Summer & September
Posted on 2026-06-24 14:47:05.62 +0000 UTC
Looking for Summer or September Info?
Whether you're wondering about report cards, registration, or school start dates, we’ve gathered everything you need to know for summer and September right here.
📅 Important Dates & Events
- Meet the Staff Event / Welcome Back BBQ: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
- First Day of School (Grades 1–4): Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Warning bell at 8:25 AM, dismissal at 3:00 PM).
- Kindergarten Staggered Entry: August 27 and 28, 2026.
- Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten (EIPK) Staggered Entry: September 4 – September 9, 2026. (Regular programming begins September 10).
📝 Registration & Classroom Placement
- New Students: Must register online via PowerSchool. The school office opens for processing registrations and booking tours on August 20, 2026.
- Returning Students: Automatically registered if they attended a Black Gold school last year, but parents must complete the Student Enrollment Verification Form during the first week of school. Note: Pre-K students moving to Kindergarten are not automatically registered and must register.
- Teacher Welcome Letters: Families will receive an email from their child's new teacher in late August (between August 21–23 for Kindergarten) detailing classroom placements and expectations.
📞 Summer Contact Procedures
If you have questions during the summer break, you can leave a voicemail at 780-987-3705 or email administration directly:
- June 28 – July 21: Principal Jared Coffin (jared.cofin@blackgold.ca)
- July 21 – August 21: Assistant Principal Danielle Kirton (danielle.kirton@blackgold.ca)