Important Dates
May 12 – Graduation 2026 (No School)
May 15 – Non-Instructional Day – No School
May 18 – Victoria Day (No School)
June 9 – Last day of regularly scheduled classes
June 10 – First Day of Exams/Final Grades turned off in PowerSchool
June 25 – Report Cards Visible
June 26 – Last Day of Classes
June 29/30 – Non-Instructional Day
Graduation Day
Graduation day is next Tuesday, May 12 at the BMO Centre and there will be no school for all students.
There are no physical tickets for the banquet. There is an electronic receipt in PowerSchool. You will need to provide proof of payment and to know which table was selected at time of purchase and to know whose name the ticket was purchased under.
Exam Schedule
The exam schedule for June is posted on the JCS website.
Skills Alberta Provincial Award Winners
A large contingent of JCS Ravens attended the Skills Alberta Provincials Competition May 5 – 7, 2026. Our Career and Technology Studies (CTS) students competed hard in disciplines such as electronics, web development, digital photography, and joinery. Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School had one of the strongest showings of CBE High Schools at the competition. We would like to thank all our CTS Teachers for their amazing mentorship, guidance, and instruction provided to our competitors and all our CTS students. We would also like to give a special thank you to our CTS teachers who accompanied our students to the event: Mr. Grossman, Mr. Hargreaves, Mr. Wilson, and Chef Pavol.
Congratulations to:
Amerrdhesh J - 2D Animation GOLD 🥇
Kate A - Photography GOLD 🥇
Ben P- Joinery GOLD 🥇
Michael S - Web Design & Development BRONZE 🥉
Andrey R - Mechanical CAD BRONZE 🥉
Kate and Amerrdhesh now get to prepare to represent Team Alberta at the National Skills Competition in Toronto later this month.
Parent Council Meeting
The next meeting is on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm at JCS, everyone is welcome to attend.
Work Experience
You could be eligible to earn high school Work Experience credits toward your Alberta High School Diploma!
You must be:
▪at least 15 years of age
▪currently enrolled in a Calgary Board of Education high school (grades 10, 11 or 12)
▪working in a paid or volunteer position
Interested students must register for Work Experience 15-25-35 through Chinook Learning Services.
Visit Chinook’s website: ChinookLearningServices.com/OffCampus.html
Or Email CLS-SIS-OC@cbe.ab.ca
Summer Off-Campus Opportunities
Summer Off-Campus Opportunities allows students to earn high school credits through paid or volunteer work in Calgary. Students must secure a job placement and have HCS3000 completed. Students without a job placement can apply with CAREERS for internships (careersnextgen.ca).
- Work Experience
- Internship
- Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
- Deadline: June 12, 2026
Please see Mr. Gelfand for more information on how to apply.
Graduation 2026
The One Week to Graduation Newsletter has been posted to the JCS Graduation webpage of the JCS HS Website
School Fees
All school fees are now posted in PowerSchool. Please ensure that all fees are paid in a timely manner through the myCBE PowerSchool Portal. CBE offers many flexible payment options. If you have any questions, please contact our Business Manager Michelle Tremblay.
Student Success Centre (SSC)
Summer School Information –
Summer school requests are now closed. We would like to share important information and timelines to support planning for your student.
CBE Summer School Key Dates:
June 1–2 | Students and families are contacted to verify course registration
June 25 | 4:00 pm – Summer School Course Withdrawal Deadline
Note: Space is limited, and requested courses are not guaranteed
For Please visit the CBE Summer School Webpage for detailed information and course offerings.
Alternative Summer School Options:
Families may also choose to register through other school boards. These programs offer equivalent credits and marks, and registering early may help secure a spot. Please note that parents/guardians are responsible for registering their child with these boards, as they are not affiliated with nor recommended by CBE or Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School. We are simply aware that they are currently or will be offering summer school courses soon:
Golden Hills Learning Academy
Vista Virtual School
Ignite Centre for E-learning
Livingstone Range School Division
Additional options are available through Alberta Education’s Online Learning Directory
Craven Café
Monday
Soup: Butternut Squash w. Tortellini
Main: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spicy Arrabiata Sauce, Garlic Bread
Main: Loaded Baked Potato
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Jerk Chicken
Salad: Candied Salmon and Berry Salad
TUESDAY - GRADUATION DAY – NO School
Wednesday
Soup: Thai Coconut Curry
Main: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy
Main: Terriyaki Chicken w. Rice & Veggies
Pizza: Perogy
Hot Sandwich: Chicken and Waffles
Salad: Taco Salad
Thursday
Soup: Italian Wedding
Main: Chicken and Vegetable Chow Mein
Main: Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Pizza: Perogy
Hot Sandwich: Smoked Brisket and Provolone
Salad: Chicken Cornbread and Kale Salad