News
THANK YOU! Driver Appreciation Day is May 2
Posted on April 29 2022Join us on May 2 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to…
This is Empathy: Mental Health Week runs May 2-8
Posted on April 29 2022Mental Health Week takes place May 2-8. To mark the week, Sherwood Heights has a series of activities and lessons planned for students, all centered on Mental Health Week’s theme, “This is Empathy”—particularly…
2022-2023 Program Guide now online!
Posted on April 19 2022Our Program Guide for the 2022-2023 school year is now online! In the Guide you can find out information about options, programs, and extra-curricular activities planned for the upcoming school year at…
Honours Program for the 2022-23 School Year
Posted on March 15 2022March 15, 2022: This message is intended for those current grade 7 and 8 families who wish to apply for the 2022-23 Junior High Honours Program. After reviewing the submitted 2022-23 EIPS Junior High…
2022 EIPS Parent Survey
Posted on March 14 2022Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) wants to hear from you. Make sure to complete the 2022 EIPS Parent Survey—open from March 14-27. Annually, EIPS conducts a parent survey to gauge its progress toward…
Basketball Live Stream Links
Posted on March 10 2022All Home Playoff games will be streamed on the SWH Athletics YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcT3mKm4oeKiMDA9-9F69A March 10 Jr Boys @ SCA: https://www.scasecondary.ca/live-stream…
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Posted on March 8 2022We are happy to announce that you can now start booking times for our second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences for this school year! Interview dates: Thursday, March 17 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. and…
Reset Room
Posted on March 1 2022Sherwood Heights has officially opened the new Reset Room and it is off to a great start! It is a quiet, safe space in the school (supervised by a teacher and EA throughout the day) where students can…
Measuring Success: Complete this year’s Alberta…
Posted on March 1 2022Once again, Alberta Education is surveying teachers, students, and families through its annual Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey. The survey acts as an annual check-up on the province’s education…
Grade 9 Immunizations
Posted on February 18 2022Dear parents and guardians, AHS Public Health Nurses will be coming to Sherwood Heights Junior High on Wednesday February 23, 2022 to give routine school immunizations to those students with signed consent…
Community Connections Parent Night: "Foundations of…
Posted on February 17 2022Sherwood Heights has partnered with Saffron Centre & Strathcona County Family and Community Services to deliver a free parent session on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The…
STAY AT HOME GUIDE: When do I keep my child home?
Posted on January 26 2022Please use this updated (January 26, 2022) guide to determine when to keep your child home from school and when it’s safe to return. STAY AT HOME GUIDE: When do I keep my child home?
Student Medical Masks and Rapid Test Kit Distribution
Posted on January 14 2022We will be distributing the government provided Medical Face Masks and Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits to all of our students this afternoon. Students will receive a Ziplock baggie with 20 face masks…
2021
2020 - 2021 Yearbooks are In!
Posted on December 16 2021Our highly anticipated 2020 - 2021 yearbooks have arrived! If you ordered a yearbook from last year, current students can pick their copy up in the front entry for distribution at the second half of lunch…
SWH Staff Contact Information
Posted on October 15 2021We recently made changes to how families can contact Sherwood Heights Junior High staff. If you’d like to reach out to your child’s teacher directly, simply log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.…
Athletics Spectator Information
Posted on September 8 2021In order to limit potential spread of COVID-19 during EIPS athletic events, spectators are not permitted at practices and games at this time. We ask that when dropping off or picking up student athletes…
Sherwood Heights Virtual Information Night Video
Posted on April 7 2021Thank you to all families who were able to attend our Virtual Information Night! In case you missed it, we've posted the video for you to watch. We’d also like to remind you that the parent portal…
Hot Lunch Dates for April
Posted on March 25 2021Dear Sherwood Heights Families, We are happy to offer two new Hot Lunch dates in April: 20 and 28. To place a hot lunch order, log in to PowerSchool and select “student fees.” From there you will…
Visitors in School
Posted on March 25 2021A big thank you to all parents, students, and staff for doing their part to ensure everyone is safe and healthy. Every morning before coming to school all students must complete the daily COVID-19…
Cell Phones in the Classroom
Posted on March 12 2021A reminder that students have no access to cellphones or personal devices during class time—the only exceptions, students with a diagnosed medical condition or an identified inclusive-educational need,…
Sherwood Heights Returning Student Information
Posted on March 9 2021Hello Sherwood Heights families, Now that returning school registration is complete, students will begin making choices about what options they wish to take next year, and whether they will apply for…
2021-2022 Program Guide now online!
Posted on March 8 2021Our Program Guide for the 2021-2022 school year is now online! In the Guide you can find out information about options, programs, and extra-curricular activities planned for the upcoming school year…
Summer School 2021
Posted on February 26 2021Do more this summer!Next Step Summer School: Registration opens March 16! Registration for EIPS Summer School opens on March 16. Organized through Next Step, the Summer School program offers more than…
Hot Lunch Dates for March
Posted on February 24 2021Dear Sherwood Heights Families, We are happy to offer the following Hot Lunch dates in March: March 8 and 16. For March 24, please see below. To place a hot lunch order, log in to PowerSchool and select…
Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews via Microsoft Teams
Posted on February 22 2021Our second round of Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held online using Microsoft Teams over three nights – March 9th, 10th, and 11th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM each night. We will be booking…
Grade 9 Immunization Forms
Posted on January 28 2021Grade 9 School Immunization Consent Forms Consent forms were handed out to all grade 9 students on Thursday, January 28, 2021. If your child was absent, please have them pick their forms up from the office…
February Hot Lunch Order Form
Posted on January 25 2021Dear Sherwood Heights Families, We are happy to offer three Hot Lunch dates in February: February 8, 17 and 25. To place a hot lunch order, log in to PowerSchool and select “student fees.” From…
Returning Student Registration 2021-22
Posted on January 22 2021The returning student registration process for all current EIPS students who are returning in 2021-22 takes place February 1-28, 2021. On February 1, at 9:00 AM, all current EIPS families will receive…
Calling all Grade Nine Students!
Posted on January 22 2021Attention Grade 9 Students! Wondering where you should attend High School Next Year? Here is the list of dates and times of High School Open Houses and Information Nights that are upcoming – note…
EIPS Secondary French Immersion Information Night…
Posted on January 19 2021Bonjour French Immersion families, Elk Island Public Schools is proud to present Ardrossan Junior Senior High School’s French Immersion Secondary Information Night. Please join Ardrossan staff at…
EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit Parent Engagement…
Posted on January 14 2021The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is offering two online parent information and engagement series for EIPS families. Virtual Gathering of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Parents and…
A Message from our Principal
Posted on January 8 2021Hello Sherwood Heights Families, Happy New Year. I hope that this message finds you and your extended family healthy. Even though Covid is constantly in our thoughts, we have much to celebrate and…
Hot Lunch Dates for January
Posted on January 8 2021With students returning to in-school learning, we are happy to offer two Hot Lunch dates in January: January 18th and January 26th. If you would like to place a hot lunch order, please log in to PowerSchool…
2020
A Message from our Principal
Posted on December 15 2020Hello Sherwood Heights Families, It has now been over two weeks without classes. I know that students and staff have been working hard to continue learning. Thank you for your support and patience.…
CYBERWORLD: What Happens When Youth Press Send
Posted on December 4 2020CYBERWORLD: What Happens When Youth Press Send December 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM via Zoom Presented by SAFFRON Centre, supported by Strathcona County Mental Health Capacity Building Program In this…
At Home Learning
Posted on November 27 2020Hello Sherwood Heights Families, Please click here for an important letter from our school principal, Mr. Pallister. As always, please contact the school at 780-467-5930 for any questions or concerns…
Anti-Bullying Week - November 16 to 20, 2020
Posted on November 20 2020SWH students and staff spent the week discussing bullying for bullying awareness and prevention week. On Day 1, students picked a positive affirmation card to use to help support their self-esteem. …
School Swag Now Available!
Posted on November 19 2020School swag is now available for sale at SWH! They make great stocking stuffers! To order, log on to your Powerschool account and click on student fees to access the full swag list and place your order…
Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
Posted on November 19 2020Our school’s Book Fair is going online, so save the date! From November 22 to 30, discover the newest books hot off the press, from the comfort of your own home. You can find the link to browse…
Save-On-Foods School Fundraiser
Posted on November 18 2020Sherwood Heights and Save-On-Foods on Wye Road are happy to announce a fundraising partnership for the another wonderful year! All you have to do is send your ORIGINAL Save-On-Foods receipts (Wye Road…
Your Future Post-Secondary and Career Fair is going…
Posted on November 16 2020Your Future Post-Secondary and Career Fair is going VIRTUAL! While we're limited in our ability to gather together in person, that doesn't mean we still can't bring together a collection of post-secondary…
Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews
Posted on November 6 2020Our first round of Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held online using Microsoft Teams over three nights – November 24th, 25th and 26th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM each night. We will be booking…
Hot Lunch Ordering Now Open at Sherwood Heights
Posted on November 5 2020Sherwood Heights is excited to offer a hot lunch option for our students. Hot lunch days will take place every Day One, starting on Monday, November 23rd. If you would like to place a hot lunch order…
Inclement Weather
Posted on October 26 2020With the winter season almost here, we want to remind families to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
Immunization Information for Parents
Posted on October 8 2020Dear Grade 7 Parents, A letter from AHS regarding any grade 7 students that did not complete their immunizations in the 2019-20 school has been posted here. If you have any further questions or concerns,…
Improving Home-School Communication
Posted on October 8 2020Improving Home-School Communication To enhance communication between families and schools, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has developed a how-to guide entitled, “Communication Protocol for Schools.” …
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: October 5
Posted on October 5 2020Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: October 5 October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! Launched in 1994 by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Teachers’ Day…
School Spirit Store Open!
Posted on October 2 2020We are excited to announce our school spirit store is open until October 25th. Visit https://sherwoodheights2020.itemorder.com/sale to check out the hoodies, t-shirts, bags, sweatpants, and masks…
Orange Shirt Day - September 30th
Posted on September 24 2020Wear your orange shirt next Wednesday to make a statement that every child matters! Orange Shirt Day is an event that started in 2013 inspired by Phyllis Jack Webstad. It was designed to educate people…
Meet the Teacher
Posted on September 22 2020We are excited to be able to host an in-person Meet the Teacher Night for our families on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. This is an outside event – and we are working hard to…
How Can I Help?
Posted on September 15 2020Hi everyone! We've had a great start to the school year - and we know that our students and staff have been working HARD to ensure we're following all of the new safety protocols. Part of that work is…
Picture Retakes & Online Proof Codes
Posted on September 11 2020School photos were taken on September 11, 2020. If your child did not have their photo taken, we will be having our school photo retakes day on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 . Below is some information…
2019-20 Yearbooks
Posted on September 8 20202019-20 Yearbooks will be completed and distributed to all those who purchased one later this fall. Stay tuned to our school website for more info later on this fall!
Here We Go!
Posted on August 30 2020Welcome back Sherwood Heights families to an interesting and exciting new year. To all Grade 7 families - we're excited that you're with us! A few important updates as we move into the first week of…
Principal's Message
Posted on August 25 2020Dear Sherwood Heights Families, I hope that you have been enjoying and will continue to enjoy these next days of summer before school starts. My thoughts go to ensuring we are doing all we can to remain…
Back to School 2020
Posted on August 24 2020Find everything you need for back-to-school planning! Supply lists School calendars Registration details Busing information And more! Back to School 2020 Additional information: School re-entry details…
Grade 9 Simplified Farewell
Posted on June 12 2020We are excited (and sad!) to say a fond farewell to our Grade 9 students from June 22 - 24th. Please download the invitation for this special event to find out more details. Grade 9 Farewell Invitation
Principal's Message - June 12, 2020
Posted on June 12 2020June 12, 2020 Hello Sherwood Heights Families, This notice has a large amount of significant information for families. Please take the time to review all of the documents. We are now in the home stretch,…
Principal's Message - May 26, 2020
Posted on May 26 2020Hello Sherwood Heights families: I hope all of you are doing well and staying healthy. As we embark on Week 8 of alternative learning, I want to provide you with a brief update about what to expect between…
2020-2021 Program and Option Selections - Deadline…
Posted on May 4 2020Deadline extended to end of the day Friday, May 8. Our 2020-2021 Registration Program Guide is now online. Please review this Guide with your child in preparation for option choices for next year. …
May 1st Update
Posted on May 1 2020May 1, 2020 Sherwood Heights staff wants to once again thank you for your support as we focus on consistent engagement in learning. Thank you to those who joined us for our April 28th school council…
School Photos Contest!
Posted on May 1 2020Happy May everyone! We're celebrating month two of alternative learning with a throwback (waaay back) to a time when our Sherwood Heights staff were in school! Before the days of Google classroom and…
Welcome to Our New Grade 6 Students!
Posted on April 24 2020Please click here for a message from Mr. Pallister!
Sherwood Heights "Rolls With It"
Posted on April 24 2020Students and staff of Sherwood Heights still find ways to keep our family strong - even during the most challenging of times. Take a look at our latest project! Stay healthy. :)
Virtual School Council Meeting - April 28, 2020
Posted on April 23 2020Sherwood Heights School Council Meeting Tuesday April 28, 2020 - 6:30 PM Google Meet (Hangouts) Instructions: An invitation will be sent to all that have signed up to attend, via Paul Pallister at…
Message from Mr. Pallister
Posted on April 17 2020Please click here for a message from Mr. Pallister.
Sherwood Heights Online Learning Portal
Posted on March 23 2020We are heading into Spring Break and ready to start a new chapter at Sherwood Heights! We have set up an online learning portal for parents to access the most relevant information regarding our online…
COVID-19 Information
Posted on March 13 2020Dear Sherwood Heights Junior High families, As information about COVID-19 is continually expanding, we to ensure all families are provided with up-to-date information from Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS).…
Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson Brings stories of Hope…
Posted on March 2 2020Representatives of the media, families and community members are invited to join Grade 8 and 9 students at Sherwood Heights Junior High as they welcome senator, author and advocate, Patti LaBoucane-Benson…
School Council - February 25th
Posted on February 21 2020Just a reminder that we will be holding our next School Council meeting on Tuesday February 25th at 7:00 pm in the library. Topics will include school fees, March interviews, open discussion on school…
Careers Day Photos
Posted on February 5 2020What a fantastic morning - thanks to all of the incredible speakers who came to share their career journey with our Grade 9 students. We can't wait for next year! Scroll to the bottom of the post…
Exploring Careers! Grade 9 Career Day 2020
Posted on February 4 2020Sherwood Heights is excited to host our 2nd Annual Careers Day on Feb 5, 2020. Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to learn about many diverse careers such as journalism, marketing, architecture,…
2019
In The Know: Caregiver Series
Posted on October 28 2019Welcome to the first article in a series called “In The Know” — designed to help parents, guardians and other adults in the Sherwood Heights community navigate the waters of supporting their teens…
Thinking Careers: Take Our Kids to Work
Posted on October 28 2019Take Our Kids to Work Day is on Wednesday November 6th for all grade 9 students! Preparation for lifelong learning and the world of work is an important part of this day and in fact is part of our health…
This is Halloween
Posted on October 21 2019Our Halloween dance is fast approaching! In addition to the ever-popular costume dance and photobooth, the Logos Society is bringing RIZN to our school for some alternate activities including Fear Factor. …
Celebrating Excellence
Posted on October 20 2019It was a packed house at the F.R. Haythorne gym last Wednesday night as Sherwood Heights students, staff, families and friends celebrated our annual Academic Awards Night. The unprecedented number of…
Waste Reduction Week Shoe Drive
Posted on October 20 2019Bring in your shoes! Did you know that Canadians produce more than 31 MILLION TONNES of waste annually?! That’s 2.7 kgs per person per day! October 21st – 27th is Waste Reduction Week. Bring in…
Take Our Kids to Work Day
Posted on October 14 2019Every day our students are moving toward the world of work. At Sherwood Heights, we are supporting our students in planning for their future in many ways, such as our Health classes, and events such as…
A Mathemagical Project
Posted on October 14 2019Last Thursday, angles were calculated, radii were measured, and LOTS of stakes were hammered by our Grade 7 Core+ Mathematics Challenge and Numeracy Booster classes. The result was a beautiful collision…
Awards Night Update - NEW VENUE
Posted on October 11 2019Dear Sherwood Heights Families and Alumni, We have a NEW venue for our Awards Evening at 7:00 pm on Wednesday October 16th (same time and date as originally scheduled). We will hold this special event…
Meet Our New Counsellor
Posted on October 6 2019Hello! My name is Chantal Harry, and I am the new school counsellor here at Sherwood Heights. I am so excited to be here! My job here at the school is to help students become more able learners by supporting…
Read In Week
Posted on October 6 2019Read In Week 2019 returns, marking its 30th anniversary, on October 7-11. The theme this year is “30 Years of Read In: Celebrate with Stories/Célébrons avec des Histoires 30 Anniversaire de Read In.”…
Grade 7 Open Classroom Day
Posted on October 4 2019Grade 7 Open Classroom Day October 10, 2019 Good afternoon Grade 7 parents! We’ve had a fantastic start to the new year, and our newest Cougars are already becoming a welcome part of the Sherwood Heights…
Virtual Lost and Found
Posted on October 4 2019Do you recognize any of these items? If so, please collect them in the hallway across from the vending machine by Thursday, October 10th. Items not collected will be donated to a local charity. …
Student-To-Author Conference
Posted on September 30 2019The Student-to-Author Conference is a new event aimed at connecting junior and senior high school students with authors, illustrators and industry professionals who can share their experiences, advice…
Sherwood Heights Awards Night
Posted on September 30 2019**If you have not received an email invite to awards night but feel that you child achieved an award, please email Mrs. Stone or call the school office at 780-467-5930 to confirm. On October 16th at…
Pay School Fees Online!
Posted on September 29 2019School fee information for the 2019-20 school year is now posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool…
Starting the Conversation: Supports for Parents
Posted on September 23 2019Teens (and their parents) are under many pressures these days - and we want to help! There are many resources for parents to access when working with their teens to navigate the stresses and challenges…
Orange Shirt Day - September 30
Posted on September 23 2019Wear your orange shirt next Monday to make a statement that every child matters! Orange Shirt Day is an event that started in 2013 inspired by Phyllis Jack Webstad. It was designed to educate people…
See You At The Pole
Posted on September 22 2019If my people...will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14…
The Cougar Mile - A Celebration of Activity and Community
Posted on September 16 2019This year's Cougar Mile was one for the ages! In addition to celebrating the 30th year of this event, it also kicked off a year of celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Sherwood Heights School. The…
Warm Up to Math!
Posted on September 16 2019This year the teachers at Sherwood Heights will be incorporating daily math warm ups at the start of each class period. The warm ups have a different focus depending on the day (e.g. estimation, analysis,…
Grade 7 Week of Welcome
Posted on September 15 2019It has already been a great week here at Sherwood Heights - and the fun has just begun! This week our Grade 9 Leadership students are organizing a week of fun events and activities for the newest members…
Principal’s Message September 13, 2019
Posted on September 13 2019Welcome back to school! We have had a great start to the 2019-20 school year here at Sherwood Heights. Grade 7s had the opportunity to attend school and get acquainted on August 30. It was a pleasure…
Cougar Mile & Meet the Teacher - FOOD TRUCKS!
Posted on September 9 2019This year as part of our 30th Anniversary Cougar Mile Celebrations, we are excited to have food trucks available from 12 noon until 5:30 pm. Students and parents are welcome to purchase lunch and/or…
30 Years of the Cougar Mile!
Posted on September 6 2019Calling all Sherwood Heights parents, community members, and alumni! The Cougar Mile is an annual tradition that students and staff have participated in since 1989 – and to celebrate the 30th anniversary…
Welcome Back!
Posted on August 28 2019Hello Sherwood Heights families! We are excited to start this special school year! The 2019-2020 school year marks the 60th Anniversary of Sherwood Heights school – and we are eager to make it the…
Principal's Message
Posted on June 27 2019What a fantastic year at Sherwood Heights! We are sad to be saying farewell to our grade 9’s as they move on to High School and all of the adventures that await. We also wish all of the current grade…
Summer Hours
Posted on June 27 2019Summer Hours at Elk Island Public Schools Throughout the summer break, Sherwood Heights is closed and will reopen on August 28 at 8:15 AM. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while…
Year End
Posted on June 11 2019It is amazing that the end of the 2018-2019 year is approaching so quickly! Here are the important need-to-know details as we race towards summer: Athletic Awards Please join us for Athletic Awards…
Daily Announcements
Posted on May 28 2019Our Daily Announcements are now online! You can download them here each day! Daily Announcements
Grade 9 Farewell Celebration BBQ and Dance
Posted on May 28 2019Please Note: This article is about the parent-organized BBQ and Dance after the formal Farewell Ceremony. If you would like information about the ceremony, please visit the Ceremony page. Good afternoon…
Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony
Posted on May 10 2019Please Note: This article is about the school-organized formal Farewell Ceremony. If you would like information about the parent-organized Farewell BBQ and Dance, please visit the Celebration page.…
Cannabis Talk Kit
Posted on May 1 2019“ When I was a kid…” doesn’t really work when talking with your kids about cannabis today. It’s a whole new ballgame. Cannabis — legal or otherwise — is a hot topic. Parents who provide…
Hats On! for Mental Health
Posted on April 30 2019On May 1, 2019, students, staff and parents of Sherwood Heights are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. For more information, please visit canwetalk.ca.
Save-On Fundraiser
Posted on April 17 2019Sherwood Heights and Save-On-Foods on Wye Road are happy to announce a fundraising partnership! All you have to do is send your ORIGINAL Save-On-Foods receipts (Wye Road location only) to the school.…
Registration Program Guide Now Online!
Posted on April 11 2019Our 2019-2020 Sherwood Heights Program Guide is now available. The Guide includes information on school programs, core and complementary courses, as well as school sports, clubs and more! You can download…
School Council Meeting
Posted on April 8 2019Please join us for April's School Council Meeting - Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm. Topics will include School Fees, Timetabling for the 2019-2020 school year, as well as Honours programming for next…
Information Evening for New Students
Posted on April 5 2019Come one, come all! We will be holding a New Student Information Evening on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm. All incoming grade 7 students as well as any other students who will be new to Sherwood Heights…
Virtual Lost and Found - March 5th
Posted on March 5 2019Recognize any of these items?
Student Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on March 4 2019The “spring” round of Student Parent Teacher Interviews is just around the corner. This year, Interviews will be held on March 12 from 4:00 pm until 6:30pm and March 14th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. …
Read the Latest!
Posted on February 22 2019Happy Friday everyone! Please enjoy this week's edition of Cougar Tracks.
N’oublie pas l’ananas!
Posted on February 22 2019Foods students demonstrated their leadership skills by creating tasty pizzas with our friends from Les Petits Soleil preschool. The best part was the taste test! Les élèves de Foods ont démontré…
Finding Balance with Indigenous Teachings
Posted on February 22 2019Our staff took some time to learn about an indigenous perspective on keeping balance in life between the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental aspects of health and wellness. Modelling the teaching…
Returning Student Registration
Posted on February 1 2019Even though we’ve only reached the midpoint of this school year - our sights are firmly on the future! The online registration process for Grade 7 and 8 families has opened as of today! To register…
High School Open House Nights
Posted on February 1 2019The times for Grade 9s are a-changing! Over the next few months, all Grade 9 students and their parents at Sherwood Heights will receive information regarding farewell activities, as well as information…
School Council Notes
Posted on January 31 2019Our School Council meeting brought many new faces and some wonderful debate and input into the Personal Device Policy. Please ensure you have completed the survey to have your say. We also discussed some…
Buy Your Pink Shirt Here!
Posted on January 29 2019Bullying is a major problem in schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Every year, Pink Shirt Day is a way for students, parents and teachers to band together in solidarity to show that they do not tolerate…
Parent Survey - Personal Devices
Posted on January 25 2019Sherwood Heights is looking for parental input on a personal device policy may look in our school. Separate consultations with staff and students are also being done to ensure that we have advice from…
Parents Speak Up!
Posted on January 25 2019There are so many ways that our school works to include parents in their children’s education. Whether it be School Council, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, Parent Teacher Interviews, or inviting parents…
Immersion Excursion
Posted on January 25 2019Cinquante-deux élèves sont allés à l’École Ardrossan Junior Senior High mercredi dernier pour faire un tour de l’école et participer dans plusieurs activités avec des autres élèves dans le…
Bringing the Fur Trade to Life
Posted on January 21 2019To support the understanding of the importance of the fur trade our Grade 7 students built replicas of various forts that existed in Canada between 1600s - 1870. Students first researched their fort…
Calling All Grade 7 Parents!
Posted on January 18 2019I would like to invite you to a Grade 7 Parent Engagement Event on January 24. Come join your child for a classroom experience, discuss school goals, meet with Principal Paul Pallister, complete the Alberta…
Changes to Remind App Service
Posted on January 18 2019If you use the Remind system for your child’s classes or teams, please note that due to changes with service providers, you may not be receiving important notifications through text (SMS) beginning…
Sharing Their Passion
Posted on January 18 2019Grade 9 Careers Day was a big success! 170 students participated in 4 sessions with 50 guest speakers. Speakers brought photos of bridges, newborn babies, and ultrasound scans. They checked spines and…
Accountability Survey Now Open
Posted on January 14 2019Hello Sherwood Heights Parents, As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping…
Special Alumnus Visit
Posted on January 11 2019We were honoured to have a visit from one of our most prominent Cougar alumni on Thursday afternoon! The Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Education, along with EIPS Board Chair Trina Boymook and Sherwood…
Refreshed Website
Posted on January 11 2019If you haven’t checked out www.sherwoodheights.org for a while - you should! The new website will highlight some of the amazing activities that are happening at the school as well as give you the information…
Celebrating Musical Heights
Posted on January 11 2019Congratulations to the following Sherwood Heights students who have been selected for the Northern Alberta Junior High Honour Band: Dana Grabinsky on Alto Sax Sam Clark on French Horn Chelsea Minaar on…
Student Sign-Out: A Guide for Parents
Posted on January 11 2019Time for the dentist! Often, we find the need to sign out our child from school sometime during the school day - whether it be an appointment, an illness or other reason. Here are a few helpful tips about…
Sherwood Heights in the News
Posted on January 8 2019Sherwood Heights Junior High replacement school is a top priority for Elk Island Public Schools. Read the article.
EIPS High School Information Evening
Posted on January 8 2019As part of our Health program, we work to help students in their transition to high school and also to their eventual careers. As part of this program, grade 8 & 9 students and parents are invited to…
2018
Basketball Teams Announced
Posted on December 21 2018Basketball season is well underway, with our Senior Boys and Girls taking silver and bronze in their first tournaments! Once again, Sherwood Heights is fielding six teams - we are proud of our student…
Year In Review
Posted on December 21 2018Where has the time gone. These past 4 months of school have been so full of energy and wonderful learning opportunities for our students. I am constantly so impressed by how students are positive…
Youth Recreation Survey
Posted on December 14 2018Strathcona County wants to hear from students ages 12-17 about what kinds of recreational and cultural opportunities are important to them. Survey | Questions
It Takes A Village - Parent Connector Event
Posted on December 14 2018The Log Cabin of Sherwood Park is hosting a parent connector event on January 19 from 5:30-7:30. This event gives parents and guardians the opportunity to connect with each other to build friendships,…
Focus on Careers
Posted on December 14 2018What do a lawyer, a plumber and a film director have in common? They are all coming to our school to talk careers! Grade nine students should mark their calendars for the morning of January 16th,…
Lost and Found - December 7, 2018
Posted on December 7 2018Take a look at these items to see if you recognize any!
Number Talks Rock!
Posted on November 30 2018On Wednesday our math classes began a new approach to strengthening their numeracy skills and being able to share their thinking about numbers. Our Elk Island Schools Numeracy Specialist, Amaya Ortigosa,…
Have You Ever Heard an Elf Dance?
Posted on November 30 2018You will when you come to our spectacular first band concert of the year! A wide variety of Christmas music will fill your senses - from traditional favourites to “Christmas Africans”, our Grade 7,…
It's In Your Genes
Posted on November 30 2018Our Grade 9 Transitions Science classes have been working on a journey to investigate the effects that genes and genetic disorders have on people - and in some cases, themselves. Each student investigated…
Secret Santa!
Posted on November 30 2018Next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, students will be able to purchase a treat and send a Secret Santa message to someone in the school. During the lunch hour, students can pay $1.00, write a…
No Child Without: Free MedicAlert for students
Posted on November 27 2018In our ongoing effort to provide safe and caring schools for our students, Sherwood Heights is once again participating in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. The program…
Choose Kind
Posted on November 23 2018National Anti-Bullying week was from November 19-23 this year, and Sherwood Heights celebrated our motto of “Reach for the Heights” - every day we have a choice to be kind. Each day, the students…
Used Book Drive
Posted on November 23 2018One of our school literacy goals is to enrich our Classroom Libraries and ensure there are books in every classroom including Math, Social Studies and Science rooms! If students are finished work early…
Finals Here We Come!
Posted on November 23 2018Great job by the Sr. Boys and both Jr. Volleyball teams yesterday as they took their semi-final games 3-0. Both Boys teams defeated Lakeland Ridge and our Jr. Girls defeated FRH. Congratulations to all…
What Are These Things??
Posted on November 19 2018Students and visitors may have noticed strange devices hanging from the ceilings throughout our school starting this week? What are these mystery devices? The answer is simple - and you can participate…
Sherwood Heights Wins EIPS Tweetie Award
Posted on November 9 2018As part of our School Education Plan, Sherwood Heights has been working hard to spread community awareness through social media. This month, we were pleased to find out that our school has been awarded…
Book Fair a Sweet Success
Posted on November 9 2018This was the 10th year of our Annual Book Fair, which has a goal of supporting literacy for all students and their families by providing a place where age appropriate books are available - with the added…
Movember is Here
Posted on November 9 2018This year several of our male staff members are participating in Movember - an annual event that is focused on raising awareness and education in our community to create discussion focused on prostate…
Super Spud Sculptors!
Posted on November 9 2018As part of Class 80s study of the Renaissance, students get a chance to summon their inner Michelangelos and Donatellos by carving potatoes! Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students demonstrate…
Sherwood Heights Remembers
Posted on November 9 2018Students in the Leadership 8 and 9 classes were once again very proud to participate in a No Stone Left Alone ceremony on November 5th. The organization is dedicated to honouring and remembering Canadian…
National Bullying Awareness Week - November 19 - 23
Posted on November 2 2018Sherwood Heights will "Stand Up" against bullying this year during National Bullying Awareness Week, from November 19 - 23. Do you have an idea that we could use to promote healthy relationships - both…
Principal's Advisory Group Meets
Posted on November 2 2018The first meeting of this year's Principal's Advisory Group met on Friday, October 26th. Members of the Advisory Group had valuable insights that they shared with Mr. Pallister on a wide variety of topics…
Guest Speaker from The Memory Project at Sherwood…
Posted on November 2 2018The students of Sherwood Heights will be welcoming a guest speaker from The Memory Project over the next two weeks. Captain Sarah Keller will be speaking to grade eight and nine leadership students…
School Council Update
Posted on November 2 2018We had a wonderful discussion about assessment and the rewrite policy at SWH at School Council (check it out in the Guide to Student Achievement on the website). Next month, we are looking at how are…
School Education Plan Strategy Highlight
Posted on October 26 2018Within our newsletter, we want to provide you with information on how we are working to meet our school goals through various strategies. One strategy for this year is to raise awareness of school activities…
A Celebration of Excellence
Posted on October 26 2018Last week Sherwood Heights was pleased to host the 2017-18 Fall Awards Night. This annual event is an opportunity to recognize student dedication, perseverance, and achievement. These students exemplify…
Opioids Don't Discriminate: An Interactive Experience
Posted on October 26 2018Opioids Don’t Discriminate: An Interactive Experience From November 5-9, Strathcona County will be hosting a public education event regarding the ongoing opioid crisis. The event is open to students,…
Principal's Message: Welcome to Cougar Tracks
Posted on October 19 2018What a great start to the school year. I am grateful to meet so many amazing students and to see them experiencing tremendous learning opportunities in the classroom. The staff have been doing a fabulous…
New Process: Exam Writing at Lunch
Posted on October 19 2018As the year progresses, inevitably there are good reasons that a student may have to miss an exam - whether it be due to illness, appointment or co-curricular activity. When the they return to school,…
Halloween Happenings at Heights
Posted on October 18 2018Students and staff will be celebrating Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st with some special events. Students are invited to be in costume for the duration of the school day and there will be a costume…
The New Teen Trend: Juuling
Posted on October 17 2018Here’s what it is and how it works A recent trend called “juuling” has come to our attention and we wanted to make you aware so you can discuss the issue with your child directly. A Juul is a brand…