Sturgeon Composite High School

SCHS Newsletter

Principal Message March 31 Newsletter

Welcome to spring! At least it is spring on the calendar - not so much outside yet.. Even though it doesn’t look like spring, we are looking forward to our many spring events. Please make sure to follow our social media to keep up to date with the many activities. Rugby is starting soon, and slowpitch will start looking for players when the snow melts.

The following major events are coming up, and are open to the public:

April 23: Creative Arts Festival in the south gym, 3:30 to 6 PM

April 28: Sturgeon Night of Music and Fine Art, Winspear Centre, 7 PM. Tickets required, please see a music student or call the music department

May 4: Opening Ceremony and Celebration for the Legacy of Hope Exhibit focused on residential schools. This exhibit is on loan from Ottawa and will be at the school for the entire month of May

Please make sure you have completed your re-enrollment and have completed your course selections for the following school year. Summer school registration has opened, so now is the time to plan ahead!

We look forward to seeing you at our many spring events!

Easy short cut: On our school website at the top of the page you will see Quick Links, select ”Attendance” it will open an email to the school, please include the first and last name of the student, date and reason for absence.

schattendance@sturgeon.ab.ca

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What's happening at SCHS...

Cops for Cancer

This Thursday at lunch, students should stop by the foyer to see if Constable Tanner will shave his head, You can still support the cause with your donation to cancer research.

Click here if you would like to support: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR?px=15273325&fr_id=30617&pg=personal&s_src=nuclavismobile&s_subsrc=Nucl_Web_FdrQRC

If Officer Wills can raise over $750, Mr. Krips will buzz his head. If over $1000 is raised Mr. Henkleman will buzz his head. (Beard will be over $2000, mustache $2250).

Study Guides

Sturgeon Composite High School has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer discounted study guides (Grades 3–12) in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies—great support for finals and diploma prep.

Order here: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/2510

Grad Clothing has Arrived

Attention Class of 2026: If you placed an order for grad clothing last month, it has arrived and is now available for pickup in the office.

Re-Enroll Now for 2026-2027

Completing the re-enrollment form:

ensures your child’s information is accurate and up to date

helps schools plan class sizes, staffing, and resources for the upcoming year
supports communication with you in case of emergencies or important updates

Order Now

Don't miss out on memories that last a lifetime!

Order your 2025-2026 yearbook now for just $42.

Available on PowerSchool now for purchase.

Secure your piece of history today!

SCHS Football Spring Camp

2026 Spring Football Training Camp Registration is Now Open!

https://forms.gle/fR6NjXAYyKod5Uyn8

Astronomy Club

They meet every Tuesday at lunch in Rm 1127.

So if you are tired of looking for excitement on Earth, go check it out today.

Class of 2026

Grad 2026

Ceremony Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Ceremony Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Grad to arrive by 11:30am)

Venue: Edmonton Convention Center

9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9

You can find updated Grad details on our school website at:

https://www.sturgeoncomp.ca/student-zone/graduation

Grad Banquet and Dance Opportunity

volunteersignup.org/8MQC4

GRAD BANQUET SLIDESHOW - BABY PHOTOS NEEDED!

As the big night gets closer, the banquet committee is putting together a special slideshow featuring baby photos of our grads!

We need your picture ASAP to make this unforgettable!

Click Link to email photo

Grade 12 Fee explained

The $125 Grade 12 fee has been added to student accounts and statements have been emailed.

The fee is applied to all Grade 12 students, as we do not yet know who will ultimately graduate. Students may still participate in Grade 12 activities even if they are not currently on track to graduate. If a student graduates in a later year, the fee will not be charged again, as it is only paid once.

The fee covers Grade 12 activities and swag. For graduating students, it also includes the certificate, certificate cover, cap and gown rental, and one ceremony ticket for the graduate.

RAP and Work Experience

RAP Meeting - April 15th

There will be a Rap meeting on Wednesday April 15th (11:30-12:00) in the Drama room. Any students interested in the Rap program for this upcoming summer or Semester 1 in the next school year should be there!

If you are looking for employment opportunities we will have Careers here to talk about how that process works.

myPass

(A must for Grade 12 students, but all students should have a myPass account)

Students may provide the school office with their personal email address to avoid waiting for

a sign-up letter to be mailed from Alberta Education.

myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students. Order high school transcripts in English and French, View diploma exam marks, etc.

GRAD CHECKLIST:

✅ Senioritis (Optional)

✅ Cap & Gown (On Order)

⬜ myPass Education Account (MISSING!)

Have your Grad Scan the code and drop their email in order to create their education account (myPass)today.

MyPass for Students

MyPass (Academic reports, transcripts, view diploma results, etc.)

MyPass.alberta.ca is a secure self-service website for Alberta students to:

Order high school transcripts
View diploma exam marks
Register to write or rewrite diploma exams (with online payments)
View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR)
View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)
Order additional copies of an awarded credential (in English or French)
Get notifications for important messages

Please contact Workforce Development Help Desk for immediate myPass Signup/Access:

Phone: 780-427-5318, select option 1

Email: wfdhelpdesk@gov.ab.ca

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)

Student MyPass Instructions

MyPass for Parents

MyPass can also be used to view and print an official record of who a student resides with and where they live. This may be required for some Canada Revenue Agency inquiries effective from school year 2017. More info on this below.

To sign up, Parent must have:

● the student's Alberta Student Number (ASN)

● the student's date of birth

● a current personal email address

Parents/Guardians may register for a MyPass connection for their child until the child reaches the age of 18. After that point, the parent connection expires and the student is then responsible for their own account.

Parent MyPass Instructions

CLUBS AT SCHS

Inclement Weather

As colder weather approaches, families are reminded of Policy 17 - Inclement Weather, which outlines shared responsibilities among the Board, staff, school bus operators, and parents/guardians to ensure student safety during hazardous weather conditions. The policy emphasizes that while schools remain open, the final decision to send children to school or the bus stop rests with parents/guardians. Bus services may be suspended under specific conditions, such as temperatures reaching -40°C, poor visibility, or hazardous road conditions. Families will be notified of any cancellations or alterations through local media, the Division website, and social media. Parents are also reminded to ensure their children are dressed in weather-appropriate clothing. This policy, shared annually in school newsletters, underscores the Division’s commitment to student safety during the winter months.

Feel free to reach out to them at: spsdtransportation@sturgeon.ab.ca

Permission Needed to ride another bus:

If your student is planning on taking a different bus home, please fill out the Transportation (Bus) Permission form: FORM HERE.

This form must be signed by a parent or guardian, as well as a member of the Office Staff, and then provided to the bus driver.

NOTE: Bus 905 is at capacity and CAN NOT take other riders.

Ensure you are a paid rider on a bus route.
Parent/Guardian to print and complete the Bus Rider Permission Form at home the night before student will require a different bus at the end of the next school day. (You can pick up paper copies at the school if needed, to take home.)
Drop the completed form off at the office before lunch; pick it up at the end of the day.

Community News

The ACComPLISHED Community Health Worker Program

The ACComPLISHED Community Health Worker Program gives students in Grades 10–12 hands-on experience in community health through virtual sessions, workshops, and real-world learning.

Dates: June 20 - August 29, 2026

Times: Saturdays 12-2 PM EDT | 9-11 AM PDT

Format: Hybrid (Zoom and optional in-person days)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

RCWA Scholarship Award

Are you a resident of Sturgeon County (including all hamlets and towns)? You may be eligible for a great local scholarship opportunity!

The Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch (SRCW) is offering five (5) monetary scholarships to support students in our community. 🎓

If you’re interested in applying or would like more information, please contact Niki Ballance in Student Services at 📧 nballanc@sturgeon.ab.ca

Don’t miss out on this chance to be recognized and supported by your community!

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2026

Summer Employment Opportunity

If you need to get the link, go to FACTSnet.org and Click on the link.

Heavy Metal Summer Experience

When: 8/10/26 - 8/14/26

Schedule: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Location: Sheet Metal Workers Local 8, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Contact: Dan Lee, danlee@local8.ca

Topic: Sheet Metal, Piping, Plumbing, Electrical

Click here to apply: https://www.hmse.org/locations/locations/edmonton-ab.html

Tutoring

Tutoring Agencies

Private Tutors

No attempt has been made to rate or screen the tutors to determine adequate compensations. Sturgeon Composite High School provides no services other than to provide a list of names. All arrangements for services rendered, including rate of pay, the quality of service and any other terms and conditions of employment are to be arranged by the tutor and the contacting parties contracting the services.

· BRYAN QUINN, BEd

Tutors math - Has extensive experience with mathematics diagnostics, assessment, and classroom instruction.

Please contact:

Cellphone: 780-265-6523

· BRENDAN MICHALCZYK

Double major math, chemistry

Phone: 780-975-3682

Email: brendan.michalczyk@gmail.com

· BALBINA NAGERA

Educational Background:

· Masters of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from UAlberta

· Bachelors in Civil Engineering from UAlberta

A rundown of what I can support:

· All subjects and grade levels

How to contact:

· Website: www.lomitatutoring.ca

· Email: info@lomitatutoring.ca

· Call/Text: 587-984-9466

I offer both in person and remote sessions which are recorded and uploaded to Google Drive - allowing the students to revise at any point

· Brittany Hope

Educational Background:

· Masters of Science in Neuroscience

Tutors:

· Math

· Science

· Physics

· Biology

Virtual Sessions Only

Phone: 780-266-4348

Email: hope.brittanyv@gmail.com

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