Our Schools

Pigeon Lake Regional School

Grades: Grades 7-12

P.O. Box 60, 271 Highway 13
Falun, AB
T0C 1H0
P: 780-352-4916

Introduction

In spite of its small size, the school offers a full range of academic courses to enable students to complete Alberta Education Diploma, Knowledge and Employability Certificate programs and High School Completion Certificate programs. In addition, we offer a wide range of option programs including art, drama, foods, fashions, construction, computers, photography, design studies, cosmetology, spring, and fall sports.

Our school also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including basketball teams, volleyball teams, cross country running, track and field, golf, badminton, drama productions, student leadership opportunities, and a school reach team. As such we also offer programming that is focused on making sure that all students are successful and graduate high school.

Population

Area

Principal

Mr. Jon Meyers

Administration

Principal: Mr. Jon Meyers
Vice Principal: Mr. Adam Stewart

Trustee

Mr. Kyle Dorchester

Ward

Motto

Mission

At PLRS, we are committed to all students graduating:

With an understanding of the importance of personal and interpersonal wellness
With academic skills and personal attributes
Prepared for post-secondary (post highschool) success
As responsible citizens
As lifelong learners
With confidence (and respect)
Inspired

Vision

At PLRS, our policies, programs, and practices promote our mission statement. We envision a school where:

Diversity is respected and celebrated in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment
Students develop the characteristics of an active and responsible citizen
Students receive timely and effective interventions from staff
Students are at school every day with the desire to learn
All students and staff have a passion for learning
All staff are dedicated to our Mission Statement
staff and students utilize individual skills to contribute to our school community through wellness, school spirit, extracurricular activities, and school pride
positive community involvement

Philosophy

In order to achieve the shared vision of our school, we commit to a model where…

We define “academic” as an acquisition of all skills, attributes, knowledge, attitudes, cross curricular competencies, and curriculum that encompasses every course that our students take
Staff uses effective, data driven instructional methods supported by common assessments within the classroom to improve student learning
Staff strives to establish candid, collaborative, and ongoing lines of communication with colleagues and other professionals
Staff analyzes and evaluates school policies and procedures ensuring our actions are in line with our Mission Statement
Staff learns from each other and supports each other in order to improve the learning environment for all
Staff models the attitude and behaviour of a lifelong learner and an active citizen
Staff takes the time to celebrate strengths and successes
Staff wellness is a priority with in our school
Staff encourage students to participate in school activities to promote school spirit

Education Plan

Pigeon Lake’s school goals will continue to be in aligned with the WRPS Board priorities:

Champion student and staff well-being.
Strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and advance the TRC Calls to Action.
Assess and address the disruptions and barriers to student learning.
Support early childhood learning in partnership with families.
Explore and develop innovative programming opportunities.
Engage with parents and school communities.

School Supply Lists

Pigeon Lake Regional School Supply List Grades 7 – 12

1 - pkg. of lined loose-leaf paper

1 – pkg. plain paper

1 - pkg. graphing paper

4 - 2 Inch Binders

4 - Sets of dividers

10 - Duo-tangs

20 – Pencils

1 - Set Pencil Crayons

4 - Erasers (white preferred)

1 - Scissors

2 - Correction tape (white out)

2 - Glue sticks

1 - pkg. pens (blue, red or black)

1 - Mechanical Pencil (preferred for graphing)

1 - pkg. highlighters (assorted colors)

1 - pkg. post-it notes (assorted colors)

1 - pkg. post-it flags (assorted colors)

1 - pkg. paper reinforcements

1 – Ruler

1 - Geometry Set

1 - Set of headphones

1 - Dictionary

All Students 7-12 will need a set of gym clothes (sweats/shorts, shirt, running shoes)

1 - Scientific Calculator (Junior High: Sharp EL-520X, Sharp EL-531XG or Similar)

Each grade 10 to 12 students will need the following items:

Math 10-3, 20-3, 30-3 - regular calculator scientific calculator

Math 10C, 20-2, 30-2, 20-1 and 30-1 one of the following is required (T1-nspire CX Handheld, T1-83 Plus, T1-84 Plus, T1-84 Plus Silver, T1-84 Plus Pocket SE or T1-84 Plus C Silver

Math (10C, 20-1, 30-1)

Sr. High Art – 5 pencil drawing set (2b, 4b, 6b, 8b and hb), 2 ultra-fine tip black sharpies, 1 fine tip black sharpie, small pencil case, and 1 black coiled sketchbook (Dollar store)