Dear Families,

Our Grade 8 students had a wonderful time at the theatre watching the Legally Blonde play. Thank you to the Humanities team for organizing this fantastic day to experience the Fine Arts!

Our students did amazing in the Track & Field Meets this week. Thank you to Mrs. Broks and the Phys. Ed. team, and Mrs. Dowson and the ALP team for organizing these events, and to all of our parent volunteers.

We have a busy week with Grade 6 and 9 PATs, please see below for the scheduled dates. We also have wonderful celebrations coming up.

National Indigenous Peoples Day:

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the summer solstice (June 21st), the longest day of the year. This time holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning for many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. For generations, it has been a time to honour and celebrate Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions. The solstice symbolizes renewal, connection, and the richness of Indigenous heritage.

We are looking forward to celebrating this day with our school community and feeder schools on Friday, June 20th.

Yearbooks:

If you would like a yearbook, they are available to order until June 27^th. Visit Lifetouch here and use the yearbook ID code 15068125.

Lost & Found:

We have several lost items that need to go back to their homes! Our lost and found is at the front entrance of the school. Please remind your child(ren) to have a look. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, June 20^th.

School Council News – Casino

We are looking for volunteers for our Casino Fundraiser - anyone over the age of 18 can sign up.

Training and a free meal provided: Ace Casino Airport location. 

October 28 and 29, 2025. Please sign up Here. 

Please email school council if you have any questions hpschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Backpacks

If your child needs a backpack for the upcoming school year, please email Ms. Ray at cyray@cbe.ab.ca.

End of Year Library Update

Reminder that all library books are due Friday, June 13^th.  Library books that are not returned will be assumed lost and lost library book fines will be added to student accounts.

Textbooks need to be returned to the library return bin by Monday, June 23. On June 24, any textbooks not returned will automatically have a lost textbook fines added to student accounts.

Week at a Glance 

Monday, June 16, Day 1

ELA Part B (Reading) PAT – Grade 6 and 9 – 9:30 am

Well-being Committee Meeting 12:40 pm Room 16

Art Club 12:50 pm

Lunch Special – Italian meatball with sweet potato fries and mixed green salad

Tuesday, June 17, Day 2

Math Part B PAT – Grade 6 and 9 – 9:30 am

Lunch Special – Stir-fry noodles with teriyaki chicken and steam vegetables

Wednesday, June 18, Day 1

Social Studies PAT – Grade 6 and 9 – 9:30 am

Chess, Board Games and Cards Club 12:50pm

Drama Club 12:40 pm

Movement & Running Club 12:40 pm

Lunch Special – Chicken nuggets with sweet potato fries and salad

Thursday, June 12, Day 2

Science PAT – Grade 9 – 9:30 am

Knitting Club 12:50pm

Lunch Special – Sweet & sour chicken on rice with steamed vegetables

Friday, June 13, Day 3

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, June 24^th – Grade 5/6 Calaway Park Field Trip

Tuesday, June 24^th – Grade 9 Award/Farewell Assembly 11:15 am-12:30 pm

Tuesday, June 24^th – Grade 9 Farewell Celebration 6:30 pm at Heritage Park 

Wednesday, June 25^th – Awards Assembly Grades 5-8 and ALP, 2:15 pm-3:50 pm

Thursday, June 26th – Sports Day; Last day of classes, early dismissal

Friday, June 27th - Non-instructional day - no school