Onoway Elementary School

Thanks to a donation from ABADASA, Onoway Elementary students will be able to receive a free library card. This gives them access to books and resources all summer long. We are excited to work alongside Onoway Public Library to help foster a love of reading beyond the classroom and ensure students have opportunities to keep learning, exploring, and imagining throughout the summer months.

Let the summer reading adventures begin! 📚☀️

Our OES Grade 7 athletes represented our school with pride at the GCAA Zones Track Meet this week! 🏃‍♀️🏅 From the first event to the final race, they demonstrated incredible drive, perseverance, and determination.

Just as impressive was their outstanding sportsmanship! They were cheering each other on, supporting competitors, and giving their very best in every event. We are so proud of the way they competed and represented OES!

Our annual Staff vs. Students basketball game did not disappoint! 🏀 The Grade 7s came ready! Their fast breaks, tight defense, and plenty of hustle had the staff a little nervous 👀
But in the end… experience (and maybe a few old-school moves 😄) pulled through, and the staff held onto the win! Huge shoutout to our Grade 7 athletes for an incredible game full of effort, teamwork, and great sportsmanship!

Our Grade 6 scientists have been busy exploring photosynthesis this week! 🌿🔬 Students observed a demonstration testing leaves for the presence of starch, comparing one exposed to sunlight with another kept in the dark. The results were eye-opening as they discovered just how important light is for plants to make their own food! Amazing observations and thoughtful discussions all around!

Our Grade 7 Track Day was a huge success! 🏃‍♂️ From javelin and shot put to hurdles and sprints, our OES athletes gave it their all while showing excellent sportsmanship and school spirit.

Congratulations to the students who qualified for Zones! We wish you the best of luck as you continue to compete!

Way to go, Grade 7! 👏

What a fantastic day for our Kindergarten to Grade 3 Fun Day! ☀️ Students enjoyed a sunny day filled with games, challenges, and lots of smiles.

Our Grade 7 students did an amazing job leading stations and encouraging everyone to try their best - such great leadership!

A big thank you to Mrs. Moser for organizing, Mrs. Belseth for scheduling, and our teachers and educational assistants for their support. And a special shoutout to our Parent Council and volunteers for keeping everything running smoothly, including lunch and Freezies for all!

A fun-filled day to remember!

On Monday, OES students, parents, and staff were treated to a nursery rhyme–filled performance. Mrs. Lapachuk’s Drama Club reimagined several family favourites, such as Old MacDonald and Humpty Dumpty - complete with the King’s Army - as well as some long-lost classics like Little Jack Horner, with his bright red thumb.

It was clear the cast had put in hours of rehearsal and shared many laughs along the way. Mrs. Lapachuk and OES alumna director Arabella brought out the best in the cast, encouraging them to step outside their comfort zones and deliver a fantastic show for all ages.

Well done, Drama Club—you were amazing!🎭

What an incredible evening for Onoway Elementary School and Northern Gateway Public Schools!

We are thrilled to share that Ms. Kaylee Reed has been named a recipient of the Edwin Parr Teacher Award, one of Alberta’s highest honours for outstanding first-year teachers.

This recognition speaks to the care, professionalism, creativity, and dedication Ms. Reed brings to her students each day. In her very first year of teaching, she has already made a lasting impact on our school community.

Ms. Reed, your OES and NGPS families are cheering you on and celebrating this amazing achievement with you. Congratulations on this well-deserved award!

We are incredibly proud to share that one of our own, Ms. Kaylee Reed, has been nominated for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award, recognizing excellence in first-year teaching.

Kaylee has been selected as one of the top 10 nominees in the province, and tonight we will find out who this year’s award recipient will be.

We are so very proud of Ms. Reed’s accomplishments, her commitment to our students, and the positive impact she has made in our OES community. Congratulations on being nominated, and we're rooting for you, Ms. Reed!

We are so excited to invite all of our wonderful OES families and community members to join us for a celebration of our students' creativity and hard work! Come out and enjoy an evening dedicated to the incredible art and music our kids have been working on.

🗓 When: Monday, May 25th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: OES Gym

We can't wait to see you there and celebrate our amazing young artists together!