Laying the Foundation for Success ... One Student at a Time

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lakeview Elementary School in Meadow Lake is seeking a contracted caretaker for a two year term.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The successful Service Provider will receive the service agreement for the supply of caretaking services for Lakeview Elementary School in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful Service Provider will be required to supply the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment in order to provide services for the school buildings and the yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duties will include cleaning, certain maintenance, grounds keeping, security, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;Requirements would include self-motivation, good work habits and the ability to get along with school staff, students and other maintenance and supervisory personnel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Training in the caretaking services field, references and related work experience will be factors in the awarding of this service agreement.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The service agreement remuneration for this school is a set rate with a two year service agreement covering the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note the following:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHOOL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SCHOOL SIZE(SQ FT) - 41,563&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YARDSIZE (ACRES)Lakeview Elementary School-7.25</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For further information, including school tours, call Trevor Whelan at the Turtleford Office,&nbsp;306-845-2150. In your application, please attach the caretaker form (see below), with a resume or letter of application and three references. Only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. CST, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 5, 2026</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and should be forwarded to:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trevor Whelan, Facilities Coordinator</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Box 280 Turtleford, SK&nbsp;&nbsp;S0M 2Y0</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Phone: 306-845-2150</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Email: trevor.whelan@nwsd.ca</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="f6feb5c7-ea5b-403c-91f9-5be4b416a4b9"></ie-document></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our high school students can get a head start on their career </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> earn credits through Apprenticeship opportunities right here in NWSD!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From working alongside certified journeypersons to building real-world skills that count toward graduation, Apprenticeship Credits open the door to hands-on learning and future career pathways.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out our latest student Reel, where Liam, a grade 12 student, shares about his experience with Apprenticeship Credits and the Sask Youth Apprenticeship program — and learn how to get started, what’s required, and how you can earn up to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">four high school credits</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're interested in pursuing an Apprenticeship after high school, why not get started now?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="/go/b02ce25a-d6f4-480c-a871-2bb7d379859a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-permalink="" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore Apprenticeship Credit Options</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae00a4e5-4194-4318-b902-c30c86aec55e?fingerprint=ppb20251217015159" alt="Poster Contest for Social Media" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 16-21 is MÉTIS WEEK and to celebrate, NWSD is hosting a Red River Jig &amp; Michif Language Competition.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Northwest School Division (NWSD) students &amp; classes are invited to participate!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The competition is open to all grade levels — </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event Details</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The competition will be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">held virtually</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">hosted on the NWSD social media pages.</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All entries must be submitted as </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">videos (maximum 2 minutes long)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Videos can be</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> submitted by email</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to </span><a href="mailto:danene.kopperud@nwsd.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">danene.kopperud@nwsd.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or sent via </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSD203" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Messenger to Northwest School Division</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Please include Student Name/Class, School, and Grade.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submission deadline: November 21, 2025.</strong></b></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Categories</span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Classroom Red River Jig Category (3 changes):</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-K to Grade 2</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3–5</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 6–8</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">High School</span></li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Red River Jig Category (3 changes):</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-K to Grade 2</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3–5</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 6–8</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">High School</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Classroom &nbsp;Michif Language:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Classrooms may enter the Northern or Southern Michif Language Contest by sharing a word, phrase, or song.</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-K to Grade 2</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3–5</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 6–8</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">High School</span></li></ul></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Michif Language:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals may enter the Northern or Southern Michif Language Contest by sharing a word, phrase, or song.</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-K to Grade 2</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 3–5</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 6–8</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">High School</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prizes</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1st Place</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in each category will receive </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$100</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to support:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Métis Education resources</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land-based education</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guest speakers</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prizes will be awarded to both classroom and individual winners.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media Permissions:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – if you are submitting a video for your class, please ensure the students participating all have permission for their image to be shared on social media.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Entries</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Parents submitting individual entries – by submitting a video to the NWSD Red River Jig &amp; Michif Language Competition you consent to have the video shared on the NWSD social media channels (Facebook and Instagram).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn the Red River Jig</span></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="YjRklt49Aqk" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/YjRklt49Aqk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><a href="/documents/2d6e0297-2af6-4c99-8c41-2dbd60061e04/Metis-Jigging-Dance-Steps.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260428201430" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Métis Jigging Dance Steps (PDF)</span></a></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn to speak Michif</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.louisrielinstitute.ca/metis-languages-learning-resources" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Métis Languages Learning Resources | Louis Riel Institute</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>