Important Dates
April 7-11 – Spirit Week
April 10 – First Day of Term 4
April 17 – Raven Time P2
April 21 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 8 – Raven Time P3
May 15 – Graduation Day (No School)
May 16 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 22 – Raven Time P4
June 19 - School Council Meeting
Grad 2025 Speakers
The JCS Grad Speaker Selection Committee would like to congratulate the following successful candidates who will be speaking at the Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School Graduation Ceremony for 2025. The committee would also like to thank all the candidates for writing excellent speeches and making the selection process a difficult one.
Valedictorian - Melissa C.
Land Acknowledgement - Chloe P.
Emcees - Stella S. & Lana V.
Toast to Teachers - Liam J.
Toast to Parents - Nathaniel I.
Class Historians - Sofiia G. & Jessy S.
Graduation Information
Please check out our newly updated Graduation 2025 webpage, important information has been added to the JCS Grad webpage this week. Parents can find the ‘5 Weeks to Grad Message’ here.
Grad Hoodies and Sweatshirts
Time is running out to order your JCS Ravens Grad 2025 hoodies and sweatshirts. Ordering ends MONDAY, April 7 (midnight) with guaranteed delivery before graduation.
Please note:
- No Late orders will be accepted
- Orders will be shipped directly to your home (shipping costs apply)
- Please review the online store carefully as there are a variety of options on each sweatshirt or hoodie
- A portion of the cost of each sweatshirt or hoodie will go to support the JCS 2025 Grad Committee
If you have any questions, please email School Council and Parent Society Chair Heather Johnson at jcscouncilandfundraising@gmail.com
Please find the online store here: JCHS GRAD 2025 | Big Mountain Activewear
Federal Election Polling Station at JCS
Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School is proud to support the democratic process for the upcoming Federal Election in Canada. JCS will be a polling station for both advanced polling (April 18 - 21 inclusive) and the Federal Election on Monday April 28. Elections Canada will be utilizing the auxiliary gymnasium for both polling periods. The advanced polling is during non-instructional days. Student learning will not be impacted by polling on Monday April 28. Physical Education classes will adjust class locations to support the use of the aux gym.
Students, please avoid driving to school on Monday April 28, as the student parking lot is essential to allow all eligible voters to access our gym to vote. If possible, please arrange alternative transportation options or carpool if alternative transportation is not possible. This will support eligible voters with mobility issues or limited time to come to JCS to vote. We appreciate your support with this and will send out reminders closer to the election.
For any questions regarding the election, please see the Elections Canada website (https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx). For questions regarding JCS as an election site, please reach out the school.
Returning Grade 12 Students
For any grade 12 students that have not met the requirements to graduate, there is an opportunity to return to JCS next year. Please pick up an application from the main office and make an appointment to speak with your counsellor to discuss if this is a viable option.
Spirit Week
Next week is Spirit Week
Monday - Jersey Day: Wear your favourite jersey
Tuesday - Twin / Squad Day: Dress up in a matching outfit with a friend or group
Wednesday - Country vs. Country Club Day: Dress up in western wear or in your snobbiest attire
Thursday - Adam Sandler Day: Throw on some baggy basketball shorts and a sloppy sweater
Friday - Denim Day: Canadian Tuxedos are back in
Vaping and Youth - Free Session with AHS
AHS’s Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) is giving a three-part presentation that addresses important issues affecting youth today. The next session is Wednesday, April 9, focused on Vaping and Youth.
This session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations. Vaping and Youth | April 9
Alberta Post-Secondary Options Program (APOP)
- Who: All JCS students have access to APOP!
- What: APOP is a pilot project that aims to support high school students, especially those in grade 12, in Alberta as they prepare for their life after high school.
- Where: Students create their APOP account at www.myapop.ca.
- Why: APOP provides students with personalized information about postsecondary options and helps students to make decisions about where to go, what to study, and how to cover the costs. Using videos and interactive activities, APOP helps find postsecondary programs that students could get into, make a budget, and estimate how much individuals could receive in grants and loans from Alberta Student Aid.
Grad Information
Grade 12 students can now view their graduation fees in their MyCBE Account. These fees apply to students intending to participate in the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony is when students will walk the stage in a graduation gown to receive their certificate. The fee is $70 and encompasses the following costs:
• Rental of the BMO Centre
• Rental of the graduation gown
• Souvenir cap and tassel
• Portfolio and certificate
• Printing of the program
• 4 guest tickets per graduating student to attend the ceremony
Parents of students over 18 are reminded to ensure that their student signed the consent forms permitting parents to access their fees and accounts with CBE.
Attention all graduating Grade 12s: If you would like to have your baby photo in the slideshow that will be played at this year’s graduation banquet, please email a photo to jcsbabyphotos@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include the graduate’s first and last name in the email with the photo!
Information from the Student Success Centre
Every student at JCS is enrolled in the Student Success Centre (SSC) D2L shell. Lots of valuable information will be posted there. Students are encouraged to log in and keep up to date with the available information regarding post-secondary applications, university open houses, and scholarships. Students should also review the D2L monthly calendar where various upcoming post-secondary events will be posted.
EducationMatters has opened applications for their 2024-2025 scholarships and awards! Students can see a list of available scholarships and awards, eligibility and deadlines on the Student Success Centre D2L as well as at www.educationmatters.ca. Students can also sign up for information sessions to learn tips on applying for scholarships as well as ask questions about the awards and application process.
Summer School Information – the Student Success Centre will not be receiving any information on Summer School until early/mid-April. Once information has been received, it will be posted in the Student Success Centre D2L as well as the Raven Post.
Upcoming post-secondary visits at JCS
A representative from the following post-secondary institutions will be at JCS to meet with students and answer questions.
Chinook Learning Services Tuesday, April 15 12:00 - 2:30 Main Hub
Concordia University Wednesday, April 15 12:00 - 12:30 Main Hub
University of King’s College Thursday, April 17 8:30 - 9:00 Main Hub
University of Toronto Wednesday, April 23 3:35 - 4:15 LC2 (please note this presentation is geared towards interested Grade 11 students)
Cravens Café
Monday
Soup: Creamy Tomato and Tortellini
Main: Blackened Chicken, Penne Alfredo, Garlic Bread
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Pork Schnitzel
Starter: Pigs in Blanket
Tuesday
Soup: Marry me Chicken
Main: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice Pilaf
Pizza: Pepperoni
Hot Sandwich: Satay Chicken Banh Mi
Starter: Nachos
Wednesday
Soup: Loaded Baked Potato
Main: Nashville Style Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Spirals
Pizza: Pierogi
Hot Sandwich: Cod Po’ Boy
Starter: Mozza Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Thursday
Soup: Tortilla
Main: Steak and Guinness (non alcoholic) Pie, Smashed Potatoes
Pizza: BBQ Chicken
Hot Sandwich: Jerk Chicken
Starter: Chicken Wings