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Updates to High School Upgrading Instructional Calendar | Nov. 4, 2025

All exam days in January 2026 will now be used as instructional days. For more information, visit Fall 2025 Semester Extended.

Return to School | Nov. 4, 2025

Back-to-work legislation has been passed by the government to end labour action and bring​​ teachers and students back to schools.

Watch a message from our Chief Superintendent, Joanne Pitman:

As we come together again, and students and staff return to classrooms, the Calgary Board of Education’s top priority is ensuring a smooth return to school that supports student learning.

Some school activities and events - including athletics, field trips, extracurriculars, and school council meetings - may be delayed, rescheduled, or cancelled as schools work through this transition.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we sort out these details. For the most up-to-date information on returning to school, see the Labour Action page.

Classes Resume - Classes Start on Wednesday, Oct. 29 | Oct. 28, 2025

Back-to-work legislation has been passed by the government to end labour action and bring Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) members back to schools.

• This means High School Upgrading teachers and students are expected to return to class on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Please visit the CBE Labour Action page for updates and additional information. We will continue to update that page as more details are available.

Teacher Strike | Current Situation | Oct. 3, 2025

• High School Upgrading / Off-Campus Programs
  The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) strike began on Monday, Oct. 6. Here is what this means for Chinook High School Upgrading and Off-Campus students:
  • All High School Upgrading classes are cancelled. Do not attend courses at Forest Lawn, James Fowler, and Lord Shaughnessy High Schools.
  • All Off-Campus programs will be impacted.
  • Please visit the CBE Labour Action page for all the information you need to know.
• Continuing Education Programs (Non-Credit)
  Adult Professional Development and Online Learning courses will continue to run as scheduled.

Chinook Learning Services is Moving | Oct. 3, 2025

Chinook Learning Services currently offers High School Upgrading courses at Forest Lawn, James Fowler, and Lord Shaughnessy High Schools. Beginning 2026, in the second semester of the school year, all in-person High School Upgrading courses will be relocated downtown to 332 - 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB (Bow Valley College downtown campus building). See Chinook Learning Services | Relocation (Calgary Board of Education website) for more information.

September Marks Truth and Reconciliation at the CBE | Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, intended to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Call to Action No. 80 (pdf) and honor the experiences and resilience of Indigenous children and communities by commemorating and raising awareness about the painful legacy of Canada's residential school system. This y​ear marks 10 years since the TRC released its final reports and 94 Calls to Action.

• September Marks Truth and Reconciliation at the CBE | CBE website

Health & Wellness in School

As part of the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), Chinook Learning Services takes the health and safety of our students and staff seriously. In all matters of health, CBE takes direction from Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services. The following health measures can reduce the spread and lessen the impact of illness in school communities. These include:

• Stay home when feeling sick.
• If possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Cover your cough.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items at home, especially when someone in your home is sick.

For more information, visit:

• General Health Measures | CBE website
• COVID-19 Information for Albertans | Alberta Government website