Souris School

"Souris School" is a Canadian Public School located on the edge of Souris, The school teaches all Grades and serves Souris, Elgin, Alexander(Partially) and Surrounding Areas.

Alexander Students have an Option of Brandon or the school located in Alexander

History and Characteristics

  • In 2013, the school reclassified Grade 5 from Elementary to Middle School
  • In 2014, The School was scheduled to have Renovations on the Aging outside walls, this was scheduled for Summer break of 2015
  • In September 2015, Grades 5-8 where forced in Portables due to incomplete renovations and a unstable roof. A grade 6 class had its classes in a nearby church. Students where let back in their own Classrooms by Late-October to Early-November.
  • At the Start of the 2015-2016 Many Bus routes where changed, causing some confusion around the Students, especially New Students, 2015 saw several New Students, several times more than previous years

Buses

The School has 9 Bus Routes, however only 3 stop in town, all across Plum Creek or The River, or on the far west side. All the others serve Rural areas and smaller towns.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Boys and Girls Badminton
  • Boys and Girls Rugby
  • Boys and Girls Track and Field *Semi Mandatory for Grades 5-8* students have a choice of what to do.
  • Boys and Girls Volleyball
  • Boys and Girls Soccer
  • Boys and Girls Curling
Clubs
  • Student Council
  • GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)

Student Council

Students can run for student council once they reach Grade 8 Elections are held at the end of the Year, meaning that Grade 8's will be 9's. Student council is restricted to Grade 9-12 Students.

The council consists of 2 Room Representatives from each Grade, 3 From Grade 12, a Secretary, treasurer, Media Representative, 2 Vice Presidents and 1 President. Grade 9 Students cannot run for high ranks and President is restricted to Grade 12.