Learning Today for Tomorrow's Challenges.

PFO Program Scholarship

Southwest Horizon School Division is pleased to announce our partnership with Penn West Exploration in promoting the SAIT Production Field Operator Program (PFO) in our Senior Years. 

Penn West Exploration has offered a generous Scholarship/Opportunity fund to support students interested in taking the online PFO Certificate course from SAIT in Calgary, Alberta. .... read more

Shown in the picture from Left to Right are: Brad Kyle (superintendent), Cindy Cassils (trustee), William Howden (student taking course) Denise Benton (principal), Tyson Minne (student taking course) Tim Buchanan (Senior Production Foreman, Penn West - presenter).

Superintendent's Message - January 2012 

We are off to a great start in all our schools in the new-year throughout Southwest Horizon School Division.  A number of areas have seen new developments this year including new student activities, career preparation, professional development and technology...... read more

Southwest Horizon Grade 8 Wellness Day

On December 16, 2011 approximately 130 grade 8 students from across Southwest Horizon School Division traveled by bus to Wawanesa for the Second Annual

Southwest Horizon Wellness Day..... read more

We Day Winnipeg

The inaugural “We Day Winnipeg” was held at the MTS Center on November 23 with 16,000 young Manitobans in attendance. 

Southwest Horizon School Division sent approximately 240 students, staff and parent chaperones to We Day Winnipeg.  Those in attendance participated in a life changing event, one that is very difficult to put into words.........read more

Vow of Silence - Pierson School

Students from Pierson School are taking the VOW OF SILENCE, a Free the Children initiative, on Wednesday, November 30..... read more

Your Input Requested

Southwest Horizon School Division invites input into our strategic planning process.  Please review our Draft Priorities  and offer your suggestions 

Cultural Awareness Day - October 5

Southwest Horizon’s Social Justice Committee hosted the first annual Cultural Awareness Day in Souris School on October 5, 2011.  Grade 9 students from across the division were bussed to Souris to hear various speakers and witness a variety of presentations from local Aboriginal cultures......read more

 School Satisfaction Surveys

Waskada and Souris School Survey results are now available on our website ....... read more

Local Events within Southwest Horizon

Please check the Local Events section of our website for information of upcoming events across our division, such as the Deloraine Border Festival in April.  If you have an event you would like added to our websit please email details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Primary School Construction in Rwanda

The latest progress report on the construction of two Primary Schools in Rwanda has been received from Plan Canada.  Our Communites, Students and Staff worked together across our division to rasie a total of $13,594.78 to go towards this exciting project......read more 

Mission Statement:

Southwest Horizon School Division is committed to learning and enriching our communities with inclusive, outstanding educational choices.

The Division

Established in 2002 as a result of amalgamation, Southwest Horizon is a rural school division located in Southwestern Manitoba. The geographical size of the division is approximately 6,500 square kilometres.

As of September 30, 2011 Enrollment of Kindergarten to Grade 12 stands at 1,648 students, with a total staff (full-time and part-time) of 320 including 154 Teachers and 73 Educational Assistants.

There are 12 schools in our division. This includes 5 schools located in Hutterian Colonies.

The Board of Trustees has a strong commitment to small schools and to seeking innovative means of delivering quality programming to students in a rural environment.

The Division operating budget for 2011-2012 is $19.5 million.

Administrative Structure

Southwest Horizon School Division has chosen a dual track administrative structure where the Superintendent is primarily responsible for all functions related directly to the education of students (staffing, curriculum, professional development of staff, special education, evaluation etc.). The Secretary – Treasurer is responsible for fiscal management, transportation and maintenance (operations) and for the staffing, professional development, and evaluation of staff under his jurisdiction.

The Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer work together as a team in setting divisional goals, setting the budget, advising the Board, carrying out the Board’s direction and leading the school division. Together, they are referred to as the Executive Team.

The Region

Agriculture has historically provided the economic base in the region. More recently, there has been increasing levels of energy-related development.

High quality country living in an area sprinkled with hunting, skiing, fishing, boating and other year-round outdoor recreational opportunities have a strong appeal for residents.

Excellent recreation facilities are available throughout the Division.