E-Sports Champions
West Ridge School has proudly finished its first full year of eSports with the Raptor Gaming Club, a dedicated group of students in Grades 7 to 9. Over the course of the year, club members met regularly to build their skills in teamwork, strategy, and communication, while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit.
The Raptor Gaming Club competed in a variety of local, regional, and provincial tournaments, representing West Ridge with pride and sportsmanship. Their hard work and commitment culminated in an exciting trip to Bow Valley College, where they competed in the Provincial Championships against top student players from across Alberta.
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our students, including Joshua Park, who captured 1st place, and Constantine Stathakos, who earned an impressive 5th place finish. These achievements reflect not only individual skill, but also the dedication, perseverance, and collaborative spirit of the entire team.
Congratulations to all of our Raptor Gaming Club members for an incredible inaugural season. We look forward to building on this success in the years to come!
Science Without Borders Winner
We are proud to recognize Olivia Shin for her outstanding international achievement in the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge. Olivia earned 1st place in the 11–14 age category, competing against nearly 900 students from 65 countries.
Her winning artwork, The Giant and the Invisible: A Story of Ocean Recycling, is a powerful charcoal piece created on recycled cardboard. In her work, Olivia shows how microscopic marine organisms break down a whale carcass on the ocean floor, playing a critical role in recycling nutrients and sustaining deep-sea ecosystems. Her artistic choices and clear connection to environmental science highlight both her creativity and her understanding of scientific concepts.
Olivia shared that she was inspired by how microorganisms work together, comparing their interaction to a game of Tetris.
This accomplishment is a tremendous achievement, and we are incredibly proud of Olivia for representing West Ridge on the global stage. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Raptors PE & Athletics
Physical Education
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to our parent community. We had a few parents drop-off left-handed golf clubs, which really bolstered our equipment for the golf unit. Several of our classes used the clubs this week and it went very well. Thanks again!
Athletics
We have finished tabulating the Track Day results and Version 1 has been posted outside the PE office. Congratulations to all those students who will be representing West Ridge at the upcoming Track Meet. We will be having a meeting on Monday, May 25 at lunch in the Main Gym to confirm with students on that list if they will be attending the Track Meet. The Track Meet has been scheduled for Monday, June 8 from 9:00am - 3:30ish. If your child currently has a spot on our Track Team and is unable to attend Monday’s meeting, please have them check-in with Mr. Braynen, Ms. Angel, or Mr. Dixon so we can confirm their attendance and provide them with details they may have missed. Track paperwork will also be coming in the middle of next week.
This past Friday was our final Grade 5 Developmental Badminton session. Thank you to all the students who participated and to Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Strattong for running those sessions. We look forward to seeing you all at Grade 6 tryouts next season!
Night of the Raptors
An email detailing specifics about Night of the Raptors was sent to all of our Grade 6-9 families on Thursday afternoon. Please refer to that email for details about this celebration that is happening on June 18.
School Council & Society Update
School Council Meeting
Welcome the new School Council for 2026-2027! Thank you everyone who has stepped up to volunteer to support the students and staff of WRS in this way.
Thank you to all who attended the meeting. School Council Meeting minutes, AGM minutes, as well as the new School Council will be posted on the WRS website.
There are still a few open spots so please contact School Council if you are interested or have questions. wrscouncil@gmail.com.
- Chair – Sasha Russell
- Vice Chair – Open
- Secretary – Open
- Social Media Coordinator – Joanne Tse
- Volunteer Coordinator – Tina Glaser
- Teach Appreciation Coordinator – Will Fong
- Welcome Breakfast Coordinator – Will Fong
- Members at Large – Erin Hansen
Parent Society Meeting
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the school society and AGM meeting last week. Our new society members will be posted on the WRS website, along with our meeting minutes.
Here’s to another year of wonderful fundraising and supporting our students and staff!
We appreciate the continued support of the returning member of WRS Society. However, we are still looking for a few more people to join. Please contact infowrss@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
- President - Alanis Greenberg
- Treasurer - Calida Seifert
- Secretary - Heather John
- Healthy Hunger Coordinator - Heather John
- Fund-raiser Coordinator - Vacant
- Casio Chair - Vacant
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
Class Creation & Friend Requests for 2026/27
We are inviting families to share their input as we begin planning for the upcoming school year. The form provides an opportunity for you to offer insight into your child’s peer connections, and any additional information that may support their success at school.
As we create class groupings, we take a number of factors into consideration, including class size, student learning needs, and the overall balance of each classroom. While we are not able to guarantee specific requests, your feedback plays an important role in helping us make thoughtful, student-centred decisions.
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to complete the form using the link below:
WRS Friend Requests for 2026/27 School Year
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we plan for another successful school year at West Ridge.
Spirit Week
Get ready, West Ridge—Spirit Week is here!
Our Grade 8 and Grade 9 Leadership Teams have planned a full week of fun, creativity, and school spirit. We encourage all students to get involved, show their personality, and join in on the excitement each day:
Monday: Mix It Up Monday
Go all out! Dress as wacky as you like—mix and match colours, try an 80s style, or rock a wild hair day. The more creative, the better!
Tuesday: Celebrity Look-Alike
Dress as your favourite celebrity, athlete, or entertainer. Our Leadership Team will be trying to guess who you are!
Wednesday: Emoji Day
Bring your favourite emoji to life! Create a face using a paper plate, wear it on a shirt, or design your own—have fun with it.
Thursday: Raptor Thursday
Show your school pride! Wear Raptor colours or create your own Raptor-themed outfit. Our Leadership Team and mascot will be visiting classrooms, don’t miss your chance for a photo!
We’re looking forward to seeing the creativity and school spirit across the building. Let’s make it a great week, West Ridge!
Friday: Rise of the Raptor Wellness Day
If you haven’t signed up yet, it is not too late but you only have until Tuesday, May 26. Use this link to sign up:
This Week
Monday, May 25
- Mix it Up Monday
- Gr. 7 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
- PAT - Gr. 6 - ELA Part A
Tuesday, May 26
- Celebrity Look-Alike
Wednesday, May 27
- Emoji Day
Thursday, May 28
- Raptor Thursday
- Gr. 9 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
Friday, May 29
- West Ridge Wellness Day
Month Ahead
June 1 to 5 - Gr. 9 Sailing Trip
June 1 to 4 - Gr. 6 Camping Trip
June 3 - 8-1 & 8-2 Science Field Trip
June 4 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Papa Johns
June 8 - 8-4 & 8-5 Science FIeld Trip
June 8 - Track Meet @ Foothills Athletic Park
June 9 - 8-3 & 8-7 Science Field Trip
June 9 - Grade 6 Patrol Picnic
June 9 - PAT - Grade 9 - ELA Part B
June 10 - PAT - Grade 6 - ELA Part B
June 11 - Gr. 9 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
June 12 - PAT - Grade 6 - Science
June 15 - Gr. 8 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
June 15 - PAT - Grade 6 - Math Part A
June 16 - PAT - Grade 9 - Math Part A
June 17 - Gr. 8 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
June 17 - Gr. 5 Outdoor Experience Field Trip - Group A
June 18 - Gr. 5 Outdoor Experience Field Trip - Group B
June 18 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Tim Hortons
June 18 - PAT - Grade 6 - Math Part B
June 19 - PAT - Grade 9 - Math Part B
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.