Dear Golden Hills School Division Parents and Guardians,

On September 29, 2025, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), which represents teachers and school administrators across the province, announced it will begin labour action in the form of a general strike starting Monday, October 6, 2025.

A general strike means that teachers and school administrators are required to stop all services and leave Golden Hills facilities. All Golden Hills schools, including online, will be closed starting Monday, October 6.

Additional information is provided below. You can also find the latest updates on our webpage.

What Families Need to Know:

• School Closures: Schools will be closed to students and families. School offices will not have access to teacher or administrator-specific information during the strike.
• Student Belongings: Students are encouraged to take all personal belongings home by the end of the school day on October 3, 2025. 
• Golden Hills School Division Office: Remains open. Public Board meetings will continue.
• Transportation: Bus service will not operate. The Transportation office remains open for registration and services. 
• Child Care Provider: If you have a child who attends Preschool and/or Before and After School Care, please reach out to them directly about programming. 
• School Sports: All school sports (practices, games and other activities) are cancelled until further notice.  
• Community Use of Schools: Continues as scheduled.
• Alberta Government Announcement:  Supports can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/parent-supports-during-school-closure

We continue to monitor the situation and are committed to updating families. Any changes will be shared through email, our webpage, and other communication channels as needed. We remain hopeful that the ATA and the provincial government can reach a negotiated settlement that supports all students, staff, and families soon. Thank you for your understanding during this challenging time.