Hello IRSC families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the final weeks of the school year! As the weather warms up and summer gets closer, it can be tempting to ease off, but this is the time to dig in and finish strong.

To all our students: keep showing up, keep putting in the work, and stay focused on your goals. Whether you're wrapping up final projects or preparing for exams, every bit of effort you put in now will pay off. Use your class time wisely, ask questions, review your notes, and lean into the support around you.

Let’s bring the same energy and determination into June that we started the year with. The finish line is in sight, so let’s cross it with confidence.

You've got this!

Ed Coles

Principal

Iron Ridge Secondary Campus

May 26: School Council Meeting @ 7 PM

June 3: Iron Ridge Collective @ 3 PM

June 4: Open House & BBQ Event (3 - 7 PM)

June 6: PD Day (no school for students)

June 18: Last day of regular classes for all students

June 19: Grade 8 student tours @ 12:30 PM

June 19 - 24: Final exams

June 26: School Closing

August 28/29: Orientation days for new school year (details will be shared in August)

September 2: First day of classes

​Please take time to check your child's school fees. All fees are now due. Log into Parent Portal, select Student Fees & Rycor will open up.

NOTE: Fees for any unreturned library books will be added to your child's account by the end of June. If the book is returned, the paid fee will be refunded.

Add our open house event to your calendars! We will be serving up hot dogs, chips, and pop. The school will be open for tours, and you can meet our staff. Our admin team will be offering "Guide to High School" presentations, which will cover the following topics:

• Credits & graduation requirements
• Course streaming at the Grade 10 - 12 level
• CTS/option course offerings
• Work experience & RAP program
• Dual credit opportunities
• Summer school/Chrome Academy

We highly encourage parents and students entering Grade 10 to attend. Presentations will be offered at 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, and 6:15 PM in Room 188.

Busing applications for September 2025 are available! THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS JUNE 1, 2025! A $100.00* late application fee will be applied to applications received after the deadline.

Click HERE to access the Bus Registration page.

Any questions can be directed to the Transportation Department at: transportation@wolfcreek.ab.ca

Exam information:

• Grade 9 PATs (with the exception of Science) occur during regular school days. Grade 9 students are expected to attend the rest of their classes following their exams.
• Unless otherwise specified or arranged, all exams will take place in the gym. During exam week, students are not permitted to be in the school building if they are not writing a test.
• Students must stay for a minimum of one hour before they may turn in their exam.
• Students are expected to bring a pencil and a calculator (if required) to their test. They are permitted to bring in a water bottle. Scrap paper will be provided if needed.
• If students are unable to attend to write their exam, they are responsible for contacting their class teacher and making alternative arrangements to write it during the makeup days.

All assignments must be handed in by JUNE 20TH.

Click the link below to access the exam schedule.

Football - We have our inaugural Spring Camp May 24 & May 25. With lots of learning and competing, we are getting ready for Fall! If you were unable to attend Spring Camp, please contact Mr. McQuay (joe.mcquay@wolfcreek.ab.ca) to be added to the Google Classroom.

Track and Field - Grade 10/11 have completed their first meet. Congrats to all those moving onto Zones! Grade 9s are heading to Ponoka on May 27th for the WC South Meet.

Get ready for a night of laughs, thrills, and undead antics as Iron Ridge Secondary Campus debuts its first-ever community theatre performance with Don Zolidis’ uproarious comedy, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. This fast-paced one-act play delivers a satirical survival guide to the end of the world, featuring quirky strategies that will either lead to guaranteed survival—or certain doom. With a cast of energetic students and a script that’s as funny as it is inventive, this performance promises to entertain audiences of all ages with its wit, creativity, and zombie-fueled hilarity.

Whether you're a seasoned theatre-goer or stepping into the world of stage for the first time, come be part of this unforgettable experience as our talented students bring this comedic apocalypse to life.

Tickets: $5 — Available at the door or in advance

Run Time: Approximately 40 minutes - Suitable for all ages

Showtimes:

• Friday, June 13th at 7:00 PM

• Saturday, June 14th at 3:00 PM

• Monday, June 16th at 7:00 PM

• Tuesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM (Final Performance)

We are thrilled to have Mr. Joe McQuay joining Mr. Coles and Mrs. Bowie in the office as our second Assistant Principal for the 2025/2026 school year. Mr. McQuay has taught senior high Math, PE, and Sports Performance in our building this year, as well as served as our Athletic Director. He is also a dedicated coach. We are very lucky to have him joining our leadership team.

In the fall, we will be welcoming back Mrs. Julie Lapointe (Science, Chem, Bio) from her maternity leave! We will also be welcoming three new teachers to our team for next year as we increase our enrollment. Introducing Mrs. Sasha Taylor (Grade 9 Humanities), Miss Carly Frenette (Social/English), and Mrs. Taylor Wilson (Science/Math) - we are looking forward to everything they will bring to our school!

Our April shout out winners were Payton G and Aurora R! They won gift cards sponsored by Blackfalds McDonalds and an IRSC water bottle. Students and staff can nominate students for a shout out to recognize them for doing something positive within our school. All students who receive shout outs are named at assembly and then entered into a monthly draw for prizes.

If you would like to sponsor a shout out prize, please let us know!

If your student's IRSC fees are in good standing, ​you will be able to order a yearbook until Wednesday, June 18th. If there are any outstanding fees, don’t worry! Once those are taken care of, just give it 1-2 business days, and the yearbook form will pop up in your child's Rycor account, ready to order. To order or check on fees, simply log into your Parent Portal and select Student Fees. The yearbook form will be at the bottom of your child's tab if available.

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If you run into any issues with the Parent Portal, feel free to reach out to the school office and Mrs. Nikolai will be more than happy to help!

If your child will not be returning to Iron Ridge Secondary Campus for the 2025/2026 school year, please contact the school at irs@wolfcreek.ab.ca to let us know. This information is valuable for preparing for next year.

Additionally, if your child is departing from Wolf Creek School Division, information in departing students’ Google accounts (Drive, Gmail) will be deleted in September of 2025. Please check THIS LINK for helpful hints/procedures to ensure you have the files/documents that you need before your account is disabled

It is critical that students download and copy any information from their WCPS accounts to a personal account BEFORE their last day of enrollment with us. Wolf Creek Tech Department will not be able to recover any student data once it has been deleted.

Our teen mentors with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program are participating in a WALK FOR KIDS' SAKE fundraiser on June 12th. If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser, please see this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/iron-ridge-teen-mentors-3