Frank Scott School was renamed to Eastwood in 1925 following petitions from Eastwood residents wanted to acknowledge the importance of the temporary Eastwood school for the previous ten years. See Eastwood School for more information.
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The Design Construction Branch began in 1969 under the Department of School Facilities.
The Schoolhouse was the first lumber building in Edmonton. Built for a cost of $968. Money for the building was secured by private subscription. The schoolhouse was erected by contract just one month after its patrons decided to build. The Hudson's Bay Company, following a generous policy towards education, donated four lots which are still used for educational purposes decades later, including the McKay Avenue School site. The Hudson's Bay Company donated the land with the tacit understanding that they would not be taxed.
Catholic education in Edmonton has a proud tradition that dates back to before Alberta was a province. In August 1888, Edmonton Catholic parents applied to organize a separate school division for their children. In October of that same year, three sisters from the Faithful Companions of Jesus sailed from France to open a convent and a school in Edmonton. They began teaching at the newly formed St. Joachim Catholic School on November 2, 1888. That first year the sisters taught 23 students. At that time compulsory schooling began at age seven and was complete by the age of 12.
Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack School
Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack has been a pillar in the community and has worked with numerous community organizations, including Edmonton Public Schools, as a trusted Elder and cultural advisor. He is committed to sharing traditional knowledge and teachings, and promoting awareness and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. His sincere commitment to advocate on behalf of Indigenous people has earned him immense respect from the Edmonton community.
The Centre for Education provides office space, switchboard, custodial and mailroom/receiving services, and conference room and training facilities for all Division staff.
Café 1881 provides food service to staff at the Centre for Education, Victoria School students and other Division staff.
Miss McAvoy has been a resident of Edmonton for many years, taught school in the city and is keenly interested in the preservation of Edmonton's history. She was a championship tennis player and active in many other sports. She has compiled her own and others' memories and written a history of the Edmonton School District.
We began in 1939 as the Alberta Tuberculosis Association. At that time our goal was to educate the public about tuberculosis (TB), conduct mass chest X-rays and provide a rehabilitation service for TB sanitorium patients.
Ron Thompson is the fourteenth Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools.
Michael Alexander Kostek was born in 1926 in Poland and immigrated to Two Hills, Alberta, with his parents in 1928. He moved to Edmonton to earn an education degree at the University of Alberta. In 1953, Kostek started with Edmonton Public Schools as a junior high school teacher at Oliver School (now Wîhkwêntôwin School), Ritchie School and Hardisty School and was a principal at Lauderdale School and Waverly School. Kostek also held positions of Junior High School Consultant, Director of Communications, Director of Administrative Staffing and retired as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent in 1983.
In addition to his years of service with Edmonton Public Schools, he had teaching experiences in Quebec, Malawi, and the Netherlands. After retirement, Kostek put his experience to good use as the school Archivist-Historian at McKay Avenue School. Kostek’s contributions to public education were recognized in 1984 when he received an Alberta Achievement Award for Excellence in Education.
After retiring, Kostek became involved in the history community in Edmonton and was heavily involved in the restoration of McKay Avenue School and in the creation of Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum. Michael wrote two books: "Looking Back: A Century of Education in Edmonton's Public Schools" in 1982 and an undated version in 1992 called "A Century and Ten: A History of Edmonton Public Schools.
In recognition of his many contributions as a volunteer with many historic associations, Kostek was inducted into the city’s “Historic Hall” in 1982 and in 1989, he received the City of Edmonton Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition as an Outstanding Citizen in Alberta. In 2002, he was awarded the Award of Merit from the Edmonton Historical Society and in 2003, was the recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Michael Kostek died in 2015.
Burt Demeriez was an Edmonton Public Schools teacher, Outdoor Education Consultant, Bennett Environmental Education Centre Coordinator and Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum Program Coordinator. After retiring from the Edmonton School Division in 1991, Demeriez began contract work with Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum. Notably, he conducted the "1881 Schoolhouse" program as one of its pioneering program teachers. Additionally, he developed the Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum programs "Mr. Puffer Goes to Provincial Parliament: A Study of Government in Perspective" (implemented in 1991-92) and "Grandma's Place: A Visit to Grandma and Grandpa's Place in the Past" (implemented in 1993-94).
Constructed by Cloverbar School Division No. 13 in 1950. In 1954 part of the land within East Edmonton School District No. 98 was annexed by the City of Edmonton. From 1954 to 1959, the school was operated by Edmonton Public School Division No. 7. The school was demolished and the new Terrace Heights school was built on the existing site and opened in 1958.
Named after Garth Worthington. He was a lifelong musician and singer who shared his love of music both in and outside the classroom. During his 33-year career with Edmonton Public Schools, he served as a Teacher, assistant supervisor of music, consultant and music curriculum coordinator. He mentored many students and advocated for music programming and performance opportunities throughout the Division and city. He was one of the creators of 'Night of Music', an annual showcase of students from Edmonton Public Schools. For over 20 years, Worthington also worked with the Edmonton Centennial Singers, a choir of students from across the city.
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The York neighbourhood is named after Annie A. York Secord who came to Alberta in 1889 to teach school at Poplar Lake and Namao. In 1891, she resigned from teaching to marry Richard Secord, Annie York Secord died in 1950.
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Woodcroft is thought to be a descriptive name and was first used around 1907. As of 2022, the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education operates out of the decommissioned school.
Winterburn School was constructed by Winterburn School District No. 4680 in 1913 and was originally named Splan School in 1913 and was renamed Winterburn School in 1935. The school was named after the residential neighbourhood, it was constructed in. The name Winterburn originates from old English, meaning "a stream dry except in winter." Local tradition, however, connects Winterburn with the burning off of muskeg in the winter. In 1918 the school was utilized as a hospital during the influenza epidemic. In 1951, a new building was constructed and the original building was sold and moved to the Stony Plain area. In 1957, a second school was built at the same location, with additions made in 1959, 1971-1972 and 1977; this makes up the current school building. Winterburn School District No. 4680 was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1982.
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Windsor Park was named after Windsor, England and more specifically, Windsor Castle which is found in Windsor. Windsor Castle is the largest Castle in England and is the primary residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Additions were added to the school in 1956 and 1957.
Constructed by Winterburn School District No. 4680 in 1975 and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1982.
The school is named after Westminster, which is often used to refer to the seat of British Parliament and is also a large borough in London. Additions were added to the school in 1954 and 1970.
Formerly known as Mountglen School. An addition was added to the school in 1956.
Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1972.
Named after Dr. Morris Weinlos (1902-1980) and Dr. Harry Weinlos (d.1977), prominent surgeons and active members of the Edmonton arts and humanitarian communities. Morris also served on city council from 1960 to 1971. An addition was added to the school in 1984.
Named after a series of novels written by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). An addition was added to the school in 1967.
Constructed by Strathcona School District No. 216. Walterdale started as a one room school just east of the High Level Bridge and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1912, following the amalgamation of Strathcona and Edmonton. Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. The neighbourhood was named after John Walter, who helped construct many of the buildings in Fort Edmonton.
Formerly known as Bonnie Doon High School until the 1999-2000 school year. Additions were made to the school in 1959 and 1970. The name Vimy Ridge is a commemorative name for the Battle at Vimy Ridge during World War I, where four Canadian Infantry Divisions defeated the Allied forces in France. In 1922, the French government ceded to Canada in perpetuity Vimy Ridge and the land surrounding it. The Vimy Memorial, unveiled in 1936, stands as a poignant reminder of the 11,285 Canadian soldiers killed in France who have no known graves.
Named after Vernon Barford (1876-1963), who was a famous organist, choirmaster and teacher. In 1900, he worked as organist-choirmaster at All Saints Cathedral in Edmonton until 1956. Barford was in charge of music for the inauguration ceremonies of Alberta as a province in 1905 and for the Golden Jubilee in 1955. In 1958, Barford conducted the Royal Canadian Armed Forces Band. An addition was added to the school in 1971.
Named after its location on Vermillion Avenue, which is now known as 106 Avenue. The school was used for high school classes from 1931 to 1934.
Named after Velma E. Baker, who was a respected Edmonton Public Schools Custodian and CUPE Local 474 President. Baker was highly regarded and recognized for her leadership. She made significant contributions to Edmonton Public Schools and positively influenced the lives of many students and staff. Velma Baker passed away in October 2017.
Named after the residential neighbourhood that it was constructed in. The five room school was originally located at 84 Avenue in the Old Garneau School. The University High School program was transferred to the Normal School Building (Corbett Hall).
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An Indigenous-based name: Tipaskan is the Cree word for "reserve." The name Tipaskan was chosen because the Mill Woods area, where this neighbourhood is located, lies within the original boundaries of the Papaschase Indigenous Reserve No. 136. In 1889, the 103.3 sq km reserve was allotted to Chief Papaschase and his band under Treaty No. 6.
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Thorncliffe was suggested by the area developers.
The school is named after Thelma Chalifoux, a retired Senator and Métis activist who worked tirelessly on a variety of issues that affected Indigenous Peoples and women. Chalifoux was one of the founders of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Slave Lake and she was the first woman to get a National Aboriginal Achievement Award, a Woman of Vision Award, the Monsignor Bill Irwin Award and was the first Indigenous woman appointed to the Canadian Senate.
Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1965. Argyll Centre operates out of the decommissioned school.
Tevie Miller Heritage School Program
Named after Tevie Harold Miller, who was a dedicated practitioner of law, received a judiciary appointment in 1974 and rose to become Associate Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, a position he held from 1984 to 1993. He was also Deputy Judge of the Supreme Court of the Northwest and Yukon Territories. In addition, Miller was active in the larger community, serving as Chairman of the Board of the Edmonton Jewish Community Council, the United Way and the Edmonton Symphony Society. He had a lifelong love of sports and, in addition to being a director of the Edmonton Eskimos, he was involved in organizing the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1983 Universiade Games. Miller was one of the founders of the Edmonton Community Foundation. Tevie Miller Heritage School started out as a private school and currently operates under Edmonton Public Schools as of 1996. The school was first named Evelyn Unger School and was later renamed The Heritage School, A Centre for Language and Learning Development for Children. Tevie Miller School serves students/children with learning disabilities associated with speech and language development.
In 1912, a group of thirteen Jewish individuals started an after school religious studies program in the basement of Beth Israel Synagogue on 95th Street. Talmud Torah is a Hebrew term meaning a communal religious school for instruction of children in Hebrew, Scriptures, Talmud and Jewish history. The program grew beyond what the space could handle and a decision was made in the early 1920s to build a new building for Talmud Torah. The cornerstone was laid on September 9th, 1925 on a lot on 103 Street south of Jasper Avenue. In 1933, the Jewish Day School began operating with half of the day being regular curriculum of English language, math and science. The other half of the day was spent studying the Hebrew language and religious studies. In 1953, with the school at capacity, a new building had to be constructed at 106 Avenue and 133 Street. A second wing of the school opened in 1957 and a gymnasium in 1963. In 1975, Talmud Torah became a part of Edmonton Public School Board. As student population increased, in January of 1994 another new school was constructed at 64 Avenue and 172 Street. The school opened November 24, 1997.
Named after Deputy Superintendent of Schools in 1955, Thomas Davidson Baker. One of his most notable works was the organization of the bureau of Child Study that helped with the implementation of special education programs for students. Baker received an honourary doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta in 1974 for his contributions to the civic and educational life in the Edmonton community. An addition was added to the school in 1993.
Syndicate Avenue School South was located one block south of Syndicate Avenue School North and was intended to be a temporary school location at 95 Street and 108A Avenue.
Syndicate Avenue School is named after its location on Syndicate Avenue and was intended to be a temporary school location at 95 Street and 108 Avenue.
Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The Sweet Grass neighbourhood was named in honour of Chief Wikaskokiesyin "Sweetgrass," a Cree chief in the 1870s who is considered the first western conservationist and who was instrumental in gaining protection of the endangered buffalo or plains bison. Sweet Grass School has the International Spanish Academy program, as well as the regular elementary program. An addition was added to the school in 1980.
The school is named after Svend Hansen, who worked for Edmonton Public Schools for more than 40 years as a teacher, principal, consultant and Trustee. Hansen taught at Fulton Place, Hardisty, Parkdale and Garneau schools and believed in striving for success with every student. Hansen served as principal at Queen Mary Park, Kenilworth and kisêwâtisiwin School. In the 1970s, Hansen founded the Public School Administrators Association, which brought principals together for professional development. Hansen retired in 1991, but then returned to the District as a school trustee from 1998–2007, also serving as the board’s chairman and vice-chairman.