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COVID Case Identified

September 28, 2021 –  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) informed us that there was one case of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

All Individuals who the SHA considers to be in contact with the positive cases will receive a letter from the SHA.

If there are any future close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health.

New Portal for a New Year

August 17, 2021 – Over the summer, Regina Public Schools has been adding the finishing touches to a new, comprehensive online student information portal called Edsby. Previously, students, parents and staff used PowerSchool. Access to PowerSchool was terminated at the end of this past school year, and that portal is no longer available.

COVID-19 Identified, School Open

June 28, 2021 – The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed us that there were two cases of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

Close contacts have been called.

The school remains open. Letters will be sent to all school families.

If there are any future close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health. A close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes. 

COVID Identified, School Open

June 24, 2021 – The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed us that there were two cases of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

Close contacts have been called.

The school remains open. Letters will be sent to all school families.

If there are any future close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health. A close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes. 

COVID Identified, School Open

May 29, 2021 – The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed us that there was one case of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

Close contacts have been called and remote learning will begin for affected students.

The school remains open. Letters will be sent to all school families.

If there are any additional close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health. A close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes. 

COVID Case Identified

May 26, 2021 – The Saskatchewan Health Authority informed us that there was one case of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

Close contacts have been called and remote learning will begin for affected students.

The school remains open. Letters will be sent to all school families.

If there are any additional close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health. A close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes. 

COVID Case Identified, School Remains Open

May 10, 2021 – the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed us that there was one case of COVID-19 at Dr. George Ferguson School.

Close contacts have been called and remote learning will begin for affected students.

The school remains open. Letters will be sent to all school families.

If there are any additional close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health. A close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes. 

Introducing Edsby

May 4, 2021 -- Regina Public Schools is excited to introduce Edsby to all staff, students and parents/guardians. Edsby is a comprehensive digital learning platform that will replace the PowerSchool Parent Portal this summer. Parents/guardians will be able to use Edsby to keep up with what’s happening with their children at school and to remain active in the education of their children.

In-class Learning to Resume on May 3

April 26, 2021 -- Following consultations and recommendations from Regina Medical Health Officers (RMHO), Regina Public Schools will be returning to in-class learning on Monday, May 3, 2021.

The decision to return to in-class learning follows information from RMHO showing a “distinct reduction” in new infection in both elementary and high school-aged students. RMHO supports the return to in-class learning and continues to monitor case trends.