Jack Stuart School

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!

There is something special about the beginning of the school year. The hallways come alive again with familiar smiles, new faces, excited conversations, and the wonderful energy that comes with a fresh start. Classrooms are ready, Teachers and Staff are prepared, and changes are ready to be implemented.

A new school year is more than a return to routines and schedules—it is an opportunity to begin again. It is a chance for each of us to learn something new, try something challenging, make new connections, and discover strengths we may not have known we had.

For our Students, I hope this year is filled with curiosity, courage, kindness, and joy. I hope you take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, celebrate your successes, and never be afraid to say, “I can't do this yet.” Remember, learning is a journey, and every step forward matters.

To our Families, thank you for entrusting us with your children. Your encouragement, partnership, and support make such a difference. We know that strong, positive relationships between home and school help children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. We look forward to working alongside you throughout the year.

To our incredible Teachers and Support Staff, thank you for the care, patience, creativity, commitment and professionalism you bring to JSS each day. The work you do reaches far beyond academics. You help children believe in themselves, find their voices, build relationships, and see what is possible.

There will undoubtedly be busy days, unexpected moments, and challenges along the way. But there will also be countless moments that remind us why public schools are such special places—a child mastering something they once found difficult, a new friendship beginning, a Student discovering a passion, a Teacher seeing that “lightbulb” moment, or a simple act of kindness that changes someone's day.

Welcome back, everyone. We are so glad you are here, and we can't wait to see all that this year will bring!

Health and wellness to you all.

Richard Cowan
Principal
JSS

Welcome back families! We are excited for a new year of supporting our children’s education and the school. Please read below for important news about Parent Council and Parents’ Society

Annual General Meeting

Our first meeting of the year is scheduled for Sept 22, 3:00 in the school library/learning commons. Please attend, meet your school administration team and learn about what is planned for the year ahead.

A Call for Members

Every single parent/guardian of a student at the school is already a member of the Parent Council and welcome to attend meetings or participate in whatever capacity they can. Executive positions: Chair Person, Vice Chair and Secretary, will be elected at the AGM. The Vice Chair position is vacant, this role will need to be filled, but all positions are open to nomination.

Jack Stuart School Parents’ Society is the fundraising group and a separate entity, although often attended by the same council members and open to join at any time. The executive positions for Society are President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The Vice President position for this group will also be vacant.

The Parents’ Society Meeting will be held September 29th at 6:30 pm via google meet.

If you are interested in ANY executive position, please reach out by text to Kim at 780-781-7763 or email JackStuartParentAdvisory@gmail.com

Fundraisers

The first fundraiser planned is Old Dutch chips. Snack sized bags of chips, popcorn twists and cheese sticks will be available in cases and delivered in time for Halloween! Order forms will go out Tuesday September 8th and must be returned by September 28th

Save On Foods

A huge shoutout to Save On Foods and the families that shop there. Through their rebate program JSS has received $479 over the summer! When you shop at Save On Foods, just ask for a duplicate receipt and for your original to be donated to Jack Stuart School. They donate 5% back to the school!

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch coordination will be taken over by Micheyl Reinhardt this year and supported by Meagan Kallal. Thank you Micheyl and Meagan, Hot lunch would not happen without the dedication of a coordinator. The first hot lunch day will be scheduled in October, watch for more information.

September 7 - NO SCHOOL

September 22 & 23 - School Photos

September 25 - NO SCHOOL ( Staff Meeting )

September 30 - NO SCHOOL ( Truth & Reconciliation )

October 12 - NO SCHOOL ( Thanksgiving )

October 23 - NO SCHOOL ( Staff Meeting )

September 28 starting at 1:30 pm

All donations have to be done online now. Our school is at:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/136120 or search up Jack Stuart School

You can register your kid and collect donations via your grade. We are having a contest to see which grade can raise the most money to win some cool prizes. You should have received some instructions in your classroom newsletter.

Sign up forms are available online on our school website. Practices are usually Mondays and Tuesdays after school. Race days are Thursday during the school day.

Race Schedule is:

September 10 - Brownfield Burma HIlls Park

September 17 - Bashaw

September 24 - Hardisty

October 1 - New Norway

October 8 - Camrose

We host the Carmrose race so if you can volunteer that would be great! Please contact Mr. Nelson at jnelson@brsd.ab.ca

Treaty 6 Acknowledgement - We acknowledge that Battle River School Division is located on Treaty 6 territory, and we respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.