Two updates were shared with SHS families today via SchoolMessenger. Below is a combined, and up-to-date version of the parent messages.

SHS Families:

We have another update and positive news to share with parents and guardians!

Building Update

Significant work has taken place by restoration crews to remove snow and ice from the school roof, allowing for ongoing structural assessments. The structural engineer has confirmed that it is safe for students and staff to return to the north end of the school. Restoration crews have also been busy removing debris from the schoolyard, and snow and debris have been collected and moved to a designated, fenced-off area. Work continues on the roof and structural elements in other areas of the school.

As part of standard safety procedures for a building of this age, additional testing for asbestos is being conducted. Any materials identified are expected to be minimal, based on previous testing completed by the school division, and students and staff will only be in areas that have been confirmed safe. Any required abatement work will be completed by qualified professionals following strict safety protocols, and every precaution is being taken to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Return to School – All Students

With that, we are pleased to share that

• Students in Grades 4-12 will be returning to the school starting on Monday, March 23. 
• Students in Early Learning to grade 3 will be returning to the school starting on Tuesday, March 24.

Starting Monday, March 23

• Grades 4/5 will be relocated to Room 404 (one of the Early Learning rooms) and will use the west entrance by Early Learning.
• Grades 6/7 will be relocated to Room 205 in the grade 8-12 hallway and will use the main front entrance.
• Grades 8-12 students will return to their regular classrooms.

Please refer to the school map below.

Program Adjustments

We will not be able to access the gyms, music room or weight room until further notice. Alternate program plans are being developed for P.E., Recreation Studies,  and music to ensure students continue to receive quality instruction and meet learning outcomes.

Students and parents are asked to respect the construction fencing and signage that is in place. 

Schedule Adjustment – Grades 1-3, March 23 only

Starting on Monday, March 23, there will be a slight shift to the schedule for Kindergarten to grade 3 students at their temporary classroom locations to maximize learning time. Changes are noted in blue.

• Morning Class: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Gr. 2 – 50+ Club
  • Gr. 3 – Curling Rink
    
• Afternoon Class: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Kindergarten (Tuesday & Thursday) – Curling Rink
  • Grade 1 – 50+ Club

Busing

For March 23

• Kindergarten-Grades 3 students will be transported to and from the Keyano Center, 50+ Club, and Curling Rink, following the adjusted schedule noted above.
• Regular busing will resume for grades 4-12 students who were registered for busing before the closure

Starting on March 24, regular busing will also resume for students in Early Learning-Grade 3 who were registered for busing before the closure.

Please note that bus stop times have changed, and our Transportation Department will communicate details directly with families.

Early Learning Parents

Early Learning will be located solely in Room 405. See the email update sent by Early Learning Principal, Kelly Ferguson, for information regarding next week’s programming.

Thank you

We want to sincerely thank and express our gratitude to students and staff for their flexibility, adaptability and resiliency during this time. We are also incredibly grateful to our division Facilities crew for their ongoing work, the restoration crews and to our community and businesses who have graciously stepped up to support our school in so many ways.

Sherry Pfannmuller
Principal