Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School

By Connor Gunn

Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary school given grand opening

Sep 17, 2021 | 12:57 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge’s newest elementary school held its grand opening Friday and allowed members of the public, media, and staff to view it.

The 42,000 square foot school will have the capacity to have up to 600 K-5 students.

As classes are currently in session, children attending the school were able to get a break from learning and take part in the experience.

The name, “Dr. Robert Plaxton” was named after him as he was instrumental in opening the first school on the west side, Ecole Nicholas Sheran.

Lethbridge School Division says this helped to turn West Lethbridge into the burgeoning neighbourhood it is today with over 40,000 residents, larger than the north and south sides.

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Lethbridge School Division Board Chair Clark Bosch says around 80 names were submitted, but they decided to go with Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School.

Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School

He was the district’s longest-serving superintendent, from 1973-1991, and spent many years as a teacher prior to that.

Located at 4510 Fairmont Gate South, this multimillion-dollar project is finally done and students are able to enjoy it.

You can view more details at drp.lethsd.ab.ca.

Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School

Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School

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