Raven Post | October 10, 2025
Fill your Freezer Fundraiser – Last Week
We are in the final weekend for the Fill Your Freezer fundraiser!! Thank you to everyone who has already supported this fundraiser. The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 15 at 11:00pm and we need your help to reach our goal! Please look at all the delicious options and fill your freezer for winter!
Click here https://jcsfootballrugbyteams.myteamfund.ca to place your order today!
For any questions, please email jcscouncilandfundraising@gmail.com
Labour Action Update
For the most up-to-date information please see the Calgary Board of Education Labour Action Page.
Yearbooks
The 2025-2026 yearbooks are on sale now, and we are offering an exclusive back to school sale! Until October 24, 2025 Yearbooks will be sold for $47.50. After this date, the price will increase to $50.00.
Additionally, with the purchase of a personalization on your yearbook, students can get up to 4 free icons on their yearbook if they order before October 24!
Families can order their yearbooks here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02182920
Student Success Centre
In these uncertain and challenging times, it is normal to feel stress, sadness, anxiety, and helplessness. Please know, you're not alone—there are people who care deeply and are here to support you. Below, we've included contact phone numbers—you don’t have to face this alone. Stick to a schedule that provides a sense of normalcy and purpose, and don’t forget the healing power of stepping outside to breathe in fresh air and feel the warmth of sunshine on your skin. We look forward to being together again soon..
If you are in need of additional supports during this time, you can connect with:
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 or dial 9-8-8 for immediate Mental Health Crisis Support
- If this is an emergency, please call the Crisis Line 403-266-4357 or 9-1-1
- Income Support Centre 1-866-644-5135
- Basic Daily Needs (food, shelter, transportation) 1-866-644-5135
- Children’s Intervention Crisis Unit 1-800-638-0715
- Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
- Alberta Mental Health Support Line 1-877-302-2642
- Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-784-2433
- AHS Addiction and Mental Health 24-Hour Helpline 1-866-332-2322
- Poison and Drug Information Services (PADIS) 1-800-332-1414
Post Secondary Applications
Beginning October 1, 2025, you can start applying for Post-Secondary institutes in Alberta. An application profile needs to be created on the Apply Alberta website www.applyalberta.ca. Once you application profile has been created you will then select your Post-Secondary institute of choice. For Out of province institutions, please see their websites for application process.
Upcoming Post Secondary Presentations and Events
SAIT - October 17 & 18 from 10:00am – 3:00pm More Information
Ambrose University October 18 from 10:00am – 2:00pm More Information
Mount Royal University October 18 9:00am – 3:00pm Register Here
University of Calgary October 25 9:00am – 3:00pm Register Here
Scholarship Information
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Applications open November 1, 2025
https://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership www.td.com/scholarships
Loran Scholarship – Deadline October 16, 2025 https://loranscholar.ca/the-program/how-to-apply/
Breakthrough Bursary for New Immigrants
https://www.educationmatters.ca/awards/breakthrough-opportunity-bursary-for-new-immigrants/
Laurie Sommerville Scholarship Award https://www.educationmatters.ca