Bussing
Bussing is provided for rural students at no charge, bussing for urban students in provided for a fee. Bus arrivals and departures are supervised. Bus drivers explain expected student behaviour and safety procedures. Please contact the FVSD Bus Garage at 780-928-3860 for bussing information and to register for rural or urban bussing.
Busses may not be operational on bad weather days, however the school is open. It is announced over the Radio station CKYL 102.1and KIX FM 106.1 if the busses are not running due to inclement weather. You may also download the FREE Bus Status app from the iTunes Store or Google Play (Bus Status by Box Clever). Our website displays all current bus statuses on the home page, the division website also displays all current bus statuses on their home page (www.fvsd.ab.ca).
Children riding busses should be dressed warmly in case the bus breaks down. Children will be sent home by their regular means unless parents advise us of a different arrangement.
Student Loading Zone
Our parking area and student loading zone had some improvements done over the summer. Please follow all posted signage during pick up and drop off. For the convenience of those using the loading zone, sidewalks are kept free of snow and dirt.
If you drop your children off or pick them up in front of the school, please use the west side of Rainbow Boulevard.
NO CHILDREN should be dropped off on the EAST SIDE of Rainbow Boulevard.
Absenteeism and Tardiness
Regular attendance is a requirement of the School Act. Please ensure that your child is absent only when necessary (i.e. sickness, medical appointments). Punctuality is a general expectation for all.
For safety reasons, children arriving late MUST use the front doors of the school and check in at the office before proceeding to class. If a child is habitually late or absent, the parents or guardians will be contacted.
Absence Automated Call Out
The purpose of this program is to inform parents if their child has not arrived at school. Whenever your child will be absent, please call the school at 780-926-2331 or email flomac@fvsd.ab.ca by 8:45 AM. At 9:20 AM when the student is not accounted for your child's information will be uploaded to our call out system. If you choose not to be a part of our program, please call the school.
Weather Policy
Students will be outdoors at break times when at all possible. This includes rainy days and when temperatures are above -25C. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately.