JCS Graduation Banquet

 What is the Graduation Banquet?

The graduation banquet is a celebration of the completion of the grade 12 school year.  All grade 12 students are invited to the graduation banquet which includes a reception and dance. Attendance at the graduation banquet requires the purchasing of a ticket (purchase information is below).

Graduation Banquet | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 

  • Location: The BMO Event Centre in Hall A2
  • Time: 5:00 – 10:30pm
  • Parking: Pay parking lots available. There is also a designated drop off area in front of the BMO Centre. 
  • Reception and speeches 6pm
  • No entry to banquet and dance after 6:30pm
  • Dinner from 6:30 to 8:30pm
  • Dance starts at 8:30pm (approximately)

Do I get a physical ticket to the graduation banquet?

Please ensure that all guests attending the graduation banquet possess a copy of their purchase receipt from PowerSchool. This receipt will serve as the admission ticket for the event. Late entry, after 6:30pm, will not be permitted, so please arrive on time for the banquet. Refunds will not be provided to those who arrive late to the banquet.

How to buy banquet tickets?

Ticket sales for the Graduation Banquet will be opened March 3 through April 5, 2026. Please contact anlloyd@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions or concerns regarding grad banquet tickets.

Who:                Any member of the JCS graduating class of 2026 can purchase banquet tickets.

How:                MyCBE/PowerSchool Account – under the optional fees tab.

When:              Tickets are available to purchase March 3 at 4pm to April 5, 2026

Cost:               $130/ per person

      • all who attend the banquet need to purchase a ticket, including the graduand.

Number:          Each student can purchase up to 8 tickets. Tickets are first come first served until sold out. 

Seating:           Selected seats can be held for 1hr before payment is required.

Payment:         Must be finalized to attend the Grad Banquet

Ticket sales terms and conditions:

  • the banquet menu is available in MyCBE/PowerSchool at the time of purchase
  • all sales are final, and refunds cannot be processed
  • once seats are selected and purchased, switching tables is not possible
  • tables that are not sold out may be consolidated
  • vaping, cannabis or tobacco related products are not permitted
  • this is an alcohol-free event
  • guest who appear to be under any illegal, alcohol, and/or cannabis influences will be asked to leave by security. Ticket costs will not reimbursed for guest who are asked to leave.
  • after successful online purchase of tickets, parents are emailed an electronic confirmation receipt (please keep as your proof of payment)
  • this is a school event and school rules apply to all guests (including grandma!)
  • no "in & out" privileges at the banquet.
  • late entry, after 6:30pm, is not permitted to the banquet.
  • this is a non-profit, cost recovery event.
  • the purchase of tickets and attendance at the graduation banquet do not imply that a student has fulfilled the requirements for an Alberta Education High School Diploma/certificate or qualifies to participate in the Joane Cardinal Schubert High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

Can’t find the Grad Banquet fee in your MyCBE/PowerSchool account? 

There are a few possible reasons why the Banquet Ticket Fees are not appearing in your PowerSchool account, they are:

  • Graduation banquet ticket purchase is an optional school fee.  Check the optional fees tab in your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.
  • There are outstanding school fees on your account.  All school fees need to be paid before the optional banquet tickets fee will appear in the MyCBE Account. (Why do all fees need to be paid before purchasing banquet tickets? We appreciate and understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we ensure that students continue to receive full access to learning opportunities. However, we are unable to issue grad banquet tickets to students who have outstanding school fees. These fee payments are essential to maintaining the quality of programs and experiences that benefit all students.)
  • Your student is over 18 years of age.  
  • Fees will not appear in the parent MyCBE account for students over the age of 18 who have not signed a consent form to allow parental access. If your student is over 18 years of age, please ask them to provide you access or have them register for their own account using their personal email address that is on file with the school (not the educbe email address). If students have not registered a personal email address with the school, they will not be able to set up an account.

Graduation Banquet Attire

Graduation banquet is a “dress to impress” event - formal or semi-formal. For graduates, both long dresses and cocktail dresses are appropriate, as well as tuxedos, suits, or jackets and dress pants.

Security Checks:

All bags and purses of JCS Grads and guests will be subject to a security check 

  • Students and guests will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the reception & dance. Once anyone (student or guest) leaves they will not be allowed re-entry 
  • You MUST be on the guest list in order to gain entrance to the event (to be on the guest list the name needs to be logged at the time of purchase)
  • Graduands need to have their ticket and school ID available upon arrival at the reception 
  • All guests must present photo ID upon request.

Graduation 2026 Banquet Speakers:

Emcees: TBD

Toast to the Teachers: TBD

Toast to the Parents: TBD

Class Historians: TBD

What does the graduation banquet fee pay for?

The ticket price includes the BMO venue rental booking fee, buffet meal and beverages, A/V equipment rentals, DJ services, and a mandatory 20% gratuity charged by BMO. There are no discounted tickets available.

Grad 2026 Banquet Menu

Menu information will be updated before banquet tickets are open for sale on March 3, 2026. The example menu below is from the 2025 Graduation Banquet:

Example Menu

BREAD

Artisan Rolls and Creamy Butter (Gluten-Free Bread Available)

SALADS

Summer Orchard Salad | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Heirloom Tomatoes, Ripe Mango, and Avocado with Crisp Cucumber and Radicchio, Finished with an Ol’ Grumps’ Honey-Lime Vinaigrette Sunny Mediterranean Salad | DF, V, VE, H

Cucumbers, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Chickpeas, and Vegan Feta Tossed with Orzo, Fresh Mint and Basil, and a Zesty Greek Dressing Prairie Green Salad | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Mix of Artisan Lettuce, Snow Peas, Pickled Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pomegranate Seeds, and Cucumber, Tossed in a Light Chili Vinaigrette


MAIN DISHES

Certified Halal Alberta Heritage AAA Signature Striploin | DF, GF, H

Signature Stampede Spice Blend, Served with a Rich Thyme Demi-Glace Harissa-Roasted Certified Halal Chicken | DF, GF, H

Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Mild Harissa Spice and a Light Pan Jus Farm To Table Roasted Vegetables | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Oven-Roasted Summer and Root Vegetables from Southern Alberta, Light Herb Drizzle Prairie Herb-Roasted Potatoes | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Crispy Oven-Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Aromatic Herb Oil Sizzling Tofu Tango | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Crispy Tofu Cubes with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas in a Zesty Tamari-Ginger Sauce, Topped with Toasted Sesame

DESSERT BUFFET

Festive Berry Pavlovas | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Crispy Meringue Nests (Aquafaba-Based) Filled with Coconut Whipped Cream and Fresh Seasonal Berries Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake | GF, V, VE, H

Rich, Velvety Flourless Chocolate Cake, Served with Tangy Raspberry Coulis Garden Fresh Fruit Bowl | DF, GF, V, VE, H

Colorful Seasonal Fruits, Hand-Picked and Ready to Enjoy

(DF - Dairy Free, GF - Gluten Free, V- Vegetarian, Vegan)