2025-2026 Weekly News

September 25, 2025

This has been a busy week for all our staff and students. Classes are in full swing, and athletics such as football, volleyball, golf, and cross country have all been taking place after school. The Fine Arts Academy has also announced its productions for the year. Read below to learn more about all the amazing things going on at Chestermere High School.

Fine Arts Academy

• The Fine Arts Academy is excited to announce the 2025 Winter Production! The Performing Arts class has selected S.E. Hinton’s novel adaptation of The Outsiders as their show.  The play has officially been cast, and students are busy preparing for their December debut. The Outsiders will premiere on Friday, December 12th at 7:00 P.M., continuing on Saturday, December 13th with a 3:00 P.M. matinee and a 7:00 P.M. finale. Also, get ready to snap along with the theme song of the Fine Arts Academy's upcoming musical production, “The Addams Family”! Coming this spring - things are about to get spooky around here! 

Athletics

• Congratulations to Aliyah, who placed 6^th at provincials this week. Aliyah has won the RVS Divisional Championship four years in a row and the South-Central Zone Championship three years in a row. Aliyah will be honoured with a framed picture to be hung in the hallways of Chestermere High School. Excellent work by one of Chestermere High School's all-time elite athletes.

• This week, the Girls and Boys Varsity Volleyball Teams both won their respective games in straight sets against the Horseshoe Crossing High School teams. Great work, Lakers! Both teams play the Springbank Phoenix in our Wilson Gym on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

• Finally, Friday Night Lights is this Friday, September 26, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. for kickoff. All parents and students are welcome to attend, but are reminded that this is a school event and all school rules still apply. No alcohol, cannabis, or inappropriate behaviours. Come cheer on our Laker Football Team, but keep the environment safe, positive, and respectful. There will be a bottle drive fundraiser at the front gate. If possible, please bring one or two donations. Additionally, there will be no access to the school except for the NW washrooms, which will be open to spectators.

• We also have five cross-country runners competing at the South Central Zone Championships on October 1, 2025. Good luck to all our athletes. 

Orange Shirt Day

• Orange Shirt Day is tomorrow. All staff and students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt. Our leadership and culinary students have created a Truth and Reconciliation Exhibit and Indigenous food items in the North Kiosk.

Talent Show

• Our Leadership students are organizing a Talent Show scheduled for later in the semester. Listen for the announcements for information on auditions. 

Videotaping at School

• Students are reminded that schools are not public places. Students are not permitted to take pictures, videos of other students at school. If students are in a situation where a conflict may occur, the appropriate action is to inform a staff member so they can prevent the conflict, rather than videotaping the altercation. Providing a safe space for students to work through conflict is the best strategy for maintaining a safe and caring learning environment. Students involved in a conflict or videotaping others may face disciplinary consequences. 

Parent-Teacher Interviews

• Our first Parent-Teacher Interviews (PTIs) are scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. The booking software, Conference Manager, will open to parents/guardians on Thursday, October 6, 2025. Parents are welcome to check out our teachers' classroom libraries. 

Hour Zero

• All parents are encouraged to please read this School Emergency Program: A Guide For Parents And Guardians message: https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/download/437444

School Fees

• With the passing of the deadline to make course corrections, School Fees have now been posted on SchoolCash Online. Parents/guardians, please ensure that your child(ren)'s School Fees are paid before October 31, 2025. Please contact our Business Manager, Ms. Zaremba, or call the school at 403-272-8868 if you or your child's parents/guardians would like to discuss payment options or fee waivers. 

Next week only has three school days. Monday is staff PL, and Tuesday is Truth and Reconciliation Day. Students return to class on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

September 17, 2025

As we enjoy the above-average temperatures in September, students should be settled into their semester and quarter classes. If any students encounter struggles and/or challenges in any of their classes, please ask your teachers for support. They are students' primary support for learning. 

Parents are reminded that all learning-related information can be found in PowerSchool. Please log on frequently to help support your child(ren)'s learning and attendance. Please call the school at 403.272.8868 if any parents/guardians have any questions.

My Life With the Walter Boys
Last summer, filming for the Netflix television show, My Life With the Walter Boys, occurred throughout our school. Here is a link to a People Magazine article. If you decide to watch Season Two, you will see parts of our amazing school as a backdrop for many of the scenes in the show.

Athletics
Congratulations to the CHS Golf Team on a great performance at the Divisional Championship. The team had a great day, and Aliyah won her third straight Divisional Championship. Great work and good luck tomorrow at the South-Central Zone Championships! The Lakers Football Team will compete against the Bert Church Chargers on Thursday. Our Laker volleyball teams are competing today against the Bow Valley High School Bobcats. 

Terry Fox Fundraiser
Thank you to all the staff and students who organized and supervised our Terry Fox Run on Monday. It was a great event celebrating one of Canada's greatest heroes.

Areas for Students to Eat Lunch
Students are reminded that there are several areas available for them to eat their lunches. The North Social and adjacent classrooms, as well as the South Gym, are all available and supervised. Students can also take advantage of the outdoor picnic tables, basketball courts, and fields on the East side of the school. 

Bathrooms/Vaping
Students are reminded that vaping anywhere on school property is strictly prohibited and may result in consequences. Simply put, do not bring vapes to school and do not vape in our bathrooms or anywhere on school property. 

Parking Passes
All students are reminded that they must have a Parking Pass to park their car on school property. If students do not have a parking pass yet, please come to the Main Office to get an application. 

Extended Absences
Students/parents/guardians are reminded that extended absences should be approved in advance, and it is recommended that students work ahead independently and complete missed schoolwork before they leave. Extended Absence forms can be picked up in the Main Office. 

No Cell Phones in Class
Just a reminder that, according to RVS Administrative Procedure 148, personal mobile devices, such as cell phones, must not be used during class time. Please ensure cell phones are stored so that learning can be optimized during class time. 

Course Corrections
All student course corrections are now complete. Students are properly programmed for the rest of the semester. Course corrections for semester two will be made available in January 2026.

School Fees
With the passing of the deadline to make course corrections, School Fees have now been posted on SchoolCash Online. Parents/guardians, please have your child(ren)'s School Fees paid before October 31, 2025. Please contact our Business Manager, Ms. Zaremba, at lzaremba@rockyview.ab.ca or call the school at 403.272.8868 if any parents/guardians would like to discuss payment options or fee waivers. 

Have a great rest of the week. 

September 9, 2025

It was great to see all our Lakers back in school last week. Close to 900 students started their Semester One and Quarter One classes. This week, Guidance will be completing course corrections, and teachers will be getting into the full swing of their courses.

My Life With the Walter Boys
Last summer, filming for the Netflix television show, My Life With the Walter Boys, occurred throughout our school. Here is a link to a People Magazine article. Season two has just become available to watch on Netflix. If you decide to watch season two, you will see parts of our amazing school as a backdrop for many of the scenes in the show.

Students who missed school photos
LifeTouch will be at CHS on Friday, September 12^th, to take photos of students who missed their school photos last week. These photos are not for retakes.

Athletics
This Friday, there will be a home football game against the George McDougall Mustangs on Utley Field at 6:00 P.M. Cross-country running practices are starting today. Any students interested in cross-country can see Ms. Loogman. Volleyball tryouts are complete, and practices started yesterday. Finally, the CHS Golf team competes at the RVS Divisional Championships this Thursday in Delacore. Good luck to our golfers!

Culinary
The Lakers Bistro is Back! We are pleased to share that the Lakers Bistro will reopen on Tuesday, September 16th, and will be serving students Mondays through Thursdays for the remainder of the school year. The Bistro offers a wide range of affordable options, with prices typically ranging from $1–3 for desserts and drinks, $3-5 for soups, $4–7 for wraps, sandwiches, and grilled cheese, and $6–10 for hot main meals. The Bistro is committed to meeting the needs of all students, with daily items that accommodate cultural and dietary requirements. Payments can be made by cash or card at the Bistro. In addition, pre-paid lunch cards will be available for purchase through SchoolCash Online in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on SchoolCash for availability. Stay tuned! We’re excited to share that a Breakfast at the Bistro program will be launching soon—more details will follow in the coming weeks.

School Photographers
Are you interested in photographing school events for the yearbook and learning some photographic skills? If so, then come to Mr. Hauck’s room (1005) on Thursday, September 11, at the beginning of lunch. All skill levels welcome.

Course Corrections
The course correction form (https://forms.gle/cWP46CqNnTqD2f7i9) will close at 3:30 P.M. today (Tuesday, September 9, 2025). After the form is closed, no further corrections or changes will be accepted for this semester. If students have any corrections that have not yet been submitted, please submit them before 3:30 P.M. today. The link to the form was emailed to all students, and it is also available in all “Class of…” Google Classroom pages. Semester One School Fees will be posted next week on SchoolCash Online and are due by October 31, 2025.

Terry Fox Cancer Research Fundraiser
We are excited that Chestermere High School will be participating in the Terry Fox Run to continue Terry's legacy of raising funds for cancer research. This event, which is taking place on Monday, September 15, 2026, in the second period, is a great opportunity for our students to come together, get active, and make a meaningful contribution to a cause that has touched the lives of so many. Students/parents can make a donation directly through the Terry Fox Foundation Donation Link. We will also be selling Freezies at the school for $2 in the South Social Area at lunch. Every bit counts as we work together to support cancer research. Thank you for your support in helping us make this year's run a success!

Hour Zero
Rocky View Schools Emergency Program: A Guide for Parents and Guardians 

As we move into the new school year, I want to remind everyone of the School Emergency Program. We will be conducting drills throughout the semester. This document provides information on the protocols and guidance for procedures in the event of an emergency. Rocky View Schools Emergency Program: A Guide for Parents and Guardians

Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Message 
The safety and well-being of our students is a top priority for Rocky View Schools. As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment, our school system continues to collaborate closely with key community partners, including local police services, Alberta Health Services (Addictions & Mental Health), and Children’s Services. Through intensive safety training and collaboration, and as outlined in Administrative Procedure 351 – Violence Threat Risk Assessment / Assessment of Risk to Self and Others, we have developed a process outlining how we will respond to situations where a student may pose a risk of harm to self or others. Here is the link to more information on the RVS website: https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/schools/learning/responding-to-behaviour-guidelines-and-fair-notice

Student Reminders:

• Vaping is prohibited on school property, which includes student bathrooms. Disciplinary consequences may result from vaping anywhere on school property. 

• No cell phones out during class.

Parent Reminders:

• There are parking stalls for student pick-up and drop-off on the South end of our campus. Parents, please do not pick up or drop off students by the Main Office; this is a bus lane or the North parking lot, which is designated for student use only. 

School Website
Our school website is a great source of general information. https://chestermere.rockyview.ab.ca/. Our school phone number is 403-272-8868. Our Main Office is open between 9:00 A.M. and 3:40 P.M. 

Have a great rest of the week. 

August 27, 2025

School is starting next week, and the staff of CHS has been working diligently to prepare for the arrival of our students. 

Although classes for students don't start until September (see below for the schedule), there are many reminders and tasks to complete to ensure a smooth start-up.

• If you have received this email and your child(ren) is/are not attending Chestermere High School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email Ms. Stumborg at sstumborg@rockyview.ab.ca with your child(ren)'s name and the new school they will be enrolled in.

  Timetables - Current student schedules for the 2025-2026 school year are available on PowerSchool. https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html. Students had the opportunity to request course corrections in June. However, if there have been any changes over the summer, such as completing summer school courses, the school is available to adjust course selections. All course corrections must be made through the official course correction Google Form located here: https://forms.gle/cWP46CqNnTqD2f7i9

• Our school website is a great source of general information. https://chestermere.rockyview.ab.ca/. Our school phone number is 403.272.8868. Our Main Office is open between 9:00 A.M. and 3:40 P.M. 

• Staggered Entry - Only grade 10 students attend on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. All students will attend on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. We will have staff ready to help all students with first-day activities and classes.

• Student Pictures and IDs - Students in Grade 10 will get their Student IDs on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The Grade 11 and 12 students will receive their Student IDs on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 

• Busing - if parents/guardians haven't registered and require busing, please do so as soon as possible. Registration is completed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal/School Engage account. https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html. Any questions should be directed to the Rocky View School Transportation Department at 403.945.4100.

Parental Reminders:

• Please remind your child(ren) that vaping is prohibited on school property and especially in student bathrooms. Disciplinary consequences may result from vaping anywhere on school property. 

• Please refrain from parking in front of the school in the bus lane when picking up and dropping off students. There is parent parking in the south parking lot. 

The weather is predicted to be excellent for the last week of summer for students. I hope all our students and parents have a great long weekend. 

August 21, 2025

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation! School is just around the corner. You are receiving this email because our records indicate that your child(ren) will be attending Chestermere High School for the 2025-26 school year.

For our new grade ten students and parents/guardians, I would like to extend a very warm welcome. Throughout the year, I regularly send email messages with school reminders and celebrations of our amazing students and staff. Although classes for students don't start until September (see below for schedule), there are many reminders and tasks to complete to ensure an efficient start-up.

• If you have received this email and your child(ren) is/are not attending Chestermere High School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email Ms. Stumborg at sstumborg@rockyview.ab.ca with your child(ren)'s name and the new school they will be enrolled in.

• Our Main Office opens tomorrow, Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.  Our website is a great source of general information. https://chestermere.rockyview.ab.ca. Our school phone number is 403-272-8868.

• Staggered Entry - Only grade 10 students attend on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. All students will attend on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. We will have staff ready to help all students with first-day activities and classes.

• Athletics - The CHS Lakers Football Team has been practicing since Saturday, August 16, 2025. Any students interested in playing this year can still join. Please email our Head Coach, Mr. Bec, at mbec@rockyview.ab.ca. Volleyball, golf, and cross country running will all start after the first day of school. More information will be shared at a later date. 

• Student Pictures and IDs - Grade 10s will get their picture taken and receive their Student IDs on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The Grade 11 and 12s will have their pictures taken and receive their Student IDs on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 

• Bussing - if parents/guardians haven't registered and require busing, please do so as soon as possible. Registration is completed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal/School Engage account. https://ps.rockyview.ab.ca/public/home.html. Any questions should be directed to the Rocky View School Transportation Department at 403.945.4100.

I will continue to update students and parents as we get closer to the first days of school. Take care, and I look forward to seeing all our Lakers in September.