Families in the Rural Municipality (RM) of West St. Paul are celebrating the announcement of a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt revealed today. The new dual-track French and English school will accommodate 600 students and include 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces.
“The West St. Paul area has grown by leaps and bounds,” Minister Schmidt stated. “I am very proud to announce today our government will build a new school in this thriving community that so many families call home. The new school in West St. Paul will help keep class sizes small while ensuring kids can go to school closer to home.”
Located in the Meadowlands development, just north of Winnipeg, the school aims to address the growing need for educational facilities in the region. “Our government recognizes the need for more space here in West St. Paul,” Schmidt added, noting the $1.5 million provided in 2024 for temporary modular units to alleviate current overcrowding.
Design work is slated to begin in the coming months, with construction expected to start in 2026. Tony Kreml, superintendent of the Seven Oaks School Division, welcomed the announcement. “The announcement of a new K-8 school in West St. Paul is a welcome and much-appreciated investment in both the community and for the students of Seven Oaks School Division,” Kreml said. “This new facility will provide students with a modern, first-rate learning environment where they can thrive, reinforcing our commitment to a quality education.”
Local resident Palak Gupta expressed excitement about the new school. “This is wonderful news for me and my family,” Gupta shared. “We love this area and this new school, along with an on-site daycare, will be a game-changer as my children will be able to thrive in an environment that supports their academic and personal growth.”
Minister Schmidt highlighted that the new school builds on other government initiatives, including bringing food to every school in Manitoba. She also noted that the school funding formula has been revamped for the 2025-26 school year, continuing the priorities established in last year’s funding, including $6 million for capital support.
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