EMHS WEEKLY RUNDOWN MAY 25- MAY 29

Greetings Griffin Families,  

Hard to believe, but we have only 12 regular class days of the school year, with our last day of instruction on June 9. After this date, students will enter  a period of final assessment, credit recovery, and opportunities for reassessment, as scheduled by their individual teachers. To find out your child’s individual responsibilities, please see the link to the final assessment schedule below, and reach out to your child’s teachers should you require further details.  

 As a complement to the detailed information available on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is this week’s rundown.    

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly  

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

Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online! 

Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe 

PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTION 

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our school community, on Friday, May 22, the staff of Ernest Manning High School was able to take time away from the hustle and bustle of end-of-the-school-year marking, planning and extra-curricular coaching to enjoy a meal together, catch up, and enjoy some down time. We truly appreciate the gift of food and fellowship provided by our families through the Staff Appreciation Lunch.  

School Council and Parent Advisory Committee have now concluded for this school year. Meetings will resume in September. Please consider becoming involved in either of these worthwhile groups.  

CULINARY ARTS MENU 

In addition to all the freshly-made sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, the chefs and students have the following hot menu planned for this week: 

Monday, May 25  - Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad 

Tuesday, May 26  - Beef Taco Bowl - Ground Beef, Rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole 

Wednesday, May 27  - Fish & Chips, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw 

Thursday, May 28 - Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread 

GRAD PHOTO and HOODIE PICK UP 

Students who had photos taken during the graduation ceremony at the BMO Centre can pick them up at the front office. Grad hoodies are now available in the school. Come and get ‘em! 

EMHS AWARDS 

Each year, the Ernest Manning High School community comes together to honour and celebrate the achievements, character, and contributions of our outstanding students. This year’s Awards Ceremony will take place on June 3 from 6 to 8 pm and  highlights the diverse ways our Griffins strive for excellence academically, personally, and within our school community. 

Among our highest academic honours is the Griffin Scholar Award, presented to students with an exceptional 95% or higher overall average in their coursework at Ernest Manning. This award reflects our scholars' dedication, discipline, and pursuit of academic excellence. 

We also take great pride in recognizing students in each grade who exemplify the core values of our school through the following special awards: 

• Griffin Grit – Honouring students who demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. 
• Griffin Heart – Celebrating those who lead with empathy, kindness, and compassion, making our school a more inclusive and caring place. 
• Griffin Trailblazer – Recognizing students who lead with vision and courage, taking initiative to create positive change in our school and beyond. 

This evening is a celebration of who we are as a community—resilient, compassionate, driven, and united in our pursuit of excellence. 

Students and families will receive personalized email invitations to the event at the end of May. 

In addition to our formal awards, students who achieve an overall average of 80% or higher in their courses at Ernest Manning will receive an Honours Certificate in recognition of their consistent hard work and academic success. Students will receive their certificates on June 9 after school. 

NIGHT OF THE GRIFFIN 

Monday, June 8 - Doors open at 4:30 pm 

Student-athletes can claim their complimentary ticket to here: 
https://ticketportal.app/ernestmanninghs/buy?tiptoeoffer=ev4-nightofthee3c6ucen 

Access Code: 
The access code will be the student-athlete’s full name with no spaces. 
Example: Michaelklukas 

Students can then add their ticket to their cart and complete checkout online.  

Additional Tickets: 
Family members may purchase up to 2 additional tickets at $35 each using the student-athlete’s access code. Due to gymnasium capacity limits, tickets may become unavailable once capacity has been reached. 

Event Information 

Attire: Semi-Formal 
Doors Open: 4:30 PM 
Ceremony Begins: 5:30 PM 

Food and drinks will be available upon arrival until 5:30 PM. Please arrive early to allow time for seating and refreshments before the formal ceremony begins. 

Seating is first-come, first-served. 

If you have any issues claiming or purchasing tickets please contact our multi-talented Athletic Director, Mr. Klukas at:  miklukas@cbe.ab.ca 

Tickets must be shown upon entry to the event. Ticket sales and claims will close on June 1st. After this date, no additional tickets may be claimed or purchased. 

JUNE DIPLOMA EXAM INFORMATION 

Students are advised to check their MyPass account to ensure they are registered for Diploma exams they wish to write. MyPass will tell them what exam they are writing, as well as the day/ time and location. If students have questions regarding Diploma Exams, they may check with their advisor in Student Services, or with Ms. Waringer.  

Diploma Preparation Sessions 

For students writing Diploma Exams this June, our amazing teachers have set up Diploma Prep sessions for you free of charge😊If you have any questions regarding diploma preparation, please consult with your favourite teacher of that subject.  

MAY 2026 AP EXAMS 

The final AP exam takes place this week. Congratulations to Mr. Rubin for all his coordination to ensure the success of these exams! 

***Students are requested to arrive at their location 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam*** 

EMMPA NEWS 

Come and enjoy "The Sound Of US" presented by Ernest Manning Music, Thursday May 28, at 7:00 PM at the Rozsa Center, 206 University Court SW. 

Tickets are $10 for Seniors and Students, $15 for Adults, using this ticket link: Rozsa Centre, with more available at the door. This year's concert will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Grade 10 Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble. The public is welcome. 

"All That Jazz" will be the Ernest Manning Jazz Band’s newest opportunity to show their talents on the legendary Ironwood Stage and Grill at 6:30 pm, Monday June 8th.  1229 9th Avenue SE. Tickets are $5 each and are limited, available through this link Ironwood Jazz Tickets. 

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER  

Summer Off-Campus 

Do you have a summer job?  Students interested in Work Experience 15-25-35 have the opportunity to earn high school credit during their summer employment (July 2 – August 6).  To participate please check the Requirements /  Expectations. 

Student’s can connect with Mr. Chambers (Off-Campus Coordinator) in Student Services during Periods 3 & 4 to sign up for the HCS 3000 one-credit pre-requisite. 

CTS/ Skilled Trades Scholarships 

www.educationmatters.ca currently has many scholarships available for CTS/ Skilled Trades opportunities. Please take a look at these opportunities if interested. In addition, many scholarships with deadlines fast approaching are available here: https://studentscholarships.org/canada. 

BILD CALGARY COMPETITION 

Please congratulate Design and Architecture student Naomi C for her hard work and dedication in achieving second place in Level 3 of the BILD (Building Industry & Land Development) Student House Design Competition this year!!! Level 3 is the highest level in the competition and she has won a $1000 scholarship for the post secondary institution of her choosing. Thank you to Ms. Ell for all your mentorship.  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

Boys Soccer 

• Jr Boys Soccer playoff bracket -> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=132089&league_id=28810 

Field Hockey 

• Sr Girls Field Hockey playoff bracket -> http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=132079&league_id=28779 
• Jr Girls Field Hockey playoff bracket ->http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/page.php?page_id=132078&league_id=97806 

Track and Field 

• Good luck to all Ernest Manning Track and Field athletes competing at the City Championships on Saturday, May 23rd! 

Girls Flag Football 

• Championship tournament - Thursday, May 28th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Ernest Manning High School. 

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 and our home turf field 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 

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 

As a reminder, the last day of official classes is June 9. Final exams for Grade 10 students occur before June 9, during regular class time.  June 10-19, teachers prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment for students. While attendance is not mandatory, teachers proactively reach out to all students to inform them of these opportunities: 

• Credit rescue; 
• Targeted support or intervention; 
• Targeted assistance with assignment completion for specific outcomes.  

Here is the final exam schedule for June 2026.  

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

May 28 – Spring Band Concert – University of Calgary  

June 3 – EMHS Awards Ceremony 

June 4 – High School 101 for new families to EMHS 

June 8 – Night of the Griffin Athletic Awards 

June 9 – Last day of classes Semester 2 / Grade 12 BBQ 

June 10-23 – final exam period for grades 11 and 12; continued learning and reassessment opportunities for all students  

June 25 – report cards released for parent viewing/ printing in PowerSchool 

June 26 and June 29 – teachers available for report card questions 

June 30 – official last day of 2025/26 school year 

July 2 – First Day of Summer School – online and in-person 

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