EMHS Weekly Rundown | June 22 - June 25
Greetings Griffin Families,
First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas and caregivers in our school community – we hope that today is a special one for you! We have come to the last edition of the Ernest Manning High School Weekly Rundown for the 2025/26 school year, and as such will focus on important year-end reminders for our families.
June 26, 29 - Students and/or parents / legal guardians can arrange to talk with staff for report card questions and/or appeal purposes. Teachers are available on June 26 and until noon on June 29.
Student schedules for the 2026/27 school year will be available for viewing in PowerSchool on August 12.
As a complement to all of the detailed information available on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is this week’s rundown.
Book Return
Time to return all textbooks, novels and library resources to the learning commons, or on the carts provided at the entrance to the school during the exam break. All resources are due back by June 26. Failure to do so will result in unnecessary charges to your CBE account.
Locker Clean Out
Reminder to grade 10s and 11s that they will have the same lockers next year and should make note of their combinations.
All students should clear their lockers of personal items although they can be used during diploma exams.
All grade 12 students need to have items removed before the end of the year or they will be bagged up over the summer.
Thanks for your help keeping the food critters away over summer!
JUNE FINAL EXAM INFORMATION
We have two remaining exams this week: Physics 30 on Monday, June 22, and Scienc 30 on Tuesday, June 23.
🟢 What to Bring to all finals
- Valid Photo ID: Your school ID, driver's license, or passport. The supervisors must verify who you are before you sit down.
- Approved Calculator: For math and science diplomas. Make sure it is an approved model (like standard TI-84 Plus or Casio series) and that the memory is completely cleared before you enter.
- Pens and Pencils: Bring HB pencils for the bubble sheets (multiple-choice) and blue or black ink pens if you are writing a written response.
- An Eraser and Sharpener: High-quality erasers save you from messy, smudged bubble sheets that scanners might misread.
- A Clear Water Bottle: Most exam centers allow water, but the bottle usually has to be completely clear with the label peeled off.
- Snacks in a clear bag/ container: enough food to stave off hunger pangs for up to 6 hours
🔴 What NOT to Bring to finals
- Cell Phones, Smartwatches: This is the big one. Even if it's turned off in your pocket, having it on your person can result in an immediate invalidation of your exam. Leave them in your locker or the coat check-in area in the cafeteria.
- Any Unauthorized Notes: No scrap paper, cheat sheets, or formula sheets. If the exam requires a data booklet or formula sheet, it will be provided to you.
- Calculator Covers: You usually have to leave the plastic slide-cover for your calculator in your locker or backpack.
- Headphones or Earbuds: No music allowed during the exam, as it's considered a potential security risk.
- Hoodies/Jackets/ Hats: please leave these items in your car, locker or in coat check in the cafeteria.
Pro Tip: Arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes before the official start time. Getting flustered because you're rushing is the easiest way to spike your test anxiety!
LIMITED COAT CHECK – please note that we will have limited coat check availability for backpacks/ hoodies/ cell phones this year due to some unforeseen staffing shortages. Students should make pre-arrangements for their belongings as much as possible.
EMHS Honours Awards
We are proud to share that over 1100 Ernest Manning students earned honours, each with an average of 80% or higher in their courses taken at the school. What an extraordinary accomplishment—and a true reflection of the drive, resilience, and commitment to excellence that defines the Griffin spirit.
Those students who did not pick up their honours certificates can now find them available in the front office.
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATES
If you registered for a summer school course and have not received an email notification, please check your junk/spam folder as well as your inbox. If you still can’t find information about your summer school enrollment, contact either CBe-learn or Chinook Learning with the following information:
- Your name
- Your CBE ID number
- Your current school
- The course you requested
- The location you requested
Online courses with CBe-learn please email:
In-person courses with Chinook Learning please email:
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOUTH CENTRAL
Here is an interesting summer opportunity for teens to connect with community: A 1-week summer camp organized by Youth Central. Please check out this opportunity here.
Teens can also sign up to volunteer with Youth Central over the summer. They can choose which events they’re interested in or available to volunteer at. Sounds like a great way to keep your teen busy and connected over the summer. It’s a great resume builder too! Please connect with Ms. Amy McGilvary with any further questions.
OFF-CAMPUS CORNER
Do you have a summer job? Students interested in Work Experience 15-25-35 have the opportunity to earn high school credit during their summer employment (July 2 – August 6). To participate please check the Requirements / Expectations.
Student’s can connect with Mr. Chambers (Off-Campus Coordinator) in Student Services during the exam period to sign up for the HCS 3000 one-credit pre-requisite.
REFERENDUM JOBS FOR STUDENTS
Ernest Manning High School will once again be a polling station, this time for the upcoming referendum taking place on October 19, 2026.
As October 19 will be a PD Day, students may want to earn some money while participating in the democratic process either by working an Election Day shift, or by counting ballots in the evening. Here is some information about working the referendum published by Elections Alberta, including available positions and pay rates.
Hiring will begin in August and training in September- October. For more information, contact Gerri Grenier Returning Officer, ED 26 Calgary West RO26@elections.ab.ca .
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Mr. Klukas our Athletic Director will be sending out a newsletter later this month with information on start dates for fall sports for the 2026/27 school year.
Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information!
KEY UPCOMING DATES
June 10-23 – final exam period for grades 11 and 12; continued learning and reassessment opportunities for all students
June 25 – report cards released for parent viewing/ printing in PowerSchool
June 26 and June 29 – teachers available for report card questions
June 30 – official last day of 2025/26 school year
July 2 – First Day of Summer School – online and in-person
August 12 – 2026/27 timetables available in PowerSchool
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.