What's New
- Parent Letter - Dec. 3
- In preparation for your decision regarding the learning method (in-school or online) you will commit your child to from February 2021 for the remainder of the school year, more information has been provided on our website.
- Parent Letter - Nov. 30
- Given the current transition many Rocky View Schools (RVS) families are experiencing this week as Grades 7 to 12 students move to temporary at-home online learning, we are extending the deadline for families to decide if they will change their child’s learning method (in-school or online). This change would be effective Feb. 1, 2021 and students would be committed to that mode of schooling for the remainder of the school year.
- Temporary At-Home Learning Parent/Student Guide for Gr. 7 to 12
- RVS has created a guide outlining additional information on what parents and students can expect as well as how they will be supported throughout this temporary online learning period (Nov. 30 - Jan. 8).
- Parent Letter: Gr. 7 to 12 - Nov. 25
- The Government of Alberta announced that as of Monday, Nov. 30, the province will shift to Scenario 3 for students in Grades 7 to 12 across the province. This means all Rocky View Schools (RVS) students in Grades 7 to 12 currently taking classes in-person will begin learning at-home through temporary online learning using a variety of digital means.
- Parent Letter: Kindergarten to Gr. 6 - Nov. 25
- Kindergarten to Grade 6 students engaging in face-to-face learning in RVS will continue in-person learning until Dec. 18, which is our scheduled last day prior to winter break. Bus transportation for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 will continue as planned.
- Parent Letter - Nov. 13, 2020
- As you are likely aware the Government of Alberta announced new COVID-19 public health measures that will come into effect Friday, Nov. 13. We wanted to inform you of some temporary changes that may affect your child(ren).
- Change in COVID-19 Positive Notification Process
- As the number of COVID-19 positive cases continue to climb across our province and region, we are seeing an increase in the number of cases impacting our schools and buses. The safety and well-being of our students and staff continues to be our number one priority. In support of this, we are changing our COVID-19 positive case notification process to inform close contacts/families of close contacts faster.
- AHS Releases a New COVID-19 Checklist for Students
- In an effort to reduce the number of students required to isolate without sufficient cause and to address the growing demand on the health system, AHS has developed an updated daily checklist for students.
- Trustees Approve Spending Plan for Safe Return to Class Fund
- At their Oct. 8, 2020, meeting, RVS Board of Trustees approved the spending plan for the $9.2 million allocated to Rocky View Schools through the federal government's Safe Return to Class Fund.
- Windsong Heights Launches Book in Support of Sanctuary Wolfdog
- A neglected Irish Wolfhound named Horton was rescued in 2015 and brought to the Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary. To fundraise, two students from Windsong wrote a book 'Horton Hears Our Howls' with proceeds going towards Horton's continued care.
- Today is World Teachers' Day
- Since 1994, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has celebrated World Teachers' Day. Today, let's celebrate the wonderful teachers in Rocky View Schools!
- Parent Letter - Sept. 25, 2020
- As we come to the end of September, the Board of Trustees would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your part in Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) successful return to school.
- RVS Updates Scenario 1/2 Plans
- Based on updated information from AHS we have adjusted our scenario plans.
- A.E Bowers Elementary Celebrates Opening of New Playground
- Airdrie school holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new playground, Sept. 17, 2020.
- Westbrook School Opens its (New) Doors!
- Rocky View Schools (RVS) is excited to announce that Westbrook School has welcomed staff and students into its highly anticipated new building.
- Preparing for RVS Online Learning
- RVS Online learning will be authentic instruction, with the classroom teacher instructing your child based on a regular schedule, with ongoing feedback and individual check ins.
- School Re-entry - Aug. 28 Update
- We are excited to welcome back approximately 85 per cent of RVS students to in-person classes, just over 11.5 per cent to RVS Online Learning and about 1 per cent to RVS’ homeschooling option this September.
- Special Board Meeting - Aug. 25, 2020
- A special Board meeting has been called for 2 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2020. Please use the Zoom link to access the meeting.
- School Re-entry - Aug 21 Update
- If you have not yet let us know of your intentions, we strongly encourage you to complete the Learning Intent Form before the 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 deadline. We also want to take this opportunity to inform you of some recent updates.
- Parent Q&A Updates - Aug 18
- RVS' School Re-Entry Parent Q&A page has been updated with over 20 new responses, including three new sections: Choosing Your Child's Education Option; In-class Learning and Supporting Learning While Self Isolating or Ill.
