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Westwind School Division recognizes its responsibility to provide a safe working, learning, and co/extracurricular environment for all students, staff, and all those who enter division facilities.  As…

We know financial literacy is a critical life skill for our students.  With the impacts our economy has had over the last two years, understanding the basics around money management has never been more…

The Westwind School Division Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled board meeting. The agenda for this meeting as well as the recording and…

We have been asked to share the following information with our families: Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. The Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending that…

Did you know that Westwind School Division has a school premises insurance policy that covers your child during school hours and on school activities? There are also policies available if you want to…

Did you know that high school students can get a jump start on their post-secondary education by earning college credit while still in high school? Students can take “dual credit courses” as part…

Since the draft K-6 Curriculum release on March 29, 2021, Westwind School Division has worked with Principals and teachers to carefully consider and review the various elements of the draft curriculum.…

Please read THIS LETTER from AHS regarding routine in-school immunizations. ...

Westwind School Division is pleased to announce the School Board Trustee unofficial election results and welcome two new Cardston trustees to the board this term.          Electoral Ward 1 Mountain…

Parents - please take a few moments to review this updated information from Alberta Education. PARENTS’ GUIDE 2021–22 SCHOOL YEAR For more information please visit the COVID-19 section of our website. …

View the official nomination list for the 2021 Board of Trustee Elections. Elections will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021. Ward or Electoral Division Number (VIEW MAP) Number of Vacancies Candidates…

Westwind School Division is pleased to announce that Mike Cahoon has been appointed to the position of Transportation Supervisor.  Mike will be joining the Westwind Transportation department from Livingstone…

Last May, Juliann Sommerfeldt was honoured with the prestigious Edwin Parr award, which recognized her as the top first-year teacher in Southern Alberta. This week we were lucky enough to welcome Juliann…

Dear Parents/Guardians. This week the Premier, the Minister of Education, and the Minister of Health announced new actions to manage COVID-19 in schools. We recognize that our Westwind families will likely…

As we recognize World Teachers' Day today, we celebrate our hard-working and inspiring teachers, who are tirelessly dedicated to supporting our Westwind communities and providing valuable service to students…

October 2 is National Custodial Workers' Recognition Day, a day to recognize and appreciate our custodians and maintenance staff working hard around the clock to ensure our schools and office buildings…

The new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to be held annually on September 30 is to honour survivors, their families and communities, and ensure a public commemoration of the history and legacy…

Dear Parents/Guardians, I am writing this letter to address some misinformation circulating on social media and clarify expectations for school boards surrounding Ministerial orders. First, I am aware…

The Alberta Daily Health Checklist for Children Under 18 has been updated. Please carefully review and make a note of these changes. PLEASE NOTE: Based on this updated document, if your child is a household…

We are grateful that the recently announced government public health actions allow us to continue athletic programs and activities in our schools. We ask our Westwind families to continue working with…