The Peace River School Division Board of Trustees has made the decision to close Dixonville School, effective June 30th, 2025.
The decision was made following a 5-1 vote, with Trustee Marie Dyck holding the lone vote in opposition. As a result, Dixonville students will be transported to Grimshaw Public School.
Officials suggest the decision was not made lightly, and only came about after the careful consideration of various outside factors, including declining enrollment and “long-term sustainability.”
PRSD Board Chair Crystal Owens says the choice was “extremely challenging” for the Board; however, the decision is in the “best interests” of students in the division.
“In situations like this one, these decisions are never clearly right, or clearly wrong, and often feel like a lose-lose situation,” she says. “Ultimately, we had to make a decision that we believe is in the best long-term interests of all students within the Peace River School Division.”
The PRSD says they will remain committed to supporting the students and families affected by the closure and will be focused on a smooth transition during the 2025-26 school year.
