Elk Island Public Schools

There's still time to register for pre-kindergarten in for 2026-27. Spaces are still available throughout the Division. https://www.eips.ca/pre-k

ELM Pre-K (new for 2026-27)
Spaces available at Westboro Elementary and in the afternoon class at Lakeland Ridge in .

PALS Pre-K
Spaces available at A.L. Horton School in Vegreville (and a few at other schools in EIPS).

Are you prepared for the first day of classes on August 31? Struggling to find where to start? Find all the info you need at www.eips.ca/parents/back-to-school and on your child's school website.

We're excited to welcome you all back on August 31!

We are excited to welcome students to brand new Forest Grove School for the 2026-27 school year!

If your child attended Sherwood Heights Junior High or École Campbelltown in 2025-26 and will be attending Forest Grove School this year, back-to-school information is now available on www.forestgroveschool.ca.

Do you have a child who's riding the bus for the first time this fall? Register for a Little Elk Island Adventure near you this August!
Little Elk Island Adventure is an opportunity for first-time bus riders and their parents to learn more about student transportation in EIPS and how to ensure a safe ride.
Details at: www.facebook.com/ElkIslandPublicSchools/events

Want to stay in the know? Highlights from the June Board meetings are now available! Topics include:

- Unaudited Financial Report: September 1 to May 31
- International and National Field Trips: 2025-26
- 2026 Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit Results

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R9FIrt

Throughout June, students, staff and families have been taking part in activities to honour National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day that takes place on June 21. These experiences highlight the importance of learning about and recognizing the diverse histories, cultures and perspectives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xHWa2t

It may not be sunflower season yet, but at Central Services they are in full bloom! Thank you to Mrs. Hansen's Grade 4 class from Davidson Creek Elementary for brightening our days!

New courses coming in 2026-27! Register now!
Campus EIPS is excited to offer new courses coming to the Heartland Skills Centre in Fort Saskatchewan in 2026-27. Programming is open to students across EIPS.
- Health-care Aide
- Introduction to the Industrial Trades
- Power Engineering

Whether you're exploring dual-credit options in Grade 12 or taking a gap year after graduation and wanting to expand your skills, register now to secure your spot.
www.campuseips.ca

A huge congratulations to Kayla Klita from Salisbury Composite High School-SAL. COMP on taking home the gold medal in Fashion Technology at the Skills Canada National Competition!

After winning gold at provincials, Kilta competed against talented Fashion Technology peers from across the country in Toronto at the end of May. This is the second year in a row Klita has competed at the national level, having won the bronze medal last year. What an achievement!

Want to stay in the know? Highlights from the May Board meetings are now available! Topics include:

- EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2026-30 (Year 1)
- 2026-27 Administrative Fees
- 2026-27 Budget Report

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xxZFJ0