Good morning MSS families,
Here we go...the last week of the 25-26 school year! Many great things happening this week with PAT exam completion, off-site activities, locker clean out and yearbooks on Friday. As mentioned last week, regular classes are running until Friday. Students behavior expectations apply to all classes.
Office Hours June 29 & 30 | 900am-1200pm
This will be the final weekly update of the year. Back to School 26-27 information is located on the "Back to School" page on our website and opening day (August 31, 2026) communication will be sent to all MSS families mid-August. The school will be closed July 1 - August 25, 2026.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, June 22:
- Grade 9 PAT | Social Studies.
- Tuesday, June 23:
- Grade 9 PAT | Science.
- Wednesday, June 24:
- Grade 7 Field Trip | Fish Creek Park.
- Locker Clean-Out | Grade 6s and 9s.
- Thursday, June 25:
- Report Cards available in MyCBE account.
- Locker Clean-Out | Grade 7s and 8s.
- Friday, June 26:
- Last Day of Classes for all MSS Students.
- June 29 & June 30
- Main office open 900am - 1200pm.
Staffing Updates
As we continue through the staffing process, we have some announcements to make. Further updates to staffing for the 2026-2027 school year will be updated through the weekly message.
Leaving MSS:
- Ms. Anna Trip has accepted a strategist position with the CBE working on English as an Additional Language.
- Ms. Elisha O'Lain has accepted a specialist position with the CBE working on the new Physical Education and Health curriculum.
- Ms. Laura Tennisco has accepted an Assistant Principal position in a different Alberta Education jurisdiction.
- Ms. Ingrid Cruickshank is retiring from her EA position and the CBE. We wish her all the best as she enters a new phase in her journey.
Joining MSS:
- Ms. Carole Stenhouse has accepted the Social Studies learning leader position and will be leading students in Grade 7/8 Humanities in 26-27. Ms. Stenhouse will be joining MSS from Clarence Sansom School.
- Ms. Cindy Thomson has accepted a teaching position and will be supporting Grade 8/9 Humanities in 26-27.
- Ms. Megan Weild has accepted a teaching position and will be supporting Grade 6/8 Math and Phys. Ed in 26-27.
- Ms. Emily Pincombe has accepted a continuous contract with MSS and will continue to support our learning community.
- Ms. Mabel Zheng has accepted a continuous contract with MSS and will continue to support our learning community.
- Mr. Jarrett Frehlich has accepted a teaching position at MSS and will be supporting Grade 6 Humanities and Grade 9 ELA in 26-27. Mr. Frehlich will be joining MSS from Tuscany Elementary School.
- Mr. Bradley Aldrige has accepted a teaching position at MSS and will be supporting CTF Construction/Computer Science and Phys. Ed. Mr. Aldridge will be joining MSS from Ian Bazalgette Junior High School.
- Ms. Catherine Cross has accepted the CCT (complexity team) teaching position at MSS. Ms. Cross will be joining MSS from Nose Creek Middle School.
- Mr. Kyle Corry has accepted a teaching position at MSS and will be supporting Grade 6/7 Math and CTF Drama. Mr. Corry has been on a temporary contract supporting MSS students and staff since May 2026.
- Ms. Julie Metzler has accepted a CSSI EA position at MSS to support students in the CSSI program. Ms. Metzler has been supporting MSS students throughout the 25-26 school year.
Year End Report Cards - June 25, 2026
Student report cards will be available to families and students on Thursday, June 25, 2026 through your MyCBE account. The school no longer prints paper copies to be sent home.
MyCBE provides parents, students and staff seamless access to information and transactions using a modern and effective technology platform. Parents have online access to:
- view their children’s academic information (schedule, grades and attendance)
- view their children’s learning activities using Brightspace by D2L
- register for transportation and lunch supervision
- pay fees and request fee waivers
- book school conferences
Sign-Up for a MyCBE account: CLICK HERE
Back to School Information 2026-2027
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Monday, August 31, 2026. MSS staff will be in the building June 26-28 planning and preparing for the new year. Office hours for June 26-28 are as follows:
- June 26 | 900am - 1200pm.
- June 27 | 900am - 1200pm.
- June 28 | 900am - 100pm.
Regular office hours (M-Th 900am - 400pm, F 900am - 100pm) will begin on Monday, August 31.
The CBE Instructional calendar for the 2026 - 2027 can be found HERE.
The MSS Back to School Information Page can be found HERE.
The CBE Back to School Information Page can be found HERE.
Locker-Clean Out & Last Day of Classes - Friday, June 26, 2026
Students will be cleaning out their lockers on the following days:
- Grade 6 and 9 | Wednesday, June 24.
- Grade 7 and 8 | Thursday, June 25.
Students will need to take things home, recycle and/or throw things in the garbage. Locks will be returned to HR teachers on Friday, June 26. Please send bags with your child to bring their stuff home.
June 26 is the last day for all MSS students. We will be running a regular Friday schedule so students have a chance to say good bye to all classmates and teachers. All grades will have an opportunity to sign yearbooks and say goodbyes through their option block on this day.
MSS School Council Update
As we are running to the end of a very eventful 2026 school year, we remember in gratification the commitment our teachers are showing everyday. Please grab this opportunity to show YOUR support by donating and/or volunteering at the teacher appreciation lunch on June 29th.
Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EA5AA2EA3F5C70-64496536-marshall
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Cecilia van der Merwe
MSEC / MSS Casino Fundraiser - November 2026
Mark your calendars - our next casino fundraiser nights are November 1-2, 2026. MSS is fortunate to have MSEC (enrichment council) and a casino fundraiser ~every 18 months. In the past, casino fundraiser events have generated 70-80k for school use that has included technology for the school and various programs, lighting for the drama program, funding for field trips, equipment for Phys Ed. etc. This additional source of funds, outside our budget, is essential to continue providing the opportunities we do for students.
Please consider volunteering to support this event.
Volunteer Sign-Up: CLICK HERE
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs): Grade 6 & 9
In June of this year, Grade 6 and 9 students across the province will participate in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) using the Digital Assessment Platform (Vretta). Grade 6 and 9 students will complete PATs in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- The dates of the assessments are as follows:
- Grade 6 (No Social Studies due to NEW curriculum).
- All PATs have been completed.
- Grade 9
- Social Studies: Monday, June 22.
- Science: Tuesday, June 23.
***Students who are absent on PAT days will complete the assessment when they return to school***
***PAT days are full school days - they are not early dismissal. If students are wanting to leave school after a PAT has been completed, they need to be excused by a parent/guardian. Please call the school at 403-817-3528 or email marshallsprings@cbe.ab.ca***
Results from these tests will provide Alberta Education, school administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, students and the public with information about what students know and can do in relation to provincial standards at the end of Grade 6 and 9. Provincial Achievement Tests are based on what students have been learning throughout the school year.
Athletics Update
There are still athletic shirts that were purchased that have yet to be picked up. Please see Ms. Gibbs in the HPE office.
Cafeteria Menu
Weekly Menu: June 22 - 26, 2026: CLICK HERE
Follow MSS on Social Media
- @marshallspringscbe
- @principalKMG
Enjoy the summer break!
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal & Public Educator
Marshall Springs School