Stu Henry, Superintendent of Red Deer Public Schools, is joined by his family and members of the Board on Wednesday as teachers and staff drove past the District's central office to wish him well in his upcoming retirement. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)

By Sheldon Spackman

Retirement Celebration

Retiring Red Deer Public Schools superintendent receives farewell parade

Jun 24, 2020 | 2:09 PM

It was an emotional farewell outside the central office of Red Deer Public Schools on Wednesday.

After a 33-year career in education, Stu Henry, Superintendent of Schools, is retiring.

In a surprise parade for Henry, more than 100 vehicles filled with teachers, staff and board members waved their hands and honked their horns in celebration as they drove by to offer their best wishes.

Henry joined Red Deer Public Schools in 2005 as Principal of Eastview Middle School. In 2010, he was appointed Deputy Superintendent for the District. He has served as Superintendent of Schools for the last five years.

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