Ernest Manning High School Weekly Rundown April 6 - April 10

Good morning Griffin families,  

We are wishing everyone a happy Easter weekend spent with family and friends. This upcoming week marks the mid-way point of the semester, with teachers finalizing report cards. This is also an important point for families to ensure that their child is on track in their courses, and to discuss strategies to optimize success. These conversations can involve the child’s teachers, student advisors and assistant principals as needed.  

We also wish our Robotics Team all the best as they brush off their French skills for a competition in Montreal this week - Allez Manning!! 

  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. 

Thank you to Knifewear for hosting EMTV and supporting our EM Skills Team! 

Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online! 

Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe 

CULINARY ARTS 

Besides all of the fresh salads, sandwiches and sweet treats, our Culinary Arts students under the direction of Chefs Champ, Peña, and Chefs Robert and Gillian prepare delicious hot food items. This week’s menu is as follows: 

Monday: Chicken alfredo with garlic bread and mixed vegetables. 

Tuesday: Roast beef dip with fries and coleslaw 

Wednesday: Beef taco bowl 

Thursday: Chicken biryani with saffron rice, Chef Gillian's Roti skins, Raita 

EMHS SPRING PRODUCTION TICKETS ON SALE 

Ernest Manning High School with Visual and Performing Arts Department presents: 

Alice in Wonderland: A dramatization of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" by Alice Gerstenberg 

Directed By: Mr. Pihlainen and Ms. Gallinger 

A rabbit runs.  

Curiosity follows. 

When Alice chases the White Rabbit, she plunges into Wonderland—a twisted world where nothing plays by the rules and every corner hides something stranger than the last. Familiar characters appear in unfamiliar ways: a grinning Cheshire Cat, a chaotic Mad Hatter, and the dangerously unpredictable Queen of Hearts. In this darker Wonderland, nonsense feels a little more rebellious and curiosity might come with consequences. Step down the rabbit hole—things are about to get weird. 

There are no content or language warnings 

Runtime: 1.5 hours 

Dates: April 14 - April 16, 2026 

Time: 7pm  

Cost: $16 

PURCHASE SHOW TICKETS HERE 

Mad Hatter Tea Party 

Picture Wonderland throwing a tea party after midnight and refusing to behave. Before the show, tumble down the rabbit hole for our Mad Hatter Tea Party, where elegance meets a little theatrical mischief. Guests will indulge in delicate pastries, savoury tea sandwiches, and oven-fresh scones served with a selection of teas—all prepared by our talented Culinary Arts program. It’s a deliciously curious way to begin your journey into our darker, punk-inspired Wonderland. Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and don’t be surprised if the tea party gets a little strange. 

Date: Wednesday, April 15 

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm 

Cost: $20 

*Limited tickets.  

PURCHASE TEA TICKETS HERE 

JUNE DIPLOMA REGISTRATION  

All students currently registered in Diploma courses at Ernest Manning will be automatically registered in the June Diploma exam for that course. For students who have previously completed a course, and wish to write the diploma this June, or are taking a Diploma course with another school division and wish to write at Manning, please fill out https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxMW71old0evNoC4_OTucwPtGuzxEhxNk7HcaLpSJCRUMzVDOE42R0Q4MjVLRkdENkpRSFk2VDVBMC4u this form by April 7. Ms. Waringer will call these students down to discuss and go through the registration with them.  

2025/26 YEARBOOKS 

Senior year, first year, or somewhere in between, your student’s story deserves to be remembered. Order our 2025-26 fairy-tale themed yearbook by April 27th to guarantee your copy and enjoy the best pricing! Link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753 

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER  

Unique Pathways Applications  

The CBE Unique Pathways team collaborates with post-secondary institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to offer a wide-range of unique opportunities for students. These range from practical, hands-on learning experiences in Exploratory programs to Dual Credit courses and programs.  For more information please visit the Unique Pathways website.  Applications will open on March 9  to April 10.   

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

GRADUATION UPDATES  

URGENT - Grade 12s Please Confirm Graduation Ceremony Attendance. 

Graduates will have until Wednesday April 8 to confirm their attendance at the Graduation Ceremony.  

To confirm attendance:  

Currently we have 93 graduates who have yet to confirm their attendance for the ceremony. 

If you have any questions about the process, please email Ms. Lam-Szalay at hmlamszalay@cbe.ab.ca OR students can go to Room 2203 for help:)  

 GRAD CEREMONY AND BANQUET TICKETS 

Tickets can be requested through the Graduation page on the school website: 
https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/graduation 

To request tickets, graduates will need an Access Code, which is their CBE ID number. 

Ticket Request Rounds 

Round 1:  March 16 – March 30 
Round 2:  March 30 – April 8 

Graduation Ceremony 

  • Ceremony tickets are complimentary. 
  • School fees do not affect ceremony ticket access. 
  • Graduates must request one graduate ticket to confirm their attendance. 
  • Please indicate if accessibility seating is required.  

Round 1: Up to 4 guest tickets may be requested. 
Round 2: All remaining tickets will be made available. 

Graduation Banquet 

  • Every attendee must purchase a ticket. 
  • All school fees must be paid in order to access banquet tickets. 

Important: All school fees must have been paid by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 16 in order to purchase banquet tickets during Round 1. Payments made after this time may take at least one business day to be processed in the system. 

Round 1:  Up to 8 tickets may be purchased. 
Round 2:  All remaining tickets will be made available. 

For detailed instructions on requesting or purchasing tickets, please visit the Graduation page on the school website: 
https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/graduation 

EMHS GRAD HOODIES – LAST CHANCE TO ORDER!!!! 

Manning’s own souvenir grad hoodies are available for purchase until Tuesday, April 7,  for only $55 using this link.  

The cost of the Grad Hoodie/Crewneck will be added into your students MYCBE PowerSchool account (https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html ) in the fees section within 1 business day of the order. Once the order is paid and processed you will receive an email that the order is completed.  

GRAD SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER 

The Spring Grad Flower Fundraiser is underway.  If you would like to support and purchase some flowers for your garden, it would be greatly appreciated.  We have planters, hangers, roses, perennials, herbs, etc. available here: cbeernestmanning.growingsmilesfundraising.com 

 Deadline to order is April 22 at noon. Pick up will be May 7 from 3:30-5 pm at the school.  

GRAD LAWN SIGNS  

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) 

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE REQUEST 

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

LEADERSHIP STUDENTS EASTER WEEK ACTIVITIES 

This week our Leadership students will host Easter egg hunts each day, along with a bake sale on Wednesday, April 8 at lunch on Main Street.  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

New this spring -> Please follow our Instagram EMHS.Athletics and  

https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school for information on livestreamed home games throughout the spring sports season! 

Boys Soccer 

  • Jr Boys Soccer vs Henry Wisewood Monday, April 6 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Sr Boys Soccer vs Crescent Heights Wednesday April 8 , 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Jr Boys Soccer vs Western Thursday April 9, 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 

Field Hockey 

  • Senior Girls Field Hockey vs Bowness Wednesday April 8th, 4:00 pm @ CSC #3 

Rugby 

  • Sr Boys Rugby vs Bowness 4:45 pm Tuesday, April 7th @ Bowness 

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 andr 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 

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

April 8 – Last day of Term 3 

April 9 – First day of Term 4 

April 14 – Term 3 Report Cards released for parent viewing in PowerSchool 

April 24 – Non-Instructional Day – no school for students 

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  

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