Welcome Back
Welcome Back
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer vacation. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 31. Please note that our new school day will start at 8:40 am (bell rings to come in at 8:35 am) and end at 3:20 pm.The 2026-2027 school calendar can be found in this newsletter and can be viewed by clicking on the following link
https://sites.google.com/d/1B70cmxYlGlWtYCgeiJwq_XRKH6wH_OeN/p/1RULE7T6Q5_rlOSM6WgKwcgjhoAPEVrFo/edit Should any questions or concerns arise during the year, please do not hesitate to give us a call or make an appointment to come to the school. It is important to us that you feel welcome to discuss any areas of concern, and that staff, parents and students work together for the best student education possible. Please help us to welcome our new staff: Kaylee Elliott (Kindergarten), Bailey Lang (Grade 4), Emily Reiman (Social 10, Social 9, PE 7, Health 9, 2nd Language, Outdoor Education & Home Ec.) Hayley Weich (Social 7, Social 8, PE 7, Health 7, 2nd Language, Music) and Cheryl Wigemyr (Family Resoure Worker). For a complete list of staff and assignments, please visit our website by clicking on the following link https://jcc.plrd.ab.ca/staff.
Important Dates
- Monday. August 31 - First Day of School for Students - New start time @ 8:40 am
- Wednesday, September 2 - Grade 12 Student/Parent Meeting @ 6:00 pm
- Thursday, September 3 - Grade 7-9 Awards Ceremony @ 2:00 pm in the Library/Theatre
- Thursday, September 3 - Run Club Practice 3:20-4:20 pm and RACE ENTRY FORMS DUE
- Monday, September 7 - No School Labour Day
- Tuesday, September 8 - Meet the Teacher 4:30-5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 9 - Sr. High Girls Volleyball Home Game vs. Three Hills (Gr. 10-12)
- Thursday, September 10 - Cross Country in Burma Hills (Gr. 4-12) - Bus leaves @ 8:30 am
- Thursday, September 10 - Sr. High Girls Basketball Bottle Drive 5:00-8:00 pm
- Saturday, September 12 Bantam Football vs Rocky Mountain House in Hanna @ 4:00 pm (Gr.
- Tuesday, September 15 - Picture Day
Kaylee Elliott
My name is Miss Elliott, and I am so excited to be joining J.C. Charyk School as one of the kindergarten teachers. I have worked with young children and families for more than 10 years, and early childhood education has always been a big part of my life. I love children’s books, creativity, outdoor learning, and creating meaningful learning experiences for young children. Outside of school, I spend most of my time with my family and enjoy reading, being outdoors, and finding new ideas for the classroom. I feel very lucky to be joining the JCC community and am really looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff this year!
Bailey Lang
Hi, my name is Bailey Lang! I’m so excited to be joining JCC to teach grade 4! This is my second year of teaching, and I’m so happy to be staying in Prairie Land after teaching a K/1/2 in Delia last year. Outside of school, I love baking, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. I’m looking forward to a fun and exciting year of making memories and learning with the grade 4 kiddos!
Emily Reiman
Hello! My name is Emily Reiman, and I am so excited to be joining J.C. Charyk as a teacher of Jr./Sr. Social Studies and Junior High Options! I grew up in Forestburg, Alberta, and attended the University of Lethbridge, where I graduated in December 2026 with a Bachelor of Social Studies Education and a Bachelor of Geography. I enjoy traveling and being able to explore the world, I have the opportunity to traveled to 17 countries in the last 5 years! Outside of the classroom, I love being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends! I am very excited to begin this new chapter and become part of the J.C. Charyk community!
Hayley Weich
My name is Hayley Weich, and I am excited to be teaching Junior High at J. C. Charyk! I graduated from Burman University in the spring of this year, and I taught at Youngstown School in May and June. I was recently married this year and moved to Hanna as well, so I look forward to becoming more involved in the Hanna community! In my free time, you'll find me golfing, reading, painting, or helping my husband with his welding business. I enjoy history, so I am excited to be teaching grades 7 and 8 Social Studies this year.
Grade 12 Student & Parent Meeting
There will be an important grade 12 student and parent meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm in the theatre. We will review graduation requirements, applying to post secondary, and scholarships. Join Mrs. Forsyth's Grade 12 Google classroom here.
Registration forms
Registration forms will be sent home with students on the first day of school. Please read the registration form carefully, make any changes necessary, sign and return it back to your child’s homeroom teacher (grades K-9) or the office (grades 10-12) by Friday, September 4 along with POPA, and Offsite Consent forms. A reminder to parents that the school requires a copy of each student’s birth certificate as verification of student’s eligibility to be registered in school if that has not already been provided. Parents please sign the registration form (page 3) and ensure that any new home or cell phone numbers and an up to date email address are provided. Invoices for junior high ($25/term) and senior high ($50 per option class) options fees will be included in this package and are due on Friday, September 14. Cheques can be made payable to Prairie Land or you can use School Cash Online or you can etransfer to jccharykschool@plrd.ab.ca (please clearly indicate what the etransfer is for). Please note that the offsite consent form must be returned before students will be allowed to participate in school activities off the school grounds (ie. volleyball academy, PE @ Centennial Place and away games for sports).
Cross Country
2026-2027 Work Experience
Students who are registered/planning for Work Experience first semester your contracts are due Friday, September 4.
Green Certificate (Grade 10-12)
Students (and their trainer/parent) who are planning to participate in the Green Certificate Program are to attend one Induction Meeting . This is for students who are new to the program. Please speak to Mrs. Forsyth for more information.
Induction Meetings:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 @ 12:00PM - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, September 15th, 2026 @ 5:00PM - REGISTER HERE
2025-2026 Yearbooks
2025-2026 Yearbooks are available to purchase online by clicking on the following link https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob. Please use the code 13980926 or you can search by province and city. There are some old yearbooks 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2019-2020 ($10/yearbook) available for purchase in the office.
Jr. High Timetable - Semester 1
Sr. High Timetable
Cross Town Bus
Cross town busing will be offered again this year for students. A bus will pick up students at the old primary school site (bus stop on the corner of 5th Ave and 1st street East). Please meet at the bus stop by 8:20 am for transportation to J. C. Charyk Hanna School. Buses will transport students back to the same location after school. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Timetables
Grade 7-12 students can view their timetable in ConnectEd https://connect.edsembli.com/AB/PLRD/JCCH/Portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?LoginType=S under Timetables. Paper copies of timetables will be available on the first day of school.
Prairie Land Career Pathway
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Upcoming Important Dates
- Friday, September 18 - Outdoor Movie Night - Toy Story 5
- Monday, September 21 - Mitch Tildan Presentation @ 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 30 - No School National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Friday, October 9 - Grade 10-12 Awards Ceremony TBD
- Monday, October 12 - No School Thanksgiving Day
Upcoming Sports
- Wednesday, September 16 - Sr. High Fooball Home Game vs. West Central 6:00 pm (Gr. 10-12)
- Wednesday, September 16 - Sr. High Girls Volleyball in Acme (Gr. 10-12)
- Thursday, September 17 - Cross Country in Bashaw (Gr. 4-12)
- Saturday, September 19 - Bantam Football Home Game vs. Drumheller @ 10:00am (Gr. 6-9)
- Saturday, September 19 - Jr. A & B Volleyball Tournament in Drumheller (DVSS) (Gr. 7-9)
- Wednesday, September 23 - Sr. High Football Home Game vs. Breton @ 4:30 pm (Gr. 10-12)
- Thursday, September 24 - Cross Country in Hardisty (Gr. 4-12)
- Saturday, September 26 - Bantam Football in Stettler @ 4:30 pm (Gr. 6-9)
- Saturday, September 26 - Sr. High Girls Volleyball in Drumheller (DVSS) (Gr. 10-12)
- Tuesday, September 29 - Sr. HIgh Football @ STCA (Camrose) (Gr. 10-12)
- Thursday, October 1 - Cross Country in New Norway (Gr. 4-12)
- Wednesday, October 7 - Cross Country Zones (Gr. 7-12)
- Thursday, October 8 - Cross Country in Camrose (Gr. 4-12)
- Saturday, October 10 - Bantam Football in Lacombe @ 1:00 pm (Gr. 7-9)
- Wednesday, October 14 - Sr. High Football Home Game vs. Rimbey (Gr 10-12)
Parent Parking - Student Drop Off/Pick Up Zones
To ensure that students are dropped off and picked up in a safe manner, please see the map below to show appropriate drop off locations for students. We ask that if you are using a parking lot, please park appropriately and walk your child to the doors to ensure they get into the building safely. There is a dedicated drop off zone on the north side of 7th Avenue West. We are asking you not to park on the south side of 7th Avenue West as it impedes traffic flow on that street. If you are parking / dropping off in the bus loop (between 9:00 am - 2:30 pm or after 3:30 pm), ensure you are only parking on the sidewalk side of the loop.
J. C. Charyk Hanna School Clothing Store
J. C. Charyk Hanna School
Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Phone: 403-854-3642
Email: jccharykschool@plrd.ab.ca
Website: https://jcc.plrd.ab.ca/
Address: Box 1270 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0
801 4th Street W. Hanna