Important Dates
June 1-5 – Spirit Week
June 2/3 – Vocal Jazz Solos
June 3 – Spring and Fine Arts Gala
June 4 – Athletic Awards
June 5 – Food Truck Friday
June 9 – Last day of regularly scheduled classes
June 10 – First Day of Exams/Final Grades turned off in PowerSchool
June 11 – Welcome to High School for Grade 9 Parents
June 18 – Parent Council AGM
June 24 – Awards Night
June 25 – Report Cards Visible in PowerSchool
June 26 – Last Day of 2025-26 School Year
June 29/30 – Non-Instructional Days (No School)
Table of Contents
Final Exams and Assessments
Yearbook Distribution | June 2 - 5
School Fees
Congratulations
Athletic News
Stampeders Grad Walk
Spirit Week
Fine Arts Gala
Night of the Raven Athletic Awards
Food Truck Friday
Summer Off-Campus Opportunities
Student Success Centre
Craven Café
Final Exams and Assessments
Please ensure you review the JCS Student Final Assessment and Exam Expectations with your student to reduce stress, anxiety, and the chances of anything going wrong. The exam schedule for June is available on the JCS website. Please put your student’s exam dates into your family calendar so they do not miss any exams or assessments.
The Calgary Transit express bus service routes (757 | Copperpond and 758 | New Brighton) will operate on the mornings of exams (June 10 – 23) but there will be no afternoon service on these routes. Please plan accordingly.
Diploma Exams in June are administered at Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School and adhere to the Alberta Education Diploma Exam calendar and policies.
Yearbook Distribution: June 2 - 5
The JCS 2025-2026 Yearbook is here! For students that have pre-ordered a yearbook, distribution will take place in the Upper HUB, during lunch on the following days:
- Tuesday, June 2: Grade 12’s only
- Wednesday, June 3: Grades 10’s & 11’s only
- Thursday, June 4: All grades
- Friday, June 5: All grades during food truck pick-up
Students must pick up their own yearbook and will be required to present valid ID. Please note that students cannot pick up a yearbook on behalf of a friend or sibling.
Didn't pre-order a Yearbook? We have approximately 40 extra copies that will be available for sale on Monday June 8 at 8:30am. Books will be sold on a first come - first serve basis for $50.00. Payment will be required at the time of pickup: credit, debit, or cash is accepted. There is no waitlist available. Once the remaining books are sold, there will be no additional Yearbooks for sale.
School Fees
All school fees are now due in PowerSchool. Please ensure that all fees are paid prior to June 30 in the myCBE PowerSchool Portal. CBE offers many flexible payment options. If you have any questions, please contact our Business Manager Michelle Tremblay.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Band students who performed at the Alberta Band Association’s provincial Festival of Bands on Friday, May 22. Our Grade 10 Concert Band earned a score of “Excellent” for their performance, and our Grade 11/12 Concert Band earned a score of “Superior” for their performance, resulting in the Grade 11/12 Concert Band receiving a Superior Band Award. Way to go, Ravens!
Athletic News
Congratulations to our track and field athletes, Fiona M. in the pentathlon and Alesha R. in the 800-meter race, who have won the city championship and are headed to the Provincials June 4 & 5.
Both our rugby teams have achieved an undefeated season and head into the semi-finals on Monday June 1, 2026. Boys kick off at 4:45 pm against Lord Beaverbrook Lords and the girls kick off at 6:00 pm against Dr. EP Scarlett Lancers here at home. Come cheer on our Ravens as they hope to continue their undefeated seasons.
Stampeders Grad Walk 2026
The Calgary Stampeders are excited to collaborate with the Calgary Board of Education to celebrate the Class of 2026 with a unique opportunity at McMahon Stadium.
On Saturday, June 20 at 5:00pm, the Calgary Stampeders are hosting a Grad Walk, where graduating high school students will have the chance to walk the field in front of more than 30,000 fans prior to kickoff.
As part of the experience:
· Graduates receive a complimentary game ticket
· Students can invite family and friends to celebrate with them
· Participants will walk the field in a pregame recognition moment
Spots are limited, so we encourage students to secure their tickets early to reserve their place on the field.
Spirit Week
The final spirit week of the 2025/26 school year is June 1 – 5! Please encourage your student to participate and build some school spirit in their final full week of classes for the year.
Monday June 1 – Anything But a Backpack Day
Tuesday June 2 – Western Wear
Wednesday June 3 – On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink
Thursday June 4 – 2016 Throwback Thursday
Friday June 5 – Tropical Day
Fine Arts Gala
The JCS Fine Arts Gala is on Wednesday June 3 at 6:00pm. This is an evening to celebrate the arts at JCS featuring artists booths, gallery show, improv, instrumental combos, jazz, pop specials and dance. Admission is by donation.
Night of the Raven Athletic Awards
The Night of the Raven Athletic Awards is Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm at JCS in the main gym. This is a night that celebrates each athletic team, athletes of the year, has unveiling of championship banners and photos of the season. Please ask your student to connect with their coach for more information.
Food Truck Friday
On Friday June 5, during Periods 2, 3, and 4, teachers will be invited to bring their classes to the student parking lot to purchase food and beverages from YYC Food Trucks and celebrate the upcoming end of the 2025/26 school year at JCS.
This will require the closure of the JCS Student Parking Lot for the entire day. Students will be asked to utilize public transit or to find community parking for the duration of the school day. If your student has a JCS Parking Pass, please remind them that they cannot park in the student parking lot on Friday, June 5.
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 first 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
Please see Mr. Jorgensen in LC3 for more information on how to apply.
Student Success Centre (SSC)
Summer School Updates
• Families who requested courses through CBe-Learn or Chinook Learning Services will be contacted on June 1–2 to confirm course registrations.
• Requests for CBe-Learn Summer School are now closed.
• Families interested in other options can explore programs offered by other school boards through the Alberta government website: https://www.alberta.ca/online-learning. Please note that JCS is not affiliated with these external programs, and families are responsible for registration.
Scholarships
Students who require Counsellor Verification for scholarship applications must first connect with their assigned Student Advisor. Parent / Guardian or Student (18+) consent is required before advisors can share any information with third parties.
Mental Health & Well-Being
As we approach the end of the school year and exam period, some students may experience increased stress. Families are encouraged to support well-being by helping teens to:
• Maintain consistent sleep routines
• Eat regular, balanced meals
• Limit caffeine intake
• Take regular breaks from screens
Additional strategies and supports are available here: AHS – Stress Management Resources
If additional support is needed, the following free mental health services are available:
• The Summit (1015 17 St NW | 587-534-7200)
Free walk-in clinic offering same-day support from a mental health professional. Open weekdays 9:00 am–9:00 pm and weekends 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
• South Calgary Health Centre (31 Sunpark Plaza SE | 403-943-9374)
Provides urgent, single-session mental health care. Call ahead to book an appointment.
• Distress Centre - 403-266-4357 (HELP)
24/7 Crisis and suicide helpline. Provides crisis intervention, support to access appropriate local services when necessary (EMS, Calgary Police, or Mobile Response Team), and/or referrals to other agencies.
• Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 (or text CONNECT to 686868)
24/7 Confidential helpline for youth. Professional counsellors are accessed by phone call; volunteer crisis responders are accessed by text; online chat also available.
Craven Café
The last day of food service is Thursday, June 4. Please provide food for any other days that students will be attending.
There will be no set menu this week as it is chefs’ choices.