News

2021

A message from Alberta Health Services

Posted on September 3 2021

Hello parents and guardians: We were excited to welcome students back into the building on September 1. It was wonderful to see smiling faces in the hallways once again and to witness excited engagement…

Come join us for Student Leadership Wednesday, September…

Posted on September 1 2021

Come join us for Anime Club on Thursday September…

Posted on September 1 2021

Revival of Sewing Classes at Fox Creek School!

Posted on September 1 2021

First Day of School for Our Students!

Posted on September 1 2021

We are so excited to have our students back for their first day of school today! Please enjoy the photos of their first day back.

Please Visit the NGPS Website for the 2021-2022 Back…

Posted on August 31 2021

Please visit the following link for the NGPS 2021-2022 back to school plan.   https://www.ngps.ca/students-and-parents/re-entry-information-for-families2

Daily health screening for all students and staff

Posted on August 31 2021

We all have a part to play in keeping our school communities healthy. Screening daily for illness is an important action we can take to support our schools. Alberta Health Daily Checklist Before coming…

Welcome Back Letter 2021/2022

Posted on August 27 2021

Parents Please read the Welcome Back Letter for important information as well as start times, finish times and entry doors for all students! Map for door entry K-12

Save The Date for the Junior/Senior High Awards Ceremony!

Posted on August 26 2021

Please save the date for the Junior/Senior High Awards Ceremony on September 24th, 2021.

Registration For In Reach Students on September 2nd,…

Posted on August 25 2021

2021-22 Back to School Plan

Posted on August 24 2021

NGPS's 2021-22 Back to School Plan outlines the strategies and health measures the Division will follow in supporting the health and safety of students and staff. As always, we remain committed to providing…

Office Hours August 23 to August 27

Posted on August 19 2021

The office will be open August 23 to August 27 from 8:15 to 3:00 pm each day for new registrations. Please call the office to book an appointment before arriving at the school. We are busy finalizing…

Government releases COVID-19 guidance documents for…

Posted on August 16 2021

On Friday, August 13, the Government of Alberta released their Guidance for Respiratory Illness Prevention and Management in Schools, as well as a tool kit with information for parents and school staff…

Fox Creek Graduation 2021

Posted on June 25 2021

Congratulations to all our Graduates. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!

Merv Zadderey Award Winners Grades 1-3

Posted on June 25 2021

Congratulations! Grade 1: Merryn Pauling   Grade 2:  Ranjot Singh Grade 3: Lauren Randall

Elementary Awards June 2021

Posted on June 25 2021

Congratulations to all of our Elementary award winners!  Grade 6 Most Improved Student Adam Auclair Citizenship Aurora Castle Sophia Lee Award Rhys Hanlon/Reid Gomuwka Outstanding Accomplishment In Math…

Grade 6 Color Wars!

Posted on June 25 2021

3S Water Balloon Fight!

Posted on June 25 2021

Grade 1/2 O and 1H Limbo Challenge!

Posted on June 25 2021

Grade 2G & 3S Tie-Dying!

Posted on June 25 2021

Students in 2G and 3S had a great day tie-dying shirts. Each one original and unique like them!

Principal's Message

Posted on June 25 2021

As we come to the close of a year that presented unprecedented challenges, I want to thank the staff, students and families of Fox Creek School for your support, patience, flexibility and encouragement. …

Fox Creek Graduation 2021 Live Stream

Posted on June 25 2021

Please join us tomorrow at 2 pm for our Graduation Ceremony. Click here for the live stream link. We are proud of all our Graduates and hope you can help us celebrate their accomplishments!  

Kindergarten Grad 2021!

Posted on June 24 2021

Thank-you to the parents, family and friends who came to celebrate the Kindergarten graduation today. The students had a successful and productive year in Kindergarten and are ready for Grade 1! Thanks…

CO2 Car Races!

Posted on June 22 2021

Grade 8 CO2 cars.  Darion Miskelly was victorious.

Plant Growth and Changes!

Posted on June 22 2021

Grade 4 students with some plants they have been growing in science class.

Individual Event Results & Overall of Track & Field…

Posted on June 21 2021

Grade 5 Long Jump Boys: 1st Place - Emmett 2nd Place - Khayzen 3rd Place - Everett 4th Place - Carter 5th Place - Cole 6th Place - Mason Grade 5 Long Jump Girls: 1st Place - Anna 2nd Place - Jaden G.…

Overall Track & Field Winners!

Posted on June 18 2021

Congratulations to all of our Track & Field Winners! (Please note Grade 5 results will be posted Monday, June 21st, 2021.) Kindergarten  1st Place - Marlee & Kaylee 2nd Place - Carter 3rd Place - Raelynn…

Individual Event Results of Track & Field!

Posted on June 18 2021

Student's had an exciting and active week participating in daily Track & Field events. (Please note Grade 5 results will be posted on Monday, June 21st, 2021.) Monday's events were Long Jump and Obstacle…

Fox Sculpture

Posted on June 18 2021

We may be biased towards foxes, but we think Tyrus's Art 20 sculpture project is slick. Lots of time, effort, and creativity went into this Fox project. Way to go Tyrus!

Superintendent Andrea and Deputy Superintendent Brennick

Posted on June 17 2021

Fox Creek School was pleased to host Superintendent Andrea and Deputy Superintendent Brennick in recognition of their 15 years with Northern Gateway Public Schools. The students and staff wish both of…

Track & Field Day 3

Posted on June 16 2021

Today was frisbee throw and jump rope!

Track & Field Day 2

Posted on June 15 2021

Today’s events were short distance running and relay. 

June Parent Newsletter 2021

Posted on June 15 2021

Please view our June 2021 Newsletter for all the latest school news!

Track & Field Kick Off!

Posted on June 14 2021

Today marks the first day of Fox Creek School's fun filled Track & Field Week! Students participated in long jump and obstacle course. Each day this week will consist of 2 new events for everyone to participate…

Information on Vaccines for parents and guardians…

Posted on June 10 2021

Please read Dr. Hinshaw's email  as well as the covid letter for information on vaccines for parents and guardians.

Career Exposure Summer Camps open for registration!

Posted on June 9 2021

Explore potential career paths, learn new skills and earn high school credits, for free, this summer in Whitecourt, Onoway and online! Registration is now open for our Career Exposure Summer Camps for…

4W’s Diorama Day

Posted on June 7 2021

Diorama Day Diorama Day is a day where you get your materials for your diorama and then make your own, you glue your pieces together. You can let your imagination run wild and it's super fun. We spent…

1H did a different kind of word search today!

Posted on June 4 2021

They had to find a word that had specific phonetic rules in their books. Love the excitement that word work brings to the classroom! 

Another Exciting Project ready to start!

Posted on June 2 2021

Chevron Canada Resources has just shared with us that they will be offering $18,000 of support for Fox Creek School to refurbish the former library space into a Learning Commons to support all students…

Grade 7 & 8 Exam Schedule

Posted on June 2 2021

Please Click here for the schedule of Grade 7 & 8 Exams. The last day of class for Grade 7 and 8 students is Thursday, June 24. 

Congratulations!

Posted on June 2 2021

All semester, students have been receiving offers to post secondary institutions all over Alberta.  It's always a source of pride when students pursue further education and vocational training. We have…

Outdoor Classroom Update

Posted on June 2 2021

Our Outdoor Classroom is really taking shape.  Here are FCS students and staff working to spread dirt and peat moss and then plant trees and shrubs.  Just a few more finishing touches and the first…

2G Playground Clean-up!

Posted on June 2 2021

2G had a blast cleaning our playground and schoolyard. We also had a special visitor, Cst. Dorsey, from the Fox Creek RCMP. ️ 

Every Child Matters

Posted on May 31 2021

In remembrance of the 215 children whose remains were discovered at a former Kamloops residential school, flags across Northern Gateway Public Schools will be lowered to half mast. We extend our deepest…

Save The Date-Grade 9 to 10 Virtual Transition Meeting

Posted on May 28 2021

Save the Date! Monday June 7th, 2021  Fox Creek School is presenting a virtual grade 9 to 10 transition meeting for grade 9 students going into grade 10 next year. Watch for an email link later next…

Thank You!

Posted on May 27 2021

Fox Creek School would like to thank Steve Bonertz from Alberta Safety Control for picking up and delivering our trees and shrubs for our Outdoor Learning Space.  We really appreciate the community help…

Thank You!

Posted on May 27 2021

Fox Creek School would like to thank Todd DeCiccio and Marnevic Construction Ltd. for the rocks and placing the rocks in our Outdoor Learning Space last week.  We really appreciate the community help…

Division announces new Superintendent of Schools

Posted on May 27 2021

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that following an extensive Canada wide search, Mr. Kevin Bird has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Northern Gateway Public Schools, effective July…

Wellness Wagon!

Posted on May 20 2021

Fox Creek School is enhancing our positive & caring culture with the Wellness Wagon, delivering treats once a week to all staff of the school!

Final Exam Schedule June 2021

Posted on May 20 2021

Please click here to view the June 2021 final exam schedule.