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June 26, 2025

Aiming for Excellence: Westwind Archers Set Their Sights on Worlds

Westwind students are preparing to represent Canada on the global stage this July as they travel to Namibia, Africa, to…

June 24, 2025

Traci Aipperspach Appointed Interim Principal of Cardston Elementary School

Westwind School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Traci Aipperspach as Interim Principal of Cardston Elementary…

June 20, 2025

Westwind Rodeo Students Qualify for Nationals and Canadians

Talented Westwind School Division students recently competed at the Provincial Junior High and High School Rodeo Finals,…

June 19, 2025

Westwind Student Recognized with Lieutenant Governor’s Award

Westwind School Division is proud to celebrate Charlie Lynch, a Grade 6 student at Raymond Elementary School, who was selected…

June 19, 2025

Grade 5 Students Take on the Science Olympics at Cardston Elementary

The end of the school year at Cardston Elementary doesn’t mean slowing down—it means levelling up. Each year, Grade…

June 18, 2025

Honouring Westwind’s Long Service and Retiring Staff

On June 12, over 300 staff members from across Westwind School Division gathered at the Magrath High School gymnasium for…

June 6, 2025

A Delicious Tradition: Magrath Elementary Hosts 4th Annual “Ready 2 Spaghetti”

Earlier this week, I received a letter from one of our MES grade two students inviting me to their “Ready 2 Spaghetti…

June 3, 2025

Notice of Items for Bid

Westwind School Division is pleased to offer the following items for sale through a sealed bid process. Individuals or organizations…

June 3, 2025

Alberta Education Seeks Public Input on School Library Materials

Alberta Education is inviting Albertans to participate in a provincial government survey focused on school library materials…

May 27, 2025

Honouring an Exceptional First-Year Teacher: Meet Tanis Hardy

In the heart of Cardston, Alberta, a remarkable educator is making waves in her first year of teaching. Tanis Hardy, a Grade…

May 20, 2025

Off-Campus Info Nights: Earn Credits While Gaining Real-World Experience

Westwind students and families are invited to attend one of our upcoming Off-Campus Info Nights to learn more about how…

May 5, 2025

Expanded School Transportation Eligibility Coming for 2025/2026

Thanks to recent updates to Alberta's School Transportation Regulation, more students will qualify for free bus transportation…

April 17, 2025

Cardston Elementary Student Honoured with Prestigious Provincial Award

Shia Firstrider, a Grade 2 student at Cardston Elementary School, has been selected as one of only 12 students across Alberta…

April 16, 2025

2025-2026 Board Approved Division Calendar

The Board of Trustees has now approved the 2025/2026 Division Calendar. Each year, Westwind School Division seeks to develop…

April 16, 2025

Lily's Empathy Explorers: One Student's Mission to Make Compassion Count

What began as a personal journey to find healing and purpose has blossomed into a powerful student-led initiative already…

March 21, 2025

Raymond's Team ASAP Robotics Wins Provincial Title, Advances to World Championship

Westwind School Division proudly celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of Team ASAP Robotics, a talented group of Raymond…

March 19, 2025

Young Minds Spark Discovery at Magrath Elementary's 4th Annual Science Fair!

More than 30 young scientists proudly presented their innovative projects at Magrath Elementary School's 4th Annual Science…

March 14, 2025

Westwind Students Shine at the 66th Annual Cardston & District Performing Arts Festival

Over 500 enthusiastic students from across Westwind School Division are stepping into the spotlight at the 66th annual Cardston…

February 19, 2025

Westwind School Division Board of Trustees Election – Get Involved!

The nomination period is now open for the Westwind School Division Board of Trustees, allowing community members to step…

January 30, 2025

Rural Grit: Stirling Senior Girls Wrestling Team Conquers the Mat

What happens when a group of young women from small rural communities discover their inner strength through wrestling? The…