News
2019
Castle Rock Research
Posted on October 8 2019Hello Parents/Guardians: Fox Creek School is pleased to partner with Castle Rock Research to provide educational resources to help support student achievement. Over the last 20 years, hundreds of…
Whitecourt Basketball Camp
Posted on October 7 2019
Bake Sale
Posted on October 3 2019Student Leadership will be holding a bake sale on Wednesday Oct.9th. They will be selling baked goods during the lunch hour. All students from K-12 can purchase a baked good for a $1.00. Please support…
Strike Energy Cross Country Run
Posted on October 3 2019On October 2nd, 73 of our elementary students from Grades 1-6 participated in the Strike Energy Cross Country Run! Congratulations to the grade winners at the Strike Energy X-country run in Whitecourt.…
NGPS students supported in Quality Learning Environments
Posted on October 3 2019The Quality Learning Environment (QLE) in NGPS is our commitment to assure learners are successful and learners are supported. The core elements of the QLE are made up of quality pedagogy (the practice…
Thank You to Home Hardware!!
Posted on September 30 2019Fox Creek Home Hardware has brought in a generous donation (supplies and money $250) to the Kindergarten classroom for our bake days!!!
Every Child Matters
Posted on September 29 2019In the spirit of reconciliation and hope Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It…
Picture Day!!
Posted on September 29 2019Just a reminder that Picture Day is Monday, September 30!!
September 2019 Parent Newsletter
Posted on September 27 2019Please read our September Parent Newsletter for all the latest school news!!
TERRY FOX RUN!!
Posted on September 27 2019The rain didn't stop us!!
Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology…
Posted on September 26 2019The Summer Research Program (SRP) is unlike any other summer job that you could possibly imagine! For over 35 years, SRP has been giving students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in university,…
SET Conference
Posted on September 26 2019The SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Conference is a chance to learn what an education and career in science, engineering and technology (SET) is all about. This fun and interactive day shows…
Thank You to Source Energy Services
Posted on September 26 2019Thank you so much to Source Energy Services for reaching out to the school and following up with a $1500 donation to purchase jerseys for our Badminton Teams. Now we can't wait for badminton season!
High School Students and their Parents:
Posted on September 25 2019High School Students and their Parents:Are you thinking of post secondary? Would you like to explore some Alberta choices? Open House season is upon us! These events have already been announced:…
Congrats to Fox Creek Sr. Golf Team!!
Posted on September 24 2019Congratulations to the Senior Men’s Golf Team on their Provincial Championship tournament in Red Deer. The boys represented Fox Creek proudly. A big thank you to Mr. Wallace for volunteering his time…
Jr. & Sr. High Awards Night
Posted on September 24 2019Fox Creek School hosted the annual Awards Night on September 20, 2019. This special evening was set to recognize the achievements of the grades seven through twelve students during the 2018-2019 school…
Grade 3 Scavenger Hunt!
Posted on September 20 2019Ms. Slocum's Grade 3 class had a rock scavenger hunt outside today. They have to find a bunch of different rocks.
Castle Rock Research
Posted on September 20 2019Fox Creek School is pleased to partner with Castle Rock Research to provide educational resources to help support student achievement. Over the last 20 years, hundreds of thousands of students in Alberta…
ScholarTree
Posted on September 20 2019ScholarTree is back for another year of helping graduating students find scholarships. Over the summer we added over 100 new awards to ScholarTree.Since it is early in the year, here are some of our blogs…
Educational Liaison Association of Alberta
Posted on September 20 2019The Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) is comprised of Alberta post-secondary institutions including colleges, universities, and technical institutes; the RCMP, and Canadian Forces. Fox…
Whitecourt Career Fair!
Posted on September 20 2019Whitecourt Career Fair is on October 3. All grade ten students and interested grade 11 and 12 students will be attending. The event is free and lunch is provided. The bus will leave at 8:45 and…
University of Alberta!
Posted on September 20 2019University of Alberta will be sending a representative on October 1 during the last period of the day. Any grade 11 and 12 students are welcome to attend to hear from a University recruiter telling…
Dual Credit Programs!!
Posted on September 20 2019Fox Creek School currently has more than ten students working on dual credit programs in our high school. This is a unique opportunity where students can be enrolled in college programs while they are…
Safe at School: HOLD AND SECURE
Posted on September 19 2019Being safe at school means working together with our community partners, parents and first responders. Understanding the terminology that schools and responders use can help. Hold and Secure means classes…
Gr. 7-12 Parent Teacher Conferences
Posted on September 19 2019Grade 7-12 Parent-Teacher conferences on Wed, Sept.25 from 5:30PM-8:00PM. Please log on to https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/ and use the event code btfxb to book an interview time!!
Please Note...
Posted on September 19 2019Please note that the Terry Fox Run will now be on Friday, Sept.27th
Congrats Sr. Girls Volleyball Team!!
Posted on September 19 2019Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball Team on their win vs. Swan Hills. Great job ladies! A big thank you to Dawn MacKay for volunteering her time to coach and Brad Peavoy for driving everyone…
Congrats Jr. Boys Golf Team!!
Posted on September 19 2019Congratulations to the Junior Fox Creek Golf Team on their amazing Tournament. Jonathan Roddick was the overall individual male winner and the Fox Creek Team won the overall team banner! Way to go everyone!…
Congrats Sr.Boys Golf Team.
Posted on September 19 2019Senior Boys won the Zone Championships and will be representing Fox Creek at the Provincial Championships!
Congrats to Fox Creek Sr. Golf Team!!
Posted on September 19 2019Congratulations to the Fox Creek Senior Golf Team. They competed in the Zone Championships in Fairview. Great job Faith MacKay, Braeden Roddick, Tyson Taylor, Devon Stadnyk, and Fischer Hudson! A big…
Lifeguard Course at FCS!
Posted on September 9 2019Our joint collaboration with the Municipality of Fox Creek began at the pool today. We are offering a lifeguard course to 7 of our students attending Fox Creek School. Diverse programming is available…
Grad Class Bottle Drive!!
Posted on September 4 2019Thank you!
Posted on September 4 2019Thank you goes out to FCS School Council for providing pastries and coffee for parents on Tuesday for our first day back. It was exciting to see so many parents in the CHAMP room learning about our school…
Surviving the Return to School (for Parents)
Posted on September 3 2019Back to School Survival
Outdoor Classroom Plans
Posted on September 2 2019Next time you are at FCS check out our Outddor Classroom Design. We have a bulletin board dedicated to our design and plan.
Front Entrance
Posted on September 2 2019A big thank you to the cement company and NGPS Maintenance Department for getting our front ready for school start up tomorrow. Our new cement and pavement look amazing. We are ready for students and…
Welcome Back!
Posted on August 30 2019Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We hope you enjoyed the summer break and are excited for a new school year. The beginning of each school year is a special time for us all – students, staff and families…
Out Door Classroom at FCS
Posted on August 30 2019We are so excited to see our Outdoor Classroom take shape. The sod laying is just the beginning of an exciting project at our school. Great to see our vision evolve into reality!
Staff Professional Development
Posted on August 29 2019This week, Fox Creek School Staff have been working on Professional Development and preparing our classrooms for a positive learning environment. Teachers have examined Intentional Planning and Wellness…
Welcome Back Breakfast for Fox Creek Staff
Posted on August 27 2019Thank you to Mrs. Hailes, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Duff, and Mrs. Baxter for getting up extra early to prepare breakfast for us today. Also thank you to Deputy Superintendent Brennick for joining us as well.…
I matter, I've got this, I'm just getting started!
Posted on August 26 2019OUR STORY NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE YOU CAN LEARN HERE From the students, to the teachers, to the principals and staff. Because here, education happens every minute, in every corner, of every school. Here,…
Back to School!!
Posted on August 21 2019Fox Creek School is revving up for the 2019-2020 school year. We are all looking forward to kicking off the year on September 3. This is what you can expect Kindergarten students-You will have a phone…
First Day Back is Sept 3!
Posted on August 7 2019Tuesday, September 3, 2019 is the first day back to school for nearly 5,000 Northern Gateway students! Preview important dates with the 2019-20 School Year Calendar. Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS)…
Year End Newsletter!!
Posted on June 28 2019Please year our Year End Parent Newsletter for all the latest school news!!!
Elementary Awards 2018-2019
Posted on June 28 2019Congratulations to all our Award Recipients!!
Happy Summer!
Posted on June 27 2019TO OUR STUDENTS We hope each and every one of you has had an amazing year of learning and growth! Each day you inspire us with your individuality, achievement and potential. Your journey as a student…
Congratulations!!
Posted on June 26 2019Congratulations to those students who have finished their Dual Credit Courses this year. Cody Larsen 4th Class Power Engineering Mitchell Bouvier Oilfield Operator Training…
Fox Creek School Annual Award Ceremony
Posted on June 25 2019Fox Creek School's Annual Awards Ceremony will be Friday, September 20 at 7:00 pm. If you are a student, family member, or award/scholarship sponsor please mark your calendar to save time for this event…
