Education
Accelerated Christian Education Lighthouse Christian Academy Homeschooling with Accelerated Christian Education.
Address: 105 Anson Street, Southport, MB R0H 1N0
Mailing Address: PO Box 1360, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3N9
Phone: 204-428-5332
Toll Free: 1-800-976-7226
Fax: 204-428-5386
Website: http://www.acecanada.net
Email: info@acecanada.net
Services: Grades K-12; Accelerated Christian Education curriculum brings a quality home study program that is adaptable to individual needs with qualified advisers assisting enrolled families by evaluating diagnostic tests, prescribing curriculum and keeping permanent records. Students are able to study in the classroom or under the Accelerated Christian Education in a home schooling curriculum.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage la Prairie
Address: 15 Tupper St. S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-4397
Fax: 204-857-4397
Website: portage.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Email: bbbsportage@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Services: Go Girls, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy Minds. Healthy Bodies - fun physical activities, balanced eating with snacks and discussions around balanced eating. Healthy Minds - through activities such as learning communication skills, decision making, what friends are, etc. Small group program with 1 volunteer and max. 4 girls. Runs for 8 weeks.
Eligibility: Girls 12-14 years of age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - Chance 2 Grow, Chance 2 Camp, Chance 2 Play, Chance 2 Learn.
Address: 25 - 3rd Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751
Fax: 204-239-1413
Website: http://cfsofcentralmb.mb.ca/
http://cfscmfoundation.com/
Email: Foundation Administrator (Portage)- Nancy Funk: Nancy.Funk@gov.mb.ca
Email contact form on their main website under 'Contact Us'.
Services: Chance 2 Grow funds a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for children. Activities eligible for funding include: music/instrument lessons, music or art or drama day camps, art classes and supplies, hockey (Southern Manitoba), Girl Guides/Boy Scouts, swimming lessons, figure skating lessons, soccer, gymnastics, baseball, ringette, theatre classes, martial arts, dance classes (other activities will be considered upon application).
Chance 2 Camp funds allow CFSCMF to award a max. of $400.00 per child so children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise have the opportunity for a summer camp experience.
Chance 2 Play, funded by NHL player Arron Asham's annual Charity Golf Tournament, raises money that goes towards awarding children registration, equipment or transportation for that season's hockey program for children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise be able to participate.
Chance 2 Learn, provides financial assistance to former and current youth in care of Child & Family with various post-secondary education expenses.
Eligibility: Chance 2 Grow Eligibility: Children and youth from 5-17 years old who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Camp Eligibility: Children and youth from 6-17 years of age who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Play Eligibility: Children and youth up to 18 years of age from the central plains minor hockey who meet the qualification of financial need (total family household size paired with max. allowed total family income - can be found online).
Chance 2 Learn Eligibility: Verification of registration or acceptance at an accredited educational institution, school, technical college or university; scholastic performance; letters of reference (one from a former teacher); a written response to the question "Why should I be considered for this award?". Parental Contribution information for Chance 2 Grow depends on registration,equipment and supplies total and is available through their offices or on the application.
Cost: Chance 2 Camp and Chance 2 Play: Parental Contribution: 1st child: $20.00, every child after that: $15.00. with a max. parental contribution of $50.00.
How to Access: For more information on these programs contact the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation or visit their website or location for more information. Applications for the programs are available at their offices or online.
Long Plain Education and Training
Address: 110-5010 Crescent Road West. Portage la Prairie MB. R1N 0Y7
Phone: 204-857-7474
Email: contact@lpet.ca
Portage Family Abuse Prevention Centre
Address: PO Box 1541, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Phone: 204-857-3697
Fax: 204-239-6710
Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007
Website: http://www.abuseprevention.ca/services/
Email: director@abuseprevention.ca
Services: Offer free 24/7, 365-day residential safety and support for women and children domestic and/or family violence; non-residential support services, and follow-up services. Offer Healthy Youth Dating Relationships Workshops to groups. Offering field placements for both college and university programs; providing a learning experience. This is an official student placement site for Red River College, University of Brandon and University of Manitoba.
Eligibility: College or university student looking for student placement work.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the Executive Director for more information about the programs or services at Box 1541, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Adult Education - Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
Address: 110 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M1
Phone: 204-857-6304
Fax: 204-857-6358
Website: http://www.pllc.ca/
Email: info@pllc.ca
Services: Offering education for adults from September to June in: Mature Grade 12 Diploma; computer & Keyboarding Instruction; Adult Literacy Program (9 Essential skills for job readiness: reading, document use, oral communication, writing, numeracy, etc.). Other courses offered at various times throughout the year are Money Management, and Power-Up, a basic computer course for women.
Eligibility: For Mature 12 and Adult Literacy: 19 years or older and have been out of school for t least 6 months.
Cost: $10 Registration Fee
How to Access: Please visit the Learning Centre in person to register for academic courses.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday hours are 8:30am - 8:00pm.
Thrive Learning Centre
Address: Thrive Learning Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association Central Region, 102 1st St NW, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1Y9
Phone: 204-239-6590
Fax: 204-857-2869
Website: https://central.cmha.ca/thrive/
Email: thrive@cmhacentral.ca
Services: Educational courses that provide mental health recovery, support, and general information to the public. Designed for people at any stage of a mental health issue or diagnosis and anyone with an interest in improving mental health such as family, friends, support workers, educational staff, or medical professionals. Examples include Understanding Depression, Taming Anger, Building a Healthy Self Esteem, and Understanding Anxiety and many other courses. Courses are delivered in-person at Thrive Learning Centre at 102 1st St NW. Referrals are not required to attend or register.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+ years of age.
Cost: Free
How to Access: Phone, Email, or visit CMHA Central or register online.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; daytime and evening classes available.
Tupper Street Family Resource Centre Independent Parent Education - Nobody's Perfect, Solution Focused Parenting Group, Triple P Parenting
Address: 234 Princess Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0R1
Phone: 204-239-3986
Fax: 204-239-3710
Website: https://www.facebook.com/tsfrc.portagelaprairie?fref=ts
Email: resourcecentre@tsfrc.com
Services includes individual, couple and group sessions
Nobody's Perfect: for new parents with children under the age of 6, provides opportunity to learn more about the basics of parenting. Participate in group discussions, offer mutual support and information sharing, feel confident in their ability to be good parents (http://www.nobodysperfect.ca/)
Solution Focused Parenting Group: Parenting group for parents with adolescents.
Triple P Parenting: Program aims to promote children's development and manage children's behaviour in a constructive and non-hurtful way. Looks at parenting strategies to strengthen relationships, encourage positive behaviour, etc.
Eligibility: Nobody's Perfect: New parents with children under the age of six, available for individuals, groups and couples. Solution Focused Parenting Group: Parents with adolescents. Triple P Parenting: Parents with children, those looking to help promote their child's development and behaviour.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Drop-in for a visit or arrange an appointment by email or phone.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: All programs and services with the Tupper Street Family Resource Centre are free of charge.
Visions of Independence
Address: 20 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L9
Phone: 204-239-6698
Fax: 204-239-6808
Website: www.visionsofindependence.org
Email: iboyse@visionsofindependence.org ; dwasyliw@visionsofindependence.org; lhilhorst@visionsofindependence.org
Services: Provides residential, day programs, supported independent living supports to individuals with an intellectual disability. Focus is on developing life skills and pre-employment skills within the community. Offers respite services on a case by case basis to some of our supported individuals.
Address: 105 Anson Street, Southport, MB R0H 1N0
Mailing Address: PO Box 1360, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3N9
Phone: 204-428-5332
Toll Free: 1-800-976-7226
Fax: 204-428-5386
Website: http://www.acecanada.net
Email: info@acecanada.net
Services: Grades K-12; Accelerated Christian Education curriculum brings a quality home study program that is adaptable to individual needs with qualified advisers assisting enrolled families by evaluating diagnostic tests, prescribing curriculum and keeping permanent records. Students are able to study in the classroom or under the Accelerated Christian Education in a home schooling curriculum.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage la Prairie
Address: 15 Tupper St. S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-4397
Fax: 204-857-4397
Website: portage.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Email: bbbsportage@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Services: Go Girls, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy Minds. Healthy Bodies - fun physical activities, balanced eating with snacks and discussions around balanced eating. Healthy Minds - through activities such as learning communication skills, decision making, what friends are, etc. Small group program with 1 volunteer and max. 4 girls. Runs for 8 weeks.
Eligibility: Girls 12-14 years of age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - Chance 2 Grow, Chance 2 Camp, Chance 2 Play, Chance 2 Learn.
Address: 25 - 3rd Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751
Fax: 204-239-1413
Website: http://cfsofcentralmb.mb.ca/
http://cfscmfoundation.com/
Email: Foundation Administrator (Portage)- Nancy Funk: Nancy.Funk@gov.mb.ca
Email contact form on their main website under 'Contact Us'.
Services: Chance 2 Grow funds a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for children. Activities eligible for funding include: music/instrument lessons, music or art or drama day camps, art classes and supplies, hockey (Southern Manitoba), Girl Guides/Boy Scouts, swimming lessons, figure skating lessons, soccer, gymnastics, baseball, ringette, theatre classes, martial arts, dance classes (other activities will be considered upon application).
Chance 2 Camp funds allow CFSCMF to award a max. of $400.00 per child so children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise have the opportunity for a summer camp experience.
Chance 2 Play, funded by NHL player Arron Asham's annual Charity Golf Tournament, raises money that goes towards awarding children registration, equipment or transportation for that season's hockey program for children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise be able to participate.
Chance 2 Learn, provides financial assistance to former and current youth in care of Child & Family with various post-secondary education expenses.
Eligibility: Chance 2 Grow Eligibility: Children and youth from 5-17 years old who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Camp Eligibility: Children and youth from 6-17 years of age who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Play Eligibility: Children and youth up to 18 years of age from the central plains minor hockey who meet the qualification of financial need (total family household size paired with max. allowed total family income - can be found online).
Chance 2 Learn Eligibility: Verification of registration or acceptance at an accredited educational institution, school, technical college or university; scholastic performance; letters of reference (one from a former teacher); a written response to the question "Why should I be considered for this award?". Parental Contribution information for Chance 2 Grow depends on registration,equipment and supplies total and is available through their offices or on the application.
Cost: Chance 2 Camp and Chance 2 Play: Parental Contribution: 1st child: $20.00, every child after that: $15.00. with a max. parental contribution of $50.00.
How to Access: For more information on these programs contact the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation or visit their website or location for more information. Applications for the programs are available at their offices or online.
Long Plain Education and Training
Address: 110-5010 Crescent Road West. Portage la Prairie MB. R1N 0Y7
Phone: 204-857-7474
Email: contact@lpet.ca
Portage Family Abuse Prevention Centre
Address: PO Box 1541, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Phone: 204-857-3697
Fax: 204-239-6710
Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007
Website: http://www.abuseprevention.ca/services/
Email: director@abuseprevention.ca
Services: Offer free 24/7, 365-day residential safety and support for women and children domestic and/or family violence; non-residential support services, and follow-up services. Offer Healthy Youth Dating Relationships Workshops to groups. Offering field placements for both college and university programs; providing a learning experience. This is an official student placement site for Red River College, University of Brandon and University of Manitoba.
Eligibility: College or university student looking for student placement work.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the Executive Director for more information about the programs or services at Box 1541, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Adult Education - Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
Address: 110 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M1
Phone: 204-857-6304
Fax: 204-857-6358
Website: http://www.pllc.ca/
Email: info@pllc.ca
Services: Offering education for adults from September to June in: Mature Grade 12 Diploma; computer & Keyboarding Instruction; Adult Literacy Program (9 Essential skills for job readiness: reading, document use, oral communication, writing, numeracy, etc.). Other courses offered at various times throughout the year are Money Management, and Power-Up, a basic computer course for women.
Eligibility: For Mature 12 and Adult Literacy: 19 years or older and have been out of school for t least 6 months.
Cost: $10 Registration Fee
How to Access: Please visit the Learning Centre in person to register for academic courses.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday hours are 8:30am - 8:00pm.
Thrive Learning Centre
Address: Thrive Learning Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association Central Region, 102 1st St NW, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1Y9
Phone: 204-239-6590
Fax: 204-857-2869
Website: https://central.cmha.ca/thrive/
Email: thrive@cmhacentral.ca
Services: Educational courses that provide mental health recovery, support, and general information to the public. Designed for people at any stage of a mental health issue or diagnosis and anyone with an interest in improving mental health such as family, friends, support workers, educational staff, or medical professionals. Examples include Understanding Depression, Taming Anger, Building a Healthy Self Esteem, and Understanding Anxiety and many other courses. Courses are delivered in-person at Thrive Learning Centre at 102 1st St NW. Referrals are not required to attend or register.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+ years of age.
Cost: Free
How to Access: Phone, Email, or visit CMHA Central or register online.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; daytime and evening classes available.
Tupper Street Family Resource Centre Independent Parent Education - Nobody's Perfect, Solution Focused Parenting Group, Triple P Parenting
Address: 234 Princess Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0R1
Phone: 204-239-3986
Fax: 204-239-3710
Website: https://www.facebook.com/tsfrc.portagelaprairie?fref=ts
Email: resourcecentre@tsfrc.com
Services includes individual, couple and group sessions
Nobody's Perfect: for new parents with children under the age of 6, provides opportunity to learn more about the basics of parenting. Participate in group discussions, offer mutual support and information sharing, feel confident in their ability to be good parents (http://www.nobodysperfect.ca/)
Solution Focused Parenting Group: Parenting group for parents with adolescents.
Triple P Parenting: Program aims to promote children's development and manage children's behaviour in a constructive and non-hurtful way. Looks at parenting strategies to strengthen relationships, encourage positive behaviour, etc.
Eligibility: Nobody's Perfect: New parents with children under the age of six, available for individuals, groups and couples. Solution Focused Parenting Group: Parents with adolescents. Triple P Parenting: Parents with children, those looking to help promote their child's development and behaviour.
Cost: Free.
How to Access: Drop-in for a visit or arrange an appointment by email or phone.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: All programs and services with the Tupper Street Family Resource Centre are free of charge.
Visions of Independence
Address: 20 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L9
Phone: 204-239-6698
Fax: 204-239-6808
Website: www.visionsofindependence.org
Email: iboyse@visionsofindependence.org ; dwasyliw@visionsofindependence.org; lhilhorst@visionsofindependence.org
Services: Provides residential, day programs, supported independent living supports to individuals with an intellectual disability. Focus is on developing life skills and pre-employment skills within the community. Offers respite services on a case by case basis to some of our supported individuals.
Portage la Prairie Schools/School Division
**for correspondence with staff members of the Portage School Division via email, the standard format is first initial last name@plpsd.mb.ca
Ex: tvanstone@plpsd.mb.ca
École Arthur Meighen School Elementary School
Address: 201 River Road, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3W2
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-3405
Fax: 204-239-5943
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/eams
Services: Grades 5 - 8, English. The school has basketball hoops, picnic tables, a play structure and a slide.
Eligibility: Grades 5 - 8.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the École Arthur Meighen School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
École Crescentview School Elementary School
Address: 715 Crescent Road East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0Y2
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-3475
Fax: 204-239-5930
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/cvs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 4, English, Immersion. The school has baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, benches, a greenspace, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 4
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the École Crescentview School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Fort la Reine School Elementary
Address: 36 - 13th Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2T5
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-7687
Fax: 204-239-5740
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/flr
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 6, English. Main features are a well-equipped gymnasium and music room, a modern computer lab, and computerized library resource centre. The school has basketball hoops, baseball diamonds, a greenspace, a play structure, sand, a slide and soccer field.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 6
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Fort la Reine School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hutterian Schools in the Portage la Prairie School Division
Schools: Brantwood Colony School, Brennan School, Good Hope Colony School, Ingleside School, Norquay Colony School, Northern Breeze Colony School, Sommerfeld Colony School, Sunnyside Colony School, Westroc Colony School, Woodland Colony School
Address: Main contact: Brian McCallum in the Prince Charles Building of Portage Collegiate Institute - 65 - 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6
Phone: Portage Collegiate Institute Main office: 204-857-6843
Fax: 204-857-6080
Prince Charles Fax: 1-204-239-5905
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/hutterianschools/
Email: Coordinator of the ten Colony Schools - Bruce McCallum - bmccallum@plpsd.mb.ca
Services; Brantwood Colony School (Brantwood Colony), K-12, English
Brennan School (Elm River Colony - Newton Siding), K-12, English.
Good Hope Colony School (Good Hope Colony), K-12, English
Ingleside School (Grande Colony - Oakville), K-12, English
Norquay Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Northern Breeze Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Sommerfeld Colony School (Sommerfeld Colony - High Bluff), K-12, English
Sunnyside Colony School (Sunnyside Colony), K-12, English
Westroc Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Woodland Colony School (Woodland Colony - Poplar Point), K-12, English
Eligibility: Most Schools within the Hutterian School Department are K-12.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the office in the Prince Charles Building of Portage Collegiate Institute or follow the Hutterian School Department link to find direct emails to the teacher/principal(s) of each school.
Hours: Prince Charles Building: 8:00 am-4:30 pm. from Monday to Friday
La Verendrye School
Address: 500 - 7th Avenue North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0A5
Phone: 204-857-3478
Fax: 204-239-5927
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/lvs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has baseball diamonds, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 8
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the La Verendrye School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
North Memorial School
Address: 410 - 6th Avenue North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0B4
Phone: 204-857-4564
Fax: 204-239-5964
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/nms
https://www.facebook.com/NorthMemorialSchool
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 6, English. North Memorial's Walking School Bus runs each day walking children to or from school for those requiring assistance. The program runs all year round and follows the Portage School Division bus schedule and is supervised by school staff and senior students. The school has benches, monkey bars, a play structure, a slide and soccer field. A nursery school service may be available to families attending North Memorial.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 6. Walking School Bus assists students getting to and from school.
Cost: Walking School Bus is free.
How to Access: Phone or visit the school for more information and on how to get children involved.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: The Breakfast Program provides breakfast to 35-50 children each morning who would otherwise not have the opportunity to have breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-8:45 am.
Email: mlaidlaw@plpsd.mb.ca for more information.
Oakville School
Address: 88 Pth 331, Oakville, MB ROH 0Y0
Mailing address: PO Box 130, Oakville, MB R0H 0Y0
Phone: 1-204-267-2733
Fax: 1-204-267-2603
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/oakville/
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, benches, a greenspace, monkey bars, a play structure, sand, a slide, soccer field and swings.
Eligibility: Grades K - 8.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Oakville School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Portage Collegiate Institute
Address: 65 - 3rd Street South, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6
Phone: 204-857-6843
Fax: PCI Building: 204-239-5896
PCS Building: 204-239-5905
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci
Services: Grade 8 - 12, Mature Student Education, English. The school has many extra-curricular opportunities including music, sports and art(s) activities.
Eligibility: Grades 8 - 12, Mature Students
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Portage Collegiate Institute or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: (Office Hours) PCI Building: 8:30 am-4:15 pm, PCS Building: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Library Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Portage la Prairie School Division
Address: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-8756
Fax: 204-239-5998
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/programs-and-services/departments
Email: Director of Student Services - Rochelle Rands: rrands@plpsd.mb.ca
Services: Student Services Department provides specialized clinical services to students throughout the Division as well as generalized supports to administrators, teachers, educational assistants and parents. Supports include: assisting school teams with programming and planning, identifying speech and language difficulties, social/emotional issues, and learning difficulties, providing workshops/consultations/special programs, working with local agencies and community groups. Specialists include: Strategic Initiative Learning Coordinator, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Aboriginal Academic Achievement Facilitator, English as an Additional Language Consultant, Literacy Coach, Numeracy Coach, School social Worker/Attendance Officer, Outreach Facilitators, Mental health Facilitator, Resource Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba Counselor.
Eligibility: Youth Services Students and families of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Call the School Division office or use the School Division website to find specific information and contact information for each department, program and facilitator.
Westpark School
Address: 2375BSaskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Mailing Address: P2375B Saskatchewan Ave. West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A6
Phone: 204-857-3726
Website: http://www.westparkschool.com/
https://www.facebook.com/westparkschool
Email: office@westparkschool.com
Services: Grades K-12, English. The school is a single ministry of Portage Alliance Church, providing a holistic educational experience focusing on our physical well being and academic excellence within a spiritual framework. The school has baseball diamonds, a greenspace, picnic tables, a play structure, a slide, soccer field, swings and tires.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Cost: New Student Application Fee: $25-40, Capital fee $200/family; Student fees: Kindergarten $30/student, Grades 1-3 $60/student, Grades 4-8 $75/student, Grades 9-12 $100/student; Less Tuition deposit $100 due upon acceptance or re-enrollment.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: More information on grades, school programs and tuition fees can be found on their website (PDFs available for download).
Yellowquill School
Address: 3000 Crescent Road West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C4
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C4
Phone: 204-857-8714
Fax: 204-239-5906
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/yqs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has balance beam, baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, a play structure, running track, sand, a slide, soccer field and tires.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 8
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Yellowquill School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Ex: tvanstone@plpsd.mb.ca
École Arthur Meighen School Elementary School
Address: 201 River Road, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3W2
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-3405
Fax: 204-239-5943
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/eams
Services: Grades 5 - 8, English. The school has basketball hoops, picnic tables, a play structure and a slide.
Eligibility: Grades 5 - 8.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the École Arthur Meighen School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
École Crescentview School Elementary School
Address: 715 Crescent Road East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0Y2
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-3475
Fax: 204-239-5930
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/cvs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 4, English, Immersion. The school has baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, benches, a greenspace, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 4
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the École Crescentview School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Fort la Reine School Elementary
Address: 36 - 13th Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2T5
School Division Office: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-7687
Fax: 204-239-5740
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/flr
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 6, English. Main features are a well-equipped gymnasium and music room, a modern computer lab, and computerized library resource centre. The school has basketball hoops, baseball diamonds, a greenspace, a play structure, sand, a slide and soccer field.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 6
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Fort la Reine School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hutterian Schools in the Portage la Prairie School Division
Schools: Brantwood Colony School, Brennan School, Good Hope Colony School, Ingleside School, Norquay Colony School, Northern Breeze Colony School, Sommerfeld Colony School, Sunnyside Colony School, Westroc Colony School, Woodland Colony School
Address: Main contact: Brian McCallum in the Prince Charles Building of Portage Collegiate Institute - 65 - 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6
Phone: Portage Collegiate Institute Main office: 204-857-6843
Fax: 204-857-6080
Prince Charles Fax: 1-204-239-5905
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/hutterianschools/
Email: Coordinator of the ten Colony Schools - Bruce McCallum - bmccallum@plpsd.mb.ca
Services; Brantwood Colony School (Brantwood Colony), K-12, English
Brennan School (Elm River Colony - Newton Siding), K-12, English.
Good Hope Colony School (Good Hope Colony), K-12, English
Ingleside School (Grande Colony - Oakville), K-12, English
Norquay Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Northern Breeze Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Sommerfeld Colony School (Sommerfeld Colony - High Bluff), K-12, English
Sunnyside Colony School (Sunnyside Colony), K-12, English
Westroc Colony School (C/O Portage la Prairie SD), K-12, English
Woodland Colony School (Woodland Colony - Poplar Point), K-12, English
Eligibility: Most Schools within the Hutterian School Department are K-12.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the office in the Prince Charles Building of Portage Collegiate Institute or follow the Hutterian School Department link to find direct emails to the teacher/principal(s) of each school.
Hours: Prince Charles Building: 8:00 am-4:30 pm. from Monday to Friday
La Verendrye School
Address: 500 - 7th Avenue North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0A5
Phone: 204-857-3478
Fax: 204-239-5927
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/lvs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has baseball diamonds, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 8
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the La Verendrye School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
North Memorial School
Address: 410 - 6th Avenue North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0B4
Phone: 204-857-4564
Fax: 204-239-5964
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/nms
https://www.facebook.com/NorthMemorialSchool
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 6, English. North Memorial's Walking School Bus runs each day walking children to or from school for those requiring assistance. The program runs all year round and follows the Portage School Division bus schedule and is supervised by school staff and senior students. The school has benches, monkey bars, a play structure, a slide and soccer field. A nursery school service may be available to families attending North Memorial.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 6. Walking School Bus assists students getting to and from school.
Cost: Walking School Bus is free.
How to Access: Phone or visit the school for more information and on how to get children involved.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: The Breakfast Program provides breakfast to 35-50 children each morning who would otherwise not have the opportunity to have breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-8:45 am.
Email: mlaidlaw@plpsd.mb.ca for more information.
Oakville School
Address: 88 Pth 331, Oakville, MB ROH 0Y0
Mailing address: PO Box 130, Oakville, MB R0H 0Y0
Phone: 1-204-267-2733
Fax: 1-204-267-2603
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/oakville/
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, benches, a greenspace, monkey bars, a play structure, sand, a slide, soccer field and swings.
Eligibility: Grades K - 8.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Oakville School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Portage Collegiate Institute
Address: 65 - 3rd Street South, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6
Phone: 204-857-6843
Fax: PCI Building: 204-239-5896
PCS Building: 204-239-5905
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci
Services: Grade 8 - 12, Mature Student Education, English. The school has many extra-curricular opportunities including music, sports and art(s) activities.
Eligibility: Grades 8 - 12, Mature Students
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Portage Collegiate Institute or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: (Office Hours) PCI Building: 8:30 am-4:15 pm, PCS Building: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Library Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Portage la Prairie School Division
Address: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-8756
Fax: 204-239-5998
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/programs-and-services/departments
Email: Director of Student Services - Rochelle Rands: rrands@plpsd.mb.ca
Services: Student Services Department provides specialized clinical services to students throughout the Division as well as generalized supports to administrators, teachers, educational assistants and parents. Supports include: assisting school teams with programming and planning, identifying speech and language difficulties, social/emotional issues, and learning difficulties, providing workshops/consultations/special programs, working with local agencies and community groups. Specialists include: Strategic Initiative Learning Coordinator, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Aboriginal Academic Achievement Facilitator, English as an Additional Language Consultant, Literacy Coach, Numeracy Coach, School social Worker/Attendance Officer, Outreach Facilitators, Mental health Facilitator, Resource Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba Counselor.
Eligibility: Youth Services Students and families of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Call the School Division office or use the School Division website to find specific information and contact information for each department, program and facilitator.
Westpark School
Address: 2375BSaskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Mailing Address: P2375B Saskatchewan Ave. West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A6
Phone: 204-857-3726
Website: http://www.westparkschool.com/
https://www.facebook.com/westparkschool
Email: office@westparkschool.com
Services: Grades K-12, English. The school is a single ministry of Portage Alliance Church, providing a holistic educational experience focusing on our physical well being and academic excellence within a spiritual framework. The school has baseball diamonds, a greenspace, picnic tables, a play structure, a slide, soccer field, swings and tires.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Cost: New Student Application Fee: $25-40, Capital fee $200/family; Student fees: Kindergarten $30/student, Grades 1-3 $60/student, Grades 4-8 $75/student, Grades 9-12 $100/student; Less Tuition deposit $100 due upon acceptance or re-enrollment.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: More information on grades, school programs and tuition fees can be found on their website (PDFs available for download).
Yellowquill School
Address: 3000 Crescent Road West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C4
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C4
Phone: 204-857-8714
Fax: 204-239-5906
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/yqs
Services: Kindergarten - Grade 8, English. The school has balance beam, baseball diamonds, basketball hoops, a play structure, running track, sand, a slide, soccer field and tires.
Eligibility: Kindergarten - Grade 8
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Yellowquill School or the Portage la Prairie School Division Office website or location for more information.
Hours: N/A
Post-Secondary
2Long Plain First Nation - Post Secondary Education
Address: PO Box 430, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Phone: 1-204-252-2731
Toll Free: 1-866-268-6438
Fax: Administration Building: 1-204-252-2012
Website: http://www.longplainfirstnation.ca/
Email: postsec2@mymts.net
Services: Long Plain Post Secondary Education program helps Long Plain community members further their education by providing educational assistance for educational and career goals, financial assistance, etc.
Eligibility: Members of the Long Plain community who are seeking to further their Post Secondary Education.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or their location for more information. Those seeking an Educational Assistance need to fill out an application available under Post Secondary Education on the Long Plain website. Applications for Educational Assistance are available on the Long Plain website under Post Secondary Education.
Hours: N/A
Red River College - Portage Campus
Address: 32 - 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1J2
Phone: 204-856-1914
Fax: 204-856-1915
Website: https://www.rrc.ca/portage/ OR https://www.rrc.ca/
Email: portage@rrc.ca
Services: Post Secondary Education - full-time diploma and certificate programs, part-time courses and workshops. We provide opportunities for general interest, personal and professional development for students at various stages in their learning lives and careers. Large classroom spaces, accessibility, gymnasium, student lounge and computer study area. The school has outdoor spaces available as well complete with benches, greenspace, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Our daytime degree, diploma and certificate programs have varying entrance requirements, and prospective students are encouraged to visit our office or research acceptance requirements on-line in the program that they are interested in pursuing.
Cost: N/A
Hours: Office Hours Monday -Friday , 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: A list of Programs offered at the Portage Campus is available online by the provided link for both full-time and part time programs. https://www.rrc.ca/portage/programs/
Red River College - Stevenson Campus Southport
Address: 75 Musketeer Road West, Southport, MB R0H 1N1
Phone: 204-428-6300
Toll Free: 1-800-665-9864
Website: www.rrc.ca/stevenson
Email: stevensonaviation@rrc.ca
Services: Programs offered on a whole through both the Southport and Winnipeg Stevenson Campus include: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Diploma Program, AME "M" Apprenticeship Program, Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace Manufacturing Technician, and Non-Destructive Testing. Industry Specialty Courses/Recurrent Training include: AME Refresher/Recurrent Training, Aircraft Technical Records, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Human Factors Training and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). The aviation programs at Stevenson Campus Southport include a well equipped selection of training aircraft, repair shops and classrooms. The Southport Campus has been home to the Aircraft AME Apprenticeship or Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson Program. Students also have the opportunity to take advantage of the infrastructure provided by Southport Aerospace that includes housing, food services and recreational facilities. The Stevenson Campus delivers several different types of aviation or aerospace courses, tailored to meet industry needs, the AME Refresher Training offers courses to sharpen skills in preparation for the Transport Canada AME exams.
Eligibility: For eligibility for specific programs contact Red River College or Stevenson Campus Southport for more information. Eligibility information for Financial Assistance is available online under the Stevenson Campus section. Student housing is available for students attending various programs on-site. Regular Admission Requirements is a Manitoba Grade 12 or Mature Student High School Diploma with the necessary program related course prerequisites. Applicants who are 19 years of age or older on or before Sept. 30 and who have been out of high school for a minimum of one year who do not meet the regular admission requirements may apply under special admission requirements as specified by each program. Post-secondary applicants must have completed, or where applicable, be enrolled in post-secondary entrance prerequisites at the time of application. Applicants are responsible for a level of English proficiency that is sufficient to participate in all aspects of College study.
Cost: Please call for more information
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their office location or website for more information. More information about their programs, when they're offered and how to apply is available online through the Red River College website under Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace or Apprenticeships.
Additional Information: Award and Bursary applications are available online through the Red River College website.
Address: PO Box 430, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Phone: 1-204-252-2731
Toll Free: 1-866-268-6438
Fax: Administration Building: 1-204-252-2012
Website: http://www.longplainfirstnation.ca/
Email: postsec2@mymts.net
Services: Long Plain Post Secondary Education program helps Long Plain community members further their education by providing educational assistance for educational and career goals, financial assistance, etc.
Eligibility: Members of the Long Plain community who are seeking to further their Post Secondary Education.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or their location for more information. Those seeking an Educational Assistance need to fill out an application available under Post Secondary Education on the Long Plain website. Applications for Educational Assistance are available on the Long Plain website under Post Secondary Education.
Hours: N/A
Red River College - Portage Campus
Address: 32 - 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1J2
Phone: 204-856-1914
Fax: 204-856-1915
Website: https://www.rrc.ca/portage/ OR https://www.rrc.ca/
Email: portage@rrc.ca
Services: Post Secondary Education - full-time diploma and certificate programs, part-time courses and workshops. We provide opportunities for general interest, personal and professional development for students at various stages in their learning lives and careers. Large classroom spaces, accessibility, gymnasium, student lounge and computer study area. The school has outdoor spaces available as well complete with benches, greenspace, a play structure, sand and a slide.
Eligibility: Our daytime degree, diploma and certificate programs have varying entrance requirements, and prospective students are encouraged to visit our office or research acceptance requirements on-line in the program that they are interested in pursuing.
Cost: N/A
Hours: Office Hours Monday -Friday , 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: A list of Programs offered at the Portage Campus is available online by the provided link for both full-time and part time programs. https://www.rrc.ca/portage/programs/
Red River College - Stevenson Campus Southport
Address: 75 Musketeer Road West, Southport, MB R0H 1N1
Phone: 204-428-6300
Toll Free: 1-800-665-9864
Website: www.rrc.ca/stevenson
Email: stevensonaviation@rrc.ca
Services: Programs offered on a whole through both the Southport and Winnipeg Stevenson Campus include: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Diploma Program, AME "M" Apprenticeship Program, Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace Manufacturing Technician, and Non-Destructive Testing. Industry Specialty Courses/Recurrent Training include: AME Refresher/Recurrent Training, Aircraft Technical Records, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Human Factors Training and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). The aviation programs at Stevenson Campus Southport include a well equipped selection of training aircraft, repair shops and classrooms. The Southport Campus has been home to the Aircraft AME Apprenticeship or Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson Program. Students also have the opportunity to take advantage of the infrastructure provided by Southport Aerospace that includes housing, food services and recreational facilities. The Stevenson Campus delivers several different types of aviation or aerospace courses, tailored to meet industry needs, the AME Refresher Training offers courses to sharpen skills in preparation for the Transport Canada AME exams.
Eligibility: For eligibility for specific programs contact Red River College or Stevenson Campus Southport for more information. Eligibility information for Financial Assistance is available online under the Stevenson Campus section. Student housing is available for students attending various programs on-site. Regular Admission Requirements is a Manitoba Grade 12 or Mature Student High School Diploma with the necessary program related course prerequisites. Applicants who are 19 years of age or older on or before Sept. 30 and who have been out of high school for a minimum of one year who do not meet the regular admission requirements may apply under special admission requirements as specified by each program. Post-secondary applicants must have completed, or where applicable, be enrolled in post-secondary entrance prerequisites at the time of application. Applicants are responsible for a level of English proficiency that is sufficient to participate in all aspects of College study.
Cost: Please call for more information
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their office location or website for more information. More information about their programs, when they're offered and how to apply is available online through the Red River College website under Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace or Apprenticeships.
Additional Information: Award and Bursary applications are available online through the Red River College website.
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: info@portageCRC.com
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: info@portageCRC.com
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
