What's New
- 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.
- School Re-entry - Aug. 14 Update
- Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) priority is the safety and wellbeing of our 26,000+ students and 2,500+ staff and we are confident by working together, we can minimize risks and provide a safe and caring learning environment in 2020/2021.
- Choose How Your Child/ren Access Education This Fall
- With four ways for your child/ren to be educated this year, RVS needs to hear from families, by 9 a.m., Aug. 24, 2020, about which learning delivery approach your child/ren will take.
- Special Board Meeting - Aug. 20, 2020
- A special Board meeting has been called for 10 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2020. Please use the Zoom link to access the meeting.
- School Re-Entry - Aug. 7 Update
- With the return to school fast approaching Rocky Views Schools (RVS) is continuing to finalize plans that allow for the safe return to school for our students and staff.
- School Re-Entry Question Form Now Open
- RVS has published an online form for students, parents/guardians to submit their questions regarding school re-entry.
- Students Returning to School Under Scenario One
- On July 21, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that all Kindergarten to Gr. 12 students will re-enter school this fall under Scenario 1: in-school learning with class resuming at near-normal operations and health-measures.
- RVS' Preliminary School Re-Entry Plans Announced
- Board Chair Fiona Gilbert and Superintendent of Schools Greg Luterbach announce, July 9, 2020, the release of Rocky View Schools' (RVS) preliminary school re-entry plans for September 2020.
- Alberta Education K - Gr. 12 Re-Entry Plan
- The Ministry of Education has released its plan that lays out the different scenarios our schools may face come September – with the assurance of putting student and staff safety first.
