Sally Ross School History   

Sally Ross School first opened in 1984 in Hall Lake, Saskatchewan it is a small community with a population of approximately 410 people. Hall Lake is located 105 kms. southwest of La Ronge. In 1995 -96 a gym, computer lab/library and classroom additions were built onto the school.

Sally Ross School is dedicated to Sally Ross and is named in her memory. Sally Ross an early leader in education was born in the area on March 3, 1888 her maiden name was Sally Ratt and her treaty number was 206. She commenced her formal education by enrolling in Emmanuel College in the Prince Albert area in the 1900s'.

Sally Ross lived in the Hall Lake area from time to time as well as in the La Ronge and Little Hills areas. Throughout her lifetime, she placed a high value on education and was one of the true leaders in earlier times. Many of her relatives still reside in Hall Lake and the La Ronge areas.

Myles Charles, a renowned artist from La Ronge, painted a portrait of her in the gymnasium of our school; he completed the work over the summer months.