Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year
Get ready for the new year with these key dates and times, school supply lists, and other information.
First Day of Classes
Welcome back Students! Hola y bienvenidos a la Escuela Dalhousie!
I hope you had a relaxing summer. As we begin another exciting school year, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our returning families and a special greeting to our new students and families joining the Escuela Dalhousie.
Please take a moment to review important information below to help you prepare for the First Day of Classes in September.
- Our First Day of School is Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for all students in grades 1 to 6.
- Kindergarten students will follow a staggered entry schedule on Tuesday, September 2, and on Wednesday, September 3. Friday, September 5, only the AM Kindergarten group will attend school. Please look at our School Instructional Calendar for the Alternating Fridays.
September 2, 2025 | |
AM Kindergarten | PM Kindergarten |
Last name beginning A- L | Last name beginning with A-O |
9:25 AM-10:30 AM Last name beginning M-Z 11:00 AM-12:05 PM | 1:00 PM-2:05 PM Last name beginning P-Z 2:35 PM-3:40 PM |
September 3, 2025 | |
AM Kindergarten | PM Kindergarten |
Last name beginning A- L | Last name beginning with A-O |
9:25 AM-10:30 AM Last name beginning M-Z 11:00 AM-12:05 PM | 1:00 PM-2:05 PM Last name beginning P-Z 2:35 PM-3:40 PM |
More details with regards to school start-up will be communicated the week of August 25, 2025, on our Back-to-School page.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry
Staggered entry means that only half of the students will attend school for a short period on each of their first two days of school. This approach allows students to become familiar with classroom routines, rules, and the overall flow of the day. It also provides a chance to begin forming friendships in a smaller, more manageable setting.
Placement Requests
We do not accept parent requests for specific teachers or peer placements for any grade level. We kindly ask that you refrain from making these requests to teachers or school administrators. Our class lists process was done with great care and consideration to best meet our students' social and learning needs.
If there is information about your child that you believe we may not be aware of, or if circumstances have changed in a way that could impact their success next year, please submit this in writing to Principal Sebastien Fournier. Any information you share will be kept confidential.
If your plans have changed and your child will no longer attend Dalhousie, please notify the office as soon as possible. Please call the Office (403-777-6030, ext. 1) or email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to the Main Office starting Monday, August 25, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone in person!
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as we kick off the first day of classes with enthusiasm and anticipation.
Sebastien Fournier
Principal
First Day of School
2025-09-02
School Schedule
Get ready for the school year by learning more about our class times, bell schedules, office, and summer hours!
Office Hours & Bell TimesSchool Calendar
The calendar sets common start and end days, non-instructional days and holidays. Don't miss out on any school events - subscribe to our full calendar on your device today!
Kindergarten
On Sept. 2 and 3, kindergarten students will be having staggered entry. You can find all the information for the first days of school for your students using the Learn More link below.
Lunch Supervision
Dalhousie School offers a 4-day (Monday-Thursday) Lunch Supervision program to all Grade 1- 6 students as a user-pay service. All students staying for lunch must be registered. Parents can log into My CBE Account to register and pay for fees.
Registration Information
How to Register
Register as a student and embark on an incredible journery of learning!
MyCBE
MyCBE provides parents, students and staff access to academic information and learning activities.
Fees & Waivers
Fees will be charged to your MyCBE account beginning in October.
Transportation
Yellow School Bus Transportation
Our yellow school bus routes are designed over the summer using the addresses submitted before June's pre-registration deadline. Get ready for some exciting journeys!
Communication
SchoolMessenger
Stay in the loop and never miss a beat with SchoolMessenger! Get the latest updates on all school happenings delivered right to your fingertips. SchoolMessenger keeps you connected.
Contact Us
Eager to get to know the amazing staff who will be guiding you through this year? Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. We're here to help!
School Supplies
School supplies are ordered by the teachers and distributed to students throughout the school year. Students are not required to purchase any school supplies. Please provide your child with a pair of non-marking, comfortable indoor shoes suitable for physical education classes that will stay at school, a water bottle, as well as a sturdy, child friendly backpack that is big enough for library books. Please mark all student belongings with their name.
Clubs & Activities
Off-Site Activities
Keep updated on field-trips and other exciting off-site activities throughout the year. We're excited to expand on learning opportunities by stepping outside of the classroom.
Additional Information
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