RAVEN TIMES

• Our Office is Open!

• Grade 12 Registration Day

• Grade 11 Registration Day

• Grade 10 Registration Day

Dear Raven Community,

Welcome back to St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School!

I pray you had a restful and joyful summer and that you are returning ready for a new school year filled with possibility. There is always something special about the beginning of a new year—the familiar faces, the new ones joining us, the excitement in our hallways, and the opportunity to begin again.

This year, our Edmonton Catholic School Division theme is Rooted in Joy. I love this theme because it reminds us that joy is not simply something we find when everything is going well. Joy is something we choose to cultivate, even in the busy, challenging, and sometimes messy moments of school life. We are rooted in our faith, in our relationships, in our community, and in the belief that every student has gifts and potential waiting to grow.

At Romero, we know that our roots run deep. We are rooted in the example of St. Oscar Romero, whose courage, compassion, and commitment to justice continue to inspire us. We are rooted in our Catholic faith and in our responsibility to care for one another. And we are rooted in the strength and spirit of our Raven community.

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, I encourage each of us to look for the joy—in a student who finds their confidence, a teacher who inspires curiosity, a conversation that makes someone feel seen, a new friendship, a shared laugh in the hallway, or simply knowing that we belong to something bigger than ourselves.

To our students: bring your curiosity, your courage, and your whole self to this year. You do not have to have everything figured out. Be willing to learn, to grow, to try again, and to support one another.

To our families: thank you for trusting us with your children. Your partnership matters, and we look forward to working alongside you to help our students flourish.

To our staff: thank you for the heart you bring to Romero. Your commitment, care, humour, and belief in our students are what make this community so special. I am grateful for the opportunity to begin another year alongside you, and welcome our new staff and the relationships we will create.

Ravens, let’s make this a year where we are rooted in joy, grounded in faith, and always rising together.

Welcome back. Let’s make it a great year!

With gratitude and Raven pride,

Sarah Mandolesi
Principal

Please find your timetable and locker information by logging into your student PowerSchool account after August 21, 2026. If you are new to our Division, you may not have a course schedule on the day of your registration. Please visit us in the office and we will provide you with one.

Student Registration Days

All students are required to attend Student Registration Days at the end of August during their assigned time and on their assigned day. These sessions are mandatory and serve several important purposes to help students prepare for the new school year:

• Update your timetable, especially if you completed a Summer School course
• Meet with your cohort Assistant Principal if you have questions about your schedule
• Take your school photo for the yearbook and student ID
• Issuing of lockers
• Our lockers are limited - All grade 10 students will receive a locker
• If you are in grade 11 or grade 12, and would like a locker, please add your name to our locker distribution list here.
• Purchase Arc Cards
• Pay school fees

Attending registration ensures a smooth and organized start to the school year. Thank you for your cooperation!

Timetable Changes – All Grades

All students are expected to review both their First and Second Semester courses. We will be adjusting timetables for both semesters, if needed. Due to the number of students enrolled in courses, timetable changes will be made only for the following reasons:

· Incomplete schedule - missing required courses for high school completion and/or post-secondary registration

· Course conflict

· Change in course mark necessitates a change in course stream (i.e. 30-1 to 30-2)

· Course(s) completed during summer school

*Course changes will not be considered for reasons other than those listed above

Assistant Principal – Cohort Last Name A-K – Mrs. Lowerison

Assistant Principal – Cohort Last Name L-Z – Mr. Szewczuk

If you have any questions about our school opening, please feel free to call us at 780-428-2705 or email us at 1028web@ecsd.net Our school office will open on Wednesday August 19, 2026, at 9:00am.

Grade 10 Orientation Day

We’re excited to welcome our newest Ravens to St. Oscar Romero High School! Grade 10 Orientation Day will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and is exclusively for Grade 10 students. The day will begin at 8:30am in the gym, where students will be introduced to our administrative team, Student Services, and our Student Union members.

Throughout the day, students will:

· Follow their class schedules

· Meet their Semester 1 classroom teachers

· Enjoy their first lunch from Giannis!

· Take a guided tour of our incredible school

PowerSchool Reporting

St. Oscar Romero High School will continue to support paperless reporting. We encourage all families to regularly access PowerSchool at https://powerschool.ecsd.net/public to stay up to date with your child’s real-time grades and attendance. If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Account, please call our office so we can help you set one up.

• Saturday - 4:00pm
• Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am

View the Bulletin here!

Please join us at our upcoming meeting on September 28, 2026 here at the school!

We need your help! We have a few executive positions that require filling as their lovely children have recently graduated. If you love to support the school community, and have an opportunity to collaborate with school administration, please consider joining our team! All elections will take place at our AGM on September 28.

If you have questions we will be available to meet you on September 17 at the school welcome back BBQ, or feel free to email us at Chair.SORSchoolCouncil@gmail.com

School Council Executive

Chair - Vacant

Vice-Chair - Vacant

Secretary - Roberta Coulson

Treasurer - Hermione Ainsworth

Casino Chair - Cynthia Burkard

Our Parent Fundraising Society is excited to begin a new chapter of supporting our school through meaningful and engaging initiatives. By working together as a community, we aim to create opportunities that not only raise essential funds, but also bring families, staff, and students closer together. Through creative projects, events, and partnerships, we hope to enhance the learning environment and provide resources that enrich every student’s experience. With your support and involvement, we can make a lasting and positive impact on our school.

St. Oscar Romero High School has an account with the Callingwood Bottle Depot!

Next time you head to the depot, let the staff know you’d like your refund directed to St. Oscar Romero High School.

Every bag makes a difference.

Clean out the garage, cash in those empties, and help support our students along the way!

Thank you for supporting St. Oscar Romero one bottle at a time!

Our SOR Fundraising Society is excited to use SkipTheDepot as an easy and environmentally friendly way to raise funds for our school. By donating refundable bottles and cans through the app, families can support our initiatives without any extra cost. This simple program helps us generate much-needed funds while promoting recycling and caring for our environment—every contribution, big or small, makes a difference for our school community.

Visit https://app.skipthedepot.com/register?tab=customer to set up your pick up schedule! Just Click and Go!!