Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

Feb 9 - Feb 13

This coming week features the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention on Thursday and Friday, signifying no classes for students on those two days as teachers will be engaging in professional learning.  

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 

Culinary Arts chefs, instructors and students look forward to beginning Semester Two lunch service on Tuesday, Feb 17, with African-inspired hot meals along with cold lunch options and snacks.  

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 

Please consider stepping forward to serve your school community by filling valuable vacant roles on our School Council.  

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) 

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 on 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. For any questions regarding EMHS Council, please email chair@emhscouncil.com. 

CALGARY POLICE CADET CORPS 

The Calgary Police Cadet Corps offers youth aged 12 to 18 the opportunity to develop leadership skills and camaraderie while getting an inside look at the world of policing. 

Find out more information and application instructions here.  

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 February 17, 2026. For anything language related, please reach out to Ms. Clemente our languages learning leader.  

CASTLE ROCK STUDY GUIDE SALE – UNTIL FEB 11 

As we start the new semester, we’re excited to share that Castle Rock Research study guide sales are now open through February 11. 

EducationMatters has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer high-quality study materials at a significant discount for CBE students. These supplementary resources are a great way to support learning and build confidence throughout the semester. 

Simply place your order through our school link on the sales page: 
https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale 

Best of all, every purchase helps raise funds for EducationMatters, supporting programs that help CBE students thrive. 

Orders will be delivered directly to the school.  

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 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.  

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 

Big Band Gala 

Friday, March 6, 2026 

LOCATION: Mainstreet at Ernest Manning High School 

20 Springborough Blvd S.W. 

Featuring Ernest Manning Music: Gold Jazz, Blue Jazz, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and musical guests. 

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

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 

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

EMHS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER 

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 

SCHOOLFINDER FAIR 

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

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

Wrestling 

  • Wrestling Quad Meet: February 11, 5:00-8:00 pm @ Dr. E.P. Scarlett 

Basketball 

  • Sr Boys Basketball vs Father Lacombe Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 pm @ Father Lacombe 
  •  Jr Boys Basketball vs Father Lacombe Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 pm @ Father Lacombe 

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 

Thank you to those of you who signed up for our Speed Mentoring Day on March 19. Confirmation emails will be sent this week to begin to finalize the schedule for this inaugural event.  

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

To support our families with upcoming plans:  

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  

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.