Joseph Welsh Elementary School

05/14/2026

A reminder to our Red Deer Public families...

05/06/2026

Swimming starts tomorrow!
Our grade 2 through 5 students will be heading to the pool for lessons for the next 6 Thursdays.
Please make sure students are on time and have a bathing suit and towel with them (labeled items make life easier for everyone.)

04/30/2026

Our grade 2 students, as well as the grade 2 classes from Annie L. Gaetz had a special learning experience today.
Inuit Elder Goota Desmarais came to our school today to teach us about Inuit culture. Our students got to sit in a tupiq, try some traditional food, learn some Inuktitut, and more.
Thank you Goota for coming today and teaching us. We enjoyed having you here to teach us about your culture.

04/24/2026

Join us Monday evening for our school open house. Help us celebrate our 65th school year!

04/22/2026

We are very lucky to have Mrs. Snydal at our school. One day is not enough to celebrate everything she does for all of us - students, families and staff!

Today we recognize the incredible Administrative Assistants across Red Deer Public Schools.

They are often the first voice you hear and the first face you see, keeping schools running smoothly behind the scenes while supporting students, families and staff every single day. From managing the details to handling the unexpected, their work is essential to the success of our schools.

Thank you for your patience, professionalism and the care you bring to your roles. Our school division is better because of you.

04/17/2026

Our grade 5 Grand Council is having a food drive to support the Salvation Army's school backpack program.
If you are able to contribute, please send in items from this list to the school. Our students are looking forward to seeing how many items we can collect!

04/02/2026

Behind the scenes to make the magic.
There were a lot of people, planning and steps leading up to our spring concert.
So many of our staff volunteered their time to plan, set up and create everything.

04/01/2026

The time machine is waiting for you!
Step through it tonight and be transported to all the different decades our school has seen.
See you tonight!

03/31/2026

So excited for tomorrow night!
Please have your grade 1 -5 students stay for both shows so everyone gets the same great performances.

Did you know our school opened in 1960? Join us for a musical journey through the decades at our spring concert next week.
Reminder that there will be 2 performances - please attend the proper one based on your last name.
#1 Last names starting with A to H
#2 Last names starting with I to Z