Good Morning MSS families,

Here we are...the last week before winter holidays. The upcoming week has 5 (five) days of learning and numerous winter themed events for students and staff. As we witnessed last week, the cold of winter has arrived and can come and go at any time. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. Also, for students who take a school bus. Please ensure you have a back-up plan in cases busses are late and/or do not run.

Upcoming Dates

  • Monday, December 15:
    • Festive Attire & MSS Elf on a Shelf.
  • Tuesday, December 16:
    • Ugly Sweater Day.
  • Wednesday, December 17:
    • Almost Famous Day.
  • Thursday, December 18:
    • Formal Day.
    • Snow Ball Dance.
      • 530-730pm in the main gym.
  • Friday, December 19:
    • MSS Spirit Day
      • Pep Rallies and Winter Activity Day.
    • Locker Clean-out for all grades.
      • Everything either goes home, gets recycled, or thrown in the garbage.
    • Last day of classes for all MSS students.
  • Monday, January 5:
    • Classes resume for all MSS students.

Cold Weather Reminders

Winter weather has arrived!  Please review the following winter weather reminders.  This information can also be found on the MSS website and the CBE website.

School doors open at 905am daily. If the weather is colder than -20C (including wind chill), school doors will open between 830-845am with students waiting in the main foyer before classes begin.

Human Sexuality Consent Forms

A gentle reminder that parental consent forms must be signed and returned for students to be able to participate in the human sexuality module of health and physical education. Forms for all grades were sent home before the strike, and again once in-person learning resumed. Please returned the signed consent form to your Homeroom teacher ASAP. These modules will begin January 2026.

2025-2026 MSS Yearbook

Congratulations to our yearbook cover art winners!  Our front cover winner is Sofia G. from 9-1 and our back cover winner is Yuan N. from Grade 9.  Thank you to everyone who entered!  All other art will be featured inside the yearbook.  Original art will be returned later in the school year.

Yearbooks are on sale now!  $30 each, a full-colour wonder full of memories.  Students received a QR code with ordering information; families can also visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2772764/Marshall-Springs-School/2026-Yearbook/20250625042934160113/CATALOG_SHOP/

All orders are completed online through the Jostens website.  Yearbooks will be distributed in late June.

Athletics Update

The fall athletics wind-up celebration was last week - congratulations and thank you to all our fall calendar student athletes (Cross-country running, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling).

Volleyball is the next event on the athletics calendar. The Season of Play for volleyball is January 5 - March 22, 2026. This year, MSS will have 2 teams (1 boys, 1 girls). All students (grade 6-9) are able to try-out for these teams. For students who are not selected to play on these teams, there will be developmental opportunities through Phys Ed. classes and intramurals.

***Due to a change in legislation by the Government of Alberta, all girls wanting to try-out and play for a school based girls team must sign and return the gender verification form. This form will be available from coaches December 15-19, 2026.

All updates to athletics can be found on the school website: CLICK HERE

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  • @principalKMG

Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.

Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal, Public Educator, & Book Lover
Marshall Springs School