Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown
Jan 19 - Jan 23
Good morning Griffins,
We head into our last week of official classes, that final opportunity for students to work closely with teachers to ensure all course outcomes have been attempted before our reporting deadlines the following week. While students work on finishing off their courses, we also remind them of the importance of spending time outdoors enjoying the warm weather brought by chinook winds we are fortunate to have in Southwestern Alberta.
As a complement to the detailed information found on the EMHS website, we present the weekly rundown.
EMTV – EM Weekly
EMTV is on a hiatus as students and teachers prepare for Semester 2 startup. We are all looking forward to more exceptional school news coverage!
PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTIONS
Join the Heart of Ernest Manning High School: Your Voice Matters!
The EMHS Council and Parent Advisory Committee are looking for new board members like you to help shape the future of our school.
Parent and community involvement is one of the most powerful ways to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. By joining the School Council, you become part of a collective association with the vital role of advising the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on school matters. This is an opportunity to use your voice—our councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act. (For more details, please see the CBE School Council Handbook).
While our bylaws require a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 members to ensure effective representation and voting, we currently need a few more dedicated volunteers to ensure our continued strength and consistency.
We are actively seeking 3–5 additional parent volunteers for the roles of Vice President and Directors at large.
Your commitment:
- Meetings: 6–7 times per year.
- Time Commitment: Just 2–3 hours per month.
Please consider stepping forward to serve your school community and email chair@emhscouncil.com
The remaining meetings for the 2025/2026 year will be:
- February 18 (Face-to-face/virtual)
- March 18 (Face-to-face/virtual)
- May 20 (Face-to-face/virtual)
KEY BOOK STUDY GUIDE ORDERING
Ernest Manning High School has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer students a special discount on study guides for grades 3-12 in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. These print and digital resources are aligned with the Alberta curriculum and have been updated to reflect the 2025-26 curriculum. They are an excellent support for all students, including those preparing for finals and diploma exams. For more information and to order, click here. The order window will be open from January 5 to 19.
FROM OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
Semester 2 Timetable Changes/Requests
For all student Semester 2 timetable requests (including CBE Learn) students communicate through the Course Change/Request Form which is now available (posters, portals and on Instagram). This form will remain open until the end of January.
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.
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.
MATH 10C WORKBOOKS
On Wednesday, January 21, all Math 15 classes will visit the EMHS school store to purchase their Math 10C workbooks. This will take place during class time. The cost of the workbook is $25, and the school store takes cash or debit.
GRADUATION UPDATES
Grad Photo Appointments
Bookings are available at Lifetouch studio – reserve your spot using the link below:
Graduation Booking Lifetouch
📍 Studio Location: 5329 72 Ave SE #30, Calgary, AB T2C 4X6
Booking your appointment by the end of February ensures you will be included in both the yearbook and the graduation composite.
EMHS GRAD 2026 - Student Gown Forms to be Completed by Friday, Jan 23
This week, Grade 12 students completed Grad Gown Forms in their Period 2 classes. If they were absent, be sure to connect with their teacher next week to complete this form.
For students with a Period 2 Spare - Please go to the Main Office to complete your Student Grad Gown Form.
For students who have recently withdrawn from their Period 2 class, forms will be with their former teacher or in the Main Office.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the form, please feel free to email Ms. Lam-Szalay at hmlamszalay@cbe.ab.ca
EMHS Grad Tickets
The 2026 Ernest Manning Graduation ceremony and banquet will both take place on Monday, May 11 at the BMO Centre.
Grad Ceremony FREE tickets – Forms will be sent out March 16 (Due April 6)
Grad Banquet Ticket Sales - Round One (opens March 16), Round Two (opens March 30)
Further details including banquet ticket prices will be announced as plans for graduation evolve. Stay tuned.
YEARBOOK ORDERING
Don’t forget to order your 2025-26 yearbooks. Order them now using this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS: SPRING PRODUCTION UPDATE
The VPA Department is proud to announce that our Spring Production this year will be Alice in Wonderland. Auditions occurred last month, and the cast list will be posted outside the Theatre on Monday December 8. The play will be performed in the Theatre on April 14, 15, and 16. Please stay tuned for ticketing information—we can't wait for you to see what we have in store!
CREDIT RECOVERY DAYS
On Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 students who are at risk of not passing current classes will be invited by their teacher (and parents contacted) to participate in opportunities to improve their current achievement through credit recovery. There will be no regular classes for students on those two days and no attendance will be taken. Students are welcome to access study spaces such as the cafeteria and learning commons.
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Wrestling
- Wrestling Quad Meet: Wednesday, January 21 5:00-8:00 pm @ John G. Diefenbaker
Basketball
- Jr Girls Basketball vs St. Mary's Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 pm @ St. Mary's
- Sr Girls Basketball vs St. Mary's Tuesday, January 20, 7:30 pm @ St. Mary's
- Jr Boys Basketball vs Sir Winston Churchill Thursday, January 22 5:30 pm @ Sir Winston Churchill
- Sr Boys Basketball vs Sir Winston Churchill Thursday, January 22 7:30 pm @ Sir Winston Churchill
Girls Rugby
- Information meeting on Wednesday, January 21 after school in the cafeteria. No previous rugby experience is necessary to join the team. Contact Ms. Bateman if you can't make the meeting!
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.
EMHS SPEED MENTORING MENTORS NEEDED
We are looking forward to our EMHS Speed Mentoring Day on March 19 2026, a day during which students can explore career interests with mentors working in the field (aka – you!). No preparation is necessary on the part of mentors – just your wisdom and experience.
We specifically need folks who can come and chat with students informally about careers in health, finance, law, trades, STEM, the Arts and real estate.
If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity to mentor students about potential jobs and careers, please fill out this form.
The deadline to sign up will be Friday, February 6.
KEY UPCOMING DATES
To support our families with upcoming plans:
Friday, January 16 – PowerSchool final marks and comments viewing disabled
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 – no regular classes, credit recovery by invitation
Tuesday, January 27 – last day of Semester 1
Wednesday, January 28 – first day of Semester 2
Friday, January 30 – Professional Learning for teachers, no school for students
Monday, February 2 – PowerSchool report cards with final marks and comments released for parent viewing
Feb 12-13 – Teachers’ Convention – no school for students
Feb 16 – Family Day – No School
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office. Enjoy this beautiful weekend!