Announcements

As the Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association approaches its 20th anniversary, we are inviting members to help shape the future of our Association by submitting ideas for a refreshed PSTA logo.

Our current logo, created in 2006 by Corinne Dutka, has represented PSTA for nearly two decades. As we look ahead, we are excited to see creative ideas from members that reflect who we are today and where we are going.

We know that many PSTA members are creative and artistic, and even if you don’t consider yourself a designer, we still encourage you to participate. Logo submissions may include designs created using AI tools. If AI is used, submissions must include a brief description acknowledging its use and explaining how it contributed to the final design.

How the Selection Process Works

All submitted designs will be reviewed and shared at the May Rep Assembly, where School Staff Representatives will narrow the submissions down to three finalist designs. These finalists will then be shared with the full membership, and all PSTA members will vote to select the final logo.

The designer of the selected logo will receive recognition and credit toward PSTA-branded merchandise featuring their work.

Submission Details

• Open to PSTA members only
• Individual or small team submissions are permitted
• Each member or team may submit up to two designs
• Designs should be professional, clear, and suitable for use in print, digital formats, and merchandise
• Logos must work well in both colour and black-and-white

Deadline

Submissions must be received by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

We look forward to seeing the creativity and ideas of our members as we mark this milestone for PSTA.

Submit your design using the online form: https://forms.gle/HghTTPr4wSitoQFX7

PSTA members are invited to submit nominations for the office of PSTA President for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.

The PSTA President’s duties are described in PSTA Constitution Section 9.5 President. Please forward completed nomination forms to Returning Officer, Mark Perry by 4:00 pm on February 28^th.

We encourage you to provide a photograph of yourself and a written statement, which will be posted on the PSTA web site leading up to the election.

Nominees will be given an opportunity to record a video response to questions provided by the Returning Officer. Questions will be made available to nominees on March 2^nd and posted on the PSTA website on March 13^th.

The general membership elect the President through an online secret ballot. All PSTA members are eligible to vote.

Voting for the PSTA President election will be facilitated by your School Staff Liaisons and occur using Election Runner on March 30^th and 31^st.

Please contact Mark Perry if you have any questions.

PSTA President Nomination Form

Former Prairie Spirit School Division Director of Education Lori Jeschke was recognized at this year’s STF Annual Meeting of Council with the 2025 Arbos Award for Distinguished Support of Education and the Teaching Profession.

Lori’s 34-year career in education included roles as a classroom teacher, principal, and administrator, ending with four years as Director of Education before retiring in 2021. Her biography and interview reflect on her experiences, the challenges of the profession, and her perspective on teaching and learning.

Read her biography and interview (pdf)

We congratulate Lori on this recognition and thank her for her contributions to education.

The Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association is pleased to award three scholarships of $1,000.00 to Prairie Spirit students graduating in 2025 who have enrolled in any post-secondary institution.

The Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association is also offering the Cindy Clarke Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to a Prairie Spirit student graduating in 2025 who has enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a Bachelor of Education program for 2025-2026.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and the four successful applicants will be notified by Monday, June 16, 2025.

To view more information and download a copy of the application form, go to the PSTA Student Scholarship page.