Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

Sep 8 - Sep 12

Greetings Griffin Families! 

There has been a lot of start-up hustle and bustle happening in the building by staff and students, and the energy is hinting at a great new school year!  

With the start-up comes questions from families, and we encourage you to keep sending them our way.  To help direct your inquiries to the best person or department, we have created an EMHS Communication Cheat Sheet as your quick guide for support. We encourage you to download a copy for yourself for ease of access.  

As a complement to all of the detailed information on our website, below are some highlights of upcoming activities at EMHS.  

EMTV Weekly Rundown 

Our EM Daily by-student for-student broadcasts start their 10th anniversary season this year.  

Look forward to new episodes of the EMTV Weekly Rundown (summary of the week’s episodes) beginning the week of September 22, where students present all the latest from Ernest Manning. 

Parent Council Connections 

Parent Council plays an important role in supporting student success, providing funding and logistical support to various school-based initiatives, as well as valuable feedback in strategic direction.  All parent(s)/guardian(s) are invited to attend the first School Council meeting of 2025/26 on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at @6pm.  Please use this link to register. Please contact the main office if you have any questions regarding Parent Council. 

Parent Lending Library 

Thanks to the generosity of our Parent Council, we are pleased to be able to offer a new lending library of books of interest to high school parents. Next time you are in the office, feel free to browse our selection of titles and borrow one that interests you.  

Parking Passes 

While we still have passes remaining,  those interested in parking at school are encouraged to use this link for more information and for the link to the online application https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/parking. 

For those who have already submitted the application, please pay for and pick up your Pass ASAP from the business office during regular school hours., 

The Calgary Parking Authority will be starting to patrol the lot starting the week of September 8, so students are discouraged from parking without a pass.   

Please contact Alana Adams @ agadams@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions. 

 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 the bustling hallways this year (we have over 2,000 students attending classes), students with half-day schedules are reminded to be at home until their classes start and then go home once they end.  

Bike/ Scooter Lock Up 

Unfortunately, Ernest Manning is not immune to bike and scooter thefts. Though we are able to capture video surveillance of the theft to aid in recovery, the best way to deter thieves is to secure your bike with a U-lock. For more information, consult this article from Bike Calgary. Love your bike? Lock it right! 

Lifetouch Photos 

This is a reminder that Lifetouch will be taking student photos from 9 am to 3 pm on a drop-in basis as follows: 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Photo Re-take day 

Locker Distribution 

Grade 11 and 12 students will retain their lockers and locks from last year. If you have a locker, but forget your combination, please see Ms. O’How in the main office.  Any students wishing to have a locker will have the opportunity after school in the cafeteria as follows: 

Grade 10: Last names A-M:  Monday, September 8 @ 3:45 pm

Grade 10: Last Names N-Z: Tuesday, September 9 @ 3:45 pm 

EMPower Store 

Another great initiative at Ernest Manning is the EMPower Store, run, staffed and organized by our Business teachers and students. The EMPower Store will open on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  Students can access key instructional materials (Key books, calculators) as well as EMHS swag items and favourite snacks and beverages.   

EMMPA AGM Notice of Date Change  

The Annual General Meeting of EMMPA will be held on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 pm in the band room Room 1415). At this meeting, the Board of Directors will provide a report about the 2025-2026 school year, information about our upcoming year, and elect a new Board of Directors. This is a mandatory meeting for all the parents of students in the Ernest Manning Music Program. For any inquiries about the Music Parents’ Association, please contact Viviana Pacheco at emmpaassistant@gmail.com. 

EMHS Clubs Fair  

There are many ways to make friends and explore interests at Ernest Manning and joining one of our 30 clubs is an example. We are looking forward to hosting our annual Clubs Fair Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday September 25 at noon on Main Street as well as during the High School Orientation on Thursday evening. This is an opportunity for students to promote and join clubs they are interested in.  

To propose a new club, students begin by meeting with AP Ms. Waringer to discuss the club proposal.  

November Diploma Exam Writing 

We will once again be running Diploma Exams this November in cooperation with Western Canada High School. Exams will be offered in the following way: 

Manning: Social, Chemistry, Physics, Science 

Western: ELA, Math, Biology 

Students who have completed Diploma courses but have not written their Diploma exam for the course, can use this form to indicate their interest in writing an exam in November. Students CANNOT write a diploma exam until they have completed the course.  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN September 8-12

Volleyball 

  • Sr. Girls Fall Classic Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00 pm@ Centennial 
  • Sr. Boys Fall Classic Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Sr. Girls Fall Classic Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm @ TBD 
  • SR. Boys Fall Classic Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm @ TBD 

Football 

  • Sr. Boys Football vs. Bowness- Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm @ Shouldice Park, Encana Field 
  • Jr. Boys Football vs All Saints- Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm @ Shouldice Park, Hellard Field 

Girls Soccer 

  • Sr. Girls Soccer vs St. Francis- Tuesday, September 9 at 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 

Cross Country 

  • Interested in joining the Cross Country team? Connect with Mr. Madill or Ms. Talbot for more information on registration and practice times! For more information on where to find them, please stop by the office.  

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

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 

 


As families continue to develop their fall calendars, please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events in September which include:    

Tuesday, September 9               | EMPower School Store Opens 

Tuesday, September 16           | EMMPA AGM Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

Wednesday, September 17      | School Council meeting 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Monday, September 22      | EMTV – EM DAILY Season 10 Premiere 

Monday, September 22             | Cafeteria Service Begins 

Wed Sept 24 – Thurs Sept 25   | Extra-curricular Clubs Fair   

Thursday, September 25      | High School Orientation Evening 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Thursday, September 25           | Robotics Parents’ Information Session 8:00 PM  

Monday, September 29              | Non-Instructional Day – no school for students 

Tuesday, September 30             | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation No School 

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office. Have a great week!