Important Dates

Oct. 12 –Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Oct 13/14 – Jostens Order
Oct. 15 – School Council & Parent Society Meetings
Oct. 19 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
Oct. 19 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (Online)
Oct. 19 – Alberta Referendum
Oct. 20 – Parent/Teacher Interviews. (In-Person)
Oct. 26-Nov 3 – Grad Photos

Table of Contents

New Staff
January Diploma Exams
Student Grad Committee Fundraiser
Course Fees
Unique Pathways Applications Open
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Cosmetology Services
Yearbook Sales Continue
Student Success Centre
Craven Café

New Staff

JCS is excited to welcome Maham Baig and Brendan Ingle to the JCS staff! Maham will be working in the English Language Arts department, supporting our teachers in that busy department with literacy goals. Brendan is our new Educational Assistant supporting students with additional and complex learning needs. JCS is still working on hiring the new teacher for the class size and complexity funding previously announced.

January Diploma Exams

If your student is taking a diploma course online (30-level core course with CBe-Learn or other school jurisdictions), they must request a seat in the January diploma exam sittings here at JCS. Students need to email Mr. Brown or come see Ms. Taylor in the main office to request their seat. This needs to be completed before October 30, 2026. Note: this does not apply to students taking in-person diploma courses here at JCS.

Student Grad Committee Fundraiser

The JCS Student Grad Committee 2027 is fundraising for one (or two!) photo booths for this year's graduation banquet. We will be selling freshly roasted coffee beans, loose leaf tea, and delicious scoop and bake cookie dough.

Our fundraiser will run from October 8-30, 2026. You can purchase online at the JCS Indeygo Website. Pick-up will be scheduled 5-10 business after the end of the fundraiser, so stay tuned for a pick-up date!  

IMPORTANT NOTE: to facilitate pick-up and sending the purchased items home with students, please include the FULL NAME of the JCS student you are connected to as well as their CURRENT GRADE in the "Who Helped You?" section at checkout 

Thank you for your support of the Student Grad Committee!  

Course Fees

All course fees are now posted in Student PowerSchool accounts. Please ensure that fees are paid in a timely manner. If parents are unable to pay fees, please see the CBE Fees and Waivers page for more information on applying for fee waivers.

If parents have questions about their student’s fees, please check their course outlines or email our business manager, Michelle Tremblay.

Unique Pathways Applications Open

Through CBE Unique Pathways, students can explore career interests, experience post-secondary learning, and earn post-secondary credits in some programs, all while still in high school! Applications for Semester 2 programs opened October 5, 2026 and must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026. Please email JCS’s Off-Campus Coordinator Russell Gelfand with questions or to submit an application.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher interviews are on Monday October 19, 2026 from 9:00am-2:00pm online and Tuesday October 20, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm in-person at the school. Bookings via MyCBE are now open and will close on Friday, October 16 at 11:00am to allow teachers to prepare. Parents, please check your students’ grades and attendance on PowerSchool to determine if a conference is advisable. For support with booking, please see the CBE How to Book a Conference website.

Cosmetology Services

JCS Cosmetology students host clients all day during classes. If you are interested in a service, please call the school 403-817-3600 ext. 5 to find out about pricing and to book services.

Yearbooks Sale Continues

The JCS Yearbook continues to be available for purchase at early bird pricing.

Questions? Visit Ms. Maynes in the SSC or send her an email 

Student Success Centre

Ordering High School Transcripts
Students who require official transcripts can order them through their MyPass Account.
Students can set-up a MyPass account independently from home, however, if you need help setting up your MyPass account, please see Ms. Higgins or your Student Advisor for assistance. Ordering transcripts through MyPass is quick and easy and can be done anytime once your account is set up.

Upcoming Post-Secondary Events:
Thursday, October 22 @ 9:00-10:30am - Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair
Wednesday, October 28 @ 3:45pm - SSC Presentation on Post-Secondary & Scholarships
Wednesday, November 4 @ 3:45pm - University of B.C.
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1:00 - 3:00pm - In-Province Post-Secondary Fair

For additional events please see the JCS Post-Secondary Events 2026-27 calendar.

Craven Café

Monday
Soup: Minestrone
Main:  Beef Bulgogi Bowl
Main: Chicken Parmesan
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Gilled Cheeses & Bacon
Salad: Buffalo Ceasar Salad

Tuesday   
Soup:  Loaded Baked Potato
Main:  Butter Chicken, Rice and Roti
Main: Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Toast (Halal)
Pizza: Beef Pepperoni (Halal)
Hot Sandwich: Hot Meatlovers
Salad: Southwest Taco & Beef

Wednesday   
Soup:  Wonton
Main: Cheeseburger and Onion Rings (Halal)
Main: Bang Bang Chicken with Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables
Pizza: Perogy
Hot Sandwich: Beef Quesadilla
Salad: Creamy Pesto Tortellini

Thursday   
Soup:  Chef’s Choice or Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice
Main:  Smash Burger Sliders (2) with Fries (Halal)
Main: Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Pizza: Chef’s Choice or BBQ Chicken (Halal)
Hot Sandwich: Fried Chicken & Waffles
Salad: Greek Grilled Chicken