We hope everyone had a great weekend.
This week, we are very fortunate to welcome a visiting Knowledge Keeper, Clarence Wolfleg (Skip), who will be spending time in our school on April 29 and 30, and again on May 6 and 7. Skip is a respected Elder from Siksika Nation, and is widely known as a drummer, singer, and storyteller.
Students and staff will have the opportunity to learn alongside him through storytelling, teachings, and shared experiences. This is a meaningful opportunity for our school community to deepen our understanding of Indigenous perspectives, culture, and ways of knowing.
We are looking forward to a great week of learning together.
Jennifer McTighe and Lori Bonanno
Class List Creation for 2025–2026
In the coming weeks, we will begin the process of creating class lists for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a thoughtful and collaborative process that involves careful consideration of a number of factors, including students’ learning needs, social dynamics, friendships, and overall class composition.
As part of this process, teachers will gather input from students regarding peers they feel they work well with. This information is one of many factors considered when creating balanced classes.
We ask families to trust in this process, as significant time and care is taken to ensure the best possible learning environment for all students.
If there is information related to your child’s educational needs or placement that the school may not already be aware of, you are welcome to share this by contacting Jennifer McTighe at jlmctighe@cbe.ab.ca no later than May 15, 2026. While all input will be considered, we are not able to guarantee that specific requests can be accommodated.
University School Merchandise - Online Store
In collaboration with Big Mountain Activewear, University School will once again have an online store that features school merchandise such as t-shirts, hoodies, hats, bags, pants, shorts etc. All items listed are available in youth and adult sizes.
Click here to access University School Spirit Wear Spring 2026 - Online Store
The online store will be open until Sunday, May 10 and orders will be paid directly to Big Mountain Activewear. No orders will be accepted after this date. Purchased items will be individually wrapped and delivered to the school and handed out to students during school hours on the week of June 1.
Please note there are no exchanges or refunds.
School Council
Our next School council will take place online Wednesday May 13, 6:30 PM.
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. School Council is a great way to stay informed, share your voice, and be part of the conversations that support our school community. We hope to see you there. Link to follow community. We hope to see you there. Link to follow .
Upcoming Dates
See our School Calendar for all of our upcoming dates.
CBE Dates of Significance:
The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected, and celebrated. For more information on key dates, please visit the CBE Dates of Significance webpage.