Grad Photos at SPO!
Posted on April 15 2025Students at SPO took their grad pictures, today! Getting excited for Grad 2025 to arrive!
News
Diploma Exam Prep Sessions- registration OPEN
Posted on April 14 2025Diploma 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 2025Hey 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,…
Intermediate First Aid
Posted on April 7 2025Next Step is offering an Intermediate First Aid course on June 21-22 (36 students) at Salisbury from 8:30am-4:00pm. Cost is $105 which includes all materials and certification, and classes will consist…
NSO News March 17-29
Posted on March 16 2025See the link for NSO News March 17-29 (Monday is Instructional day #29 of 84 or 35% through semester 2) As we move past the 35% mark of Semester 2, we want to express our appreciation for your partnership…
C2UExpo
Posted on March 10 2025The 2025 Community-College-University Exposition (C2UExpo), invites young scholars to take part in a Student Innovation Challenge on May 14th from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in Edmonton. It is the largest Community-Based…
Junior Forest Rangers
Posted on March 10 2025Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program offers a unique and exciting opportunity to Alberta high school students ages 16 to 18. This is a 7-week paid summer work experience that will expose you to a wide…
NSO News March 3-15
Posted on March 3 2025Hey all, see the link for the NSO News March 3-15 Monday, March 3 is Instructional day #20 of 84 or 24% complete. As we wrap up February, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support and…
Next School Advisory Council Meeting
Posted on March 1 2025Our next hybrid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m.. We hope you can join us! Meeting starts at 5 p.m. at our Sherwood Park campus. Regular attendance is not required. Please check out…
NSO News Feb 17-28
Posted on February 15 2025Hey all, see the link for NSO News Feb 17-28 Tuesday, February 18 is Instructional day #11 of 84 for semester 2. What a week it has been! Last week was filled with kindness, connection, and resilience…
NSO News Feb 3-14
Posted on February 3 2025Hey all, see the link for NSO News Feb 3-14 Welcome to a new semester and short week! We hope you had a restful break and are ready to continue this journey of growth and learning. As we step into this…
NSO News January 20-31
Posted on January 18 2025Check out the latest News for NSO News January 20-31 As we approach the final days of Semester 1, we would like to thank you for your continued support and commitment to Next Step. The hard work, growth,…
Junior High Honours Program: 2025-26 applications
Posted on January 13 2025Is your child considering the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Junior High Honours program for the coming school year? The EIPS Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with…
NSO News January 6-18
Posted on January 4 2025Check out the latest News for NSO News Jan 6-18 Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! As we begin this fresh chapter, let us embrace the promise that each new year brings: opportunities to grow, learn,…
2024
Open House Dates
Posted on December 18 2024Mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House dates!
NSO News Dec 14-Jan 4
Posted on December 16 2024Hey all, see the link for important NSO News Dec 14-Jan 4 As we approach the holiday season, we want to thank you for your continued partnership in making this semester a success. Can you believe there…
RAP Info Session Slideshow
Posted on December 6 2024If you missed last night's RAP Information Session, click here for a slideshow with all the information!
Industrial Heartland Career Forum Registration
Posted on December 4 2024Are you ready to explore exciting career opportunities in various industrial sectors? We are thrilled to invite you to the Heartland Industrial Career Forum, a dynamic event designed to empower high school…
Christmas Hamper Support
Posted on December 2 2024Applications are now open for local community Christmas Food and Toy Hampers. Application deadlines and contact information is provided below. If you have any questions reach out to someone on your student…
NSO News December 2-14
Posted on December 2 2024Hey all, see the link for NSO News Dec 2-14 (Updated information in the newsletter on Registered Apprenticeship Program, Career & Post-Secondary planning, Christmas hampers, Indigenous events & scholarships).…
NSO News November 18-30
Posted on November 18 2024Hey all, see the link for NSO News Nov 18-30 (Key information regarding Parent Teacher Student Conference bookings, School Advisory Council meeting, Scholarship links and Career exploration links) Monday,…
Junior High Honours Program: 2025-26 applications
Posted on November 8 2024Is your child considering the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Junior High Honours program for the coming school year? The EIPS Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with…
NSO News Oct 14-Nov 16
Posted on October 28 2024Hey all, see the link for NSO News Oct 28-Nov 16 (Incudes detailed information regarding Post-Secondary Career Fairs, open house’s, upcoming events, parent & student resources & opportunities). Monday,…
NSO News & Information October 14-26
Posted on October 15 2024Hey all, please check out the information link for the latest NSO News Oct 14-26 (Incudes detailed information regarding Parent Teacher Conference bookings, School Advisory Council, Post-Secondary open…
NSO News & Information Oct 1-12
Posted on October 1 2024Hey all, please check out the information link for the latest NSO News Oct 1-12 (Incudes detailed information regarding Parent Teacher Conference bookings, Post-Secondary open house dates and application…
NSO News & Information
Posted on September 16 2024Hey all, please check out the information link for the latest NSO News Sept 16-28 (Post-Secondary open house dates and information included). We hope everyone had a good start to September! Monday,…
Meet the Teacher Open House
Posted on September 11 2024Please join us Tuesday, September 17 at Next Step Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville campuses for Meet the Teacher from 3-5 p.m. Speak with teachers and administrators, and take a look…
NSO News & Information Sept 1-15
Posted on September 5 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO News & Information Sept 1-15 (this will be updated every 2 weeks to students & families). This link includes all information regarding Use of Personal Communication…
Appointments needed for course starts!
Posted on August 29 2024Please phone your Next Step Outreach school for an appointment for your course start. Sherwood Park 780-464-1899 Fort Saskatchewan 780-992-0101 Vegreville 780-632-7998
Back to School
Posted on August 22 2024Classes resume Thursday, August 29 We look forward to welcoming all returning and new students for the 2024-2025 school year! Our offices are now open. Important Dates and Times For a complete list…
Diploma Exam Results
Posted on July 17 2024Alberta Education Diploma Exam Marks https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome Important dates:June Transcript release July 19, 2024 Credential issue date July 22, 2024 August Transcript…
NSO Weekly June 17-26
Posted on June 17 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly June 17-26 School Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a terrific weekend. The last day of regular classes is June 17. The week ahead is…
NSO Weekly June 10-15
Posted on June 10 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly June 10-15 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful graduation, farewell, and Oiler weekend. Busy week ahead with Stanley cup finals,…
NSO Weekly June 3-8
Posted on June 3 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly June 3-8 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Hard to believe we are into June and graduation week! As of Monday, there…
2023-2024 Annual Feedback Survey Results Report
Posted on May 29 20242023-24 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey Results Report The results are now available for the 2023-24 EIPS Annual Feedback Surveys: For Parents and Caregivers and For Students conducted in March. Thank…
NSO Weekly May 27-31
Posted on May 29 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly May 27-31 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. Oiler playoff hockey fever is upon us! As of Monday, there are only…
NSO Weekly May 21-25
Posted on May 21 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly May 21-25 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend! As of Tuesday, there are only 20 instructional days…
NSO Weekly May 13-18
Posted on May 13 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly May 13-18 We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! Monday is instructional day #61 of 83 or 74% of the semester is complete. Short week ahead…
NSO Weekly May 6-11
Posted on May 6 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly May 6-11 We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Monday is instructional day #56 of 83 or 67% of the semester is complete. Lots going on this week with Mental…
NSO Weekly April 29-May 4
Posted on April 29 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Apr 29-May 4 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Monday is instructional day #52 of 83 or 63% of the semester complete.…
NSO Weekly April 22-26
Posted on April 22 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly April 22-27 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! The week ahead will be a very active one. Monday is instructional day #47…
NSO Weekly April 15-20
Posted on April 15 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly April 15-20 We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable weekend! Monday is instructional day #42 of 83 or 51% of the semester complete. We have started the…
NSO Weekly April 8-13
Posted on April 8 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Apr 8-13 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Monday is instructional day #37 of 83 or 45% of the semester…
NSO Weekly April 2-6
Posted on April 2 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Apr 2-6 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope this message finds you rejuvenated and refreshed after a well-deserved Spring Break and Easter holiday.…
NSO Weekly March 18-22
Posted on March 18 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Mar 18-22 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful and enjoyable weekend. Monday is instructional day #29 of 83 or 35%…
NSO Weekly March 11-16
Posted on March 11 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Mar 11-16 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful and enjoyable weekend. Reminder clocks 'spring' ahead 1 hour. Monday…
NSO Weekly March 4-9
Posted on March 4 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Mar 4-9 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Monday is instructional day #19 of 83 for semester 2 or 23%…
NSO Weekly Feb 26 - Mar 1
Posted on February 26 2024Hey all, see the link for the NSO Weekly Feb 26-Mar 1 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Monday is instructional day #15 of 83 for semester 2…
NSO Weekly Feb 20-24
Posted on February 20 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Feb 20-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! Tuesday is instructional day #11 of 83 for semester…
NSO Weekly Feb 12-17
Posted on February 12 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Feb 12-17 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Monday is instructional day #6 of 83 for semester 2…
NSO Weekly Feb 5-10
Posted on February 5 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Feb 5-10 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Short week ahead with early dismissal on Wednesday,…
NSO Weekly Jan 29-Feb 3
Posted on January 29 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Jan 29-Feb 3 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and took advantage of the fabulous weather. As we…
NSO Weekly Jan 22-27
Posted on January 22 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Jan 22-27 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Best wishes to Kim, Carolyn and Shawn who are marking…
NSO Weekly Jan 15-20
Posted on January 15 2024Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Jan 15-20 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone was able to stay safe and warm this weekend. As of Monday, there are only 6…
NSO Weekly Jan 8-13
Posted on January 8 2024Hey all, Happy New Year! Please see the link for the NSO Weekly Jan 8-13 with all the latest important information. Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! I hope this email finds you well-rested…
2023
NSO Weekly Dec 18-22
Posted on December 18 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Dec 18-22 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! This is the last week of classes prior to Christmas…
NSO Weekly Dec 11-16
Posted on December 11 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Dec 11-16 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a terrific weekend! As of Monday, there are only 20 Instructional…
NSO Weekly Dec 4-9
Posted on December 6 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Dec 4-9 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful snow free first weekend of December! We appreciate the…
NSO Weekly Nov 27-Dec 2
Posted on November 27 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Nov 27-Dec 2 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend! We appreciate the opportunity to engage,…
NSO Weekly Nov 20-25
Posted on November 20 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Nov 20-25 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We trust everyone had an enjoyable weekend! Monday is Instructional day #50 of 85 or…
NSO Weekly Nov 13-18
Posted on November 13 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Nov 13-18 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful November Break! Monday is Instructional…
NSO Weekly October 30-November 11
Posted on October 30 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Oct 30-Nov 11 2023-24 Next Step Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Last week prior to November break, no school…
NSO Weekly Oct 23-28
Posted on October 23 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Oct 23-28 Our 2023-24 Motto: Small steps are still progress!We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Monday is Instructional day #35 of 85 or 41% of the…
NSO Weekly Oct 16-21
Posted on October 18 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Oct 16-21 Our 2023-24 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We trust everyone had a splendid weekend! Monday is Instructional day #30 of 85 or 35% of…
Post Secondary dates & applications
Posted on October 10 2023October 13 -14 Old’s College RegistrationOctober 14 University of Alberta RegistrationOctober 21 Augustana (University of Alberta Campus) RegistrationOctober 21 Concordia University RegistrationOctober…
NSO Weekly Oct 10-14
Posted on October 10 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Oct 10-14 Our 2023-24 Motto: Small steps are still progress! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Tuesday is Instructional day #26 of…
NSO Weekly Oct 2-7
Posted on October 2 2023Please see the link for the NSO Weekly Oct 2-7 Our 2023-24 Motto: Small steps are still progress!We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Monday is Instructional day #22 of 85 or 26% of the way through…
FSO Nature Walk Sept 2023
Posted on September 27 2023
Orange Shirt Day Artwork
Posted on September 25 2023Resilience is a deconstructed Haida form line design with a mother eagle preserving its juvenile eagle. This design was created for Orange Shirt Day by Haida artist Michael Bellis. https://michaelbellis.com/…
NSO Weekly News Sept 25-30
Posted on September 24 2023We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! NSO Weekly Sept 25-30 Small steps are still progress!Monday is Instructional day #17 of 85 or 20% of the way through semester 1, for non-diploma courses. We…
NSO Weekly News Sept 18-23
Posted on September 18 2023Hey all, please see the link for the NSO Weekly Sept 18-23 Our 2023-24 motto: Small steps are still progress!We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Conrad Hall best said “You are always a student,…
NSO Weekly News Sept 11-16
Posted on September 11 2023Please see the link for the NSO Weekly Sept 11-16 Small steps are still progress!We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. W.B. Yeats best said "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting…
Meet the Teacher Night
Posted on September 4 2023As the new school year is underway, we want to take this opportunity to invite you to our annual "Meet the Teacher Night" on September 12, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at FSO & SPO campuses. This will…
NSO Weekly News
Posted on September 4 2023Welcome back to another exciting school year! Check out the latest Next Step Weekly News & Information for September 4-9. Small steps are still progress! NSO Weekly September 4-9
Student Survey results
Posted on June 5 2023The results are available for the 2022-23 EIPS Annual Student Feedback Survey. The survey included a series of questions related to the three priorities outlined in the EIPS Four-Year Education Plan:…
Parent Survey Results
Posted on May 27 2023The results are available for the 2022-23 EIPS Annual Parents and Caregivers Feedback Surveys. The survey included a series of questions related to the three priorities outlined in the EIPS Four-Year…
April Parent Teacher Conferences
Posted on April 17 2023In-person Conferences are scheduled for the following times: Fort Saskatchewan campus Tuesday, April 25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Sherwood Park and Vegreville campuses Wednesday, April 26 from 4:30 to 7…
School Advisory Council Meeting
Posted on February 28 2023Our next hybrid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 in Sherwood Park. We hope you can join us in-person or virtually. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Regular attendance is not required. Please check…
Open House
Posted on February 11 2023Next Step Open House week! We will be hosting 3 separate events and invite students and families to join us and hear about the varied educational opportunities available. We appreciate the opportunity…
Grad 2023 Information
Posted on February 11 2023Next Step three campus Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Friday June 9, 2023 at the Shell Theatre, (DOW Centre) Fort Saskatchewan Tickets will be available at no cost to families. Each graduate…