Send off to Summer Newsletter

Our first year at Heritage Heights has been outstanding! We want to take a moment to thank each of you—students, staff, and families—for the energy, heart, and community spirit you bring to our school every day.

To our incredible Grade 9s: we are so proud of the leaders, learners, and kind humans you have become. High school awaits, and we know you’re more than ready. Do not be strangers—come back and visit us from time to time! To the families whose last child is leaving us this year, thank you for the many years of partnership and support. You will be deeply missed.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful summer filled with sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

You have earned it!

Warmly,

Ms. Rita Marie Rahn (Principal)
Mrs. Shanda Dupras (Vice Principal)

June 23

• School Council Meeting 3:30 pm

June 26

• 🏃 Sports Day in the afternoon.
• Please ensure that your child has a hat and water bottle for the afternoon.

June 27

• Last Day of School for Students - Regular Dismissal Time
• 2024-2025 Celebration Assembly 🎈(pm)
• Learner Profiles: Families will receive an email advising when their child’s Term 2 Learner Profile is ready for viewing in the Parent Edsembli Account.

June 30

• Operations Day (no students)

August 15: Edsembli: Student Homerooms Available

August 22: Schools open for registration

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September 1 Labour Day - No Students

September 2: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

September 4: Heritage Heights Open House - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

September 19: Non-Instructional Day: Local Professional Learning - NO STUDENTS

September 30 : National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Schools Closed

• Please return any outstanding library and text books.

• Families should have received an overdue notice if any books are not accounted for.

THANK YOU!

• Monday, June 30 is the Deadline to order your Heritage Heights 2024-25 yearbook!
• This beautiful book is packed with memories of the past school year!
• The cost for a yearbook is $35.

• Here's how to place your order:

• Visit ybpay.ca

• Search by school name (Heritage Heights School) and/or Yearbook ID Code (8948525)

For Details and Registration visit FSD's Transportation Website

Quick Link: https://www.foothillsschooldivision.ca/page/198/apply-for-transportation•

Applying for Transportation

• For returning students, registration is now open!

• The student address on the application must match what is on file in Edsembli

· If your address has changed, please update your student’s information via the Student Verification form on the Edsembli Family Portal before submitting the application

Transportation Fees

To meet increasing costs in Transportation, a nominal fee will be applied to approved bus riders:

• $100 per rider

• Maximum $250 fee per household

• The fee will be applied to student accounts on Edsembli in June after approval.

· Fees are to be paid before a rider is assigned to a route

· Payment of fees are required by June 30, 2025

New to FSD?

Please apply for transportation after you have successfully enrolled with the school. Fees will be applied after your application is approved.

All Foothills School Division Families will be able to login into their Edsembli Accounts on August 15 to find out which class students have been placed in for the 2025-2026 school year! Please note, parent requests have been carefully considered. Few moves will be made.

We have been very fortunate to have a physical education and music specialist over the years. These programs are important for the development of well-rounded children. In order to maintain music, grades K-6, Band 6, Band 7-9 and physical education classes grades 7-9, we are looking at creative ways to release staff and maintain reasonable numbers in homerooms.

We will be maintaining our strong structures of support, such as our Husky Den that is accessed by all students. We will have Educational Assistants, Learning Coach, Family School Liaison Counsellor and a Youth Development Coach.

The office staff will look different. We will have one person in the front, meeting greeting, answering phones and taking care of finances. We understand these are different for our community. We ask for your trust and grace as we do our very best to maintain programs and experiences for your children.

Staffing Updates: We would like to wish the following valued staff members well on their new endeavours: Mrs. Provost, Mr. Reeve, Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Zadorozniak and Ms. Darel.

For the second year in a row, Heritage Heights has taken home the top spot in the School’s Out For Summer drink competition, thanks to our wildly popular Husky Howler magical drink at Covet Sips and Treats!

From June 2nd–15th, our community came out in full force to sip, support, and show their school spirit—and wow, did it ever pay off! Your enthusiasm and Husky pride helped us secure the win once again, and we are thrilled to announce that our school will be receiving a cheque to benefit our students.

A massive thank you goes out to Covet Sips and Treats for hosting this fantastic (and delicious) community competition. We’re proud to support local businesses that bring people together in such fun and meaningful ways.

Here’s to sweet victories, stronger community connections, and—of course—the magic of the Husky Howler! 🐾💙
#HuskyPride #HowlerForTheWin #SupportLocal

What a magical evening we shared as we celebrated our Grade 9 students with “A Night Under the Stars”! The evening was filled with laughter, memories, heartfelt words, and some seriously stylish outfits. Our students were truly dressed to the nines, and their elegance was matched only by the pride that filled beautifully transformed gym.

Our Master of Ceremonies—Charles, Kaidence, Taylor, and Nathan—were absolute stars of the show. With humour, poise, and a strong connection to the audience, they carried the evening seamlessly and represented their peers with confidence and charm.

Layla gave a beautiful tribute to our Heritage Heights families, with a special thank you to the parents and guardians (especially for all those endless drives to practices, games, and events). In response, Kayla’s mom, Ms. Paget, delivered a moving and emotional parent address that brought many in the room to tears.

Our valedictorian, Jordyn, spoke with grace and pride about what it means to live out our school motto: Integrity, Leadership, and Success. Her words captured the spirit of this remarkable group of students.

Ella and Victoria added a perfect touch of humor and nostalgia with their joint speech to the Heritage Heights staff—complete with memorable (and hilarious!) moments from Kindergarten through Grade 9.

The Grade 9 class also left a lasting mark with their incredible legacy gift—a large outdoor canopy that will be used and appreciated by students at future school events for years to come.

To the Grade 9 Class of 2025—thank you. We are so proud of the people you have become, and while we will miss seeing you in our hallways each day, we know you are ready for what comes next. Keep shining, wherever your path may lead.

Foothills School Calendar 2024-2025: 2025-2026-instructional-calendar.e1afbc22647.pdf

Heritage Heights Website: https://bit.ly/3ZaVWR7

Report Student Absence: heritage@fsd38.ab.ca

Edsembli Parent Login: https://bit.ly/3VggqGX

Even though it is the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL BEFORE SUMMER...

Please continue to:

• call if your child will be absent or late.
• use the student agendas and let your child know when they will be picked up early
• use the sign in/out sheet on the table inside the front door

Thanks for your assistance!