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September Start Up Information For All Students:

Posted on August 11 2025

Things You Need to Know about starting school at WAS in September WAS has three campus locations throughout our school division: Cardston campus - Grades 1 - 12 (also main office & resource library) Magrath…

PEP/SRP Parent Orientation:

Posted on August 11 2025

Open to all parents with students in our PEP or SRP programs. Date: Wednesday, September 4Location: Division Office – Lower LevelTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Parents of students in our Personalized Education…

Register Now for the 2025–2026 School Year!

Posted on May 23 2025

Secure your child’s spot at Westwind Alternate School today! Registering now not only ensures your child has a place in our welcoming and innovative learning environment—it also gives your family…

Numeracy & Literacy Screening:

Posted on April 16 2025

 

Walking for Water: A Family's Journey to Make a Difference

Posted on March 26 2025

In the fall of 2021, our family read Linda Sue Park's A Long Walk to Water as part of our social studies. The novel, based on real experiences of Second South Sudanese Civil War survivors, opened our…

Memo To Grade 1-3 PEP/SRP Parents:

Posted on January 27 2025

To: Parents of Grades 1 - 3 PEP/SRP students From: Mike DeVuyst - Principal Re: Teacher Annette Bright Leave of Absence. Greetings Parents.  This letter is to officially inform you that Mrs. Annette…

2024

WAS Swag On Sale Now!

Posted on November 25 2024

Westwind Alternate School is thrilled to offer exclusive WAS apparel—perfect for Christmas gifts! Place your order by Friday, November 29, to ensure delivery before the holiday break.   T-Shirts Comfortable…

2024-2025 WAS School Council Members:

Posted on October 28 2024

Chair: Cara Hartley Vice-Chair: Lindsey Ranger Secretary: Tobi Lyons Teacher Reps: Annette Bright & Juliann Sommerfeldt Directors: Jacquie Fleming, Sunny Fox Roper,Debra Creed, Laura Roberts, Ana Chapman,…

WAS - WHAT WE OFFER!

Posted on May 29 2024

Home & School Connection Based Education Programs *WAS Consistently ranks exceptionally high for our safe, caring, inclusive and friendly learning environment…     DOWNLOAD HERE

School Routine Immunization Program within Alberta…

Posted on January 19 2024

Please review the following information provided by Alberta Health Services. School Immunization Update

2023

"NEW" Concussion Management & Resources

Posted on December 13 2023

Concussion Management & Resources

The Sora App:

Posted on October 18 2023

Did you know there is an app that you can read or listen to books?  SORA​ ​is the student reading app for OverDrive. SORA provides access to ebook and audiobooks from your school and public library.  You…

Get Your SWAG On!

Posted on October 16 2023

Westwind Alternate School SWAG! School Spirit~Great Christmas Gifts~Special Occasions Raymond & Cardston Campus have limited samples on hand to help with sizing.   Orders will be completed once payment…

2022

PowerSchool Parent Portal Videos

Posted on November 16 2022

How to videos to help set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. CLICK HERE for PowerSchool Parent Portal  App CLICK HERE for PowerSchool Parent Portal Desktop

Westwind Alternate School Council:

Posted on September 9 2022

Start of the year School Council Meeting.  ♦ZOOM Meeting  ♦AGM-Elections ♦Tuesday, September 20th 4:00 -6:00 PM. For more information and a list of positions CLICK HERE

Concussion Awareness and Resources:

Posted on September 7 2022

Experts recognize concussions as "invisible" injuries which disrupt the brain's normal physiology and can affect mental stamina and function, causing the brain to work longer and harder to complete even…

New Items Added to Our PEP Curriculum Library:

Posted on February 9 2022

We have just purchased new beginner book box sets for students in grades 1 & 2 using the "The Good & The Beautiful Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum!  Click on each link for complete details about…