EMHS WEEKLY RUNDOWN MAY 11 - MAY 15

Good morning Griffin families,

First of all, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas and caregivers in our school community – we hope that today is a special one for you!  We are now in the final countdown of the 2025/26 school year, meaning the final 4 weeks of classes. While we think of the school year as winding down, we are actually at the height of activity with many spring sports, competitions, clubs and exams in full swing, as well as both staff and students planning for next year. This week we recognize the dedication of our grade 12 students and their families with our graduation ceremony tomorrow. Given that all staff will be present to celebrate our graduands, there will be no school for grades 10 and 11.  

 As a complement to all of the detailed information available on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is this week’s rundown.    

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly  

EM DAILY was broadcasting on the road at the 2026 Skills Canada Provincial Competition. Thank you to Knifewear for supporting our EM Skills team. And congratulations to our Skills Competitors for their outstanding accomplishments across a variety of fields. A number of students have advanced to Team Alberta and will be representing our province at Nationals in Toronto. A full list of results can be found here.  

Please enjoy this week’s highlight reel from the daily EMTV student broadcasts here.  

Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online! 

Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe 

CULINARY ARTS MENU 

In addition to all the freshly-made sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, the chefs and students have the following hot menu planned for this week: 

Tuesday: Beef lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread 

Wednesday: BBQ chicken leg, mac and cheese, broccoli 

Thursday: Beef burger and fries 

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS 

The Griffin Breakfast of Champions is a revitalized tradition at Ernest Manning High School, built from a previous school initiative to celebrate students who make a positive impact on our community. Rooted in our motto — Lead • Learn • Innovate — this event recognizes the many ways students contribute to making our school an exceptional place to belong. 

Each staff member has selected a student based on his / her unique strengths, growth, character, and contributions. There are no set criteria; recognition is grounded in meaningful relationships and the diverse ways students demonstrate leadership, learning, creativity, perseverance, and kindness. 

Held each May, invited students attend a special breakfast in their honour, celebrating everyday excellence and the many forms success can take within our school community. We look forward to celebrating our champions this Wednesday, May 13 at 7:45 am.  

BIKE / SCOOTER LOCK UP 

Unfortunately Ernest Manning is not immune from bike and scooter thefts. In fact, Mr. Freeman was saying just the other day (like he does) “The math is in: 100% of stolen bikes had cables. Don't be a statistic—get a U-Lock.” 

Though we are able to capture video surveillance of thefts to aid in recovery, the best way to deter thieves is to secure your bike with a U-lock or other theft-deterrant lock. For more information consult this article from Bike Calgary. Love your bike? Lock it right! 

GRADUATION UPDATES  

For last minute graduation reminders on tomorrow’s graduation, please consult the 2026 Graduation Information booklet. 

MAY 2026 AP EXAMS 

***Students are requested to arrive at their location 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam*** 

*** Rm 2312 is the small room on second floor between 2^nd and 3^rd hallways 

To Bring: 

• Photo ID (School or drivers' license) 
• Pens with blue or black ink 
• HB pencils 
• Eraser 
• Approved calculator 
• Regular watch (not smart watch) 

Additional Reminders: 

1. When students log into Bluebook on exam day, they need their username, which is the email address they used to sign up for their AP exam at the beginning of the year.  Students will also need the password they use to sign into their College Board account.  Students must know this combination, or they won't be able to write their AP exam 

2. Students should leave all backpacks, notes, phones and smart watches in their lockers, cars or at home.  These materials cannot be stored in the testing locations. 

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER  

CTS/ Skilled Trades Scholarships 

www.educationmatters.ca currently has many scholarships available for CTS/ Skilled Trades opportunities. Please take a look at these opportunities if interested. In addition, many scholarships with deadlines fast approaching are available here: https://studentscholarships.org/canada 

Off-Campus Opportunities - Applications Now Open 

Students may also be interested in earning credits through: 

Summer Off-Campus Opportunities 

 With any questions about off-campus opportunities, please email the knowledgeable, talented and highly approachable Mr. Chambers at  mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca. 

myBlueprint Family Webinar Series 

​MyBlueprint is offering a free 2-part webinar series for families of Grade 9-12 students, to build clarity, confidence, and a plan for post-secondary success. This series to support families and teens with transitioning from high school to post secondary. 

Session 1: Beyond Grades: Helping Your Teen Build Clarity and Confidence (recorded session); 

Session 2: From Insight to Action: Turning Self-Discovery into Post-Secondary Decisions (live session Thursday, May 7 4:30 p.m. MT) 

Link: Registration Link 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

The Horatio Alger Association provides $2.5 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Find out more about these opportunities through their website. 

The Shaw Family Foundation is proud to support students in their pursuit of education through three scholarship opportunities designed to reduce financial barriers and foster future success. Information on these opportunities is available here.  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 
2026 Graduation Information booklet. 

Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information! 

Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym and our home turf field directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl. 

Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school 

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 

As a reminder, the last day of official classes is June 9. Final exams for Grade 10 students occur before June 9, during regular class time.  June 10-19, teachers prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment for students. While attendance is not mandatory, teachers proactively reach out to all students to inform them of these opportunities: 

• Credit rescue; 
• Targeted support or intervention; 
• Targeted assistance with assignment completion for specific outcomes.  

Here is the final exam schedule for June 2026.  

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

May 11- EMHS Graduation – no school for students 

May 13 – Breakfast of Champions (invitations sent)  

May 14 – Robotics Wrap-Up Event 

May 15 – Professional Learning Day – no school for students 

May 18 – Victoria Day – no school for staff or students 

May 28 – Spring Band Concert – University of Calgary  

June 3 – Awards Ceremony 

June 9 – Last day of classes Semester 2 / Grade 12 BBQ 

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 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office.