EMHS WEEKLY RUNDOWN APRIL 27 - MAY 1

Good morning Griffin families,

It’s hard to believe looking out the window that this week marks the beginning of May. Regardless of the weather outside, students are engaging in spring sports, clubs and courses with their usual dedication and enthusiasm.

  As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown.

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly

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

Ernest Manning's official social media accounts are also online!

Instagram: emhs_cbe

PARENT COUNCIL CORNER

Please see message below on behalf of School Council: 

Good morning Ernest Manning Families! 

We want to thank the Manning community for surpassing our fundraising goal for the Staff Appreciation Lunch which will take place on Friday, May 22. Go Griffins!

2025/26 YEARBOOKS – final order deadline!

Only 2 DAYS remain to secure your copy of the fairy-tale themed 2025-26 yearbook. Don't miss out! Order by April 27th to enjoy the best pricing! Link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MODULAR CLASSROOMS

We are pleased to share that the Government of Alberta has approved 6 new modular classrooms for Ernest Manning High School.  These classrooms will provide approximately 180 additional student spaces at the school.

The modular classrooms were approved in response to the Calgary Board of Education’s annual request through the Modular Classroom Program.

Site assessments will begin shortly. During this time, you may notice CBE staff or contractors on the school grounds. We will share additional information once assessments and planning are complete and an installation timeline has been confirmed.

If you have any questions, please contact facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca.

GRADUATION UPDATES 

A reminder to all graduates of the (very important, not to be missed or you won’t know where you’re going at the ceremony) grad ceremony rehearsal in the gym on Thursday May 7 right after lunch (12:30-3:30).

GRAD SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER

The Spring Grad Flower Fundraiser has now closed for orders. Thank you to all who ordered.

Pick up will be May 7 from 3:30-5 pm at the school.

GRAD LAWN SIGNS – orders due this week!!!

Class of 2026 lawn signs are available to order now. Parents can log into their MyCBE PowerSchool account fees section to order ($20.00).

Orders are due April 30, with pick up on the same day as the flowers (May 7 3:30-5PM)

For the latest on graduation goings-on, please see the page on our website here.

MAY 2026 AP EXAMS

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

*** Rm 2312 is the small room on second floor between 2rd and 3^rd hallways

To Bring:

• Photo ID (School or drivers' license)
• Pens with blue or black ink
• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Approved calculator
• Regular watch (not smart watch)

Additional Reminders:

1. When students log into Bluebook on exam day, they need their username, which is the email address they used to sign up for their AP exam at the beginning of the year.  Students will also need the password they use to sign into their College Board account.  Students must know this combination, or they won't be able to write their AP exam

2. Students should leave all backpacks, notes, phones and smart watches in their lockers, cars or at home.  These materials cannot be stored in the testing locations.

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE REQUEST – final week

Requests for Summer School courses – in person or online through the CBE – are  open until APRIL 30. Please use this link to request a course for your child. Students are limited to one course in Summer School

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER 

SHEET METAL DRAFT WITH SMACNA (Limited Spots)

• April 29 · 8:00 am to 6:00 pm · Location shared with applicants
• Partnered with the Sheet Metal Contractor Association of Alberta (SMACNA), students interested in Sheet Metal are asked to complete a CAREERS application and register for the draft taking place April 29th! Full-time and part-time positions are available. Apply for a chance to get into the draft. Selected students will be contacted with additional details.  
• Register Here

Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Summer School Programs and Summer Off-Campus Opportunities - Applications Now Open

New I CTS Summer School Programs

§     Introduction to Welding  (Forest Lawn HS)

§     Introduction to Cosmetology  (Centennial HS)

§     Introduction to Engineering  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Introduction to Broadcasting and Podcasting  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Introduction to Networking and Cybersecurity  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Deadline: May 8

Students may also be interested in earning credits through:

Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

 With any questions about off-campus opportunities, please email the knowledgeable, talented and highly approachable Mr. Chambers at  mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Horatio Alger Association provides $2.5 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Find out more about these opportunities through their website.

The Shaw Family Foundation is proud to support students in their pursuit of education through three scholarship opportunities designed to reduce financial barriers and foster future success. Information on these opportunities is available here.

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN

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 11- EMHS Graduation – no school for students

June 9 – Last day of classes Semester 2

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

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