SMCLC

"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope" ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Dear St. Max Students and Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with rest, time with family and friends, and plenty of opportunities to recharge. It has been wonderful connecting with each of you at our Program Planning Meetings! We are excited to begin another great year of learning, growth, and community at St. Maximilian Collegiate & Learning Centre! 🌟

📚 We Still Have Space Available!

St. Max offers a flexible and supportive pathway for students in Grade 10 and above. If you know a student who may benefit from an alternative approach to completing high school, we would love for you to share information about our school with them.

We provide personalized learning pathways, flexible scheduling, and caring support to help students work toward their educational goals. New registrations are still welcome!

📅 Important Calendar Changes

This year, St. Max will be:

• Open late every second Tuesday until 7:00 p.m. 🌙
• Closed on select Fridays to accommodate our extended Tuesday hours

Please check our school calendar carefully for late-evening dates, Friday closures, holidays, and other important school events.

👉 School Calendar: https://smclc.starcatholic.ab.ca/download/562293

We encourage students and families to refer to the calendar regularly throughout the year.

We are grateful to have you as part of our St. Max community and look forward to supporting each of our students as they work toward a successful year. May God bless and guide us as we begin this new school year together. 🙏

Welcome back 🍎 We can’t wait to see you!

Grace & peace,

Mrs. Tracy Melnyk
Principal
St. Maximilian Collegiate & Learning Centre
Faith that guides. Learning that enlightens.
🌐 smclc.starcatholic.ab.ca

August 26 - 📞School Office is open! 📞

August 31 - 🎉 Welcome Back! It's the First Day of School! 🎒📚

September 7 - 🍁 School Closed for Labour Day 🔨

September 8 - 📚 Extended Hours Tuesday 🌙 - 🕖 Open Until 7:00 PM

September 18 - 🍎 No School – Staff Professional Development Day 🍎

September 22 - 📚 Extended Hours Tuesday 🌙 - 🕖 Open Until 7:00 PM

September 30 - 🪶No School - 🧡 NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION 🪶

October 6 - 📚 Extended Hours Tuesday 🌙 - 🕖 Open Until 7:00 PM

October 9 - 🍎 No School – Staff Professional Development Day 🍎

October 12 - 🦃 No School – Thanksgiving Day 🍂

After a thoughtful process of community engagement and discernment, we are thrilled to share that our new school name — St. Maximilian Collegiate & Learning Centre — has been formally approved by Archbishop Hero.

This new name reflects both our Catholic identity and our commitment to academic excellence, personalized learning, and student success. St. Maximilian Kolbe’s courage, faith, and selfless leadership serve as a powerful model for our school community as we continue to grow and evolve.

We are excited to officially transition to St. Maximilian Collegiate & Learning Centre for the 2026–2027 school year. This transformation marks an important new chapter in our story — one rooted in faith, hope, and a bold vision for the future.

More details about branding, school colours, mascot, and upcoming celebrations will be shared in the coming months. We look forward to this journey together!

GET READY FOR FALL INTERSHIPS

HELP US HELP YOU!

Do you own a business or know an employer who could offer meaningful work experience for a student? We are always looking to connect with new partners who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of workers.

If you or someone in your network can provide a supportive and educational workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us to learn how to get involved and help shape the future workforce.

tracy.melnyk@starcatholic.ab.ca

5pm Saturday Evening

9am and 11am on Sunday

Your teachers will be sending a "Welcome Back" email with log instructions TOMORROW, Monday, August 31. Canvas will remain locked until then.

STAR Catholic students: Please log in using your STAR Catholic email address and password.

New STAR Catholic students:

Your email and password will be emailed to your parent / guardian and/or your personal email address if you provided one. If you have any difficulties, please contact our Admin Assistant, Mrs. Nelson, and she can help get you sorted! Her email: jennifer.nelson@starcatholic.ab.ca .

Phone: 780-980-0955

Bookmark this Canvas Login: https://starcatholic.instructure.com/

This is how you will launch your dashboard. All of the courses that you are currently enrolled in, this term ONLY, will show up. It is imperative that you keep up with the pacing guide and due dates! All of this will be laid out in your "Introduction Module".

Info coming soon. Post Secondary application open on October 1. Get your info ready! Need help? Book an appointment with Mrs. Melnyk at tracy.melnyk@starcatholic.ab.ca

Create a MyPass Account

All students require a MyPass account to obtain diploma marks, transcripts and so much more. If you have not created an account, please click on the link below and follow the instructions on how to do so.

Create a MyPass account

Watch the video below on how to get your MyPass Account!

Alberta is blessed with fully publicly funded Catholic education — a unique and hard-won gift safeguarded by generations before us.

It remains one of the Church’s most precious contributions to society: schools where Christ is known and loved, where truth is taught with clarity, and where young people encounter a living faith rooted in tradition.

GrACE’s monthly newsletter strengthens this province-wide Catholic community by lifting up the stories that show Catholic education at its best — classrooms alive with learning, parishes partnering with schools, and educators forming students in mind, heart, and spirit.

Your school’s faith life is the heart of the mission.

Here is the February GrACE News here: https://app.smore.com/n/6ext7

https://www.starcatholic.ab.ca/division/school-board/board-highlights

Need to get a hold of us?

Call us at STAR Catholic Outreach 780-980-0955

Mrs. Jennifer Nelson - Administrative Assistant

780-980-0955 ext: 1

stmaximilian@starcatholic.ab.ca

jennifer.nelson@starcatholic.ab.ca

Mrs. Tracy Melnyk - Principal & English Language Arts

780-980-0955 ext: 2

tracy.melnyk@starcatholic.ab.ca

Mr. Brandon Geiger - All things Math & Science!

780-980-0955 ext: 3

brandon.geiger@starcatholic.ab.ca

Mr. Daniel Hughes - Social Studies, Religion, Off Campus & Options

780-980-0955 ext: 4

daniel.hughes@starcatholic.ab.ca

📱 Stay Connected with St. Max!

We love sharing the great things happening in our STAR Outreach community. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @staroutreachschool and on FACEBOOK by searching STAR Catholic Outreach School or tapping the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BmmpEgXxF/?mibextid=wwXIfr to see highlights, important reminders, celebrations, and updates from our school.

For the most current and accurate information—including calendars, announcements, and program details—please continue to check our website regularly at https://smclc.starcatholic.ab.ca

Thank you for staying connected and supporting our STAR Catholic Outreach family! 💙✝️