Manitoba School Boards Association

With the end of another school year fast approaching, this will be our last e-bulletin until September. Check it out for information on the upcoming MSBA Executive by-election, reminders about the Fall General Meetings, the upcoming school trustee elections, the 2026 Mark Dickof Memorial Scholarship Award winners, and much more! https://tinyurl.com/jh6fv7w5

MSBA was a proud delegate today during the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Economic Development Tour of Winkler and surrounding community. With representation from Garden Valley School Division - GVSD’s own Chair, Leah Klassen, who also serves as our Association’s Interim President, the ties between the core work of school boards and local industry could not have been greater!

Special thanks to MCC President Chuck Davidson for leading such a fascinating tour of south-central Manitoba’s product, promise and potential!

What are the industries we visited looking for in our future grads? As cited by Patrick Lencioni in his book “The Ideal Team Player”, Manitoba needs eager labour market entrants who are “hungry, humble and smart.” A clarion call as Manitoba’s public education system seeks to equip our students to make an impact in our local, national and global economies!

Warmest congratulations et sincères félicitations to the recipients of this year’s Mark Dickof Memorial Scholarship Award, for their leadership and advocacy in support of community mental well-being and destigmatization of mental illness in Manitoba!

This year’s deserving recipients are Ethan Saguid of Sisler High School in the Winnipeg School Division et Danika Vermette de l’École Pointe des Chênes dans la Division scolaire franco-manitobaine.

Both of these students have made significant contributions by creating programs or cultures of service for mental health promotion in their schools and among their peers. We appreciate their dedication, commitment and the fine examples they have set. Bravo!

Our thanks as MSBA to Brian Mayes, Councillor for Saint Vital for his establishment of this important award in honour of his late friend Mark Dickof and to the Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg for being a key partner in bestowing this honour upon students who truly et véritablement make a difference!

You're invited to the 2026 North End Grad Walk on Tuesday June 16 starting at 1:30pm at St John's High School (401 Church)! 🎓

Celebrating graduates from Children of the Earth, St John's High School, RB Russell High School and for the first time graduates from Villa Rosa! Community members are invited to line the streets to cheer on the Grads during the walk.

Join us from 3:30pm onwards as Zoongizi Ode - Strong Heart welcomes us all to their annual School's Out BBQ starting at 3:30pm at RB Russell Field!

If you'd like to support or be involved, please reach out to myself, any of the School principals or email us at [email protected]!

More info available online & history ofthe walk can be found on my website: www.michaelredheadchampagne.com/north-end-grad-walk

The Canadian War Museum is inviting Canadian students aged 14 to 17 who are interested in testing a video game and contributing to research at the Canadian War Museum to join a virtual information session on June 16, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. (ET) to learn more about this virtual volunteer opportunity.

For registration or any questions regarding volunteering, please contact: [email protected]

Want to play video games and earn volunteer hours while you do it? 🎮

If you’re 14 to 17, join our virtual Youth Playtest Volunteer Team this fall and support the Canadian War Museum and Sheridan College in evaluating our brand-new online game. You’ll play games 🧠, share feedback 💬, and explore how games can bring history to life 📜➡️🎮

Join our info session on June 16 at 6:45 pm EDT to learn more! To receive the meeting link, express your interest to this email: [email protected].

No experience needed. Just curiosity, creativity, and your voice.

Celebrate the people who make Manitoba stronger by nominating them for a Manitoba Mosaic Award. The awards honour newcomers, immigrants, refugees and community champions who help build a more inclusive and welcoming province. Submit before July 15 at https://bit.ly/3PgoB6A.

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED RUNNING FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE IN MANITOBA?

School trustees play an important role in shaping public education—helping set policy, guide budgets, and ensure local community voices are part of the decisions that affect our schools. And one key message is this: you don’t need to be a politician to run, just someone who cares about students, families, and public education in Manitoba!

As we head toward the October 28, 2026, school board elections, MSBA has compiled helpful resources for anyone who’s curious about taking that first step, along with short videos from current education leaders who share why trusteeship matters and encourage Manitobans to get involved.

👉 If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I could do that”, now is a great time to learn more.

Check out MSBA's dedicated election page at www.elect2026.ca to see if running for school trustee might be right for you!

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Registration is now open for free and fun summer reading programs for families, children and teens: https://www.winnipeg.ca/people-culture/our-city-our-stories/td-summer-reading-club-keeps-kids-reading-all-summer-long
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Vous pouvez maintenant vous inscrire à des programmes de lecture d’été amusants et gratuits à l’intention des familles, des enfants et des jeunes : https://www.winnipeg.ca/fr/personnes-et-culture/notre-ville-nos-histoires/club-lecture-dete-td-permet-aux-enfants-lire-tout-lete