By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative
The new joint use high school for Warman and Martensville and major renovations at the two schools in Hague top the list of major capital projects that the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) is seeking provincial funding for in the 2027-2028 school year.
Each year, school divisions have the opportunity to submit requests to the Ministry of Education for major capital projects requiring over $10 million in funding and minor projects that can be completed for $1 to $10 million in one to two years.
A maximum of three major capital projects and two minor capital projects can be submitted each year.
During their January 19 board meeting, Prairie Spirit trustees approved the following applications for capital projects to be submitted to the Saskatchewan government.
First, the division is seeking approval for the new joint use regional high school, which will serve both Prairie Spirit and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS).
That project, at full build-out, will potentially house a total of 1,000 public and Catholic students.
However, the future of the project is still currently in limbo as the City of Warman opposes the school’s proposed location, which would put the building closer to Martensville.
Next, Prairie Spirit is applying for several upgrades at the Hague High School and Hague Elementary School, including a HVAC system replacement, renovations to all washrooms and change rooms, a gymnasium upgrade and a roof replacement.
Trustees also approved an application for one minor project: renovations and mechanical repairs at Delisle Composite School, including an HVAC system replacement, washroom and change room renovations, and improved accessibility for staff and students.
Relocatable classrooms
On a related subject, the Ministry of Education has also approved three relocatable classrooms to be installed at PSSD schools in the 2026-2027 school year.
South Corman Park School and Clavet Composite School will both receive a relocatable classroom that will be moved from another school within PSSD, while Blaine Lake Composite School will receive a completely new relocatable classroom.
According to a spokesperson for the PSSD, the ministry allocates relocatable classrooms based on the highest needs across the province, as well as other utilization information.