WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 21-25
Upcoming Dates
Sept 23 - Photo Day
Sept 23 - See you at the Pole - Prayer @ 8:30am
Sept 25 - Opening Mass @ Sacred Heart 9:30
Sept 29 - Orange Shirt Day
Sept 30 - No School: Truth & Reconciliation Day
St. Lorenzo Ruiz News
RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2026-2027
It's that time of year again! You may have noticed we sent out the RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2026-2027 today. This document is a mandatory document that MUST be submitted for every student at the start of the school year. The purpose is to verify the information we have for each student is accurate and up to date. All you have to do is open the document, verify the information hasn't changed and submit. If you make any changes to the information, please save and submit.
Students and families from across Central Alberta are invited to join us for the 5th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Alberta, taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Red Deer Regional Airport.
Girls in Aviation Day is a free community event designed to introduce youth, particularly girls ages 8–17, to the incredible opportunities available in aviation, aerospace and STEM. Whether you already dream of becoming a pilot, engineer or aircraft mechanic, or have never considered a career in aviation before, this is an opportunity to explore the industry firsthand.
Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to get up close to aircraft, participate in hands-on activities, meet aviation professionals, connect with post-secondary institutions and discover career paths they may not have known existed. Check out some new additions this year!
A CH-148 Cyclone is Coming to Red Deer!
We are excited to welcome a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone from 12 Wing Shearwater in Nova Scotia to this year's event. Students will have the unique opportunity to see Canada's maritime helicopter up close and connect with members of the Canadian Armed Forces who work with the aircraft. The Cyclone will join aircraft, aviation organizations, educational institutions and industry professionals from across the country for this year's event.
Ages 15+? Take Your Experience Further with the Elevate Experience!
Students ages 15 and older can also register for the Elevate Experience, designed for youth interested in taking a deeper look at aviation careers and education. The Elevate Experience gives participants an opportunity to connect directly with aviation industry professionals, explore post-secondary pathways and learn more about the wide variety of careers available within the industry. Space is limited and separate registration is required by visiting: https://www.girlsinaviationalberta.com/elevate-experience/
Register for Free
Admission to Girls in Aviation Day Alberta is completely free, but every person attending must be registered, including students, parents, guardians and siblings. Bring your family, bring your friends and come discover where a future in aviation could take you by registering at: https://eventcamp.ca/event/girls-in-aviation-day/access
We look forward to welcoming students from across the region to Red Deer Regional Airport on September 19.
School Communication
Don't miss out on important school information!
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools uses PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.
To opt in for text messages:
- Grab your phone.
- Text “Y” to 978338.
New to RDCRS families: You will need to opt in to receive this communication.
Everyone else: If you are not receiving our emails, it probably means you have unsubscribed and need to call the office to have us resolve it. If you are not receiving our text messages, please follow these instructions.
This is a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date with news, reminders, and urgent alerts from your school!
Please click on the link for more information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION
Transportation services for late registrations may be delayed until September 30th. As new registrations come in, we need to modify routes, student counts, stops, and bus assignments to accommodate the additional students.
Sacred Heart Parish - Sacrament Registration Info
Sacramental registration is open until November 6 at 12:00 noon.
For information about the sacraments and registration, please visit the Sacred Heart Parish Sacraments page.
Parents can select the Sacrament they are registering for and download the required forms directly from the appropriate page. You are also welcome to stop by the parish office to pick up a form or contact Cassandra at 403-343-2618 if you have any questions or would like a form emailed to you.
All requirements and fees are outlined on each Sacrament page
St Mary's Parish - Sacrament Registration Info
This year we are excited to announce two separate sessions offering Sacrament preparation for 1st Eucharist at St. Mary’s. Parents can choose either session to prepare children for their Sacraments.
- Fall Session 2026
- September - January
- Spring Session 2027
- January – May
St. Mary's families can start registering for the Fall session here...
https://www.stmarysparishreddeer.ca/eucharist-v2
Registration for Confirmation is also open. Here is the link for St. Mary's families considering this Sacrament....
https://www.stmarysparishreddeer.ca/confirmation-v2
Please contact Greer McIvor at St Mary's Parish (403-347-3114) if you have any questions
Our Middle School CTF Options
Here are our exciting CTF choices for our students that have
career pathways or career skills connections
Come check out P.O.D nights!
We are a youth ministry in the Red Catholic School Division. We run youth groups, retreats, and event for students in grades 6-12. We are located in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Innisfail, and Olds. We strive to help youth grow and discover their faith with Christ
People of Discipleship website
Parking
Reminder: The City of Red Deer placed new signs in front of our school. The section out front of our main doors has now been split into three sections. As you pull up, the first section is a City Bus lane with no public parking. The second section is RDCRS specialized bus lane with no public parking between the hours of 8-9am and 2:30-3:30pm. The third section is student drop and go with where drivers must remain in their vehicles. The North Parking Lot, located closest to the Foundations and Blended Program entrance, is designated for guest and parent parking. Some staff will also be required to park in this lot. The South East lot, near the Grade 9 doors, is reserved for staff parking and the bus roundabout—parents are asked not to park in this area. Finally, we ask all families to be mindful of our neighbors by avoiding parking in front of houses or in nearby alleys, as this creates safety concerns.This is especially important on game nights when we have an abundance of visitors parking near the school.
Attendance
If your child is leaving early or is being picked up by someone else, please contact the office to let us know. We do need to hear straight from the parent if this is happening. Thank you for your understanding!
Bus Status - IMPORTANT
It is important for families to have access to the bus status notifications so they are aware of any changes to the bus drop off and pick up times. There are two ways to view the status of your child's bus status. You can either go to our website and look at the bus status on the right hand side or you can download the Bus Status 4 App in your app store. The app is available for both apple or android users.
Download the New Bus Status App!
Bus Status 4 for iOS and Android notifies you when your school bus is cancelled or delayed.
Please download the Bus Status app at your earliest convenience to continue or to receive school bus notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. To install this app, please follow the directions below:
Step 1: Download the Bus Status app by Box Clever.
Step 2: Open the app and select Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools from the list (you only need to select your district the first time you open the app. Bus Status will remember your selection).
Step 3: Go to All Buses. Tap the star to add a bus to My Buses.
Step 4: You’ll receive a notification when one of your buses is delayed, cancelled, or early.
Step 5: Tap the bell icon to see general notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
Contact Us!
If you need to reach our office for any reason, please contact our main line at 403-406-7365. This is also the number to call should you need to call in your child's attendance. This number is always available on our website.
Highlights of the Week
Grade 7 - Science Ecosystems
Grade 8
Golden Eagle Winners
Counselling Corner
Counselling Referral Form
Please click here to access our Counselling referral form.
The Red Deer Youth Council (RDYC) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
We're looking for youth in Grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Red Deer and want to:
Meet new people
Build leadership skills
Have a voice in their community
Be part of something meaningful
The commitment is only about 2-3 meetings per month, and spaces are limited. Applications close on September 20, 2026.
Youth can apply online: https://redcap.link/RDYC0607 or pick up paper applications as listed on the attached poster.
Golden Eagle Athletics
⚠️ ATHLETE INFORMED CONSENT
If you have not yet completed your child’s Athlete Informed Consent, please make sure this is done ASAP.
This form must be completed before students participate in school athletics and acknowledges the risks associated with athletic participation, including concussions and other injuries. The form only needs to be completed once per student for the entire school year.
-Please note that on the athletic calendar it will show that our Volleyball games start at 3:10. This is NOT the case.
Please note that ALL volleyball games, (whether it be Junior or Senior games) should always start at 4:00pm.
I have them listed as an after school start time so that students can account for warm-ups, travel time, etc.
JUNIOR Volleyball TEAMS ARE ALMOST SET!
Our Junior Volleyball teams have ALMOST BEEN FINALIZED and team lists will be posted as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for the team announcements and information from coaches.
Anyone who is still interested in developing their volleyball skills and did not make a St. Lorenzo Volleyball team, will be invited to participate in an intramural volleyball program during lunch recesses.
This program is run with the help of some of our Senior Volleyball players to encourage the development of our students skills and foster a love of the game. At the end of our volleyball season, a mini developmental jamboree tournament is hosted to showcase the skills that our athletes have been working on. More details will follow. Stay tuned.
This will likely start the first week of October.
Senior Volleyball teams
Our Senior Volleyball teams had a great first game of the season against the Lindsay Thurber Raiders. While they did not win the full match, they had extremely successful matches.
We can’t wait to see what they are going to accomplish during this volleyball season!
Run Club has one more practice before our big race day. We will not have practice on September 30th in acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
If you are able, please join us for our last practice, Wednesday, September 23 from 3:10 - 4:00. We have about 30 athletes joining us in this Wolf Trot.
Don’t forget - you need to be at the school by 8:15AM Sharp on OCTOBER 1 to catch the bus. Make sure you aren’t running behind! 😂
Cafeteria Menu
Eagles Nest Cafe
Online ordering for November's Eagles Nest Cafe is available at slr.hotlunches.net
Access code is: slr
New monthly menus will be posted to the website 7 days before the start of the next month.
Please seee parent letter for more information.
School Council
School Council meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm in the multicultural space at St. Lorenzo Ruiz. We encourage all our parents and guardians to join us!
If you have interest in any of these Council positions for next year, please email the school council email below. We will also be providing more information regarding this in the future.
Chair/Secretary/Vice Chair/Special Events/Communication Rep/Fundraising Rep
Next meeting Wednesday October 21, 2026.
Email: slr.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
General Information
Safety
As noted in the signage at our front entrance, to support the safety in and around our school we have indoor and outdoor cameras.
Division News
School Hosts Wanted
Please see the poster for more information.
Community News
Canada Homestay Network
Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.