MH Drama Production of Almost, Maine by John Cariani
December 12, 13, 14 @ 7pm, Performing Arts Studio View Poster Tickets are now available to purchase online for this years mainstage drama production of Almost, Maine “Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around [...]
UPDATE: Administration of the 2022-23 Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey
UPDATE: Alberta Education is further extending the deadline for the completion of the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey to Friday, March 24, 2023 Each year Alberta Education sends a survey to all parents and legal guardians of students in grades 4-12 to gather important information on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools. This year's [...]
Westmount Brings Home the Gold AGAIN!
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our Intermediate Concert Band (Grades 7 and 8) and Senior Concert Band (Grades 8 and 9) for bringing home TWO MORE GOLD AWARDS from Alberta International Band Festival in Edmonton with Superior ratings from all of the judges in all of their performances. With these additions to our students' previous Gold Award [...]
Creative Corner: Discovering Your Passion
To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.” – John Dewey Do you remember what you were passionate about as a child? What are you passionate about now? Has it changed, or have you lost your passion? Do you know what your child is passionate about? [...]
Creative Corner: Spotlight on Drama
Suzanne McDowell, Performing Arts Specialist, Drama Teacher It’s course selection time at Westmount! A time of great anticipation coupled with anxiety for many students and their parents. Oftentimes parents have other courses in mind for their students. I hear them saying, “ I can’t take drama because my parents want me to take (insert anything else here).” The [...]
MH Attendance Voicemail Issue Resolved
The voicemail for the Mid-High attendance line has been repaired. We are in the process of implementing a new phone system but in the meantime the voicemail option for the attendance line appears to be working. Please contact the school to report attendance either by emailing attendance-mh@westmountcharter.com, or by calling the attendance line at 403.217.9427. Press 1 to leave [...]
Yellow School Bus Service Resumes Feb. 22, 2023
Yellow school bus service resumes today, Wednesday, Feb. 22. We recommend that families anticipate and be prepared for potential service delays for the school buses and Calgary Transit. Please ensure your child is dressed and well-prepared for the weather and is not left unattended at bus stops or left to spend any extended period of time outdoors under any [...]
All Mid-High After School Activities Cancelled for February 21, 2023
Due to weather conditions, all after-school activities at the Mid-High Campus have been cancelled for today, Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Thank you Westmount Mid-High Campus
Westmount Charter School is Open Today, Feb. 21/Buses Have Been Cancelled
Due to weather conditions, Southland Transportation has cancelled all buses today, morning and afternoon, however, both campuses of Westmount Charter School remain open. If your child will not be attending classes please ensure you contact Westmount's attendance line to report the absence.
Re-Registration Step 1 Now CLOSED in Fee System
Step 1 of Re-Registration - Intent to Return Yes/No closed on Friday, February 3, 2023. If you missed the deadline and you have questions, you may reach out to the principal of your respective campus. For those who have not Re-Registered, our assumption is that you have found alternate programming for your child for the 2023 – 2024 school [...]
Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest
Westmount Elementary is hosting a design contest for the front and back covers of the 2022/2023 yearbook! If a student would like to participate they should create their design on an 8.5” X 11” sheet of paper. There is no specific theme for the design, however, it should represent Westmount Charter Elementary in some way. It should also have [...]
Volunteers Needed for EC Skating
We will need a lot of volunteers for elementary skating, on February 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. Parent volunteers will assist students will getting to the location, lacing up skates and if willing, helping on the ice. Skating sessions will be approximately 1 hour in length and each class will be going twice - weather permitting. Parent [...]
Re-Registration is Now Open
Re-Registration opened on Tuesday, January 24. (Changed from the original January 23rd launch date). The Re-Registration process lets Westmount know which current WCS students are returning next year (2023-2024); this helps with our planning. All current Westmount families must complete the process even if their child(ren) is/are not returning next year. Our process has changed slightly for 2023-2024 and [...]