Hugh Sutherland School Council

🎄 Volunteer Request – December 18th 🎄

We’re looking for a few parent volunteers to help with supervision at HSS from 12:00–12:45 p.m. on December 18th so our amazing staff can gather for a Christmas lunch.

If you’re available and willing to help, please comment below and we will connect you with the school.

Thank you for supporting our staff and students during this busy season! ❤️🎅🏻🎁

💜 Resource for Families – Free Online Webinar (November 12)

If you’re supporting a teen with an eating disorder, this upcoming free online webinar may be helpful:

Helping Siblings and Family Members Understand and Support Teens with Eating Disorders

🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 12
💻 Hosted by: The Sashbear Foundation

The Sashbear Foundation empowers family members and communities with life-transforming skills and hope through evidence-based programs and workshops offered at no charge.

For more information or to register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017568463042/WN_6gPNtPEOSm2gyA34XtJRGQ #/registration

Students will return to school on Wednesday, October 29.

A letter with details about resuming learning was emailed to families this afternoon.

To read it, please visit the Chinook's Edge website:
https://www.cesd73.ca/parents/labor-action-updates

📢 School Council Update

Our School Council meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, October 22nd, has been postponed until further notice.

Once school has resumed, we will share a new date and time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💙

Our School Council values the work of CESD trustees and the strong partnership we share in creating quality education across our division. The trustees commitment to representing community voices and guiding division-wide decisions is integral to our collective efforts.

As the trustee election approaches, we encourage all community members to learn more about the role and to participate in the election.

School board trustees play an important role in the school division.

Did you know... Chinook's Edge School Division is holding elections for school board trustee in the following wards:

1 (Sylvan Lake)
2 (Penhold, Poplar Ridge)
4 (Innisfail)
8 (Didsbury)
9 (Carstairs, Cremona)

Election day is October 20. Advanced polls are underway. For a full list of polling stations, dates and times, please visit the Chinook's Edge website:

https://www.cesd73.ca/board/october-20-2025-board-of-trustees-election-page

Thanks for voting!

Partnering in Your Child’s Learning

HSS School Council believes that when families and schools work together, students thrive. School Council encourages all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to read the resource below on how we can partner together in supporting your child’s learning journey.

👉 A Message from HSS School Council: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:70dc28f5-1cce-431c-8b51-d37e346f6341

Together, we can create the best possible learning environment for our children at school and at home. 💙

📢 Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch Hour Supervision at HSS!

HSS is looking for dedicated parent volunteers to help with lunch hour supervision. By stepping in, you’re not only supporting our students but also giving our hardworking staff a rare opportunity to connect and enjoy lunch together—something they don’t often get the chance to do.
Click here to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/4Y73M?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFhMBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSCutQBYqQq07nJ4K6BxWIKlAIMDa6oCdZoP-PGhVoUs_R7i6FJK4C51IQ_aem_H5xdliavRz9IKvmdjOn9xw

HSS Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 12th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM!

We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it, no worries! A Google Meet link will be emailed out so you can join us virtually.

All parents and guardians are welcome!

📢 Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch Hour Supervision at HSS!

HSS is still looking for dedicated parent volunteers to help with lunch hour supervision. By stepping in, you’re not only supporting our students but also giving our hardworking staff a rare opportunity to connect and enjoy lunch together—something they don’t often get the chance to do.

Click here to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/4Y73M?fbclid=IwY2xjawIpui1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS3Mw7rsq4R98Siuk2Ccm1S86FwmH5OuXMcaikkYi-A0QRbdUk8I7nkx5w_aem_2zw7TV8bLViBJJDE25aZRg

HSS Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM!

We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it, no worries! A Google Meet link will be emailed out so you can join us virtually.

All parents and guardians are welcome!

📢 Calling All Volunteers! 💪

Hugh Sutherland School (HSS) needs your help! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our HSS Enhancement & Leadership FUNDrive Campaign.

📍 Volunteers will assist with transporting donations to a storage unit or helping at community drop-offs. Your vehicle and a little bit of your time will go a long way in making this campaign a success!

School Parking Lot Drop-Off/Donation Transport (Vehicle Required):
🗓Fridays: Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Community Drop-Off Support:
🗓Saturdays: Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Feb 27
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

If you’re able to help, please reach out to:
📧 [email protected]
📱 Text (250) 918-8286