Doing What’s Best for Kids

ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Our Division

Fort McMurray Public School Division is home to 16 schools. We offer a variety of programming for our youngest three-year-old Early Childhood Development Program students to our graduating Grade 12 students.

From French Immersion to innovative fine arts programming and from coding, and power engineering to sports academies - Fort McMurray Public School District is Doing What’s Best for Kids.

Our Mission Statement

The Fort McMurray Public School Division is a
learning community dedicated to educating
all students for personal excellence. 

Our Goals

Alberta Education has identified four goals for School Boards to focus on:

1. High-Quality Learning Opportunities for All

1.1 Schools provide a safe and caring environment.

1.2 The education system meets the needs of all K-12 students, society and the economy.

1.3 Children and youth at risk have their needs addressed through effective programs and supports.

1.4 Students complete programs so that they are ready to attend post-secondary institutions and/or contribute as members of society and the economy.

2. Excellence in Student Learning Outcomes

2.1 Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes

2.2 Students are well prepared for lifelong learning.

2.3 Students are well prepared for employment.

2.4 Students model the characteristics of active citizenship.

3. First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students

3.1 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students are well prepared for citizenship, the workplace and post-secondary education and training.

3.2 Key learning outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to improve.

4. Highly Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction

4.1 The education system at all levels demonstrates effective working relationships.

4.2 The education system at all levels demonstrates leadership and continuous improvement.