Open House
Fort High will host an Open House on February 10 for parents and grade 9 students and for any new families to the Fort Saskatchewan area. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
New at Fort High
Effective February 1st, Fort Saskatchewan High School is proud to announce the opening of a brand new Cosmetology lab! The Fort will be offering the introductory level modules this semester that include personal images, hair graphics 1, as well as hair and scalp care 1 and looks forward to moving ahead with Cos. 20 and 30 in the spring of 2010! Mrs. Owen, Fort High's Cosmetology Teacher, is very confident that the students at the Fort will love this program. Students at the school are overjoyed and excited to begin classes!
Way to go, Fort High!
Career Planning
All students are encouraged to visit Mrs. Distad in room 48 to discuss future education and career options. Check out the Career Resources for more information.
Welcome!
Welcome to Fort Saskatchewan High School and home of the Sting! This is your opportunity to explore and plan for three of the most exciting years of your life!
Fort High is an outstanding school with a history that spans over 100 years. We are very proud to have a school that offers a wide range of programming to all students. The staff is dedicated to assisting students to excel in all areas, whether it be the academic programs, the technology areas or the fine arts programs. We also have tremendous opportunities for extracurricular involvement through athletics and T.E.A.M. Leadership. There is something for each and every student at Fort High!
Sting Style is dedicated to courtesy, commitment, dedication, tolerance, respect, teamwork and sportsmanship. It is the way that students and staff will conduct themselves everyday in the classroom, the hallway, the gymnasium, in other schools and in the community. The school is dedicated to discovering, developing and maximizing each student's potential - intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
We invite you to become a part of the tradition that is Fort High. It is an exciting and vibrant place to be!
Margaret Marciak
Principal
Inclement Weather Policy
Elk Island Public Schools
Suspension of Bus Service Due to Inclement Weather
Policy EBCD - Inclement Weather forms the basis to suspend busing services as necessary when weather and/or road conditions constitute a potential hazard for students.
Schools will remain open to students should school bus service be suspended for the day.
Weather and Road Conditions
School bus service, including all Payride bus services, shall be suspended when a temperature of -40 C or a wind chill factor of -50 C is measured.
In the event that conditions are extreme, bus service may be suspended in any or all regions of EIPS when weather or road conditions warrant. In this instance: suspension of bus service information will be released to the public by local area radio and television stations commencing at 6:00 a.m.; and a message will be placed on EIPS' central switchboard (780 464 3477).
Parents must use their discretion when sending their children to school during inclement weather conditions, even when buses are running and schools are open. For the safety of the students, it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children are suitably dressed for coping with weather conditions and arrangements have been made for alternate shelter for their child if no one is home.
Influenza Virus
For information regarding the influenza virus, please see our Influenza Memo.
Wondering if you or your child has the flu? Refer to the Influenza Screening Tool for help.