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March 27, 2024

April 8: Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will cross North America. The eclipse is expected to start at 11:54 am and will…

March 15, 2024

Have your Say on New Draft Social Studies Curriculum

Alberta Education released the new draft of the K-6 Social Studies curriculum this week and is asking for public engagement…

March 12, 2024

2024-25 Board Approved Division Calendar

The Board of Trustees has now approved the 2024/2025 Division Calendar. Each year, Westwind School Division seeks to develop…

March 5, 2024

Cybersense Parenting: Understanding Snapchat

We're continuing our WWSD CyberSense Parenting campaign to help parents understand different social media platforms and…

February 27, 2024

Pink Shirt Day

Celebrate Pink Shirt Day with us at Westwind School Division! Every year, on the last Wednesday of February, we wear pink…

February 26, 2024

*NEW* WWSD Mobile App

UPDATE: Android users on version 11 or higher may be experiencing issues downloading the app. We are working on a fix! We…

February 1, 2024

CyberSense Parenting: TikTok

We're continuing our WWSD CyberSense Parenting campaign to help parents understand different social media platforms and…

February 1, 2024

Winners: 2024 Mini Masterpieces Art Challenge

Exciting News from the 2024 Mini Masterpieces Art Challenge! The curtains have closed on this year's challenge, and we are…

January 23, 2024

Alberta Education Assurance Survey

If you have students in grades 4, 7, or 10, it's time to check your mailbox for the Alberta Education Assurance Survey!…

January 22, 2024

Bell, Let's Talk Day 2024

Bell, Let's Talk Day on January 24, 2024, is an exciting opportunity for #TeamWestwind to participate in the national conversation…

January 22, 2024

Raise a Reader: Video Series

At Westwind, we deeply value literacy and are committed to giving our kids every opportunity to succeed. We know that a…

January 14, 2024

Schools Open JAN 15-19; No Buses Monday

As we brace ourselves for the ongoing cold snap, we want to keep you informed about its impact on our schools in the coming…

January 8, 2024

PowerSchool Update & Troubleshooting

We've upgraded PowerSchool with a new Single Sign-On feature to simplify your experience.

December 22, 2023

Happy Holidays! See you in 2024

We look forward to welcoming students back to class on January 8, 2024.   Please note that WWSD Central Office will be…

December 20, 2023

Divison Podcast: Literacy in the Home

In this episode, #TeamWestwind teacher and literacy expert Amanda Shaw highlights the critical role of the home environment…

December 18, 2023

Concussion Awareness and Resources

Experts recognize concussions as "invisible" injuries which disrupt the brain's normal physiology and can affect mental…

December 18, 2023

CES Lessons in Empathy: Healing Backpacks

At Cardston Elementary School, Grade 5 students are expanding their learning by thinking outside of their classroom walls…

December 13, 2023

WWSD CyberSense Parenting Campaign

Today, we're launching the "WWSD CyberSense Parenting" information campaign, an initiative designed to empower you, our…

December 5, 2023

WAS Ski Course (2 Credits)

Westwind Alternate School is offering a snowboard/ski course for two credits, and it's open to all Westwind School Division…

November 28, 2023

Mini Masterpieces Art Contest

Westwind School Division is launching its 'Full STEAM Ahead' initiative is designed to highlight and celebrate the talent…