Voyageurs News - End of the Year
Year-End Principal’s Message:
Dear École Champs Vallée School Community,
As we reach the end of another wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our shared successes and express my deepest gratitude to our entire school community.
We would like to thank all the parents for being such incredibly supportive partners in your child’s learning journey. Your encouragement at home, your presence at school events, and your ongoing collaboration with our staff have been vital to the growth and achievement of our students this year. We truly could not do this without you.
To any students and families who are moving on and leaving our school community, we wish you all the very best at your new schools. We are proud of the time you spent with us and hope you carry fond memories of École Champs Vallée wherever you go.
For all our returning students, we are already looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming you back at the end of August!
The end of the school year also brings changes to our staff. Please join me in acknowledging and thanking the following individuals for their years of dedicated service to our school:
- Mr. Brendan Wyant: We extend a huge thank you to Mr. Wyant for his leadership and support as our Assistant Principal. We wish him great success as he transitions to his new role at École J.E. Lapointe School.
- Mrs. Sheri Gerhardt: Thank you to Mrs. Gerhardt for her passion and the wonderful impact she has had on our Grade 2 students. We wish her the absolute best as she moves to Robina Baker School.
- Mr. Mark Kuntz: We want to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Kuntz for his service and dedication to our school community.
As we say goodbye to some, we are pleased to welcome new faces to Champs Vallée next year. Please extend a warm welcome to:
- Mr. Jake Hendrickson, who will be joining us as our new Assistant Principal, transferring from Thorsby Elementary.
- Mrs. Kristina Corbett, who is joining from Horizon Heights.
- Mrs. Natasha Pituskin, who will be joining us from Dansereau Meadows.
Have a safe, restful, and fun-filled summer break.
Regards,
Patrick Gamache Hutchison,
Principal
Week of: June 22nd - 24th, 2026
June 22nd (Day 1):
- Grade 1 Spray Park Visit (Weather permitting).
- Grade 2 Edmonton Valley Zoo Field Trip
- Grade 6 Spray Park -afternoon only (weather permitting)
June 23rd (Day 5):
- Elementary Voyageur Outdoor Day
June 24th (Day 5 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS):
- Grade 6 French Immersion Science PAT 9:00 am
- 3S and 3M field trip to Edmonton Food Bank
- Grade 1 Field Trip: TWOS – Please Arrive on Time, Departure at 8:45 a.m.
- Grade 5 at the Aviation Museum
June 25th (NO SCHOOL):
- Teacher Work Day - No students
June 26th (NO SCHOOL):
- Teacher Work Day - No students
School News
School Supply Lists for 2026-2027
Families, you can now purchase your child's school supply kits directly from School Start (our official online school supply kit company for your convenience). The supply list for each grade is attached. You may also utilize the same list to purchase your supplies locally. Remember, with School Start's online ordering option you can purchase parts of the additional section if your child already has supplies that are in good order from a previous year - please save money and the environment.
If you order early, you will be entered in one or more contests! Please see the attached Parent Letter for those incentive details.
To order, families can go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/, and click on the following:
- Parents Shop Here
- Purchase School Supply Kits
- Select Province, then City, then School
- Click "Here to Purchase"
- Lastly, click on your child's grade and proceed from there
If you need any assistance, please contact School Start at 1-800-580-1868 or via email at info@schoolstart.ca.
We are excited to be able to offer this convenient option to you this year.
2026-2027 Supply Lists by Grade
- Grade 1
- Grade 2 English and French
- Grade 3 English and French
- Grade 4 English and French
- Grade 5 English and French
- Grade 6 English and French
- Grade 7 English and French
- Grade 8 English and French
- Grade 9 English and French
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
With over 900 people at the school each day, your help is appreciated to facilitate safe drop-offs and pick-ups.
Ways to assist:
- Please do NOT go straight across the road out of the drive-thru as it blocks vehicles behind you.
- Follow the direction of our crosswalk supervisors
- If using the drive-through, follow the direction of the green arrows during peak times
- Do not block the driveways of neighbouring residents
- Review bike, scooter, and pedestrian safety with your child
- Have a planned meeting spot away from high-traffic locations
- Do not use the staff parking lot for drop-offs and pick-ups
Early birds who register by June 30th:
- Save money through early bird discounts
- Guarantee a spot on the bus on the first day of school
To register:
https://www.blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students
Learn more about early bird savings:
https://www.blackgold.ca/transportation-fees-and-info
Black Gold School Division is accepting registrations for Preschool in 2026-27.
When little learners need a little more - we're here! Every child grows differently. Our early intervention preschool programs provide specialized support so children can build confidence, skills, and a strong start to school.
If you've wondered about your preschooler's speech, learning, behaviour, or development, a free screening can help you explore next steps.
For more information - including a link to a FREE developmental screening, visit our preschool website page, here.
Hot Lunch
Please visit ecvs.hotlunches.net to place your order for future hot lunch dates
