2025-26 WRS Yearbooks!
Buy your 2025-26 West Right School yearbook before it is too late! The last day to order yearbook for this school year is Thursday, April 30.
Scan the QR code or click on the picture below to order your yearbook.
Matilda Tickets on Sale!
Tickets for Matilda are now on sale! We have changed our ticket platform this year to TipToe Tickets instead of Eventbrite.
Our evening performance dates are:
- April 29 - 7pm
- April 30 - 7pm
- May 1 - 7pm
- May 2 - 7pm
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PAYMENT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TICKETS AND THE CORRECT SHOW.
https://ticketportal.app/westridgeschool/buy
We look forward to seeing you in the audience!
Raptors PE & Athletics
Physical Education
Our Physical Education program is currently looking to bolster our golf unit, and we are asking for your help. Although we are happy to accept all donations; We are in search of any LEFT HANDED golf clubs (specifically 1-woods, 3 woods and drivers) that are still in good condition and are no longer being used. Donated clubs will be used by students during our golf activities to help them learn basic skills and enjoy the game. Having a variety of clubs available allows more students to participate and gain hands-on experience.
If you would like to donate, please ensure the clubs are in good shape and safe for student use. Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office at your convenience. Thank you for supporting our Physical Education program and helping provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students.
Athletics
Badminton practices are underway as teams begin working toward the divisional matches in the middle of May. Our Grade 8s and 9s have scheduled a pair of exhibition matches for the coming weeks, with our 8s playing at home on April 21, while our 9s head to William D. Pratt for their games on April 28. Best of luck in all of your matches! For the most up-to-date information regarding all of our athletic programming, please visit our Athletics website.
Night of the Raptors
Preliminary planning has begun for our annual Night of the Raptors event. This is an evening celebration of athletics and is open to any student who competed on an inter-school team this year. Details about date, time, and tickets will be forthcoming, however we would like to ask a couple of things from our incredible parent community. A big part of the celebration are the amazing door prizes we give out each year. This wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of local businesses, professional sports teams, and of course West Ridge families. We are looking for any donations that can be used as door prizes for this event. In the past we’ve had everything from gift cards, new sports equipment, tickets/passes, items from businesses/companies, water bottles, candy, jerseys, clothing, etc. Basically, anything that junior high student athletes would like would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off in the main office (attn: PE Team) or brought to school by your child directly to the PE office. Recognition of donors will happen during the event with names being displayed during the slideshow and announced during each prize giveaway.
The past couple of years we have welcomed a member of the Calgary Surge as our keynote speaker, however they are unable to attend this year’s event as they will be traveling for an away game. We are wondering if anyone within the West Ridge community might have a connection to a high-level athlete who would like to speak at this event. The commitment is minimal (only about 20 minutes of speaking time), and we can provide dinner if they would like to stick around for that portion of the evening. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let us know.
Lastly, the past few years we had a dedicated parent volunteer help with the planning and coordination of Night of the Raptor. Their children have since moved into high school and so we are looking for a new person(s) to assist us. Duties would include the purchasing of decorations (table cloths, balloons etc.) and drinks, assisting with securing a caterer, potentially finding a guest speaker, and other odd jobs to help bring the entire event together. If this is something you’d like to help with, please contact Tyler (tcdixon@cbe.ab.ca) or Jeremy (jebraynen@cbe.ab.ca) in the PE office. Thank you!
School Council Update
Growing Smiles Spring Plant Fundraiser
You can order beautiful planters, hanging baskets, flowers and herbs for spring planting and more, all while supporting the school. Orders can be placed here before April 26th. Pick up will be on May 11th.
Volunteers needed for Society & School Council!
Elections for the 2026-2027 school year will take place at the AGM in May.
We need the help of our parent community, to ensure the success of our students and school initiatives. Together we support the kids and staff at West Ridge School by building community, supporting learning, and adding as much fun as we can.
If interested, send an email to: wrscouncil@gmail.com
School Council Roles
- Chair: Host monthly meetings with school administration and parents. Work with the administration to advise on school matters as well as sharing ideas, concerns, and information from the parent community. 2-3 hours per month.
- Past Chair: Support the new Chair as needed. 1-2 hours per month
- Vice Chair: Support the Chair with duties and host meetings if the Chair is not available. 1-2 hours per month.
- Secretary: Responsible for taking notes at School Council meetings. 1-2 hours per meeting
- Social Media Coordinator: Post to social platforms of upcoming events and news. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 1 hour per month.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Responsible for creating a Sign-up Genius to organize parent volunteers for school activities (pancake breakfast, Healthy Hunger, etc.). Regular meeting attendance is not required. 1-2 hours per month.
- Staff Appreciation Coordinator: Responsible for organizing the staff appreciation events that occur throughout the year. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 2 hours per planned event with 3-4 events per year.
- Welcome Breakfast Coordinator: Responsible for overseeing the welcome back pancake breakfast. Planning starts in June and requires some work during the summer of ordering equipment and gathering items. Organizes volunteers for the event day (set-up, distribution, take-down). Submits receipts to the Society Treasurer. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 10+ hours.
- Members at Large: Attend 3 - 4 meetings throughout the year, providing an opportunity to contribute to the decisions, gather & share ideas from the parent community, and take on small roles within the council if desired. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 3-4 hours per year.
School Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the School Council Meeting held on April 16 will be posted on the WRS website.
Healthy Hunger
Our next Healthy Hunger is Subway on Apr 23. You can order at www.healthyhunger.ca
Stay in the Loop
Quick links for fundraisers and sign-ups Skip-the-Depot
Check out the school webpage
Send us an email:
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
2026 School Planning Presentation
At the last School Council Meeting, the 2026 School Planning Presentation was shared. From this we gather feedback about the School Development Plan and School Budget. If did not attend and would like to provide feedback please do so by emailing Mr. Lang (jplang@cbe.ab.ca) Click on the image below to see the presentation:
Discounted Study Guides
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a continued partnership between EducationMatters and Castle Rock Research. For the next little while you can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your student’s learning this school year.
How to Order
- Visit our school's unique online portal: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/CR57
- Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school after the closing date and distributed to students. For more details, please see this flyer.
This Week
Monday, April 20 - Day 1
- Gr. 8 & 9 Theatre Tech Field Trip
Tuesday, April 21
- Gr. 8 Exhibition Badminton @ WRS - After School
Wednesday, April 22
- Grade 9 Heritage Trip Meeting (Mandatory) - 5:30pm
Thursday, April 23
- Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Subway
Friday, April 24
- No School - Non-instructional Day - Maatoomsii'Pookaiks
Month Ahead
Apr 27 - Matilda Tech/Dress Rehearsal
Apr 28 - Matilda Dress Rehearsal
Apr 28 - Gr. 9 Exhibition Badminton @ William D. Pratt - After School
Apr 29 - Gr. 5/6 Mount Royal Math Contest
Apr 29 - Matilda Matinee performance for students
Apr 29 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
Apr 30- Matilda Matinee performance for students - West Springs Gr. 4 visit
Apr 30 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
May 1 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
May 2 - Matilda Evening Performance (7pm)
Dates of Significance
Please find the link to the CBE Dates of Significance below which also contains additional details for each date. Please scroll down on the site to find the current date.