NSO News & Information
June 8-23
End of Days!
Hey all, as we move into the final weeks of the school year, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our entire school community.
Last week’s Graduation Ceremony was truly a special celebration of learning, perseverance, and achievement. We were so grateful to have 95 families join us for this memorable event. Your presence, encouragement, and pride in our graduates helped create a warm and uplifting atmosphere that our students will carry with them long after they leave Next Step. Thank you for being such an important part of this milestone moment.
As we look ahead, please be aware that this coming week marks the final instructional week for our high school students, with classes concluding on June 12. Following this date, students will only be on campus as needed to complete any outstanding exams. Staff will continue working closely with students to ensure they have every opportunity to finish strong.
We also ask for your support in ensuring that all textbooks, novels, and learning resources are returned by June 15. Timely returns help us prepare for summer programming and support future students, thank you in advance for your attention to this important detail.
This final stretch of the semester is an important time for focus, reflection, and completion. We encourage students to stay engaged, connect with their teachers, and take those final steps toward success, because as we always say at Next Step, small steps are still progress.
Thank you again for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to your child’s learning journey. It is a privilege to work alongside such a supportive and caring community.
With appreciation,
Mr. B. Spady, Principal
📅Important Dates
June 9 PAT ELA 9 Part B
June 10 ELA 30-1/2 Diploma Part A
June 11 SS 30-1/2 Diploma Part A
June 12 Math 30-1/2 Diploma
June 12 Grade 9 Farewell
June 12 Last Instructional Day (High School)
June 13-14 Diploma Exam Prep (Bio & Chem)
June 13-14 Intermediate First Aid Course
June 15 ELA 30-1/2 Part B Diploma
June 16 Social 30-1/2 Part B Diploma
June 16 Math 9 PAT Part A
June 18 Biology 30 Diploma
June 19 Chemistry 30 Diploma
June 19 Math 9 PAT Part B
June 20-21 Diploma Exam Prep (Physics & Science)
June 21 National Indigenous People Day
June 21 Father's Day
June 22 Physics 30 Diploma
June 22 Social 9 PAT
June 23 Science 30 Diploma
June 23 Science PAT
June 23 Last day of Semester 2
June 24 Operational Day (No students)
July 6-30 Summer School
Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship
4-H Alberta is offering the Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship to support Alberta rural farm youth pursuing post-secondary education or trades.
Scholarships available:
- 1 × $20,000
- 1 × $15,000
- 1 × $10,000
- 7 × $5,000
Eligibility highlights:
- First-year post-secondary student
- Lived most of their life on an Alberta farm (primary family income)
- Must be leaving home to attend school
- Under 25 and a high school graduate
4-H experience is not required.
Apply: May 1 – June 30, 2026 (noon)
Visit the 4-H Alberta website for details. To go directly to the application, please click here.
Campus EIPS Opportunities
Campus EIPS is offering new programming for Semester 2. Check out these learning opportunities!
Student Opportunities
Student Success Team
Our Student Success team at Next Step is designed to maximize school engagement, increase academic success and enhance social, emotional and physical well-being for students.
Sherwood Park: Success Coach is Jennifer.Martinez@eips.ca email & direct line 7804102942 (student/family strategies & community connections)
Fort Saskatchewan: Success Coach is Janet.Clarkson@eips.ca email & direct line 7804103981 (student/family strategies & community connections)
Vegreville: Family School Liaison Worker Carlin.Adams@eips.ca email & direct line 7804103989 (student/family strategies & community connections)n
Post-Secondary applications
Undergraduate applications in Alberta
ApplyAlberta is a secure online system that allows you to apply to one or more of Alberta’s public colleges, universities, and technical institutes.
What you’ll need to apply
- Your Alberta Student Number (What is an ASN?)
- Names of all the high schools and post-secondary institutions you have attended
- All your high school courses and corresponding grades
- A credit card to pay your application fees (learn more)
Our vision is to create a community of learners who embody the virtues of acceptance, flexibility, individualization, respect, and responsibility. Motto: Small steps are still progress!
Student Engagement Expectation
At Next Step, we believe that consistent engagement in learning is key to academic success. Students who do not actively participate in their course for a period of 30 days will be withdrawn from the course. Should a student wish to reengage, they will be required to meet with our Student Success team to discuss their commitment and develop a plan to ensure future success. As we say at Next Step, "small steps are still progress," and we are here to support every step of your journey. This policy ensures students remain committed to their learning, while also providing them with the necessary support to reengage effectively.
Use of Personal Communication Devices
Appropriate use of personal communication devices contributes to the safety and security of students and staff, minimizes risk to personal wellbeing and disruption to instruction, and protects personal privacy and academic integrity. As such, all personal communication devices are to be out of sight during instructional hours from: 9:00-11:30am & 12:30-3pm
Students may not access a PCD unless given permission by the teacher for a specific educational task or purpose. PCDs shall not be on the student unless the use is for: a diagnosed medical condition; or an identified inclusive-educational need.
Building Security and Door Locking
From a security perspective, the most important function of an exterior door is for protection from the elements and to control entry for building security. All exterior doors will be locked, and opened only for student and visitor access during designated school entry times and special events. Students who arrive when doors are locked, as well as parents/caregivers and visitors, will be welcomed into the office after ringing the doorbell/video-monitored intercom entry system. All visitors must sign in and out of the school and follow the visitor protocol.
Next Step Outreach
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Email: nextstep@eips.ca
Website: eipsnextstep.ca
Phone: 7804641899
X: @eipsnextstep