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Summer Hours at Elk Island Public Schools
Posted on: Jun 23 2022Throughout the summer break, Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High is closed. We will reopen on August 22 at 8:30 a.m. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while the school is closed, contact EIPS…
Bison Summer 2022 Volleyball Camp - August 22nd-25th
Posted on: Jun 17 2022Get more information and sign up for the 2022 Volleyball Camp by clicking the link below. https://www.ardrossan.ca/athletics/bison-sports-camps
Student Transportation: 2022-23 Registration
Posted on: Jun 16 2022Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2022-23 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the…
Metro Athletics All-Star and Coach of the Year Winners!
Posted on: Jun 8 2022Huge Bison shoutout to Taryne McMullen as the recipient of the Metro Athletics All-Star Women's Basketball Award, Ashton Foley for the Metro Athletics All-Star Men's Basketball Award and Brandin St. Peter…
Reminder: 2021-22 School Fees
Posted on: May 30 2022School fees for the 2021-22 school year are posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. Throughout the year, fees are often added to cover the costs for…
Accessing User Accounts: Students Leaving EIPS
Posted on: May 30 2022Is your child graduating from or leaving EIPS at the end of the school year? If so, they must ensure any information they want to retain from their school cloud accounts is downloaded onto a personal…
2022 Ardrossan Graduation Update - May 27
Posted on: May 27 2022Grad Commencement Ceremony Ticket Sales ($10/ticket) has been extended to June 6th, 2022. Each guest will need a ticket to attend the ceremony. Grads tickets are included in Grad Fee. After June 1st we…
Ardrossan Music Parents Society Update - May 2022
Posted on: May 11 2022AMPS has not been able to fundraise much the last couple of years due to COVID restrictions. As this school year is drawing to a close, the AMPS board wanted to host a quick and easy fundraiser to benefit…
AJS Junior High Track & Field Day
Posted on: May 9 2022The AJS junior high track and field day will be held on Friday, May 13. There will be a concession stand set up with snacks, hotdogs and drinks. Accepting cash only. Rain out date is scheduled for the…
AJS Graduation Ceremony Update
Posted on: May 9 2022Grad Ceremony details: When: Tuesday June 28th 4:30p.m. to 7:30pm Where: Sherwood Park Alliance Church 1011 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park What: Graduation Commencement…
Student Transportation: 2022-23 Registration is Now…
Posted on: May 2 2022Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2022-23 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the…
Favourite Family Feast Contest
Posted on: Apr 26 2022EIPS is looking for junior high and senior high students who love cooking and want to share that passion with the world. Enter EIPS’ Favourite Family Feast Contest and you could win one of two awesome…
“JOIN THE HERD” Scavenger Hunt- Drop-In - May…
Posted on: Apr 21 2022We want you to Join our HERD! Wednesday, May 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Herd (noun): To move together as a group. A large group of people that is considered together as a group and not separately. Ardrossan…
Love the Outdoors?
Posted on: Apr 21 2022Looking for Property Maintenance Assistant for 10 Acre Recreational Acreage / Hobby Farm – property located East of Sherwood Park. Seeking continued maintenance help on an annual basis for approximately…
Summer School Registration
Posted on: Apr 4 2022Registration for EIPS Summer School opens April 19. The Summer School program offers a number of senior high courses that allow students to earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads for the year…
Zone 3 Drama Festival
Posted on: Mar 23 2022For the first time since 2019, as part of the Alberta High School Drama Festival Association, AJS is proud to present the Zone 3 Drama Festival on April 20-22, 2022. Follow @zone3dramafest on Instagram…
Ardrossan Music Parents Society (A.M.P.S) Update
Posted on: Mar 23 2022AMPS has been pretty quiet the last couple of years as we haven't been able to fundraise due to COVID restrictions. We are pleased to see restrictions lifting finally so things like fundraising and field…
Power Engineering Dual Credit
Posted on: Mar 17 2022Grades 10-12 EIPS Career Pathways is now accepting student applications for the Power Engineering Dual Credit opportunity. Successful applicants will enroll in the Power Engineering program with Northern…
Jazz Band Night
Posted on: Mar 16 2022Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High presents Jazz Band Night on March 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Semaine de francophonie
Posted on: Mar 16 2022La journée internationale de la francophonie est le 20 mars et nous célébrons la semaine de la francophonie le 21 à 24 mars! Le lundi 21 mars, nous distribuons des tatouages du drapeau franco-albertain.…
Parent/Caregiver Virtual Presentation
Posted on: Mar 15 2022Lakeland Ridge is once again partnering with the Saffron Centre to deliver a free parent/caregiver session on Monday, March 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm. EIPS parents are invited to join us the presentation titled,…
Future Fair 2022
Posted on: Mar 14 2022Do you have a child with extra support needs?Not sure what to do after senior high? Discover opportunities and supports beyond high school for teens and adults with disabilities—plan to attend this…
Jr. High Badminton and Handball Tryouts
Posted on: Mar 11 2022The Jr. High Badminton and Handball tryouts start March 16. Check out our Instagram page for the posters and QR code to signup.
Senior Varsity Women's Basketball Team Wins City Championship
Posted on: Mar 9 2022Congratulations to our senior varsity women's basketball team in defeating Mother Margaret Mary 76-67 for the Division 3 city championship. Students and staff came out to cheer and enjoyed the nail biter…
Grad Portrait Retakes
Posted on: Mar 3 2022The schedule for grad portrait retakes is now online. They are scheduled for April 11 & 12. Please follow these instructions to book your timeslot: Go to www.iconexp.com Click Book Now Select the event…
Chatterhigh Pilot Project
Posted on: Mar 1 2022Throughout Semester 2, Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High is one of six schools within the Division piloting ChatterHigh—piloted in the junior high Health classes and senior high CALM classes. ChatterHigh is an…
HAVE YOUR SAY! The 2022 EIPS Parent Survey Opens March…
Posted on: Mar 1 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…
Cyberworld: What Happens When Youth Press Send?
Posted on: Feb 17 2022Lakeland Ridge is partnering with Saffron Centre to deliver a free parent/caregiver session on February 24, 2022 at 6:00-7:30 p.m. that focuses on internet safety and awareness. All EIPS parents are invited…
AJS Virtual Open House
Posted on: Feb 14 2022AJS is hosting a virtual open house on Tuesday, February 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for future students and families to meet the staff, virtually tour the school and learn about the curriculum and courses…
High School Culinary Challenge
Posted on: Feb 14 2022March 12 Online Submission Grades 10-12 This year’s High School Culinary Challenge is an individual based culinary and baking competition designed to challenge a student’s culinary and baking expertise.…
AJS Course Handbooks for 2022-2023
Posted on: Feb 2 2022JUNIOR HIGH Junior High Registration Handbook for 2022-2023 SENIOR HIGH Senior High Registration Handbook 2022-2023
Level Up! Virtual Career Exploration Event
Posted on: Feb 1 2022Level Up! is a national, free, one-day interactive virtual career exploration event for high school and post-secondary students, apprentices, teachers, guidance counsellors, parents and anyone interested…
Girl's Exploring Trades and Technology
Posted on: Feb 1 2022The 2022 Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies (GETT) program has a new format this year—a month-long celebration of women in trade and technology careers taking place in March 2022. Registration…
Let's Raise Some Dough!
Posted on: Jan 24 2022Shop at Cobs and 5% of your purchase will be donated back to our school. #fundraiser #bisonherd #bisonpride
Graduation Portrait Information
Posted on: Jan 17 2022Grad portraits have been scheduled for February 14-24, 2022. It is time for you to reserve your appointment. The booking will happen online so please make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible.…
Plan to Attend Future Fair
Posted on: Jan 14 2022Do you have a child with extra support needs? Not sure what to do after senior high? Discover opportunities and supports beyond high school for teens and adults with disabilities—plan to attend this…
EIPS Secondary French Immersion Info Night
Posted on: Jan 12 2022Secondary French Immersion Info Night Presentation Elk Island Public Schools is proud to present Secondary French Immersion Information Presentation. Join us to learn more about the how and where…
Updated EIPS Operations Guidelines 2021-22
Posted on: Jan 10 2022Below is a link to the updated EIPS Operations Guidelines 2021-22. Late Friday, the province released its updated guidance documents for schools and the COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist. Those…
ATTENTION!! New Bus Monitor - No Access to Front Parking…
Posted on: Jan 5 2022A friendly reminder when dropping off or picking up students, please do not use the front of the school between the hours of 8:20 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. which is designated for buses…
Returning Student Registration for 2022-2023
Posted on: Jan 3 2022Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2022-23 school year. Families of all current students—with…
2021
Inclement Weather
Posted on: Dec 20 2021With the winter season well underway, 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…
CPF Tutoring Program
Posted on: Dec 15 2021Join Our Virtual Tutoring Program Waitlist! The next session begins January 24, 2022! Are you a CPF member looking for help with your child's French as a second language (FSL) studies? Look no further!…
Reminder: Bring Your Mask
Posted on: Dec 15 2021Just a friendly reminder to students, please ensure to bring a mask or two to school. It is always good practice to keep a couple of extra masks in your bag in case you need to replace it during the day.…
Entrance scholarship applications close soon at the…
Posted on: Dec 8 2021Our application-based entrance scholarship competition closes on January 12, 2022. Please note, a campus computing ID (CCID) is required in order to apply for entrance scholarships. In order to receive…
U of A New Scholarships
Posted on: Dec 8 2021Applications for the Discover University of Alberta Award and the Turtle Spirit Pathway Award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Students are now open until February 15, 2022. The awards are available…
AJS Jr. Sr. High Staff Recognition 2021-2022
Posted on: Nov 29 2021AJS School Council is excited to begin a weekly staff recognition initiative! The staff at AJS go above and beyond to care for our kids every single day. What better way to say "thank you" than with a…
Métis Memories Virtual Art Mural
Posted on: Nov 19 2021Please take a moment and see the Rupertsland Institute’s Virtual Art Unveiling of “Métis Memories of Residential Schools, A Testament to the Strength of the Métis” Mural. A powerful time of…
Inclement Weather
Posted on: Nov 3 2021With 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…
Time to Order Your Yearbook for 2021-2022
Posted on: Oct 22 2021This year's yearbook (2021-2022) is now available to purchase on the PowerSchool Parent Portal under Fees. PowerSchool Parent Portal
AJS Jr. and Sr. High Awards Recognition
Posted on: Oct 9 2021If you missed the livestream for October 19 and 20, please email Michelle Hothem-Bumbry at michelle.hothem-bumbry@eips.ca to receive the link. ================================================ Ardrossan…
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Membership
Posted on: Oct 6 2021You and your family can join our network of supports and resources for youth, parents, and educators such as: Funding support French school events and materials Tutoring Programs Virtual Career Fair Contests…
EIPS Online Reporting of COVID Case Numbers
Posted on: Oct 4 2021Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is now reporting weekly COVID-19 case numbers in schools, along with the list of EIPS schools currently on illness outbreak. Data will be updated each Friday afternoon.…
Pay School Fees Online!
Posted on: Oct 1 2021School fee information for the 2021-22 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…
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Posted on: Sep 27 2021Student Council needs your help in giving less fortunate families the opportunity to have a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Please place any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate in any…
Welcome Week - September 13-17
Posted on: Sep 10 2021Next week is WELCOME WEEK for all of our Bisons. MONDAY- GUESS THE STAFF MEMBER (INSTAGRAM) AND VIRTUESCAVENGER HUNT TUESDAY- COOKIES AND VIRTUES, VIRTUES SCAVENGER HUNTAND GUESS THE STAFF MEMBER (INSTAGRAM)…
EIPS Operations Guidelines 2021-2022
Posted on: Aug 27 2021Please visit the EIPS website to view the current operations guidelines and FAQ for the 2021-2022 school for students, staff and families.
Welcome Back!
Posted on: Aug 25 2021Hello Bisons! Our office is now open and we can’t wait to welcome all of our students back next week for the 2021-2022 school year. School schedules and locker information can be found on the Powerschool Parent…
Back to School 2021
Posted on: Jul 20 2021Find everything you need for back-to-school planning! Supply lists School calendars Registration details Busing information And more! Back to School 2021
AJS Fall Football Camp
Posted on: Jun 22 2021AJS will be offering a football camp starting August 18. Practices will run Monday to Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We will have a jamboree on August 28 at M.E. LaZerte High School. For more information,…
Bison Summer 2022 Sports Camp
Posted on: Jun 18 2021For more information on our Volleyball Summer Camp check out the athletics tab or click on the link below. Summer Sport Camp
AJS 2021 Convocation/Red Carpet Recognition
Posted on: Jun 17 2021Please click on this Google Doc link for a important information and complete description of the AJS 2021 Convocation/Red Carpet Recognition, June 24 – 25, 2021. Please read it carefully as it contains…
Grad News - Convocation Celebration and Guest List
Posted on: Jun 14 2021Due to recent changes in Covid-19 protocols, we are pleased to inform you that our AJS 2021 Convocation/Red Carpet Recognition celebration has moved back indoors in the AJS Community Theatre on June 24…
Grad News - Speeches and Valedictorians
Posted on: Jun 4 2021We are pleased to announce the following: Emmaline Gulde has been selected to provide the AJS Convocation/Red Carpet Recognition 2021 tribute to the parents speech, and her mother, Ms. Heather Normandeau,…
Summer Hours at Elk Island Public Schools
Posted on: Jun 2 2021Throughout the summer break, Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High is closed. It reopens on August 25 at 8:30 p.m. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while the school is closed, contact EIPS Central…
Updating Your Contact Information
Posted on: Jun 2 2021Have you recently moved, or has your contact information changed throughout the past year? EIPS encourages families to review the information it has on file to ensure it’s up to date. Using the Correction…
Accessing User Accounts: Students Leaving EIPS
Posted on: Jun 2 2021Is your child graduating from or leaving EIPS at the end of the school year? If so, they must ensure any information they want to retain from their school cloud accounts is downloaded onto a personal…
What's Happening in June
Posted on: Jun 2 2021Monday, June 7 - Ice Cream Sunshine Day Wednesday, June 16 - Beach Day Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 - Convocation Red Carpet Recognition
AJS 2021 GRADS AND PARENTS
Posted on: May 31 2021Convocation/Red Carpet Recognition We have received new guidance from the provincial government that will impact our Convocation Red Carpet Recognition to occur on June 24 and 25, 2021. Essentially, our…
What's Happening in May
Posted on: Apr 29 2021What's happening in May from Student Council. May 3-6 - Poster Poacher Mystery May 5 - Hats On for Mental Health Day! May 5 - Early Dismissal May 6 - PL Day for staff (no classes) May 21 - School Closure…
2020-2021 YEARBOOKS - ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Posted on: Apr 14 2021This year's yearbook (2020-2021) is available for you to purchase on the PowerSchool Parent Portal website. To order a copy, click on Fees and add the 2020/2021 Yearbook. You must pay the fee in full…
AJS Final Sitting - 3rd Q - 2020-21
Posted on: Mar 23 2021Here is the AJS Final Sitting - 3rd Quarter for April not including diploma exams. Please note that there is no exam break. April 21 is the start of Quarter 4. Note: 30-level students who do not write…
AJS Diploma Exam Schedule - 3rd Q
Posted on: Mar 23 2021For students in 30-level classes, here is the "optional" Alberta Education diploma exam schedule. Classes will proceed for all students until Tuesday, April 20. April 21 is the start of Quarter 4. Download…
What's Happening in April
Posted on: Mar 23 2021What's happening in April from Student Council. Monday, April 5 - Easter Monday Wednesday, April 7 - Early Dismissal April 6-9 - Healthcare Appreciation Week Tuesday, April 20 - Scavenger Hunt Submissions…
La journée de la francophonie
Posted on: Mar 8 2021Joignez-vous à nous et porter du bleu et du blanc le vendredi 19 mars pour célébrer la journée de la Francophonie. Le drapeau franco-albertain, créé en 1982 par jeunes albertains francophones, est…
BISON FOOTBALL 2021 RECRUITMENT FORM
Posted on: Feb 24 2021Are you interested in playing Bison Football for one of the top teams in the province? We would love to connect with you to get you more information and will be sharing it with our volunteer outside head…
Thank you for joining us!
Posted on: Feb 11 2021Thank you to all the future bison families who were able to join our open house. If you missed it, you can view the welcome video and presentation on our Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High Open House web page. Departments…
EIPS Secondary French Immersion Information Night
Posted on: Jan 21 2021Thank you for joining us virtually for the EIPS Secondary French Immersion Information Night. Below is the presentation. EIPS Secondary French Immersion Information Night Presentation For more information…
First Nations, Métis and Inuit - Parent Engagement…
Posted on: Jan 11 2021The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is offering two online parent information and engagement series for EIPS families. Series #1: Developing Foundational Knowledge of First Nations, Metis…
Ardrossan Jr/Sr High Re-entry January FAQ Sheet
Posted on: Jan 8 2021Welcome back Bison Students and Parents! We are back in person. We are so excited to be able to open our doors again! For everyone to remain safe, please review the following document as you prepare to…
2020
AJS Final Sitting - 2nd Quarter
Posted on: Dec 28 2020Here is the AJS Final Sitting - 2nd Quarter for January not including diploma exams. Please note that there is no exam break. *Note: 30-level students who do not write the Alberta Education Diploma Exam,…
Diploma Exam Schedule - 2nd Quarter
Posted on: Dec 21 2020For students in 30-level classes, here is the "optional" Alberta Education diploma exam schedule. Classes will proceed for all students until Thursday, January 28. February 1 is the start of Quarter 3.…
Grad Portraits
Posted on: Dec 18 2020You can now book appointments for Grad portraits! Go to http://www.iconexp.com/ and click on the BOOK NOW link. Click on “Select Event” and choose either Ardrossan Jr-Sr Portraits (taken at the school),…
Jr. and Sr. High Virtual Counsellor's Offices
Posted on: Dec 9 2020Please check out our interactive Jr. and Sr. High Virtual Counsellor’s Offices! These will be updated regularly and highlight a variety of topics. A Jr. or Sr. high office will be found in your child’s course…
Cyberworld: What Happens When Youth Press Send
Posted on: Dec 4 2020December 8, 2020 at 7:00pm via Zoom Presented by SAFFRON Centre, supported by Strathcona County Mental Health Capacity Building Program In this presentation, we provide parents and caregivers with…
SCHOLASTIC VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR
Posted on: Nov 23 2020Start your Christmas shopping and build your home library with new books to inspire and engage the reader in your home. We are hosting a virtual book fair with Scholastic Canada from November 30 - December…
Stay at Home Guide for Parents
Posted on: Nov 2 2020Use the following chart to find required and recommended actions to take if a student shows symptoms. How long to stay home from school
UPDATED: COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire
Posted on: Nov 2 2020Effective November 2, 2020, there is a new COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire for students that applies to all children in pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, including individuals 18 and over who are attending…
Correction and Verification Form
Posted on: Oct 1 2020Required for all families. It’s important we have correct information on file in the student record. This is the standard form all families review and update annually. Please review all information, paying…
School Fee Information 2020-2021
Posted on: Sep 16 2020Elk Island Public Schools is modifying the way it charges school fees for the 2020-21 year to accommodate: the switch from out-of-school learning to in-school learning; the change of some schools to a…
Out-of-School Learning Information
Posted on: Sep 8 2020The following information was sent out to parents of students doing the out-of-school learning. Parents: Brightspace for Parents: https://eips.brightspace.com/d2l/local Username: You will ALWAYS use…
Ardrossan Jr/Sr High Re-entry FAQ Sheet
Posted on: Aug 27 2020Welcome back Bison Students and Parents! We are so excited to be able to open our doors again! For everyone to remain safe, please review the following document as you prepare for this school year. …
School Return Dates and Revised Entry Doors
Posted on: Aug 25 2020Tuesday, September 1 - Return of 30 level courses and Grade 9 students. Wednesday, September 2 - Return of 20, 30 level courses and Grade 8 students. Thursday, September 3 - Return of Grades 7, 10, 11…
Ardrossan 2020-21 School Information
Posted on: Aug 14 2020All student timetables for the 2020-21 school year will be available on Saturday, August 15 after 1 p.m. on your PowerSchool portal for viewing. For students, the four-semester, or quarterly, system means…
Year End
Posted on: Jun 29 2020As we close out the school year, I look back fondly on the memories that the #Bisonherd created in the first two-thirds of the year with the learning together, the kindness and care for each other was…
School Registration Course Selection 2020 - 2021
Posted on: May 5 2020School Registration Course Selection for 2020-2021 Current AJS Grade 7 and 8 students, along with our incoming Grade 7 students that are designated to AJS next year, can email a photo or scanned copy…
Alternate Learning Schedule at Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High…
Posted on: Apr 14 2020Please check the website calendar for the Day 1 or Day 2 schedule. Monday Regular Bell Schedule Tuesday Regular Bell Schedule Wednesday Office Hours - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Office Hours - 1 p.m. to…
Alternative Learning
Posted on: Mar 23 2020While in-school classes are cancelled because of the provincial health emergency, Elk Island Public Schools is providing alternative instruction to students through Google Classroom. Visit eips.ca for…
2020-2021 Registration for Ardrossan Junior High
Posted on: Mar 18 2020Current AJS Grade 7 and 8 students, along with our incoming Grade 7 students that are designated to AJS next year, can email a photo or scanned copy of the completed/signed registration form to our Registrar…
Student Parking
Posted on: Jan 28 2020NEW- Please fill in the form below online in order to receive your pass. Passes will be available at the lunch hours in Grad Hall the first 2 weeks of school. Please click the link below to access the…
2019
Junior High Interim Digital Report Card
Posted on: Nov 20 2019A Guide to Creating your new PowerSchool Parent Portal…
Posted on: Sep 4 2019If you are new to Elk Island Public Schools and need to create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please click here for instructions.
Post Secondary Information - myPass
Posted on: Sep 3 2019myPass is an Alberta Education secure self-service website for high school students to:View and print diploma exam results statements, or order transcripts and more.We have created an easy step-by-step guide…
Changes to the Speed Limit In Front of the School
Posted on: Sep 2 2019IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE SPEED LIMIT ON RANGE ROAD 222: The speed limit on the road is now 60km/h (reduced from 80km/hr). The crosswalk by the old student parking lot on the west side of the road has…
Blessing Bags
Posted on: Jun 19 2019
