Sturgeon Composite High School

SCHS Newsletter

Principal’s Message

Welcome to semester two! We are glad to start this semester knowing that we will be moving forward with a full semester. Thank you for your support of our completion days in January. These days proved to be vital to our students and their success.

Semester two is a busy time; students need to start looking ahead to the next school year or their life after high school. It is essential that our students meet with their academic counselors to make sure they are on track, and grade 12 students need to set up their MyPass accounts to ensure they get their transcripts of their grades. Students in grades 10 and 11 need to start planning their classes to ensure they get all of they courses they need to complete their programming.

In February we spoke to each grade regarding attendance. Attendance is the key to success. We know that when students attend their classes, they are able to complete them successfully. Each year in semester one students who have not completed the majority or all of their courses successfully usually did not attend class on a regular basis. Attendance is the responsibility of each student; attending school can be equated to showing up to work each day. Our student’s job is school, so please show up on time and attend all classes!

Grad planning is well under way. We are looking forward to celebrating our grade 12 students in June. Grade 12 students must ensure they are meeting the attendance requirements and completing their courses to ensure they can cross the stage. We will be sending letters out next week detailing where grade 12 students are at for meeting the graduation ceremony requirements.

The next four months are full of activities - we will be starting spring sports, our Europe trip will be departing in March, one act play festival will occur, as well as the local music festivals and music tour. In May we will be hosting the Legacy of Hope display which focuses on learning about the impact of residential schools and the sixties scoop. We look forward to a successful semester, and as always, if you have any questions, please reach out to the school.

Darwin Krips, Principal

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...

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

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

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SCHS Football Spring Camp

2026 Spring Football Training Camp Registration is Now Open!

https://forms.gle/fR6NjXAYyKod5Uyn8

Table Top Club Fundraiser

The SCHS TableTop Club is excited to host a Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Fundraiser!

Treat your family (and yourself!) while supporting our students.

Order Deadline: March 15

Pickup Dates: April 1 & 2 at SCHS!

Grade 12 Art Students - Art Alumni

Join us for a Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in the SCHS Art Room.

Get feedback, refine your work, and prepare your portfolio with support from Ms. Kid. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Astronomy Club

Astronomy club is back. They will meet every Tuesday at lunch in Rm 1127.

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

Sturgeon Public Schools is partnered with UnPlugged Canada

Sturgeon Public Schools is proud to be the first school division in Alberta to partner with Unplugged Canada, a parent-led movement encouraging families to delay giving children personal smartphones until at least age 14. Research shows that waiting can positively impact children’s mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. While technology is an important part of learning in our classrooms, personal smartphone and social media use present different challenges. By sharing the Unplugged Canada Pledge, we hope to support open conversations at home and connect families with the resources they need to make the best choices for their children. Participation is completely voluntary—learn more and sign the pledge https://www.sturgeon.ab.ca/unplugged

Class of 2026

Grad 2026

Ceremony Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Ceremony Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Tentative time)

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 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

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.

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

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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