

​ 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,...

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Reminder: Grade 12 students please check the office door folder and scholarship bulletin board regularly for scholarship updates. Grade 11 students: If you are interested in applying for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship please see Mr. Leibel for more information.   Grade 12 students: Canadian Agricultural Partnership...

​ 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...

​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...

​ 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,...

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...

​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...

​ 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...

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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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.  ​

Please find the following release, sent from the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command.
SHSAA_Legion_press release_2017.pdf
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​"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...

Congratulations to Kyle Tarry and Raya Erickson for placing 3 rd at Regionals in the Sr. Mixed Doubles Badminton category!   We respectfully ask that you do not drop off or pick up students in the staff/student parking lot. This is a busy place in the morning and after school and the...

Congratulations to our Cross Country team for competing at Pre-Districts on Thursday. We had 14 athletes qualify to compete in the District competition. We wish you the best of luck on Thursday! A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped at the Pre-District meet on Thursday. You make...

​ 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...

​ 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.

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...

** New bell schedule for all students - at 3:15PM the students going on the bus will be dismissed.  All other students will be dismissed at 3:18PM. If you are interested in being a ref for the Wynyard soccer program, please leave your name with Mr. Sokul to be eligible for...

​ 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...

** New bell schedule for all students - at 3:15PM the students going on the bus will be dismissed.  All other students will be dismissed at 3:18PM. Thank you to Kim Moore for coming in to do a crepe making presentation for the PAA30 students.  Congratulations to our Sr. Football team for advancing...

 Tuesday, September 5 – First Day of School. Welcome back to all students and staff! Homeroom lists are posted on the pillars in the commons area. Students are asked to report to their homerooms for Period 1 to  receive registration and school information. Wednesday, September 6 – SRC spirit day –...

WYNYARD BEARS 2016 Raffle Draw Draw Date:   October 21, 2016 at WCHS Draw to be made at 9 am WCHS office or at halftime of home playoff game (2pm) TICKETS $10.00 EACH       50% OF GENERATED TICKET SALES WILL GO TOWARDS EQUIPMENT AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.  HELP KEEP OUR FOOTBALL TRADITION...

​Grade 12 students:  Cornerstone Credit Union Scholarship applications are available in the office.  The submission deadline is Saturday, April 30. ​ Access Communications provides one Grade 12 student from WCHS with a $200.00 scholarship.  The recipient is chosen based on community involvement and academic achievement.  If you would like to apply...

Yearbook Orders - Orders handed in after February 26th will be charged a late fee of $3.00.  Late orders will only be accepted until Friday, March 4th. Coco Brooks Collection Day - Friday, February 26.  Please hand in forms and payments to the office. Sr. Girls' Basketball - Friday & Saturday, February 26th & 27th...