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Students - What would you say if you had a direct line to the Minister of Education?   The Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education, is recruiting for the 2022/23 Minister's Youth Council.…

As a school division with a large rural population, we know firsthand just how important agriculture is to our area. From cattle ranches and wheat fields, agriculture plays a vital role in our local economy…

If you have students in grades 4, 7, or 10, it's time to check your mailbox for the Alberta Education Assurance Survey! Each year Alberta Education sends a survey to all parents and legal guardians of…

The Westwind School Division Board of Trustees is proud to announce the development of updated core values that reflect the diverse needs of our staff, students, and parents. These values serve as the…

Happy Canadian School Counselling Week, everyone! This week we recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of school counsellors across Canada. These professionals play a vital role in helping…

The Board of Trustees has now approved the 2023/2024 Division Calendar. Each year, Westwind School Division seeks to develop a school year calendar that meets Alberta Education's requirements while serving…

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 of their…

This month’s #WestwindWellness challenge is to MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. Eating healthy is like putting premium gasoline in a high-performance sports car. Just as premium gasoline is required for a high-performance…

Earlier today, Cardston Elementary School hosted a commemoration ceremony for the 1870 Baker Massacre and welcomed Cardston & area staff, students, and community members, Blood Tribe Elders and leaders,…

Bell Let's Talk Day is coming up on Wednesday, January 25. We encourage you to join in and commit to taking meaningful action to create positive change. Since 2011, Canadians and people around the globe…

Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow attended the Westwind School Division board meeting on January 19 and presented superintendent Darren Mazutinec with the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal.…

The Westwind School Division Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for a regular board meeting. The agenda for this meeting is available here.  This meeting will be recorded…

During any emergency, our division's top priority is the safety of students and staff. Emergency procedures are necessary when sudden and unexpected events bring the regular schedule to a standstill.…

Rest is not idleness; it's a fundamental building block of wellness. In today's digital world, there are countless distractions and always something (or someone) requiring your attention. Yet, no matter…

The Westwind School Division Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for a regular board meeting. The agenda for this meeting is available here.  This meeting will be recorded…

Could you keep this in mind as things get busy this holiday season?  "Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set amount of it. You can make more money, but you can't make more time. When you…

The Westwind School Division Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. for a regular board meeting. The agenda for this meeting is available here.  This meeting will be…

The Career Education Task Force is listening to Albertans across the province to determine how to innovate and strengthen career education programming for students and employers. The Minister of Education…

The Royal Canadian Legion, Cardston Branch 170, is committed to supporting essential services in their communities, and their most recent donation demonstrates that. Earlier this month, representatives…

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…