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Mundare School not Expanding to Grade 9
Mundare School not Expanding to Grade 9
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
While there were reports circulating around the community that Mundare School would be re-introducing Grade 9 in the 2025-26 school year; that will not be the case.
Karen Baranec, Communications Networking Specialist with Elk Island Public Schools, stated that: “Too few students registered for the Grade 9 program. As such, Mundare School will not offer Grade 9 programming in the fall—instead it will continue offering Kindergarten to Grade 8 for 2025-26.”
Baranec did point out that, “In the future, if families express interest in the school expanding to Grade 9 and if numbers warrant, EIPS will offer K-9 programming at Mundare School.”
Cathy Allan, Chair of the Board of Trustees, explained that, “EIPS wanted to provide students the opportunity to complete elementary and junior high in the local community, gaining an additional year of learning, relationship building, leadership and growth before moving on to senior high.”
Before the returning student registration process, the school sent out information to all Mundare School families letting them know about the possible change—noting the final determination about Grade 9 programming would depend on school enrolment numbers.
The letter, dated Feb. 7, was sent to parents by Principal Melissa Kerr. She stated in the letter, I’m excited to share some great news about our school that will help guide your decisions during EIPS’ returning student registration process, taking place from Feb. 10-24, 2025.
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Mundare School is planning to expand to include Grade 9, shifting our grade configuration to kindergarten through Grade9…The final determination about Grade 9 programming for the 2025-26 school year will depend on school enrolment numbers. It’s important we hear from all families during the returning student registration process on what your plans are for next year to assist the Division in making this final determination.”
