EMHS Weekly Rundown Feb 16-20

As a complement to the detailed information found on the EMHS website, we present the weekly rundown.

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly

Please enjoy this week’s highlight reel from the daily EMTV student broadcasts here.

CULINARY ARTS

This week we welcome back hot and cold lunch service in the cafeteria. For the rest of February, we can look forward to regional cuisine from Black communities in Canada, the USA, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Ghana.

Here is our menu for this week:

Monday, Feb 16: Family Day - No Service

Tuesday, Feb 17: Chef Gillian's Sunday Dinner - Trini Stewed Pork, Macaroni Cheese Casserole, Tossed Salad

Wednesday, Feb 18: Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Red Bean Salad, Coleslaw

Thursday, Feb 19: Braised Beef - AAA Bottom Flat, Ghanan Jollof Rice, Injera

STUDENT SERVICES SIDEBAR

Students with a Half-Day Schedule

From time-to-time students nearing graduation will have a half-day schedule for a variety of reasons. Due to our very busy hallways this year (we have over 2000 students attending classes), students with half-day schedules are reminded to be at home until their classes start and go home once they end.

If you have two classes and are not scheduled for a half day, please see your student services advisor to see if an alternative schedule is possible.

PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTIONS

FEBRUARY 18 SCHOOL COUNCIL / PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The next meeting which is open to all parents and guardians in the Manning community will occur this Wednesday, February 18 at 6 pm, both in-person and virtually. To register for the meeting, please use this link. From the call out for more volunteers we have a nomination for a 2nd co- chair.  This co-chair will be voted on at the meeting. The agenda for the School Council meeting is here and for the Parent Advisory Committee meeting is here.For any questions regarding EMHS Council, please email chair@emhscouncil.com.

LANGUAGE COURSE CHALLENGES

The spring round of 30-level language course challenges is upcoming. Students wishing to challenge a language course are encouraged to see Ms. Clemente in 2106 for information. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. For anything language related, please reach out to Ms. Clemente our languages learning leader.

CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT EMHS

Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, our Chinese 30 students and the Multicultural Club have organized fun zodiac animal games and activities on Main Street on New Year’s Day at lunchtime. All students are welcome to stop by, join the activities, and learn about their zodiac sign.

On Wednesday, February 18 at lunchtime, we will continue the celebration with Chinese class students and the Dancing Club. Enjoy exciting performances including a Lion Dance, jazz dance, and Chinese fan dance.

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER

CAREERS Internship Fair – Paid Internships for Alberta Youth

Central Memorial High School & CT Centre 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
5111 21 Street SW
February 24, 2026

The CAREERS Internship Fairs connect Alberta high school students with paid internship opportunities through off-campus education. Hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation, these events are designed to help students explore career pathways, meet employers hiring youth, and learn how classroom learning can turn into real-world, hands-on experience.

Students and parents are invited to attend these free internship fairs to connect directly with employers from in-demand industries. The fairs provide an opportunity to learn about paid student internships, off-campus education options, and career pathways available to Alberta youth while still in high school.

Why Attend a CAREERS Internship Fair?

Attending a CAREERS Internship Fair allows students to:

  • Learn about paid internship opportunities for high school students
  • Meet employers actively hiring youth in Alberta
  • Explore off-campus education and work-integrated learning pathways
  • Discover careers in high-demand industries
  • Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes

Parents are encouraged to attend alongside students to learn more about how paid internships support career exploration, skill development, and post-secondary planning.

SAIT Open House – Saturday Feb. 28 from 10 am – 3 pm

Whether you've got your heart set on a program or you’re still figuring it out, Open House is your chance to explore what’s possible and learn how you’ll gain the skills and confidence to make your mark. Come to Open House and discover what your bold future could look like — with hands-on learning and real-world training that gets you job-ready.

Register now at https://www.sait.ca/open-house

Bow Valley College Open House – Saturday March 7 from 10 am – 2 pm

At Bow Valley College Open House, you can: Meet faculty and admissions staff, learn more about our programs, meet our Student Services team, take a campus tour, experience our commitment to make all learning count, and so much more!  Your future starts here

Register now at https://choose.bowvalleycollege.ca/open-house

Work Experience

For students who have a job and are interested in earning high school credits for work experience please see Mr. Chambers during Periods 3 and 4 in Student Services or email mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca to find out more.

GRADUATION UPDATES 

EMHS Grad Tickets

The 2026 Ernest Manning Graduation ceremony and banquet will both take place on Monday, May 11 at the BMO Centre. Grad rehearsal will take place Thursday, May 7 in the gym. Graduating students will miss afternoon classes.

Grad Ceremony FREE tickets – Forms will be sent out March 16th (Due April 6)

Grad Banquet Ticket Sales - Round One (opens March 16th), Round Two (opens March 30th)

Further details including banquet ticket prices will be announced as plans for graduation evolve. Stay tuned.

GRADitude Project

Graduation is a kind of a big deal. 

We’re here to make getting ready for it easier.

We provide free graduation dresses, suits and personal care items to Grade 12 students, ensuring they can enjoy their big day with confidence, no matter their financial situation.

Graduate Registration

To Participate: If you’re a soon to be Grade 12 graduate who would like to participate in this fabulous free event, complete the Graduate Registration Form. Spaces are limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

GRADitude is held during one weekend in March and April. Participants can register for any one of those dates.

  • March 14 – 15, 2026
  • April 18 – 19, 2026

EMMPA NEWS

The Big Band Gala is Ernest Manning Music's biggest event of the year, supporting the cost of festivals, tours, clinics, and band camps.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @ ERNEST MANNING

Doors Open at 6:00 PM Performances begin at 6:30 PM

Raffle Baskets, 50/50, Photo Booth, Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts

Early Bird Tickets- $30, Students and Seniors- $20, Adult Regular- $40 

Get Your Tickets Early https://square.link/u/cfP86k6Q

Also, 50/50 Big Band Gala Raffle Tickets are now available, click on the link below to purchase tickets. Proceeds from this raffle will go towards the purchase of much needed musical instruments, A winner will be drawn on March 6, 2026 at 8:30 pm. https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bbg2026

Bring your Dancing Shoes!  For any questions regarding EMMPA, please reach out to Viviana Pacheco at emmpaassistant@gmail.com.

SCHOOLFINDER FAIR

The Spring 2026 Recruit in Canada / SchoolFinder Fairs are coming to Calgary this March! Here are the details:

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Basketball

  • Jr Girls Basketball vs All Saints Thursday February 19, 5:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
  • Sr Girls Basketball vs All Saints Thursday, February 19, 7:30 pm @ Ernest Manning

Soccer

Attention all soccer boys who would like to join 2 intramural sessions of soccer. The first one is Wednesday, February 18th and the second one is Wednesday, February 25th. Both sessions will be held at the Maxwell Soccer Centre from 4 PM until 5 PM. If you’re interested, please come to the main office to get a form for parents to sign prior to your participation. We will only take the first 20 interested participants.

Football

We are excited to launch our 2026 lottery ticket style fundraiser! As you know, operating a football program is extremely expensive. This year we had 110 football players in the program, which is amazing. However, the cost of equipping 110 players is a challenge and we need your help!

The prizes for the fundraiser are $500, $1000, and $1500 gift cards to the winners' choice of Air Canada or WestJet. Ticket packages are:

1 for $10

3 for $25

8 for $50

20 for $100

100 for $250

Please share the following link with anyone you think might want to support Griffins Football. Please know that due to Alberta gaming regulations, only folks in Alberta can participate in this lottery. Draw date is March 9! 

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/emhsfootball

Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information!

Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl.

Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

Is your child planning to start university in Fall 2027?

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada offers 150+ scholarships of up to $25,000, awarded during Grade 11 to support early planning.

KEY UPCOMING DATES

To support our families with upcoming plans:

Feb 16 – Family Day – No School

Feb 27 – PD Day for teachers, no school for students

March 19 & 20 – Parent -Teacher conferences

March 19 – Flex Day / Speed Mentoring

March 21-29 – Spring Break

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.