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Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Volume 48, Issue 35
Welcome Back to School
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Viking School Principal Tracy Doerksen stood at the entrance to the school on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and welcomed students to another school year. They join schools throughout the province, including Battle River School Division and Buffalo Trail Public Schools, in starting their first week of classes. Students brought their supplies and expectations along with them for a year of classes, friendships, arts and culture, and sports, among other activities and learning to look forward to in 20252026.
Doerksen greeted the students warmly as they poured past her into the hallway and then into their classrooms. After orientation, the students and staff will hold an assembly in the afternoon, said the principal. There are two new teachers this year, Grade 1 teacher Kaley Winczura as well as Helene Stayura, who will be teaching English 5/6, Jr./Sr. Options, while being the school’s Athletic Director. With sewer line and road construction still taking place in front of the school, the school buses are lining up along the street south of the school for the interim.
PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
Viking School Principal Tracy Doerksen smiles as she greets students pouring into the school on their first day back at classes.