Winnipeg’s Wolseley School to be renamed Little Bluestem School next year
Posted December 16, 2025 4:22 pm.
The Winnipeg School Division announced Tuesday that the Wolseley School will officially be renamed Little Bluestem School.
The new name comes from a native prairie grass found along Omand’s Creek in the Wolseley neighbourhood.
“This renaming process reflects what public education is all about—listening, learning, and working together,” said Kathy Heppner, Chair of the Winnipeg School Division Board of Trustees.
“The Board is grateful to everyone who contributed their voices. The new name honours both the place the school calls home and the
learning that happens inside its walls.”
The name was selected with overwhelming community support and from a shortlist that was developed through an extensive community-led process involving students, families, staff, and community members.
“The depth of learning and engagement throughout this process has been meaningful,” said Matt Henderson, Superintendent of Winnipeg School Division. “Student voice was at the heart of this work—learning about history, culture, and community, and helping shape a name that reflects who they are and what they value.”
The change will come into effect during the 2026-27 school year.
