News & Announcements

Doctors Manitoba wants to encourage Manitobans to continue seeking care for their medical concerns during the pandemic. Click on the above link to learn more!

On May 21, 2020, the Manitoba government shared a draft of Phase 2 – Restoring Services Plan that includes additional steps to gradually restore services, including within our schools. Please click on the above link for more information on the Division's plans to open schools.

The Manitoba School Boards Association has put together a video showcasing the tremendous efforts of various schools and divisions across the province who are helping students learn and thrive in this challenging time. Click on the above link to watch the video!

MVSD playground play structures continue to be closed. Consultation between school divisions and Public Health will be occurring shortly and we will be releasing information on the use of playgrounds in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding.

In our continued effort to support families, the MVSD ICT Team has launched a Tech Support Request platform for parents/guardians. This platform provides support to help facilitate the access, navigation, and use of our recommended learning platforms: SeeSaw, Class Dojo, and Office 365 (Teams). Our technicians can assist with tutorials of these platforms as well as facilitate login support for those needing user name and passwords for Office 365. Click on the above link to access the form!

In our continued effort to support families during these difficult times, the MVSD Student Services Team has launched a HELP Line for parents/guardians. The HELP Line provides support for stress management, coping skills, and advice on how to talk with your children about COVID-19. Our clinicians can also provide parents/guardians with guidance on how to support their children during the suspension of classes and connect families with the appropriate school team members. Click on the above link for more info!

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, all school and division buildings will be closed to the public during the period of suspended classes, effective March 23rd. Buildings will remain open to staff only during this period. Parents/guardians or students will be able to remain in contact with teachers via email. We will continue to post updates regarding COVID-19 implications on the website at www.mvsd.ca and via social media. You may reach the school division at 204-638-3001 or [email protected].

SeeSaw and Class Dojo (Gr K-5) and Teams (Gr 6-12) have been recommended for MVSD classrooms as a means to organize and share learning resources with their families that have internet and device access. Click on the above link for more information, along with tutorials and supports!