It looks like the Foothills School Division is "grading" well on its growth strategy.
As the 2026/2027 school year begins, the Foothills School Division (FSD) has seen an increase in student enrolment, with approximately 7,800 students across the system, up from the previously projected 7,750.
According to Chris Fuzessy, Superintendent of Schools at FSD, this trend is a positive outcome for the division, which has been anticipating a surge in enrolment due to Okotoks’ growth.
Fuzessy noted that the division has been expecting a spike in enrolment for several years, and is now seeing the trend upwards, which is a positive development from a planning standpoint.
With the increased enrolment, FSD will be allocated additional funding from the provincial government, which will be used to bring in more school staff across the division.
The additional funding will be used to support frontline resources, including teachers and support staff, which are essential for teaching and learning.
Recently, FSD received 11 additional teacher posts and two complexity teams with four teachers and educational assistants, which has provided a sigh of relief for schools and improved morale.
The final enrolment numbers will be submitted to Alberta Education on Sept. 30.
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