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Edmonton Catholic Schools is dedicated to enhancing the viability of schools within the Division. This commitment is facilitated through the implementation of Walking Together Towards a Glorious Future (WTTGF). Click below for past WTTGF initiatives.

St. Carlo Acutis Catholic High School – Attendance Area and Programming Details

Discover details about St. Carlo Acutis Catholic High School, opening September 2026 in Northwest Edmonton. Learn about the attendance area, grade configuration, and programs, including Advanced Placement and Hockey Academy.

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French Immersion Program Changes at Our Lady of the Prairies

Beginning September 2026, the French Immersion program at Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic Elementary School will relocate to Holy Cross Catholic Elementary/Junior High School.

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Big Lake Attendance Area Changes: Students Redesignated to Bishop David Motiuk Catholic School

Edmonton Catholic Schools has finalized the redesignation of Big Lake students to Bishop David Motiuk Catholic Elementary/Junior High School starting September 2026. Learn what is changing, transportation details, and next steps for families.

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Enhanced Academic Program Engagement

Each year, the Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) works with schools to optimize their programming to meet the needs of their school community. See what we heard and how it’s shaping the future of the Enhanced Academic Program.

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EAP Programming Changes

After a thorough review of enrolment, feedback, and program resources, the Division has made the decision that the Enhanced Academic Program (EAP) will not be offered at Holy Cross and Holy Family Catholic Schools beginning in September 2026.

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Attendance Boundary Changes for St. Catherine and St. Alphonsus Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools is adjusting attendance boundaries for St. Catherine and St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary/Junior High Schools starting September 2026 to balance enrolment and maintain high-quality programming. Learn what this means for families in Alberta Avenue and Spruce Avenue.

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St. Thomas Aquinas and Joan Carr Schools Shared Designation Boundary Change

Starting September 2026, new student registrations from Hays Ridge, Graydon Hill, and Paisley will be designated to Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High School. This update ends the shared designation with St. Thomas Aquinas and will remain in place until St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School opens in September 2028. Learn more about these boundary changes and what they mean for families.

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Attendance Boundary Engagement - St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary/Junior High School

ECSD engaged with families on the attendance area and programming for St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary/Junior High School.

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Attendance Boundary Engagement - Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School

The attendance boundary for Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School was shared with families on January 11, 2024.

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Pre-Planning for a K-9 Catholic School in Crystallina Nera

Edmonton Catholic School Division engaged with the communities of JJ Bowlen Catholic Junior High, St. John Bosco Catholic Elementary and Christ the King Catholic Elementary/Junior High Schools to gather their perspectives on the programming they would like to see offered at a new Catholic K-9 School in Crystallina Nera East.

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Pre-Planning for a Catholic K-9 School in Cavanagh

Edmonton Catholic Schools engaged with the communities of Monsignor Fee Otterson and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary/Junior High Schools to gather their perspectives on the programming they would like to see offered at a new Catholic K-9 School in Cavanagh.

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Pre-Planning for a Catholic K-9 School in River's Edge

Edmonton Catholic Schools is engaging with the communities of Good Shepherd and Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic Elementary Schools and Holy Cross and Sister Annata Brockman Catholic Elementary/Junior High Schools to gather their perspectives on the programming they would like to see offered at a new Catholic K-9 School in River's Edge.

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Pre-Planning for a Catholic K-9 School in Laurel

Edmonton Catholic Schools is engaging with the communities of Corpus Christi, Father Michael Mireau, and Holy Family Catholic Elementary/Junior High Schools to gather their perspectives on the programming they would like to see offered at a new Catholic K-9 School in Laurel.

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Temporary Attendance Boundary Changes - BDM

To address growing student enrolment and a shortage of school space, temporary changes to school attendance boundaries were implemented effective the 2023-2024 school year.

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Joan Carr School Attendance Boundary Changes

To ensure all schools in the surrounding area have a balanced utilization and may accommodate future growth, attendance boundary changes were introduced in Southwest Edmonton for the 2023-2024 school year.

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St. Boniface Programming Changes

Following engagement with the St. Boniface School community, a STEAM program was implemented for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Space for Students - Christ the King Catholic School

To address growing student enrolment, ECSD has implemented temporary space measures for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Space For Students – Monsignor Fee Otterson Catholic School

To address growing student enrolment, ECSD has implemented temporary space measures. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

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Space for Students - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

To address growing student enrolment, ECSD has implemented temporary space measures. The school is currently serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

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Year-Round Calendar Engagement

For the past twelve years, Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) has offered two calendars, a traditional 10-month calendar and a year-round calendar.

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Rundle Heights Consolidation

Beginning in September 2024, students from St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School will be temporarily relocated to St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School (11917 40 St. NW). There will be no impact on the operations at St. Nicholas Catholic Junior High School. The school will remain open until the new Catholic K-9 school opens.

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