Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) is pleased to announce the official name of its new city centre prekindergarten to grade 8 school: misiwe-kisik | One Sky.
Set to open in 2027, the new school will be located on the former site of Princess Alexandra School (210 Ave H S) and will serve students and families from the King George, Pleasant Hill and Riversdale communities. The modern learning facility will have capacity for up to 400 students and will include 74 childcare spaces.
The name misiwe-kisik (pronounced mis-ih-wee kee-sik) is a Cree phrase meaning "under one big sky." Paired with One Sky, the name reflects a shared sense of connection, belonging and relationship across the communities the school will serve, while honouring Indigenous language, culture and ways of knowing.
"The name misiwe-kisik | One Sky symbolizes how the King George, Pleasant Hill and Riversdale communities come together under one sky to support learning and belonging for every child," says Kim Stranden, SPS Board Chair. "The name was selected following a thoughtful, multi-year naming process grounded in community engagement, Indigenous traditions and a commitment to reconciliation."
At the school level, students were engaged through classroom-based activities facilitated by teachers and guided by the school's vision, along with guiding principles and cultural drivers created by the SPS Cultural Guidance Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of stakeholders, community partners, the SPS First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Unit, division personnel, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers. In addition to student engagement, staff, families, and community members were invited to propose school names through consultations and engagement opportunities. During the 2025-2026 school year, further dialogue took place with the SPS First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Unit.
Submissions were reviewed by the Cultural Guidance Advisory Committee, which brought forward a shortlist of nine recommended names to the Board of Education. The board selected and officially approved the school's name at its February 10 regular board meeting.
Saskatoon Public Schools extends sincere thanks to King George School students, staff, families and School Community Council representatives, as well as community partners who contributed to the design of the school and the naming process. Special appreciation is also extended to members of the Cultural Guidance Advisory Committee and Traditional Knowledge Keepers for their guidance and leadership throughout this work.
The collective input of students, families, staff and community partners has helped shape a school that honours the history of the area while looking ahead to the future. Saskatoon Public Schools looks forward to welcoming students and families to misiwe-kisik | One Sky in 2027.
Saskatoon Public Schools is the largest school division in Saskatchewan, serving nearly 29,000 students with the support of more than 3,300 dedicated professional and support staff. Our division includes 48 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools, including a flexible learning program for artists and athletes, and a unique partnership school, Charles Red Hawk Elementary School located on Whitecap Dakota Nation.
February 20, 2026
