Student Services

Like many, we are saddened by the tragic event in Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with that community. If your child or you need support, we have listed some below that you may want to access. We will reconnect with and support our students when we return to the school after the Family Day holiday.

• 2-1-1 – Alberta Help Line
• 8-1-1 – Alberta Health Services Health Link
• 9-8-8 – Suicide Crisis Help Line
• 403-266-HELP – Calgary Distress Centre

Course Registration Information for Next Year (2026-2027)

A presentation was shared with all Grade 10 and 11 students to outline our process for course registration for next year.  A copy of this presentation can be found on the Student Services D2L shell.  Important details are below.

• Log into PowerSchool via the Web (not the App) to register.​
• PowerSchool Registration will begin on Friday, February 6 at 2:00 PM
• ​The deadline for registration is February 26 at 11:59 PM​
• If you have not submitted by the deadline, student services will select courses for your child.
• ​If you make an error after submitting, you may enter another submission. 

Grade 12 Families

Tickets for this year's Graduation Banquet will be available for purchase in April (the Banquet is on May 26 in the evening). The option to purchase tickets will be restricted to students whose school fees have been paid (including outstanding textbooks). Please ensure all school fees have been paid before April, as late fee payment may cause a delay in gaining access to the website. Banquet tickets are limited to the capacity of the facility and may sell out.

If you have any questions about school fees, please email our Business Manager Keri Popp at kedpopp@cbe.ab.ca.  If you have any questions about the graduation banquet, please email Ms. McGregor at momcgregor@cbe.ab.ca or Mrs. Bodzioch at cjbodzioch@cbe.ab.ca.

Parent Engagement at School Council Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, February 17 at the School Council meeting, we will be sharing information about the school planning and gathering input from parents/ guardians. School Council starts at 6:30 PM with a visit from the school trustee. Following the trustee visit, the principal will be engaging parents on school plans. Feedback from families helps inform decisions related to school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget and school fees. Feedback will be considered along with financial realities, student learning results and other relevant data.

Music Update

What follows is a list of our Alberta International Band Festival performances with information and instructions. Please ensure that your music uniforms are complete, in good shape, and clean. As always, Black socks and shoes are required. All performances are open to the public. Teachers will be notified of these trips. Students are reminded to see their teachers about the lessons missed during the excursions. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are in need of a few parent volunteers for these trips. If you are available, willing, and have a police check on file, please consider joining us for any of these performances. The number of volunteers needed is as follows:

• Feb 18 – 4 parent volunteers for Grade 10 band. 8:15 to 11:30 AM
• Feb 18 – 1 parent volunteer for Jazz 2, Orange Combo, Red Combo. 12:00 - 6:30 PM
• Feb 19 – 1 parent volunteer for Jazz 1 and Blue Combo. 2:15 – 6:30 PM
• Feb 20 – 6 parent volunteers for Symphonic Band. 12:45 – 4:00 PM
• Feb 21 – 3 parent volunteers for Wind Ensemble 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (No bus, meet at U of C)          

Yearbook Deadline

February 20 is the LAST day to purchase the yearbook! There will be no extras for sale at school in June.  Place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!

Horatio Alger Scholarship for Grade 11 Students

Any grade 11 students that are interested in applying for this Scholarship must meet the criteria listed below.  The deadline is March 31, 2026. 

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada is offering scholarships of up to $25,000 to help prepare for post-secondary success.

Advanced Placement Exams

If your child is writing an AP exam in May and has an IPP, they can apply for accommodations which they now use in a specific subject area. Please contact Mr. Brandt at dmbrandt@cbe.ab.ca to apply or to see if they are eligible. 

French Immersion Students DELF B2

DELF B2 sign up time has arrived! The exam will be held on Monday April 13.  Students have until Thursday March 5 to sign up. Grade 12 students will have priority. Please see Ms. Laforest, Ms. Simard or M. Guyard for more details and to be added to the D2L shell.

   Career Centre Updates

*Application Due Date

CAREERS is an agency which aims to connect youth with employers. Here are some upcoming events

• Internship opportunities for Auto Service Tech (start in March), Cooking, Construction and Pipe trades
• Internship Fair – February 24 6-8:30PM, Central Memorial High School
• Women in Trades & Technologies Auto Body Day, March 27
• Interested in Non-Destructive Testing, Welder Inspector, pressure Equipment Inspector or Lab & Analysis, this might be a great in-person evening session at SAIT to attend

Message from School Council & Parent Society

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our January meetings. As always, you can find our meeting minutes online.

• School council webpage
• Parent society webpage

Our next meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 17. Please join us in-person at the school starting at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with our CBE Trustee, Nancy Close. Everyone is welcome. 

Healthy Hunger Update

This program raises funds for school student leadership events and activities. Student lunches can be purchased by ordering online at www.healthyhunger.ca.