Red Deer Public Schools will continue to follow the health restrictions put in place by the provincial government. As of Monday, February 14th, all students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 will no longer be required to wear face masks but masking will still be required by adults including teachers, administrators, other school staff, volunteers and bus drivers. 

"Regardless of individual and family decisions around masking and vaccinations, it is essential that we maintain respectful school environments for all students, staff and families. Red Deer Public will support students, staff and families regardless of the choice they make," it says in a release from the school division. 

"Throughout the pandemic up to now, local school boards have been given the authority to practice enhanced health measures. However, following Tuesday’s announcement, under the direction of the provincial government, school divisions do not have the authority to impose guidelines above and beyond provincial health mandates."

The school division will continue to maintain other health measures including cohorting, and enhanced cleaning and sanitization.