Important Dates

Oct. 5 – Jostens Preview
Oct. 8 – Photo Retakes
Oct. 12 –Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Oct 13/14 – Jostens Order
Oct. 15 – School Council & Parent Society Meetings
Oct. 19 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
Oct. 19 – Parent/Teacher Interviews
Oct. 20 – Parent/Teacher Interviews
Oct. 26-Nov 3 – Grad Photos

Table of Contents

Course Fees
Unique Pathways Information and Applications
Parent Volunteers at JCS
Jostens Graduation Sales
Demographic Form Updates
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Cosmetology Services
Yearbook Sale Continues
Student Parking Passes Now Required
Student Success Centre
Craven Café

Course Fees

All course fees are now posted in Student PowerSchool accounts. Please ensure that fees are paid in a timely manner. If parents are unable to pay fees, please see the CBE Fees and Waivers page for more information on applying for fee waivers.

If parents have questions about their student’s fees, please check their course outlines or email our business manager, Michelle Tremblay.

Unique Pathways Information and Applications

Through CBE Unique Pathways, students can explore career interests, experience post-secondary learning, and earn post-secondary credits in some programs, all while still in high school! Parents and interested students are encouraged to register for and attend the Fall Unique Pathways Information Night on Tuesday October 6, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Career and Technology Centre (2336 - 53 Ave SW).

Applications for Semester 2 programs open October 5, 2026 and must be submitted by November 20, 2026. Please email JCS’s Off-Campus Coordinator Russell Gelfand with questions or to submit an application.

Parent Volunteers at JCS

JCS is happy to welcome parent volunteers in the school, on field trips and with certain tasks at school. Certain activities or field trips would not be possible without the active participation of parent volunteers! All adult volunteers require a valid security clearance - no exceptions.
Each school year, parents must complete the CBE Volunteer Registration form through MyCBE by clicking on the Online Forms and School Registration tab and completing the form. For more details on the next steps, please see the CBE Volunteer page.

Jostens Graduation Sales

Jostens will be in the school Monday, October 5 to preview the school rings, jewelry and clothing available to order for graduates. Orders will begin on Wednesday and Thursday, October 13&14.

Demographic Form Updates

Parents, please ensure your demographics are up to date in SchoolEngage. This helps ensure phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and mailing addresses are correct to facilitate communication from the school and your student’s teachers.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher interviews are on Monday October 19, 2026 from 9:00am-2:00pm online and Tuesday October 20, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm in-person at the school. Bookings via CBE MySchoolConferences open on Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00am and close on Friday, October 16 at 11:00am to allow teachers to prepare. Parents are reminded to check PowerSchool for current grades and attendance to determine if a conference is required.

Cosmetology Services

JCS Cosmetology students host clients all day during classes. If you are interested in a service, please call the school 403-817-3600 ext. 5 to find out pricing and to book services.

Yearbooks Sale Continues

The JCS Yearbook continues to be available for purchase at early bird pricing.

Questions? Visit Ms. Maynes in the SSC or send her an email.

Student Parking Passes Now Required

A reminder that student parking passes are now required for students to utilize the student parking lot during school hours. Parents are asked to check the Raven Post | September 4 for more details on how to apply for a parking pass. Vehicles without visible parking passes in the student lot may be ticketed and/or towed during school hours.

Student Success Centre

Ordering High School Transcripts

Students who require official transcripts can order them through their MyPass Account.

Students can set-up a MyPass account independently from home, however, if you need help setting up your MyPass account, please see Ms. Higgins or your Student Advisor for assistance. Ordering transcripts through MyPass is quick and easy and can be done anytime once your account is set up.

Upcoming Post-Secondary Events:

Thursday, October 8 @ 3:45pm - University of Toronto
Thursday, October 22 @ 9:00-10:30am - Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair
Wednesday, October 28 @ 3:45pm - SSC Presentation on Post-Secondary & Scholarships
Wednesday, November 4 @ 3:45pm - University of B.C.
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1:00 - 3:00pm - In-Province Post-Secondary Fair

For additional events please see the JCS Post-Secondary Events 2026-27 calendar.

Craven Café

Monday
Soup: Minestrone
Main:  Beef Bulgogi Bowl
Main: Chicken Parmesan
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Gilled Cheeses & Bacon
Salad: Buffalo Ceasar Salad

 Tuesday   
Soup:  Loaded Baked Potato
Main:  Butter Chicken, Rice and Roti
Main: Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Toast (Halal)
Pizza: Beef Pepperoni (Halal)
Hot Sandwich: Hot Meatlovers
Salad: Southwest Taco & Beef

 Wednesday   
Soup:  Wonton
Main: Cheeseburger and Onion Rings (Halal)
Main: Bang Bang Chicken with Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables
Pizza: Perogy
Hot Sandwich: Beef Quesadilla
Salad: Creamy Pesto Tortellini

 Thursday   
Soup:  Chef’s Choice or Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice
Main:  Smash Burger Sliders (2) with Fries (Halal)
Main: Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Pizza: Chef’s Choice or BBQ Chicken (Halal)
Hot Sandwich: Fried Chicken & Waffles
Salad: Greek Grilled Chicken