Important Upcoming Dates

National Week for Truth & Reconciliation

We are looking forward to the National Week for Truth & Reconciliation at McKenzie Highlands School. During Social Studies classes throughout the week, teachers will be discussing and viewing presentations raising awareness of the intergenerational impact of residential schools, promoting reconciliation, and acknowledging the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples.

On Thursday, September 26 McKenzie Highlands we will be acknowledging Orange Shirt day. Please wear an Orange shirt!

The leadership students will be selling Orange Shirts September 23, 24, and 25 The cost is $15.00.  All proceeds will be donated to the Orange Shirt Society.

Thank you for your continued support.

Upcoming in Athletics

Gym strip shorts that were on back order for Physical Education have arrived, so students are able to pick up their order now. If students have ordered both a shirt/shorts, we have a limited supply of MHS drawstring backpacks that will be given to those students. 

Basketball - Spectator Policy 

• Non-student athletes will NOT be granted access to MHS and our gym unless they are accompanied by THEIR parent/guardian.
• • They are to remain in the gym unless using the washroom.
  • They are to cheer in a positive manner.
• The non-student athlete leaves when the parent/guardians leaves.
• • Non-student athletes who are dropped off will NOT be given access to the building.
• Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed by school admin.  If it occurs a second time, the non-student athlete and their parent/guardian will be directed to leave.
• • Depending on the issue, a trespass warning may be issued to that student/parent/guardian.

Basketball Schedule 

• Junior Girls Basketball will be running practices Tues/Thursday after school 3:30-4:45pm
• Junior Boys Basketball will be running practices Monday morning 7:15-8:15am, and Wednesday afterschool from 3:30-4:45pm
• Senior Girls Basketball will be running practices Tuesday after school 3:30-4:45pm, and Friday 2:30pm-3:45pm
• Senior Boys Basketball will be running practices Monday after school 3:30-4:45pm, and Wednesday morning 7:15-8:15am

Soccer Schedule 

• Girls Soccer will run practices every Monday after school from 3:30-4:30pm 
• • Girls have a game at MHS Tuesday September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm
• Boys Soccer will run practices every Tuesday after school from 3:30-4:30pm
• • Boys have a game at Lakeshore School on Wednesday 25 from 4:30-5:30pm

Cross Country

• Our athletes will have their final race on Monday, September 23 beginning at 4:30pm at North Glenmore Park 

Spectators Please Remember

• This is a school-sponsored event.  Please act accordingly.
• We value participation and skill development over winning.
• The Coaches are volunteers.
• The Referees are human.
• Cheer positively for all participants.
• Not respecting these values will result in you being asked to leave.
• GO LEGENDS!!

MHS Club Fair

The MHS Club Fair will run on Wednesday, September 25 at lunchtime in the Main Gym.  Junior High student are invited to check out the lunch time club offerings the first ½ half of lunch, and Elementary students (grade 4-6) are invited the 2^nd half on lunch. Please mention this to your child as we would love to see them come out at lunch to explore their interests and try new things.  

ENVOE (Environmental and Outdoor Education)

Thank you to all the parents who attended the parent meeting this week as information was set up for all the future trips. 

Upcoming ENVOE trips

ENVOE 8 – Hiking/camping – Monday Sept 23 & Tuesday Sept 24

ENVOE 7B – Hiking/camping – Wednesday Sept 25 & Thursday Sept 26

Fashion Department

The Fashion Department is looking for second hand denim and unused fabric donations…

Send your dusty denim to our Fashion Department! This year in Fashion, we are channeling our creativity and sewing skills into an upcycling project called, How Green Are Your Jeans?

We are looking to collect used clean denim items for this project, as grades 7 - 9 will be participating in designing and fabricating upcycled denim items. 

In conjunction with our upcycled denim projects, we will also create new items using patterns. We are inviting community members to send unused fabric our way, if it is taking up space in your house.

Please drop off clean denim and fabric donations to the office.

Thank you for supporting the McKenzie Highland School's Fashion Department!

Learning Commons News

Are you looking for a way to access a list of reading recommendations that is customized for your child's tastes? Then have them take a look at our "Favourite Book Finder"! After clicking on the link below, students can answer a series of questions about their reading preferences and be led to a list of books that we have at McKenzie Highlands that are perfect for them.

Favourite Book Finder

LC Lunchtime Club 

Our clubs have started running during the second half of lunch break in the learning commons.   

The grade breakdown this year is as follows: 

• Mondays:  Grades 7-9 
• Tuesdays: Grade 6 
• Wednesdays: Grade 5 
• Thursdays: Grade 4 

Coming Soon to the LC Lunch Club

Our first (potentially annual) Battleship Tournament! Students can try out their favourite techniques in this strategic and fun game, while meeting some new school friends along the way. Please have your child see Mrs. Litwin next week to sign up. Everyone is welcome!

Friday Schedule

Daryl Martin, Principal                                   Tiffany Jernigan, Assistant Principal