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Grad Photos at SPO!

Posted on April 15 2025

Students at SPO took their grad pictures, today! Getting excited for Grad 2025 to arrive! 

Diploma Exam Prep Sessions- registration OPEN

Posted on April 14 2025

Diploma Exam prep sessions are a valuable opportunity for students to review key concepts, build confidence, and prepare for success on their upcoming exams. We encourage students writing diplomas this…

NSO News April 14-26

Posted on April 13 2025

Hey all, hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! See the link for NSO News April 14-26 Monday is Instructional day #43 of 84 or 51% of the way through semester 2. "Success is the sum of small efforts,…
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Upcoming Events

Easter Monday - Division closure day

Earth Day

RAP and Collegiate Pathways Information…

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Administrative Professionals Day

Parent Teacher Conferences SPO & VGO

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Parent Teacher Conferences FSO

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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EIPS 2024-25 Division Calendar

Guide to Reporting Student Achievement

We believe every student can learn and experience success.

Personal Mobile Device Plans

School Education Plan 2024-25

Our vision, goals and strategies for working with students.

About

Our Next Step vision is to create a community of learners who embody the virtues of acceptance, flexibility, individualization, respect, and responsibility. Next Step is located in community-based sites in Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville.

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Fast Track Your Career in High School with RAP and…

Posted on April 15 2025

Sherwood Park, AB. — The Career Pathways team at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is hosting a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Collegiate Pathways information session on April 22 and 29.…

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F.R. Haythorne Students Explore an Explosion of Genres…

Posted on April 10 2025

Sherwood Park, AB. — On April 17, Grade 9 students in the film production program at F.R. Haythorne Junior High are showcasing their cinematic works at the school’s 20th annual Hawk Film Festival.…

 A window in a school hallway with a poster that features drawn elementary children and the text What We Love About Our School. Underneath the poster are pink, blue and yellow sticky notes with handwritten messages.

EIPS Students and Staff Adopt a Future-Forward Mindset…

Posted on April 8 2025

Sherwood Park, AB. — From April 7-11, students and staff across Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating Education Week and highlighting the importance of education in the community. Education…
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Contact

20 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 4Y1

Phone: 780-464-1899

nextstep@eips.ca