Ernest Manning High School Weekly Rundown Feb 23-27 

Whether cheering on Team Canada or enjoying the break from the cold temperatures by venturing outdoors, we hope your weekend has been a good one. As we enter the final week of February, we would like to remind to that the weekly rundown presented here is a complement to all the detailed information found on the EMHS website. 

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly 

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

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. 

 Please register using this link. 

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 

CAREERS KAL TIRE HIRING DRAFT 

March 11 · Time & location will be shared with selected applicants 

Looking for a hands-on job in auto service? Kickstart your career during the tire season with Kal Tire, one of Canada’s leading automotive employers. 

What To Expect: 

• Hands-on experience in a real shop 

• Fast-paced work environment 

• Full-time & Part-time positions available 

What You Need 

• Valid driver’s license 

• Morning availability or afternoon availability 

• CAREERS application required to participate 

Limited Spots Available, Sign up today: https://careersnextgen.tfaforms.net/5184439 

YOUNG WOMEN IN TRADES & TECHNOLOGIES (YWITT) 

March 27 · 8:00am to 4:00pm 

Young women in your home interested in Autobody? Get ready for our upcoming YWITT camp, being held March 27, 2026! Please have a CAREERS application completed with a cover letter, resume, HCS 3000, and off-campus approval. 

Limited Spots Available, you will be contacted if you get a spot. 

Sign Up today: careersnextgen.tfaforms.net/5184435 

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 Dr. EP Scarlett Monday, February 23, 5:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • SENIOR NIGHT Sr Girls Basketball vs Dr. EP Scarlett Monday, February 23, 7:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Jr Boys Basketball vs Bishop O'Byrne Monday, February 23, 5:30 pm @ Bishop O'Byrne 
  • Sr Boys Basketball vs Bishop O'Byrne Monday, February 23, 7:30 pm @ Bishop O'Byrne 

Basketball playoffs are right around the corner! Follow our teams playoff brackets here-> 

Jr Girls -> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=131880&league_id=28794 

Sr Girls-> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=131887&league_id=28798 

Jr Boys-> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=131877&league_id=28792 

Sr Boys-> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=131884&league_id=28796 

Wrestling 

  • Wrestling City Championship, Friday, February 27 @ Seven Chiefs Sportsplex. The competition begins at 10 am. Good luck to all our wrestlers! 

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 27 – PD Day for teachers, no school for students 

March 19 & 20 – Parent -Teacher conferences  

March 19 – Flex Day / Speed Mentoring Day 

March 21-29 – Spring Break  

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