Westwind School Division is excited to announce that we will now be offering summer school options for students in grades 10-12. If you're looking to earn high school credits through the summer, free…
Posted on: Apr 16, 2021
Westwind Summer School: REGISTER TODAY!

Three Year Old Screening
If your child turns three years of age by December 31, 2021, and you have questions or concerns about his/her development, you can participate in a screening for eligibility to the three-year-old PUF…
Posted on: Apr 16, 2021
AB Ed K-6 Draft Curriculum Pilot Update
Over the past few weeks, we have received questions from our education partners about whether or not Westwind School Division will pilot Alberta Education’s draft kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum…
Posted on: Apr 13, 2021
Kindergarten Registration
It's time for Kindergarten registration! Kindergarten is one of the most exciting times in a child's life, and we look forward to welcoming your child into our programs. Westwind offers programs in each…
Posted on: Apr 12, 2021
Nunn Talks Podcast: The Science of Well-being and Resilience
Have you ever considered how “micro-moments” of connection can change someone’s life and their ability to be resilient in a challenge? Research is proving that “high-quality connections” are…
Posted on: Apr 9, 2021
Eye on Education: Empathy in Action
Once a week, the Lethbridge Herald publishes a column written by a superintendent of one of five school jurisdictions in the Lethbridge area. This week’s column is authored by our Westwind superintendent,…
Posted on: Apr 7, 2021
2020/2021 Edwin Parr Award Nominee
Introducing the #TeamWestwind 2020/2021 Edwin Parr Award Nominee! We are pleased to announce that Westwind School Division has selected Juliann Sommerfeldt as our 2020/2021 Edwin Parr Award nominee. Juliann…
Posted on: Apr 6, 2021
Parents/Guardians: Complete the Alberta Education Assurance Survey by April 23
Our education system must know what is working well and where there is room for improvement. The results of our Assurance Survey give everyone important information and evidence about the quality of your…
Posted on: Apr 6, 2021
Superintendent COVID-19 Update
Please click below to watch an update from Superintendent Darren Mazutinec about COVID-19 in Westwind. ...
Posted on: Mar 16, 2021
2021/2022 Division Calendar
The Board of Trustees has approved the 2021/2022 Division Calendar. It is available HERE or through the Westwind App (available in the app store). You may also subscribe to the division calendar through…
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021
CJHS COVID-19 Update
We have identified multiple cases of COVID-19 in our Cardston schools this week. AHS has informed us that at least one of these positive cases connected to Cardston Junior High School has been identified…
Posted on: Mar 12, 2021
New MHS Principal
Westwind School Division is happy to announce that Mr. Russ Sommerfeldt will be the new principal at Magrath High School. Mr. Sommerfeldt is currently an assistant principal at MHS and will succeed Principal…
Posted on: Mar 9, 2021
Nunn Talks Podcast: Fostering Resilient Learners
Today expert educational consultant Pete Hall joins Assistant Superintendent Nunn on the Nunn Talks podcast to discuss fostering resilient learners. The conversation centres around how toxic stress impacts…
Posted on: Mar 8, 2021
Download the Westwind App
Have you downloaded the Westwind School Division mobile app? Download today and subscribe to your school(s) of choice to stay connected. Kids in three schools? No problem! See their school calendars all…
Posted on: Mar 2, 2021
COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resources
The pandemic's challenges and pressures have exacerbated feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, and loneliness for many students. The Alberta COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub on Jack.org.…
Posted on: Feb 22, 2021
COVID-19 Update: February 8, 2021
Please CLICK HERE to read an update regarding COVID-19 in our division....
Posted on: Feb 8, 2021
Bell Let's Talk Day: January 28
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. According to…
Posted on: Jan 28, 2021
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: Podcast
This week we were thrilled to have Westwind alumni Dr. Tiffany Prete join our Westwind podcast, NunnTalks, for part one of a two-part series centred around trauma-informed practice. Dr. Prete helps us…
Posted on: Jan 27, 2021
Family Literacy Day: January 27
It is so important to read and engage in literacy-related activities as a family! Today is Family Literacy Day, a national awareness initiative to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging…
Posted on: Jan 27, 2021
Accident involving Westwind Bus
At approximately 7:15 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021, a Westwind School Division Bus operated by the Division was involved in a collision with a semi-truck hauling manure. The accident occurred north of…
Posted on: Jan 15, 2021