Interim option catchment

Bison Run School and École South Pointe School

The notice of motion shown below was passed at the January 22, 2026 Pembina Trails School Division Board of Trustees meeting. Please visit our website for more information.

Notice of Motion: Termination of the 5-year interim catchment option between Bison Run School and École South Pointe School for students attending the K-8 English Program. 

Whereas a 5-year interim catchment option area was established by the Board commencing September 2023 – June 30, 2028, in the northern area of South Pointe to ease overcrowding at École South Pointe School; and

Whereas the enrollment at Bison Run School and grown close to capacity in three years; and 

Whereas the enrollment at École South Pointe School has decreased to manageable levels; 

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 5-year interim catchment option allowing families to choose the English program at either Bison Run or École South Pointe School, be terminated as of June 30^th, 2026, making École South Pointe School the sole English program catchment school. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT students currently attending Bison Run who qualify for transportation, as well as their siblings, may continue to attend Bison Run School under a school-of-choice approval. As per the original interim catchment motion, transportation will be provided for eligible students through June 30, 2028.