Wolf Weekly Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026!

August 31 First student day! Welcome back!

September 3 Meet the Staff evening 6-7:30 pm

September 4 Welcome Back Student Assembly 2-3:15 pm

September 7 Labour Day- school is closed

Busing:
If you haven’t registered for the bus, please do so right away. Drivers will connect with families directly before school starts.

Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

• Use the designated drop-off/pick-up lane at the front of the school (quick stops only).
  
  

• This lane is one-way: enter off Lancaster Drive, exit onto Lindsay Avenue.
  
  

• Please do not park in this lane — it must stay clear for safety and emergency access.
  
  

• Parents may also pick up along Lancaster Drive or Lindsay Avenue — do not block bus lanes and have students use the crosswalks.
  
  

Walkers & Bikers:

• Walkers: use sidewalks and crosswalks.
  
  

• Bikers: obey traffic rules, wear helmets, and secure bikes with a high-quality lock. Last year, thefts occurred in under 30 seconds using bolt cutters. RCMP recommend tamper-resistant locks. Report stolen bikes immediately to the RCMP and the school.
  
  

Parents — please review these safety reminders with your child.

The In Town Transportation Informed Consent and Athletic Informed Consent forms are now available in your child’s RYCOR account. This forms must be completed each year.

To avoid any disappointment, we strongly encourage parents to complete the form as soon as possible. By submitting it now, your child will be cleared to participate in all athletic opportunities throughout the school year—including team tryouts, Running Club, and sports development activities.

St. Francis offers a robust and varied selection of CTF (Career and Technology Foundations) courses, giving students opportunities to explore their interests, passions and skills through meaningful experiences connected to occupational areas. The courses, selected by the students back in June, allow them to shine and share in areas outside their regular curriculum, helping build the whole child! Here are some pictures of last year's CTF showcase!

School Council Executive:

Chair: Corie Blais

Vice-Chair: Heather Ruryk

Treasurer: Kayla Jean Kloss

Secretary: Katherine Seymour

Our planning for the 2026–2027 athletic season is underway, and we are beginning the search for volunteer coaches to help lead and support our amazing student athletes!

Because of the incredible commitment of our volunteers, STF has been able to offer multiple teams in many sports, creating more opportunities for students to participate, grow, compete, and be part of the Wolfpack spirit.

If you have ever thought about getting involved, now is the perfect time! Whether you are interested in head coaching, assisting, or helping with a specific sport, we would love to hear from you.

Please complete the Google Form linked below to express your interest in volunteering for next year’s athletic programs. Thank you for helping keep Wolfpack athletics strong!

STF Expression of Interest: Coaching 2026-2027

Thank you!

The Red Deer Youth Council (RDYC) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.

We're looking for youth in Grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Red Deer and want to:

• Meet new people
• Build leadership skills
• Have a voice in their community
• Be part of something meaningful

The commitment is only about 2-3 meetings per month, and spaces are limited. Applications close on September 20, 2026.

Youth can apply online: https://redcap.link/RDYC0607 or pick up paper applications as listed on the attached poster.

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached poster with youth, families, and community members. Thank you for supporting youth engagement in Red Deer!

Rania Page, RSW (she/her)

Health Promotion Facilitator & Team Lead

Recovery Alberta

43 Michener Bend

Red Deer, AB T4P 0H6

P: 403-896-9431

Rania.page@recoveryalberta.ca